Alan Watson Photography

04/11/2026

Apologies for not being on here for a wee while, but I promise I have been working, whether Weddings, Editing, The Waterside Hotel & Spa Wedding Fayre or taking Connie a walk, I've been working hard.

So, yesterday, I was at The Fenwick Hotel just outside Kilmarnock for Charly & Craigs Big Day, they had brought the day forward for a very special reason, which will become clearer later.

A great day, chilly but dry! You can't ask for better in November, I was working with a great Team of people, including Chloe from the hotel, C&J Weddings Craig was Master of Ceremonies & DJ and Julie ran the amazing 360 degree photo booth that everyone, including the Brides Dad loved!!!
The Ceremony was conducted by the amazing Marie Blyth Assistant Registrar from East Ayrshire Council, you will see from the photos that it was a loving and very emotional ceremony.
My second shooter for the day was Archie Queen.

Kilts were by Clyde Kilts and Iain was on hand to dress everyone.
MUA - Victoria Allison - Hair Stylist Elaine Ross
Bridal Gown - Bijoux Bridal
Alterations by Elaine Ross
Cake was made and delivered by Westcoast Cakes

Now straight after the ceremony, Archie, Myself, The Bride & Groom went to Crosshouse Hospital and were met by staff who arranged a special entrance for us to go in, sadly, the Brides Uncle has cancer, hence the wedding being brought forward and the visit to the hospital, as you can see no coverage of this for FB, just for the family, again, a very emotional time, I think enough said on that.

Thank you to everyone who helped create an amazing day for the couple, I hope you enjoy the images we took.

25/10/2026

In a past life, I've been lucky enough to work with a lot of brave people, however, possibly not as brave as Shannon & Craig who were married at Riverside Lodge Hotel yesterday during the storm.
Most of the images were taken inside due to the weather BUT in a moment of complete madness, we decided to make a break for it and get some shots outside and do you know what? I'm so glad we did!!!
Changing angles due to the high winds helped a bit but it was so cold and windy. We had a competition to see if the Ch*****ne Spray could reach us, you can decide for yourselves.

Thank You to Shannon and Craig, their families and friends, some who had travelled over from Belfast for making the day, not only great fun but making me feel extremely welcome!

Here are some of yesterdays images, I did have a lot of help from some of the younger ones, I've already said that they have not to get a camera for Christmas as I may be out of a job, they were that good!!!

Please tag and share - ohhhh and of course, enjoy!
DREAM BRIDES
David Mitchell - Marriage Officer, TLC Faith
C&J Party Hire
C&J Weddings

25/10/2026

Hi folks, just to let you know that due to the storm, the Wedding Fayre at The Gailes today has been cancelled.

A new date will be announced at some point, and of course I’ll let you know as soon as I do.

Alan

24/10/2026

Today, I'm heading off to do some Bridal Prep on the same street that I was born, yes folks, heading to the Blacklands in Kilwinning, and then off to Riverside Lodge Hotel for the Ceremony, the speeches, and of course capturing the Party atmoshphere later.

Shannon & Craig, This is your big day! Enjoy every second of it as it will be over in a flash!!!

No matter what the weather today, no storm is going to stop us from getting some great memeories for them both.

Looking forward to an amazing day folks - Please wish them both all the best

21/10/2026

WANTED: A RENT-A-CROWD!

Right folks, I need a wee favour…(as always)

On Sunday 25th October, I'll be at The Gailes Wedding Fayre, doing my best to look professional, approachable and like I know exactly what I'm doing!
Now, obviously, I'd love to meet lots of lovely couples planning their weddings, but there's just one wee problem…

So I'm officially launching OPERATION RENT-A-CROWD!

If you're coming along, please pop over and say hello. And if you're not getting married, but happen to be there anyway, come and say hello too!
You don't need to book anything, buy anything or even pretend you're getting married!
Just come over, have a blether, look through some gorgeous wedding albums and help convince the other visitors that I'm terribly popular! 😂

Of course, if you ARE planning your wedding, I'd absolutely love to hear all about it. ❤️

📍 The Gailes, Irvine
📅 Sunday 25th October

Look out for the Alan Watson Photography table — I'll be the one trying to look busy!

See you there, folks!

Alan x

18/10/2026

**WEDDING FAYRE SEASON IS UPON US… AND I NEED YOUR HELP!**

Right folks, wedding fayre season is coming around again, which means I'll soon be standing behind my table, surrounded by beautiful wedding albums, trying my very best to look like a responsible grown-up!

But it's got me thinking…

**What do couples ACTUALLY want from their wedding photographer?**

You see, I've been photographing weddings for years, and while I know what *I* think makes a great wedding photographer, I'd really love to hear what **YOU** think.

