The Cow Shed in Crail was the perfect venue for Rachel and William’s recent micro wedding in Perthshire. They organized a beautiful and intimate day with just 20 of their closest family and friends. Consisting of; jumping on hay bales, DIY boho decor, an intimate first dance by the fairy lights, a competitive game of volleyball (which inevitably resulted in the Groom having a nosebleed!), and sparklers in the evening. As a result, from start to finish, Rachel and William were entirely my types of people, a truly fun wedding! What’s not to love..?!
Full Day Wedding Coverage, Collection III – One Photographer
Why have a micro wedding at the cow shed crail?
Micro weddings are fast becoming a popular option and I believe they are here to stay! Rachel and William were married in the time of COVID restrictions and had to limit their guest list to just 20 people. The Cow Shed was a perfectly sized venue for a micro wedding. The staff was always at hand and extremely helpful on the day. Therefore, I highly recommend this stunning venue if you are planning a wedding at The Cow Shed Crail. Feel free to email me to discuss how I can help further at info@daniellelesliephotography.com or fill out my contact form here
A laid-back scottish wedding
The morning prep was at a nearby Air BnB, just a 10-minute drive from The Cow Shed, Crail. Rachel opted for a natural make-up look, which she applied herself since she had to keep her supplier numbers minimal. It was a laid-back morning with bacon rolls and minimal fuss. As such, nerves seemed to really be kept at bay and it was a truly relaxing morning for all.
The first look
Emotions were high when Rachel and William were told they would have to wear face masks during their ceremony. Understandably so, seeing one another’s reactions is one of the most anticipated parts of a wedding day. As such, I threw a bit of a curveball when I suggested something a little less traditional – a first look. Simply put, this is when they see one another BEFORE their ceremony. The beautiful courtyard at The Cow Shed is the perfect setting for a first look.
Keeping to tradition, Rachel’s Dad walked his stunning daughter arm in arm towards her soon-to-be husband. Just LOOK at the anticipation and excitement on William’s face as he heard the gravel crunching nearby. That cheeser – sooo dreamy!
The cow shed ceremony
Even with a first look, Rachel was still walked down the aisle by her Dad. It was lovely and emotional for everyone (I’m not crying, it’s just been raining on my face ok?!). There is something about a more intimate wedding, that really allows you to feel the emotions of everyone in the room. Rachel and William were permitted to remove their masks for their first kiss. It was actually super sweet and romantic seeing how excited they were to whip those masks off!
The styling details
With the help of Gloam, one of my favourite venue stylists, Rachel opted to create chilled-out boho vibes. They created cosy areas where her family could relax and socialise after the ceremony. I feel like, having a smaller guest list gave more opportunity to create these cute wee areas in the venue. Therefore, there was more focus on comfort and socializing. With Rachel’s creative flair, they also opted to DIY many parts of their styling. Such as; her beautiful welcome board, her glorious display of pampas grass in large vases, and THE most delicious scented candles by DW Home. As a result, they created a warm and inviting setting for her family to enjoy.
In conclusion, The Cow Shed, Crail was literally the most perfect venue for a micro Scottish wedding.
Wedding portraits
With no reception, band, or dance floor for the evening, we had extra time for portraits. Firstly, a short stroll in the courtyard where we had Rachel and William’s “first dance”. It was really refreshing seeing a Bride and Groom alone for this moment, it hadn’t happened before. Above all, I could see them relax and have fun with no pressure attached!
Secondly, Rachel and William had previously expressed their desire to have pics in a cornfield. Sadly the fields had been harvested but we did manage to find a field, just 10 mins away with haybales. We may or may not have snuck into the field…just quickly and causing no damage, promise!
What to do when there is no dancing allowed?
A game of volleyball, for instance! I have to say, I was very impressed at Rachel’s ability to jump around in her stunning Avorio Bridal dress. It was pretty much pitch black by this point. As a result, this inevitably resulted in the Groom having a bloody nose and yes, I did get hit on the head with the volleyball! I saw that ball coming, and made sure my babies (cameras!) were shielded, so it was all good. 🙂
The grand exit
As I said my goodbye’s (socially distanced of course!) we snuck in a cheeky little sparkler exit. I love doing these shots. Everyone loves sparkles and always looks so happy. As such, it just feels like a nice way to round the day off!
The Suppliers
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Venue – The Cow Shed, Crail
Brides dress – Avorio Bridal
Grooms suit – Marc Darcy
Bridesmaids dress (link to similar) – ASOS
Flower girl dresses – Next
Flowers – flowers.by.rachel
Hair Styling – mandyhairups.biz
Venue styling/Furniture Hire – wearegloam
Stationer – Rosemoode Atlier + Ginger Ray
Cake – Bride’s Mum
Dried flower confetti – Amazon
Bride’s personalised silk robe – Bespoke Gems Co.
Pampas Grass – Triangle Nursery
Catering – Gourlay Events
Peace and Love,
Danielle x
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January 26, 2021
Wow Danielle!! I am so impressed at what you have put together here….! This wedding looks like it was so wonderful……it is amazing to me that weddings can be so enjoyable and recorded in such an amazing way….even during a time of pandemic……such a ‘historic’ moment really. Seeing folks with facial masks on…having to socially distance etc. Very well done!