A sunny May wedding at Mansfield Traquair – Céline & Anthony

Céline and Anthony were married in Edinburgh on a beautiful sunny day in May. The kind of day that makes you forget just how long the Scottish winter has been.

Their ceremony took place at Christ Church in Morningside, before guests made their way across the city to Mansfield Traquair for drinks and dinner. I’ve photographed weddings at Mansfield Traquair many times over the years, but it’s still a venue I love coming back to. There’s something about the space, particularly when guests arrive after a ceremony elsewhere and the celebrations start to build.

Thankfully, the sun was out (not something you can always count on in Edinburgh in May), so drinks were served outside in the garden. Guests had time to catch up, enjoy a drink and make the most of the weather, while Céline and Anthony slipped away for a few portraits. We kept things relaxed, just a wander outside and a bit of time together before they headed back to join everyone.

Anthony is half Swedish, so there was a Swedish snaps drinking game during the reception. Phonetic lyric sheets had been put together for the British guests, meaning everyone could join in with the singing. There was plenty of enthusiasm, a fair bit of laughter and some questionable singing, I’m sure. It was great fun and got everyone involved.

Dinner was served in the main hall at Mansfield Traquair. I’ve photographed in this room plenty of times, but it never gets old. With the candles lit, the tables set and those incredible murals covering the walls and ceiling, it’s a pretty spectacular place to sit down for dinner.

The evening carried on in much the same spirit, with a full dance floor once Truly Medley Deeply got going. It was a lovely end to a day that felt very much like Céline and Anthony: relaxed, fun and full of personality.

A sunny May wedding, a church ceremony in Morningside and a reception at one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful venues. A really lovely day to photograph, and another reminder of why Mansfield Traquair is such a fantastic place for a wedding.