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Elegant Neidpath Castle Wedding in the Scottish Borders
Alex and Jody’s Scottish wedding at Neidpath Castle was one of the days I’ll be keeping in mind for a long time. The day when I was both a wedding photographer and a wedding guest, a friend. Not only a fly on the wall. Neidpath Castle Wedding of Jody and Alex was full of love and joy. It’s not an easy day to describe, striking a balance between being vague and pretentious. But that day was exactly like it.
Neidpath Castle itself is a dreamy location. Imagine a candlelit ceremony and dinner in a Medieval tower, the skirl of a Scottish piper echoing in those old castle walls or over the River Tweed, and guests dancing the night away in a lively ceilidh. A Neidpath Castle Wedding isn’t just a celebration — it’s a love story woven into Scotland’s history. I was looking forward to documenting the Neidpath Castle Wedding. This Medieval castle has big windows and a dark, stylish interior. The castle, filled with vintage furniture, old paintings, and candle lights was on my list for quite a while.
The Stars of the Day & the Magic-Makers
- Bride and Groom : Alex and Jody
- Celebrant: Tasha Leung
- Venue & Co-Ordinator: Richard Morris at Neidpath Castle
- Hair Stylist: Kiera McKay (known as AlterEgo hair art)
- Make-Up Artist: Fionn Boyle
- Bride’s Head Piece: Tracey from Scarlet and Wolfe.
- Wedding Dress: ‘Elodie’ from Brides in the City in Glasgow
- Groom’s kilt and outfit: McGregor & McDuff
- Evening band – The Sleekit Beasties
- Scottish Tribal Band- Clann an Drumma
- Photographer : Radoslaw Rachwal
The Wedding day started moody, with heavy clouds, but sun made it’s way later on the day. I followed over swirly, narrow stairs leading to the spacious medieval bedroom with stunning bathroom at the top. The bride’s wedding preparation space.
Jody was getting ready in the old cottage house near the entrance to the castle. I was greeted by them and super friendly family. It just clicked right away. I knew it’s going to be an amazing day but this Neidpath Castle Wedding exceed my expectations. What can I say? it was simply beautiful and imperfectly perfect on every level.
A Ceremony Fit for a Scottish Romance
The ceremony unfold in the heart of the Great Hall, with stone walls wrapped in ivy and sunlight streaming through arrow-slit windows. The castle’s timeless charm means no elaborate décor is needed — its history speaks for itself. Hand fasting, a traditional Scottish wedding ritual, could bind your hands together, symbolising the joining of your lives in the most authentic way.
After the vows were exchanged, guests step outside into the courtyard, greeted once again by the piper’s music with the confetti thrown. The skirl of the bagpipes mingled with wedding guests laughter.
Dancing the Night Away
As evening falls, the castle transforms inside. Soon, a ceilidh band strikes up, and the Scottish dances begin. Guests link arms for a lively Gay Gordons or Strip the Willow, the music and movement filling the old stone hall with joy and energy.
The piper and the Scottish Tribal Band may return to close the night. And then, there’s the drummer — his steady beat echoing through the hills and trees like a heartbeat, weaving together every note of the night’s music, guiding dancers’ feet and adding a pulse of energy that carries the celebration deep into the evening. The rest is a legend at Neidpath Castle Wedding night.
