Achnagairn House Wedding – Ali & Adam

I was recently back at one of my favourite wedding locations, Achnagairn House for the wedding of Ali Vass and Adam Rudd. The couple live in New York now, but Ali is from Nairn and Adam is from South Africa originally. It was my 3rd wedding of the year and the 3rd wedding in beautiful sunshine, which was amazing as we were still in February. I love weddings at Achnagairn, because apart from it being an amazing venue, everybody is in one place so it makes the day much less stressful. Ali and her bridesmaids were getting ready in one room but Adam and the guys were only a few metres away so that means I can get some shots of the guys as well so they don’t get left out!

It was a lovely intimate ceremony, which had the added touch of Ali’s brother Mike playing the fiddle along with another couple of musicians, and her sister Fiona, singing a beautiful song which brought many tears. Ali herself is a musician, so what an amazingly talented family they have. It certainly added a very personal touch to the ceremony.

It was so good to be able to get a while outdoors before it got cold to create some nice images in the grounds of Achnagairn. We really had great fun throughout the day, a lovely group of people, from all over the world. Thoroughly enjoyed myself again.

Carering: Red Poppy, Strathpeffer

Ceremony Venue:  Achnagairn House, Kirkhill, Inverness

Reception venue:  same

Dress: Demetrios, Seattle

Shoes: (I’ll check when i am back at home- can’t remember…)

Cake: Traditional fruit cake, decorated with fresh orchids- Groom’s mother

Flowers: Bouquet- orchids, bridesmaids- white roses, all done by groom’s mother Maureen Rudd

Ring: Platinum band

Hair: self

Make Up:  self

How did you meet?

We were both studying Philosophy at Edinburgh University

Why did you choose your venue?

The ballroom is stunning and the house and grounds are beautiful. A lot of our friends and family spent the entire weekend with us at the house which meant the celebrations were extended and we had more time to catch up with people and enjoy the venue.

What was your favourite moment of the day?

The speeches

What advice would you give to other brides planning their wedding?

Ceremony and reception at the same venue makes a huge difference.

Any other stories or comments:

Thanks John! We had a brilliant day and your photos help us to treasure it.