By Rhea

01/09/2026

WEE WEDDING WHISPERS EP.9 // Caitlin and Dorian had the BEST table setting idea for their wedding at back in May.
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Personalised tambourines with each guest’s name on them, doubling up as their place setting, made for a very noisy evening entrance for Cait and Dorian and then getting very well used once dinner was over 😂. The tambourine started life on the dinner tables, followed everyone into the evening and made their way onto the dancefloor, getting all the guests involved and adding so much to the atmosphere.
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I love details like this because they weren’t just there to look nice, they were something their guests could actually enjoy on the day and something Caitlin and Dorian will hopefully still have to remind them of it all years from now. Such a cool idea. 🧡
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Would you have something like this at your own wedding? Tell me below! ↓
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Couple: &
Cake Maker:
Celebrant:
DJ:
Florist:
Photographer:
Second Photographer:
Decor:
Venue:
Videographer:
Second Videographer: .westcott
Hair Stylist:
Make Up Artist:
Dress Boutique:
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Hair Stylist:
Content Creator:
Singing Waiters:
Spray Tan:

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH HANDS // Hands can say a lot. They show nerves, excitement, affection and other little moments of connection that happen throughout a wedding day without anyone really thinking about it.
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These are the photos that can be easy to miss while everything else is going on, but they often end up being some of my favourites when I’m putting a gallery together.
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Save this one if you love those little in-between wedding photos as much as I do. 🧡

27/08/2026

THE BEST COMPLIMENTS I’VE HEARD AFTER WEDDINGS // I’m always chuffed when a couple, guest or fellow supplier tells me they love my work, but honestly some of the feedback that means the most to me is about how people felt having me there.
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Being told they felt comfortable, their guests actually enjoyed having their photos taken or that I blended seamlessly into their day is exactly what I want to hear.
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I know having your photo taken isn’t everyone’s favourite thing, so making it feel easy and relaxed is a big part of how I work. Just enough direction when you need it, and plenty of space to get back to enjoying yourselves!
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Here are a few of my favourite compliments I’ve had from couples and guests that have made me smile recently. 🧡
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If we’ve worked together, I’d absolutely love it if you could leave me a wee Google review about your experience. It genuinely helps other couples when they’re looking for their wedding photographer! 🫶

26/08/2026

A GORGEOUS WINTER WEDDING AT GLEN CLOVA, CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK // My last wedding of 2025 was Katie and Kev’s ceremony at Glen Clova Estate, and what a way to finish the year!
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It was December, wet, windy and absolutely freezing, but the weather gave us the most moody, atmospheric photos with the mountains making the perfect Scottish backdrop.
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Inside, the new barn at Glen Clova was looking gorgeous and cosy with the Christmas tree and lights all up. ✨
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Katie and Kev are also a bit of a funny one because we actually met through my terrier, Arthur! They found him on Instagram while looking for a Welsh Terrier, we met at a dog park and fast forward a bit... I ended up photographing their wedding and they got a Welsh Terrier of their own. Who just happens to be Arthur’s nephew. 😂
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They’re very much my sort of people. Outdoorsy, dog obsessed and always up for a good time with friends and family!
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We also decided on the morning to do a completely impromptu first look. Kev was SO emotional seeing Katie, and then somehow still got emotional when she walked down the aisle. So if you’re worried a first look will take away from that moment, I can promise you it doesn’t. Katie and Kev are proof of that. 🤍
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A pretty perfect way to finish my 2025 weddings.
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If you’re planning a winter wedding in Aberdeenshire, I’d love to hear from you - my inbox is always open! 🧡

Couple: Katie B & Kevin Bonarius
Celebrant:
Dress Designer: Eva Lendel | Wedding dresses
Florist: Dolce Vita Flowers Inverurie
Hair Stylist: Haircreatedbycourtney
Live Music: Scott Mellis
Make Up Artist: Carla Dillon
Photographer: Rhea // WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Decor:
Venue: Glen Clova Estate
Live Music: 𝐅 𝐘 𝐑 𝐀 🔥 | WEDDING & EVENTS BAND
Kilts: McCalls Highlandwear
Second Photographer: Aberdeen Wedding Photographer // Jony
Content Creator: Robert Medina - [RME Creative]]

