Lauder Common Riding 2010

This years "Lauder Common Riding" is upon us once again and, as I did last year, I am donating all proceeds of the sale of photographs of the event to the "Borders MacMillan Cancer Care"

Thank you to all in advance for your support.

Ewen

Click Ewen's studio website to view all the photographs " Breaking Glass Studio"

A few photographs from Wednesday's fancy dress..... to view all the photographs pleas see link above.

Ans a few from Saturday........

Please see link above to view all photographs from Wednesday and Saturday.

Thankyou.

Kimberly and Marcus at Ettrickbridge 17/07/10

The Girls .............

Second of the three local weddings in the Borders. Kimberly and Marcus married at "Pinelodge House" in their garden.

Met up with Kimberly and her girls in the "Town House" in Melrose first before heading over to Ettrickbridge. The service was held in front of friends and family, Kimberly's family are from New Zealand and they had a ball. After the service we headed off to Bowhill Estate with a few bottles of champagne and a walk over the estate. Back to the house for dinner and the evening entertainment. One of the best wedding bands I have heard for a while played for the guests "Three Card Trick" if anyone is interested in looking them up.

Great Day, and I believe the Sunday BBQ at "Pinelodge" was superb too.

Thank you to all.

10/07/10 Nicola and Scott

The first of three local weddings in the Borders over July. Nicola and Scott at Dryburgh Abbey /Dryburgh Abbey Hotel yesterday. Scary weather in the morning but it setled down for a fine afternoon. A big thank you to all.

Natalia and Shaun 20/06/10

Natalia and Shaun droped in on Sunday past to say hello. I photographed there wedding last year in Castle Ballver, Mallorca. Since then they have had an additionn to the Family..... Ryan.

Took advantage of the oppertunity and we had some fun in the studio.

Here are some of the photographs of Ryan.

Kamila and Billy at Westruther 19/06/10

Photographed two great friends' wedding on Saturday in the small village of Westruther in the Scottish Borders. What a great location for a wedding: a fab church with a fab minister to go with it, a village hall that is 100 yards from the church and has all the facilities that you will ever need and of course the amazing village pub. The Old Thistle Inn. Kamila's family from Poland had a ball of a time. Westruther reminds me very much of a small village in northern France I have stayed in while visting their Cheese and Wine festival, in Theirache. A big thank you to Mike Whellans, for his set. For those who have not heard Mike before , check him out.

Here are a few pics from the day.

12/06/10 Karen and David at Solsgirth House

The first wedding of the year that I have been to that was held out side. A great day at "Solsgirth House" We started the day off by visiting Karens Grandmother who is 98 years young, then drove to Solsgirth for the service. A big thank you to Bernie and Denise Victoria and all her staff at "Be My Gusest" great service as useual. On a personal note I wish Bernie and Denise all the best for the future.

05/06/10 Michelle and Keith at Wedderburn Castle

Have not been to Wedderburn Castle for a while and it was great to be back. Michelle and Keith married in the castle in front of their assembled guest in the Ball Room. Their day went according to plan, the only hiccup was a short, heavy shower that forced everyone for cover. A big thank you to David and all the staff at Wedderburn for all their assistance.

Elizabeth and Bob at Roman Camp 04/06/10

Another great day at Roman Camp in Callander on Friday past. Elizabeth and Bob tied the knot at St Andrew's Church in Callander and then travelled up the High St to Roman Camp. Weather held out for them and every one seemed to be enjoying the day. A big thank you to Eric and all the staff, Ian and all the chefs in the kitchen for once again supplying amazing food.

29/05/10 Julianna and Chris

Great day on the banks of Loch Lomond on Saturday. Unfortunately, as we left Helensburgh to travel over the hill to The Cruin on Loch Lomond, the rain was waiting for us. I don't think it let up for the rest of the day. A great credit to Julainna, Chris and the whole wedding party for getting wet. At least it was warm rain, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

A big thank you to Kevin and all the staff at "The Cruin" for all their help and organisation.

I have now had the pleasure of witnessing yet another amazing first dance, two with in the space of a month. Fantastic to watch, truly entertaining. Thank you Julianne and Chris. Big thanks also to the Irish Dance troupe who performed as a surprise for Julianne and Chris.

A big thank you to all.