Stylish micro wedding at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

December 31, 2024

An autumn micro wedding in Edinburgh

Meg and Nick from the US, chose Scotland for their dream destination wedding.

A micro wedding in Edinburgh is always a good idea, and this West Virginia couple made it unforgettable with their celebration at the Royal Botanic Garden last October. With just 12 guests who all travelled from the US, the day was all about family, love and connection. The garden’s lush greenery and peaceful atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for their vows which took place at John Muir Grove and were officiated by Sandy Caldwell, a humanist celebrant.

The couple kept things simple yet meaningful, focusing on the people and moments that mattered most. As their Edinburgh wedding photographer I captured every detail, from the getting ready shots at the Tigerlilly hotel, to the emotional ceremony and a reception at the John Hope Getaway. We also took a short walk to the Vennel for some moody, misty photos. The images are a perfect mix of natural light, vibrant landscape, and candid moments with loved ones.

For anyone planning a wedding in Scotland, this day was proof that you don’t need a big guest list to make an impact. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offered the perfect blend of intimacy and beauty, making it a dream venue for small weddings.

American Groom getting ready for a wedding in Scotland.Quirky cat themed cufflinks for a groom.     Wedding invitation for a destination wedding in Scotland. Wedding bouquet made my Ochre Botanicals in Edinburgh. Bride and her sisters getting ready at the Tigerlilly in Edinburgh. Black and white photo of the bride in Scotland. Meg arriving for the wedding ceremony at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Nick waiting for his bride at the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. Wedding guests warming up the rings at a wedding ceremony in Scotland. Bride and groom exchanging wedding rings at John Muir Grove. Wedding ceremony at the John Muir Grove in Edinburgh. Family photo at a wedding in the Royal Botanic Garden, Meg and her sisters as bridesmaids wearing plum dresses. Bride and groom in front of the orange leaves. Scotland wedding photographer posing the couple in the botanic gardens. American bride posing for the photos at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Black and white photo of a wedding couple in Scotland. Bride and groom posing with a Scottish piper. Bride and groom posing for wedding photos at the kennel in Edinburgh.

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