Wedding Photos of Scotland

The following “Scotland” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Scotland” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

Under umbrellas, the couple shares a romantic kiss on their rainy day wedding, capturing love and joy amidst the soft patter of raindrops.

Rainy Day Romance: Love and Joy Under Umbrellas' Embrace

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At Redhurst Hotel, Glasgow, the bride and groom are elegantly backlit with off-camera flash, creating a dramatic and enchanting silhouette effect.

Enchanting Silhouette: Bride and Groom's Backlit Elegance at Redhurst Hotel

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At Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh, the bride and groom are illuminated by off-camera flash amidst the rain, creating a magical, romantic ambiance.

Magical Rain Romance: Flash-Lit Moments at Norton House Hotel

Norton House Hotel Edinburgh Scotland

At Cornhill Castle Hotel, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the bride and groom are beautifully backlit during a dance, capturing a romantic, ethereal moment.

Ethereal Dance: Bride and Groom's Backlit Romance at Cornhill Castle Hotel

Lanarkshire Cornhill Castle Hotel Scotland

Above the city of Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, Scotland, a lovely couple stood upon the picturesque hilltop for their engagement portrait.

Engagement Portrait Captured on Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, Scotland

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In the enchanting woods of Backhouse Rossie Estate, this wedding portrait exudes romance and captures the essence of the venue in Fife, Scotland.

Forest Wedding Portrait at Backhouse Rossie Estate, Fife

Backhouse Rossie Estate Scotland Fife

Expertly captured by a WPJA photographer, this dynamic wedding portrait showcases a happy couple strolling with their canine companions in the lush hills of Stow of Wedale, Scotland.

Wedding Couple with Canine Companions in Stow of Wedale, Scotland

Stow of Wedale Scotland

The beauty of marriage in this WPJA-featured photo captured at Backhouse Rossie Estate in Fife, Scotland. The bride and groom are framed by a stunning floral archway, surrounded by lush green foliage.

Floral Framed Love: Stunning Portrait at Backhouse Rossie Estate, Fife

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A couple kissing under an umbrella in the backlit rain at the Venachar Lochside reception venue in Scotland.

Rain-Kissed Romance: Backlit Wedding Embrace at Venachar Lochside, Scotland

Venachar Lochside Scotland

Couple lit by off-camera flash during a rainy night at their reception venue Boclair House, Glasgow, Scotland. Black and white image, featuring the B&G standing under a gazebo.

SCOTLAND WEDDING | Couple Lit by Off-Camera Flash at Rainy Reception Venue in Stirlingshire

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This picture features a couple hiking in the Pentland Hills in Edinburgh, Scotland. The couple is enjoying each other's company and taking in the scenic view.

A Romantic Engagement Portrait in Scotland's Picturesque Pentland Trail

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In the peaceful Pentland Hills of Edinburgh, Scotland, a soon-to-be-wed couple enjoys a relaxed evening portrait session in a romantic natural setting.

Tranquil Twilight: Portrait Session in the Pentland Hills

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A stylish wedding guest in a bright yellow hat nibbles on a canapé while seated at Achnagairn Castle in Kirkhill, Inverness, Scotland.

Yellow-Hat Guest Steals the Scene at Achnagairn Castle Nuptials!

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A wedding guest in Eyeworth, Bedfordshire slyly checks a man's kilt before making his escape, creating a comical and unexpected view at the wedding.

The Kilt Caper: A Comical Moment in Eyeworth

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Fine art portrait of a couple in an intimate pose surrounded by red foliage during an autumn pre-wedding shoot in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Romance in Crimson: Elegant Couple Embracing in Autumnal Edinburgh E-session

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A couple stands at the vibrant Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a lifestyle portrait. They face each other, their love beautifully highlighted by the photographer, amidst the bustling cityscape.

Glamorous Edinburgh: Urban Love Elegantly Captured on Vibrant Victoria Street

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Capturing the enchantment of a wedding night, an award-winning photographer illuminated a stunning bride as she dances under a grand tree at Cornhill Castle, South Lanarkshire, creating a breathtaking image with off camera flash.

Enchanted Bride Dances Under Grand Tree at Cornhill Castle

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This award-winning image showcases the couple and a picturesque fountain at Cornhill Castle. The photographer skillfully illuminates the scene near a single lamp post, creating a mesmerizingly enchanting atmosphere.

Enchanted at Cornhill Castle: A Mesmerizing Wedding Fountain Shot

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A couple stands on the steps of a historic building in Edinburgh, Scotland, during their pre-wedding photo shoot

Romantic Fairy Tale: A Couple Embracing Love at Edinburgh's Historic Building

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In Stirlingshire, Scotland, at a reception venue, a young flower girl stubbornly refuses to walk down the aisle with a young page boy, as they both exhibit defiance in their body language

Resolute Rebellion: A Defiant Dance in Stirlingshire

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The bride and groom are illuminated by off camera flash as they share a tender embrace on their wedding day at The Walled Garden in Fife, Scotland

A Captivating Moment Unveiled: The Blissful Embrace of Newlyweds at The Walled Garden in Fife, Scotland

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In Rothesay, Isle of Bute, the bride elegantly sways her dress while walking down the path with her groom on her wedding day

An Elegant Stroll Down the Path: A Breathtaking Wedding in Rothesay, Isle of Bute

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In Stirlingshire, Scotland, at the reception venue, the bride and groom are beautifully illuminated under a picturesque tree. The stunning scene captures the essence of their special day.

Underneath a Majestic Tree: A Heavenly Glow Engulfs the Bride and Groom's Enchanting Scottish Reception

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At the Walled Garden of Fife, Scotland, a bride and groom stand, illuminated from behind by a logpile of firewood. Their symmetrical pose brings them together, as they face each other in anticipation of their future.

Unveiling Love: The Majestic Wedding Venue in Fife Where Firewood Ignites Eternal Romance

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The bride and groom, illuminated by off-camera flash, stand on the Isle of Bute as a colorful smoke bomb adds a playful touch to their wedding day.

A Captivating Wedding Moment: A Playful Touch of Color on the Isle of Bute

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In this award-winning wedding photo, taken in Stirlingshire, Scotland, the groom shares his first kiss as a married man, with their adorable dog by their side. The photo captures a heartfelt and memorable moment on their special day.

Scotland's Stirlingshire: Groom's First Kiss, Joined by Adorable Dog

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Creative wedding couple portrait taken at Lochside Hotel, Lodges, and Spa in Ayrshire, Scotland, showcases the bride and groom illuminated by off-camera flash, exuding a vintage vibe with the reminiscent Polaroid toning

Lochside Hotel, Lodges, and Spa in Ayrshire, Scotland: Vintage-inspired wedding couple portrait with off-camera flash

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A couple poses for a creative wedding portrait in front of Cornhill Castle in Lanarkshire, Scotland, with off-camera flash lighting adding depth

Wedding portrait at Cornhill Castle in Lanarkshire, Scotland, with off-camera flash for added depth

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Grooms exquisitely lit by off-camera flash as they stroll down the romantic jetty at The Vu in West Lothian, Scotland

West Lothian, Scotland: Grooms exquisitely lit by off-camera flash on romantic jetty at The Vu

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During an off center portrait session at Lochside House Hotel Spa & Lodges in Ayrshire, Scotland, the bride and groom were illuminated by off camera flash, creating stunning reflections in the glass.

REFLECTING LOVE: Wedding Photographer Harnessed Glass Illuminations at Lochside House Hotel Spa & Lodges

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