A gorgeous autumnal wedding at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Erica and Jamie celebrated their wedding on a gloriously colourful October day. The weather wasn’t too kind but we managed to (mostly) avoid getting wet outside and Erica came prepared with her sparkly wellies.

The day started at Erica’s parent’s home in Ancrum, Jedburgh with some photographs of the bridesmaids and family that were there. It wasn’t far to go to get to Dryburgh Abbey Hotel in a shiny Mercedes car.

The ceremony room was set out beautifully with simple acorns and white chairs to incorporate the autumnal theme.

The theme also ran through the Order of Service booklets, table plan, and other literature throughout the day - a really nice touch.

The humanist celebrant gave a beautifully meaningful and emotive ceremony with a hand fasting ritual.

After the ceremony everyone retired to the lounge areas for coffee and nibbles then out we went for some quick formal family photographs, the next photo here includes ‘the best family’ and the bridesmaids, I loved that idea!

I then stuck my head out of an upstairs window for a group shot of everyone before heading out with Jamie and Erica to Dryburgh Abbey next door for the first photographs of them as husband and wife! (It’s also nice for them to take a break away from everything and regather just after the ceremony).

Soon after it was time for the wedding meal and some great speeches.

As you can see, the Scottish ceilidh dancing was a big hit. The first dance was rather impressive too - I’m sure there must have been some practising.

I loved the colours of this wedding, from Erica’s dress and the contrast with her mum’s outfit to the warm tree-lined drive at the hotel, I can’t wait to see Erica and Jamie show them the rest of their photographs.