I was over the moon when Steph and Tony asked me to photograph their Circus Wedding at Balbirnie House. They had been guests at a previous wedding I photographed, they obviously loved my patter that much they had to book.

The ceremony took place at St Joseph’s RC Church in Burntisland. Afterwards we took a quick stop at Kinghorn Harbour Beach, Fife – It was absolutely roasting, so a goth like me was well out of his element. But thankfully Steph & Tony are absolute troopers and their infectious laughter and patter cracked this moody exterior – Beach daft now!

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After topping up our tan it was onto Balbirnie House Hotel. The couple had a whole Circus fun fair set up in the Gardens of Balbirnie! Never seen something so colourful and fun before – it matched their personalities perfectly.

Hopefully Tony wont mind me sharing his middle name – Fitzgerald. Named after the American Novelsit F Scott Fitzgerald – His Mum was a huge fan of his literature, which rubbed off onto Tony – He wrote a sonnet for Steph and I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen at a wedding. It was perfect. Big man nailed it.

Glenrothes wedding venue

Quick couple shoot after dinner and then it was onto the Party! And I mean PARTY! Steph, Tony and their guests were absolutely wild in the best possible way. The Dawn Patrol brought the tunes, and I just want to take this change to say they are easily one of the most under rated wedding bands going. I say under rated purely as I’ve only seen them twice, but both times they were incredible – Get these guys booked NOW! They even let a guest sing David Bowie! Thankfully he was decent (And looked cool as fuck too tbh)

Balbirnie House Hotel wedding

What a day, seriously – Steph, Tony- Thank you so much for letting me be part of the madness! An absolute DREAM!

Thinking about a Circus Wedding at Balbirnie House? (Bit niche, but a good idea!) Or fancy getting married on a beach? Get in touch!

Shout out to the wedding team;

• Venue – Balbirnie House Hotel
• Celebrant – Canon James Tracey
• Videographer – A cinematic life (Shout out to Victoria! She rules)
• Florist – Supernova Wedding Design
• Hair – Linzi Smart Bridal Hair
• Make-Up – Karen Bowen Makeup
• Dress – Reeta Fashions
• Kilts/Suits – Forbes Tailoring – Forbes on the Square
• Rings – Chisholm Hunter
• Band/Music – Marc Mowbray, The Piano Guy – drinks reception & The Dawn Patrol – wedding band
• Bagpipes – Rich Gordon