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Leonnie & Andy — Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Leonnie and Andy had their Edinburgh destination wedding in March 2017.

Leonnie and Andy embracing among candles and curtains of fairy lights at Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh
Riverside sandstone buildings in Edinburgh glimpsed through a teal bridge railing
Turreted red sandstone buildings beside the river on a grey Edinburgh morning

An Edinburgh destination wedding

Set in the heart of Edinburgh's Dean Village is Well Court. Built in 1880 by Sir John Findlay, owner of The Scotsman newspaper, he wasn't fond of the view of broken-down tenement buildings that his own grand home overlooked, so he demolished them and built new homes for "a better class of working man". Well Court Hall still has the main hall, which was once used for reading and recreation.

The day

This is where we joined Leonnie to get ready for her special day. She had a beautiful dress and, with her blonde hair swept up in elegant waves, she glowed with happiness. Leonnie wanted to thank Jennifer Thomson, who made her and the bridesmaids' hair look amazing on the day.

Andy got ready at the Principal Edinburgh George Hotel. He had his groomsmen with him to help. We got some very cool shots of the guys in the style of the Bohemian Rhapsody video by Queen.

Black-and-white view of a stone tenement and arched doorway framed by leaves
Diptych of an ornate door knocker and a spiral stair beneath a stained-glass window
Bride in a floral kimono pouring champagne in a bright modern kitchen

The Mansfield Traquair

Such a fun and wonderful couple — and an amazing venue. The Mansfield Traquair was once a Catholic church, perfect for an Edinburgh destination wedding. It is located on the edge of Edinburgh's historic New Town. Designed by nineteenth-century architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, it was completed in 1885. The most outstanding feature is the vast mural painted by Scotland's leading Arts and Crafts artist, Phoebe Anna Traquair, in the 1890s.

The building does not fail to impress. High gothic arches, murals, candles and thousands of fairy lights hanging like glittering gems.

Thanks

It was a simply stunning day. Aimie and I had the most amazing time in Edinburgh, and we wish Leonnie and Andy every happiness for their future together. Words are not enough to describe it, so we will let our pictures do the talking.

Bridesmaid receiving a bouquet of white roses from the florist
Smiling bride in a floral robe chatting with bridesmaids while getting ready
Florist arranging a white bouquet in a sunlit room, rainbow flare in the foreground

All our love from the team at Beziique.

