Elopement at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Step right into dreamland at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Having celebrated New Year's there in 2019, Jade & Matt felt like it was the right place to say their I do’s. As they consider themselves to be a relaxed and earthy couple, they opted for plenty of earthy greens and potted plants, with a mixture of travel aspects, such as postcards! Having followed Recommended Supplier, Cara Zagni Photography, for a while, it was a no-brainer that she would capture their wedding day. We’re also loving their wedding favours, which are luggage tags, but of course, work as name cards also!

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding

Champagne pops make for amazing photos, but use ‘Nozeco’ to keep the cost down!

Matt & Jade

White orchid bridal bouquet complete with roses, bunny tails and green foliage

Bride & groom during handfasting ceremony outdoors at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Bride in off-the-shoulder wedding dress walks alongside her groom in green suit beneath clear umbrellas

Bride wears floral embellished edge veil in her dark hair

Bride sits and embraces her bridesmaids in matching pyjamas on the morning of her wedding day

Bride wears off-the-shoulder wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and floral embellished veil

Bride holds white orchid bridal bouquet and she kisses her groom in green suit in front of floral archway at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Groom & his groomsmen wear deep green suits with black bow-ties and brogues

Bride in off-the-shoulder wedding dress and groom in green suit stand beneath foliage archway for outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride in off-the-shoulder wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and princess styled skirt

Bride carries white orchid bridal bouquet and walks alongside her groom in green three-piece suit and floral buttonhole

Red carpet leading to green foliage archway with wooden chairs lining the aisle for outdoor ceremony at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Bridesmaids in high-neck green bridesmaid jumpsuits pop confetti canons beside bride

Bridesmaid in green bridesmaid jumpsuit helps bride with her strappy white bridal shoes with block heel

Bride wears off-the-shoulder wedding dress and her dark hair in curls

Bride carries orchid bridal bouquet and leaves white vintage wedding car with ribbon to the front

Groom in green suit kisses his bride in lace edge veil and off-the-shoulder wedding dress with sweetheart neckline

Bride & groom during outdoor handfasting ceremony at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Groom in green suit & bride stand beneath green foliage archway during outdoor wedding ceremony in Edinburgh

Bride stands with her bridesmaids who wear green bridesmaid jumpsuits with high-necks and tartan shawl coverups

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Being a Bristol-based couple, the idea of planning a wedding in Scotland was slightly daunting to Matt & Jade! So, they enlisted the help of Lavender Blue Weddings, who were able to plan their wedding. Alongside this came a list of suppliers! It’s always a great idea to speak to your wedding venue (or planner) if you’re unsure where to begin when looking for your suppliers.

ADVICE

“Matt and I made a promise before we planned our wedding. We promised that we wanted to make the process fun and enjoy it. Please, don’t let stress take the joy out of planning your wedding. It will come together - I promise! Secondly, don't people please. We kept our wedding small and intimate. We only invited people who have been an active part of our love story.” Jade & Matt

Groom in green three-piece suit and black bow-tie kisses his bride in off-the-shoulder wedding dress during outdoor couples portraits

Wedding party releases colourful confetti canons around bride & groom after outdoor wedding ceremony at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Groomsmen in green suits lift groom after wedding ceremony

Travel styled table names with map and gold lettering

Bride & groom hold bridal bouquet showcasing their wedding bands and engagement ring

Two-tier wedding cake complete with pastel green and white ombre frosting and white floral decor

Bride in off-the-shoulder wedding dress leads her groom in green suit in botanical setting outdoors

Groomsmen wears green suit with black bow-tie and white shirt, complete with white orchid buttonhole

Green foliage centrepieces complete with brass vintage var ornament to the middle

Bride stands between her bridesmaids wearing high-neck green jumpsuits and heart shaped sunglasses whilst spraying champagne

Bride holds white orchid bridal bouquet and wears fingertip length lace edge veil

Bridesmaids in green bridesmaid jumpsuits complete with tartan shawl coverups

Bride wears tartan shawl coverup and leans into her groom in green suit during outdoor couples portraits

Bride in off-the-shoulder wedding dress looks lovingly toward her groom in green suit during outdoors couples portraits

Bride wears satin off-the-shoulder wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and side split to thigh

Bride carries white orchid bridal bouquet complete with roses, green foliage and bunny tails

Bride in fingertip length lace edge veil walks alongside her groom at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Bride looks over her shoulder as she stands alongside her bridesmaids in tartan shawl coverups and green jumpsuits

Green bridesmaid jumpsuits & tartan shawls? A winner!

All of our suppliers have become friends. We actually invited them all to stay for our reception and party with us (which most of them did).

Matt & Jade

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh provided a beautiful setting for Matt & Jade’s wedding. Of course, we can’t get enough of those green bridesmaid jumpsuits and tartan coverups! Their hand-fasting ceremony was also incredibly personal to them, and that green foliage archway is just the icing on the cake!