Delaney and Raj's summer wedding at Errol Park, Perthshire

Delaney and Raj got married at Errol Park, a private estate just outside Perth with views over the River Tay, on easily the hottest day I’ve ever photographed in Scotland. They planned it from San Francisco and their guests flew in from Mauritius, the US and the UK, which made for a ceilidh with, as far as I could tell, not a single Scottish person on the floor. More on that later.

The hottest wedding day I’ve ever photographed

Let’s just start by saying Scotland doesn’t usually do heat like this. Temperatures were pushing 32 to 33°C, with the kind of humidity that makes you wish you’d packed extra shirts. Luckily, with guests flying in from California and Mauritius, they were more than ready for it.

Delaney got ready upstairs in the bridal suite with her closest family and friends, while Raj was tucked away downstairs with his side of the family. Calm and chilled, nobody rushing.

Why Errol Park is one of my all-time favourite venues

Errol Park is one of my favourite venues anywhere, and not just because it’s where I got married too. Manicured lawns, giant redwood trees, a walled garden, grand staircases, and a rustic stables area that turns into a proper party space by night. It’s a DIY venue, so you can make it your own, and the grounds give you more options for photos than you could use in a weekend.

An outdoor ceremony with the River Tay behind them

The ceremony was out on the side lawn, with the River Tay as the backdrop and a simple wooden arch framing the view. Their close friend Grace was the celebrant, and let me tell you, she felt every word of it. She cried, the guests cried, and when Delaney and Raj read their own vows there was this stillness like everyone was holding their breath.

Confetti that blocked out the sky, then the redwoods and the folly

After the ceremony we moved to the front of the house for the confetti throw, and honestly, it was next-level. Big colourful paper confetti completely filled the sky, so much so that at one point I couldn’t even see Delaney and Raj through it.

We kept the group photos relaxed and simple before sneaking away for some time, just the three of us. When couples give me space for portraits like this it always pays off, and Errol Park gives you so many places to go. We made our way through the redwoods, a nod to their Californian life, then wandered to the folly tucked away on the grounds for a few quiet minutes. It felt like the kind of adventure they’d take on a weekend hike back home, just in full wedding gear.

Later, after catching up with guests over espresso martinis on the lawn, we headed to the courtyard stables for dinner.

Peaches in the walled garden and dinner in the stables

The stables were decorated with flowers and long tables, with all the golden light that late summer evenings do so well. Catering was by A&D, who absolutely nailed it.

As the sun began to set and the temperature dipped just enough to breathe again, we took another wander around the walled garden and greenhouse. We picked peaches, danced under the trees and even popped into the little pub beside the tennis court. These are always some of my favourite moments, when the timeline slows down and the two of them get to just be together.

A Mauritian sega dance, then ceilidh chaos with no Scots in the room

Then it was back to the stables for dancing. The first dance, a father-daughter dance, and then one of the best things I’ve ever seen at a wedding: Raj and his mum, Manoon, leading the crowd in a traditional Mauritian sega dance. Everyone was involved, everyone was moving.

From there the night descended into classic Scottish ceilidh chaos. Now, I don’t think there was a single Scottish guest there, which meant absolutely no one knew what they were doing. It was joyful carnage. Arms flying, people laughing, the kind of wild mayhem that makes for the best photos.

That’s the thing about a ceilidh. Nobody needs to know the steps. The worse you are at it, the better the photos, and the more fun everyone has. No pressure, no performance, just pure fun.

If you’re thinking of planning your own Errol Park wedding, here’s the thing: whether you’re eloping in the woods, hosting 100+ people in the stables, or just want a spot that feels like home for a long weekend, it has it all. Delaney and Raj’s day was what happens when you lean into your people and let the day flow. If that’s the kind of wedding you want, I’d love to chat.