Nick, Aimie and CJ xx

Suppliers

  • Venue: Mansfield Traquair
  • Bridal Prep Venue: Well Court, Dean Village
  • Groom's Prep Venue: Principal Edinburgh George Hotel
  • Catering: Heritage Portfolio
  • Flowers: Planet Flowers
  • Hair: Jennifer Thomson
White rose bouquets and buttonholes on a box beside an orchid
Bridesmaids chatting with drinks in a tall-windowed room
Black-and-white photo of a make-up artist working on a woman in a floral robe
Make-up artist's brushes and foundations laid out by the window
Bridesmaids in matching floral robes getting ready by a tall window
Bridesmaid in a white robe standing on a spiral staircase beneath a pendant light
Bridesmaid laughing with her hands to her face as her hair is styled
Bridesmaid seated on the stairs, seen through a blue-toned stairwell
Wooden "A & L" initials hanging on ribbons in the window
Bridesmaid and a young man checking a camera together during preparations
Leonnie in a floral robe sharing a moment with a bridesmaid during preparations
Bride's ivory heels and perfume bottle arranged on a wooden ledge
White cymbidium orchids resting on a wooden table
Lace garter with a pale blue bow draped on a dark urn among twigs
Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina perfume bottle nestled in twigs
Teal bridesmaid dress hanging from an iron lamp bracket by a red sandstone doorway
Personalised white wedding hangers with gold bows and names laid on a grey sofa
Close-up of hangers lettered "Bride" and "Mother of the Bride" with the wedding date
Row of blush sandals and ring boxes on a sunlit window ledge between white rose bouquets
Earrings in a navy velvet box beside nude strappy heels
Diptych of the wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses hanging in front of arched windows
Wedding dress hanging beneath arched stained-glass windows
Black-and-white photo of the bride getting ready with her bridesmaids
Bridesmaid smiling as her lipstick is applied by the make-up artist
Laughing bridesmaid having eyeshadow applied with a brush
Leonnie holding up a compact mirror to check her make-up
Bride's smile reflected in a handheld compact mirror
Bridesmaids clinking glasses in a circle, seen from below
Black-and-white close-up of hands fastening the back of the wedding gown
Black-and-white photo of the bride smiling as bridesmaids help her into her dress
Diptych of Leonnie in her open-backed gown and full-length train by tall windows
Black-and-white photo of bridesmaids lifting the bride's skirt as she steps into her gown
Black-and-white silhouette of a man waiting by a tall sash window
Bride smiling over her father's shoulder as he hugs her by the window
Emotional bride dabbing a tear in front of bright windows
Leonnie putting on her earrings as bridesmaids in grey look on
Bride fastening an earring beside bridesmaids in a softly lit room
Diptych of the bride with her parents and a portrait of her in a crystal necklace
Aerial view over Edinburgh rooftops towards Mansfield Traquair
Gothic interior of Mansfield Traquair with gold chairs and curtains of fairy lights
Candlelit aisle and draped ceremony backdrop inside Mansfield Traquair
Diptych of candlelit reception tables and an order of service by fairy lights
Groom in a blue three-piece suit smiling against a sandstone wall
Groom leaning against a mossy stone wall, framed by a blurred pillar
Andy standing hands in pockets in a blue suit by a sandstone wall
Groom and groomsmen looking up from the bottom of a yellow spiral staircase
Groomsman straightening the groom's tie in the candlelit ceremony hall
Smiling guests in hats and suits waiting for the ceremony to begin
Black-and-white photo of guests seated beneath cascading lights in Mansfield Traquair
Guest in a tartan kilt cheering with a holdall on an Edinburgh street
Leonnie smiling from the window of the wedding car
Bride arriving through a doorway, framed between two bridesmaids
Guests seated in Mansfield Traquair's golden nave as the groom waits at the altar
Groom and best man standing in front of a curtain of fairy lights
Bride walking down the aisle on her father's arm, red doors behind them
Black-and-white photo of a bridesmaid at the end of the candelabra-lined aisle
Bridesmaid walking down the aisle between candelabras and white plinths
Bridesmaid walking past long tables beneath Mansfield Traquair's painted murals
Bride reaching the groom at the front of the candlelit hall, guests watching
Bride and father walking up the aisle beneath a rose window, framed by candles
Leonnie smiling at Andy as the celebrant opens the ceremony
Diptych of the illuminated aisle and bridesmaids holding white rose bouquets
Black-and-white photo of the bride hugging a guest during the ceremony
Groom sliding the wedding ring onto the bride's finger
Leonnie and Andy's first kiss against a backdrop of golden fairy lights
Newlyweds walking back down the aisle as guests photograph them
Diptych of the couple in front of bright red church doors
Leonnie and Andy embracing in front of open red doors at Mansfield Traquair
Couple kissing, glimpsed through a dark doorway
Bride and groom touching foreheads, softly smiling
Bride laughing as she lifts her skirt on an Edinburgh pavement, groom carrying her veil
Bride and groom kissing behind a bed of daffodils outside the sandstone church
Andy kissing Leonnie beside the stone wall, daffodils blurred in the foreground
Laughing bride and groom posing with a white hydrangea bouquet
Leonnie and Andy walking hand in hand beneath the Gothic walls of Mansfield Traquair
Black-and-white close-up of the bride beaming as she hugs the groom
Diamond engagement ring and wedding bands balanced on curved iron railings
Groom carrying the bride's veil as she walks along an Edinburgh street
Saxophonist in a white jacket and fedora performing at the reception
Long banquet tables with gold chairs stretching beneath the murals of Mansfield Traquair
Gold candelabras and tall candles glowing on the reception tables
Gold-stemmed champagne flutes and wine glasses on a white tablecloth
Gold napkin and place name tied with twine on a reception place setting
Gold place cards for Andy and Leonnie sealed with wax
White ruffled wedding cake topped with gold tiers and a gold flower ball
Engraved cake knife reading "Andy & Leonnie, 10th Mar 2017"
Diamond engagement ring resting on a glass base
Leonnie and Andy kissing beneath a gilded arch hung with fairy lights
Couple kissing under the illuminated canopy and soaring arches of Mansfield Traquair
Bride and groom laughing together in front of golden fairy lights
Andy kissing Leonnie in front of a wall of glowing bokeh lights
Leonnie and Andy embracing among candles and curtains of fairy lights at Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh
Bride and groom kissing as she sits among candles and curtains of fairy lights
Groom dipping the bride in the middle of the long candlelit hall at Mansfield Traquair
Photographer with two cameras laughing beside a red door
Overhead view of guests finding their seats at the long banquet tables
Bride and groom entering the reception between golden drapes as guests applaud
Top table seen from the gallery, framed by blurred blue stonework
Mural-painted arches and gallery inside Mansfield Traquair
Guests laughing together at the candlelit reception table
Guest in a black fascinator listening to the speeches
Guest in a royal blue hat smiling during the speeches
Female guests in fascinators laughing at the speeches
Guest applauding at the table beside a gold candelabra
Guest in a red off-shoulder dress smiling during the speeches
Guest delivering a speech seen through blurred candles
Guest smiling softly as she listens to the speeches
Groom covering his face in laughter beside the bride at the top table
Leonnie kissing Andy at the top table as a guest reaches out to shake his hand
Guest in red with an open-mouthed expression of surprise
Guests raising a toast beside a gold candelabra at the top table
Best man giving his speech with a microphone, framed by blurred candlelight
Diptych of groomsmen laughing during the speeches and the couple hugging by the gilded altar
Gold-and-white wedding cake on a table before the lit nave of Mansfield Traquair
Leonnie and Andy kissing as they cut their gold-tiered wedding cake
Bride laughing as the couple cut the cake beneath curtains of fairy lights
Bride and groom nose to nose, smiling among sparkling lights
Diptych of the band silhouetted by a spotlight against dark stone walls
Couple's first dance at the end of the hall, pillars lit in blue and gold
Guests dancing under swirling gold and blue lights
Guest in a fascinator dancing with arms raised on the dance floor
Smiling couple of guests posing with drinks under swirling purple lights
Guest in a pink fascinator dancing with a man in a navy suit
Guest in a striped dress laughing on the busy dance floor
Guest in a navy suit dancing amid streaks of gold light
Bride dancing with arms in the air among her guests
Guests in waistcoats dancing beneath blurred golden lights
Couple laughing as they dance under blue and gold light
Guest twirling a partner on the dance floor beside a stone pillar
Man and woman holding hands mid-dance beside a pillar
Bride and a friend taking a selfie with a ring light on the dance floor
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Leonnie and Andy embracing among candles and curtains of fairy lights at Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh
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