So, whether you're newly engaged, planning your wedding, recently married or you've been married so long you can't remember who proposed to whom… I'd love your opinion!

**If you could only choose ONE thing when booking your wedding photographer, what would it be?**

📸 **A** – Absolutely gorgeous photographs that you'll treasure forever.

😂 **B** – Someone who makes you laugh, puts you at ease and feels more like a friend than a photographer.

💷 **C** – Great value for money without needing to remortgage the house!

❤️ **D** – Someone who genuinely cares about you, your families and making your wedding day special.

Now, I know what you're thinking…

Alan, surely we should be getting ALL FOUR?

And you're absolutely right!

But humour me for a moment. If you HAD to pick just one, which would it be?

**Pop A, B, C or D in the comments!**

And please, if there's something else you think is even more important, tell me! I'm genuinely interested.

Your answers might just help me understand what couples are really looking for when they visit wedding fayres.

After all, it's YOUR wedding day, not the photographer's!

Oh, and fellow wedding photographers, you're welcome to join in too… although I suspect a few of you will choose:

**E – A decent meal and a slice of wedding cake!**

Looking forward to reading your answers!

**Alan x**

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04/10/2026

Working at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock with Archie Queen
And The Kilted DJ
A brilliant day so far, enjoying it probably more than we should be 😂😂😂

03/10/2026

❤️ SJ & SHANNON — RAIN, WIND, SUNSHINE… AND STEAK PIE! ❤️

What an absolutely brilliant day yesterday with SJ & Shannon!
The day started in Auchinleck, with Bride & Broom prep at their parents’ homes, before heading off to Kay Park in Kilmarnock for a beautiful, romantic ceremony.
Then it was time for the photographs…
And, naturally, it started raining. Did that stop us? Absolutely not!
The girls were absolute troopers, braved the rain and wind, smiled through it all and we got some fantastic photographs before heading back to Auchinleck Bowling Club for the meal and reception.
And THE MEAL!!!
Soup…
Steak pie…
Caramel tart and ice cream…
I think they were trying to make sure I couldn't physically move for the rest of the wedding! 😂 Massive portions and absolutely lovely. The staff were superb too, so I sneaked out to the wee shop and came back with a tub of Celebrations for them.
Later, the rain finally decided to give us a break, so I uttered those words every couple loves to hear from their photographer…
“Fancy popping back out for a few more photographs?”
Off we went to a local park, I fired off a quick test shot…the one where the girls are holding the dress off the wet grass and mud!

And because Facebook only allows me 80 photographs in one post… you're getting ALL 80!

SJ & Shannon, thank you both for looking after me so well. Thank you too to your families, friends — including a few familiar faces! — and everyone who made me feel so welcome.

It was funny, emotional, slightly soggy, very well fed… and just a fantastic wedding day from beginning to end.
Congratulations, you two. ❤️
Bride & Broom.
SJ & Shannon.
Mx & Mrs Hoy

Alan xx

01/10/2026

Tomorrow’s Wedding Adventure… S-J & Shannon ❤️

Tomorrow (Friday) is going to be a bit of a road trip — and I’m looking forward to this one!
We’re starting down in Auchinleck for Bride & Broom Prep, with S-J donning the kilt and taking on the official role of Broom for the day, Shannon our gorgeous Bride for the day.

Then it’s up the road to Kay Park in Kilmarnock for the ceremony and, of course, some stunning photographs. A wee bit Of Robert Burns to add to the ocassion.

Apparently the weather forecast has decided we need a bit of rain tomorrow. That’s fine. Rain has never stopped me taking photographs before and it certainly won’t tomorrow.

Then, once we’ve done the romantic stuff, the family photographs, and created something special for them, it’s back down to Auchinleck for the party!

Two lovely people, one Bride, one Broom, possibly several umbrellas and one photographer who will undoubtedly be lying on the ground somewhere he shouldn’t be.

S-J & Shannon — tomorrow is YOUR day.
See you in the morning. ❤️
And as always… whatever the Scottish weather throws at us, we’ll make it look gorgeous.

28/09/2026

Well, this is a lovely way to finish one month and start another…

Tomorrow I'm heading to Brisbane House Hotel in Largs for Amber & Chelsea's wedding.

Then on Friday, it's S-J & Shannon's turn — starting at Kay Park before heading back to Auchinleck for the celebrations.

Which means I'm finishing September photographing a same-sex wedding… and starting October photographing another one. 🏳️‍🌈

Over the years I've photographed all sorts of weddings. Big ones, small ones, quiet ones, completely crazy ones… and I've learned that underneath all the planning, dresses, suits, flowers, speeches and occasional a family member who disappears when I need them for a photograph 😂 — they're really all about exactly the same thing.

Two people who have found their person.

And that's it, it really is as easy as that!