24/08/2026

CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER? HERE ARE 10 QUESTIONS I’D ASK BEFORE BOOKING  // Finding a photographer whose work you both love is a fab place to start when wedding planning, but there are a few other key things to ask about before you make your decision.
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How much direction will you get on the day? What happens if the weather changes? How much of your wedding will they actually photograph? What’s included in the package? And, perhaps most importantly, can you actually imagine feeling comfortable with them for the whole day?
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I’ve put together this month’s blog with 10 questions I’d recommend asking before booking your wedding photographer, with practical things to consider if you’re currently planning your wedding day.
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Read the full blog via the link in my bio and send to someone currently wedding planning! 🤍

21/08/2026

I’ve always found it quite funny how differently a wedding day can be remembered by the people who were actually there. 🫶
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As a couple, there are probably things that feel massive because you’ve spent months thinking about them. Meanwhile, your guests might remember something completely different. Sometimes I’ll be looking through a gallery afterwards and think, yep, I can already imagine someone mentioning that on the way home 😂
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It’s always interesting seeing which moments seem to stick with people, especially the ones that weren’t necessarily the moments you expected them to remember. Have a wee scroll through and see what made the list…
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What’s the one thing you’d love your guests to still be talking about afterwards? ↓

19/08/2026

Today’s officially World Photography Day! 🥳
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Next year will be 10 years since I started By Rhea, which is honestly a bit mad to think about. So many weddings, venues, suppliers, galleries, long days, early starts and countless memories later... here we are!
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I’ve photographed so many different versions of a wedding day over the years, and that’s probably one of my favourite things about this job. No two couples are the same, no two weddings are the same, and there’s always something happening that I didn’t expect.
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A massive shoutout to all the couples who have trusted me to photograph such a huge part of their lives, the venues who have welcomed me in over and over again, and the ridiculously talented suppliers who make these days happen.
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I wouldn’t have a decade of By Rhea without any of you, so thank you!
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Comment a 🧡 below to celebrate World Photography Day!

17/08/2026

I’m going to say it...

As your wedding photographer, I think we’re putting way too much pressure on weddings to look a certain way.

I’ve heard of couples worry about having the right details, the right photos, the right content and the right little moments because they’ve seen them all over Instagram and TikTok.

And to be honest, some of the weddings I remember most have been the ones where the couple stopped worrying about all of that.

The ones where they spent ages chatting to their friends during drinks reception. Where someone’s uncle got up and started dancing before the music had properly kicked off. Where the table plan had an inside joke on it. Where they skipped something they’d seen online or it was a tradition and felt pressure to do, because it just wasn’t them.

Those are the bits I want to photograph!

Not because they’ll necessarily make the perfect Instagram post, but because they’ll mean something to you in ten, twenty or thirty years.

So please don’t feel like you need to recreate someone else’s wedding to have a wedding worth photographing.

Do it your way. Have the things you actually care about. Skip the things you don’t.

And let the day be a day, rather than a content shoot.

Save this as a little reminder while you’re planning, and tell me what you think in the comments. ↓

14/08/2026

THE MOST UNDERRATED WEDDING PHOTO SPOTS AT ASWANLEY // is honestly one of my favourite venues to photograph weddings at, partly because there are just SO many different spots to play around with.
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I’ve photographed morning prep at Clatterin’ Brig Riverside House, wandered down to the iconic bridge and River Deveron for newlywed shots, made the most of the stunning surrounding countryside and found plenty of little corners around the estate grounds that work so well for wedding photos.
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What I love is that you can get so much variety without having to go far. I’m always spotting different little pockets and new angles that I might not have used at the last wedding, which means every gallery can feel completely different!
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I’ve put together a few of the spots I’ve loved using at Aswanley, including some you might not immediately think of when you’re looking around the venue, so make sure to save for wedding photo and venue inspo. 🧡
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Which of these spots is your favourite?