Luxe winter bride and groom photoshoot at Killochan Castle
Luxe winter bride and groom photoshoot at Killochan Castle
The welcoming grandeur of Killochan Castle in Ayrshire proved the perfect setting to show off rich-hued and polished attire for the groom, and decadent wedding dresses for the bride.
We headed to Killochan Castle in Ayrshire for a photoshoot inspired by winter weddings. Read on for all of the opulent bride and groom outfits as well as some behind the scenes content.
Killochan Castle
We had a nosey in the visitors book at Killochan Castle while we were there, and can reveal that Lord Sebastian Coe and some big Hollywood names have all paid this hidden gem, near Girvan in Ayrshire, a visit.
It’s a meticulously preserved castle that boasts a rich history dating back to the 14th century. The grandeur of the Great Hall, the intimacy of the Drawing Room, and the charm of the luxurious bedrooms create an atmosphere that is both regal and inviting.
Killochan Castle’s sumptuous Great Hall is filled with lavish antique furniture (that can be delicately moved if the room is needed for dancing later on) and an extraordinary hand-painted ceiling mural that has to be seen to be believed
Each event is handled with the castle’s signature warmth, style and incredible attention to detail. The castle’s team want you to feel at home, safe in the feeling that everything is possible and nothing is left to chance. No matter if you’re planning an intimate elopement for two, or a dazzling event for 60, they’ll be on hand to support you.
Individually designed and beautifully finished, the 10 majestic bedrooms in the castle, sleeping 18, all feature personal touches and carefully considered details. Within the 143-acre grounds, there are three cottages that sleep up to a further 22 guests, allowing couples to really make a weekend of it.
Bouquets and buttonholes
Based in Mauchline, Ayrshire, florist James Gemmell from JG Flowers created a stunning ‘winter whites’ and foliage bridal bouquet that looked (and smelled) divine. We also borrowed some stunning paper flowers from Velvet Rose Designs that had a few ‘are they real or not?’ double takes from the team!
Hair and makeup by Carol Fairfield
Internationally acclaimed makeup artist and hair stylist Carol Fairfield talks us through our models’ looks: “I started by grooming Neal. It was important his beard was neat and trimmed to be in sync with the wardrobe and rich wintry feel of the shoot.
“We had various looks for our ‘bride’ Kelsie, all based around a radiant skin base (a key look for all my brides) that used a liquid highlighter by Iconic London, mixed with foundation.
“My favourite look on Kelsie was a glam, rich, red lip that looked regal and opulent. A red lip can be a scary thought for brides, but – trust me – there is a red lip colour out there for everyone!
“Hair was pin curled and styled with an almost ‘old Hollywood’ look that progressed to various up-do styles.”
With plenty of beautiful accessories added in, scroll down to see how these amazing bride and groom looks came together.
Left: Neal wears: Monti red velvet jacket, £199, bow tie, £20, black Lucian trousers, £100, and black Como shoes, £99.95, all Remus Uomo. Kelsie wears: Vergi lace mermaid gown with long sleeves by Rosa Clará, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutique Edinburgh. Celestial star headpiece, £152, Rachel Chaprunne. Artemis gold earrings, £490, and Asteria gold necklace, £515, Katie Lees Jewellery; Right: Neal wears: Bonnie Banks tartan kilt, Islay Walnut jacket and waistcoat with bespoke lining, button-thread colour and tartan detailing, brown Musquash dress sporran with Scottish-oak cantle, burgundy hose and brown ghillie brogues, from £975, all Clan Kilts. Matrix textured wedding band in 18ct yellow gold, £1,650, Sheila Fleet. Handmade faux-flower and ribbon buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.Neal wears: Monti red velvet jacket, as above. Kelsie wears: Vergi lace gown, as above.h. Lancet ring, from £545, and Edition 10 ascher-cut lilac spinel and diamond rose-gold ring, £3,300, Katie Lees Jewellery.Kelsie wears: Catherine customisable beaded gown with tulle skirt by Patricia Barclay Bridals, £POA, Isobel Florence Bridal. Etta luxury crystal wildflower headband in silver, £245, Debbie Carlisle. Statement pearl earrings, £58, Rachel Chaprunne. Cosmos Constellation ring set in sterling silver, £213, Sheila Fleet. Bridal bouquet of white astilbe, white astrantia, white lisianthus, white Snowstorm rose, white Jeanine spray rose, bamboo foliage and eucalyptus, made to order, JG FlowersLeft: Neal wears: Exclusive Weathered Pride of Scotland kilt, £689, Lovat Green tweed jacket and waistcoat, £399, tartan tie, £30, wild-rabbit sporran with stag cantle, £300, Pride of Scotland day brogues, £109, blue Lovat hose, £58; or available as full package to buy, from £1,449, or to hire, from £135, all McCalls. Halo sterling silver ring in Crystal Enamel, £118, Sheila Fleet. Buttonhole, made to order, JG Flowers. Kelsie wears: Catherine customisable beaded gown, Etta luxury crystal wildflower headband, Statement pearl earrings, and bridal bouquet, all as above; Right: Neal wears: Hebridean Glisk tartan kilt, peat-brown Crail jacket and waistcoat, Nutra brown sporran, brown ghillie brogues, brown kilt hose, tartan tie and flashes, antique sgian dubh and kilt pin, from £100 to hire, from £1,700 to buy, all Mitchell Scott. Handmade faux-flower and ribbon buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles. Halo sterling silver ring in Crystal Enamel, £118, Sheila Fleet. Kelsie wears: Fiore brocade wedding gown with strapless neckline, button-up back and removable puffed sleeves by Luna Novias, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutique Dunfermline. Crisanta hair vine with stars, £102, Rachel Chaprunne. Artemis gold earrings, £490, Astral ring, £795, and Edition 07 emerald-cut white-diamond ring, £6,780, all Katie Lees Jewellery. Bridal bouquet, as before.Neal wears: Hebridean Glisk tartan outfit, Handmade faux-flower and ribbon buttonhole, and Halo sterling silver ring, all as above. Kelsie wears: Fiore brocade gown and Crisanta hair vine with stars, both as above.Left: Neal wears: Weathered Patriot tartan kilt with matching tie and flashes, £455, and black tweed jacket and waistcoat, £450, all Slanj Kilts. Handmade faux-flower and ribbon buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles. Halo sterling silver ring in Crystal Enamel, £118, Sheila Fleet. Kelsie wears: Princess-style ballgown with square neckline and beaded bodice (style D3774), £1,999, and mohair shawl by Rosa Clará, £400, both Kudos Bridal Boutique Edinburgh. Sybil statement luxury crystal hair vine, £345, Debbie Carlisle. Upcycled platinum and diamond stud earrings with made-to-order removable platinum and diamond halo jackets, £6,750, antique platinum and diamond watch, £8,995, and vintage 18ct white-gold and diamond-set wedding band, £995, all Ian Mundie & Son; Right: Lapel detail from Weathered Patriot tartan kilt with matching tie and flashes, £455, and black tweed jacket and waistcoat, £450, Slanj Kilts. Handmade faux-flower and ribbon buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles. Halo sterling silver ring in Crystal Enamel, £118, Sheila Fleet.Kelsie wears: Princess-style ballgown with square neckline and beaded bodice, Sybil statement luxury crystal hair vine, upcycled platinum and diamond stud earrings, antique platinum and diamond watch, and vintage 18ct white-gold and diamond-set wedding band, all as above. Faux-fur stole in Biscuit Cloud (on left), £139, Helen Moore. Handmade paper flower bouquet, prices from around £140 (£185 as shown), Velvet Rose DesignsLeft: Neal wears: Fellini tailored-fit black three-piece dinner suit, £145, and accessories, shirt and shoes, from a selection, all Slater Menswear. Paper-flower pocket square boutonniere, £30, Velvet Rose Designs. Matrix textured wedding band in 9ct yellow gold, £699, Sheila Fleet; Right: Neal wears: Argyll outfit with Silver Mist tartan kilt and fly plaid, from £1,095, MacGregor and MacDuff. Halo sterling silver ring in Crystal Enamel, £118, Sheila Fleet. Kelsie wears: Utah sparkling strapless sweetheart-neckline lace mermaid wedding dress adorned with intricate beadwork and removable lace appliqué and tulle bolero, £4,200, Opus Couture. Sterling silver Rowan dress ring in Frost Enamel, £227, Arctic Stream droplet earrings in sterling silver, £131, and Rowan cubic zirconia bracelet in Frost Enamel, £367, all Sheila Fleet.Kelsie wears: Utah sparkling strapless sweetheart-neckline lace mermaid wedding dress, Arctic Stream earrings, and Rowan cubic zirconia bracelet, and bridal bouquet, all as above. Bridal bouquet of white astilbe, white astrantia, white lisianthus, white Snowstorm rose, white Jeanine spray rose, bamboo foliage and eucalyptus, made to order, JG Flowers.Left: Neal wears: Argyll outfit with Silver Mist tartan kilt and fly plaid, and Halo sterling silver ring in Crystal Enamel, both as above; Right: Kelsie wears: Utah sparkling strapless sweetheart-neckline lace mermaid wedding dress shown without removable lace appliqué and tulle bolero, Sterling silver Rowan dress ring, Arctic Stream droplet earrings, and Rowan cubic zirconia bracelet, and bouquet, all as above.Left: The attention to detail at Killochan Castle impressed us – just check out those plush monogrammed napkins!; Right: Neal wears: Black Watch Modern tartan three-piece suit, made to measure in the tartan of your choice, £940, ScotlandShop. Shoes, model’s own. Castle cufflinks in 9ct yellow gold, £939, and Matrix textured wedding band in 18ct yellow gold, £1,650, both Sheila Fleet. Buttonhole, made to order, JG Flowers.
Meet the photoshoot team
Styling Nicola Cameron Digital content and shoot assistants
Beth Forsyth, Amy Shearer and Hazel Scott PhotographyDavid N. Anderson Hair and makeupCarol Fairfield Models Neal Roxburgh and Kelsie Standen, Colours Agency LocationKillochan Castle, near Girvan, Ayrshire
Come behind the scenes of the photoshoot
We had a good laugh with our gorgeous models Kelsie and Neal, who didn’t take themselves too seriously!
We are so ready for all of the winter wedding vibes after our recent photoshoot! ❄️ Very excited to share all of the stunning photos soon in the December-January issue of Tie the Knot Scotland, but for now, here’s a sneak peek of what to expect 👰♀️🤵♂️🤍 Venue: @Killochan Castle Dresses: @Opus Couture @isobelflorencebridal @Kudos Bridal Dunfermline @Kudos Bridal Edinburgh Kilts: @McCalls Highlandwear. Mitchell Scott, Clan Kilts, @MacGregor and MacDuff @Slanj Kilts Suits: @ScotlandShop @slatermenswear @Remus Uomo Hair & Makeup: @carolfmakeup Models: Kelsie & Neale from @ColoursAgency Stylist: Styling By Nic Fresh flowers bouquet & button holes: JGFlowers Paper flower bouquet: @Velvet_rosedesigns Buttonholes: Clova Thistles #winterwedding#photoshootbts#weddingtiktok#weddingdress#bride#groom#bridesoftiktok
