Ghillie Dhu wedding videographer
Candid wedding films at Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh’s West End
Ghillie Dhu is one of my favourite Edinburgh venues to film, and I’m chuffed to be one of their preferred suppliers. I love how moody the room feels for a ceremony, then how different it feels once everyone’s up dancing. And if you fancy ten minutes outside together, you’ve got Edinburgh right there. I’m Joe Carter, the solo filmmaker behind Edinburgh Wedding Videos.
Chloe & Stephen’s Ghillie Dhu wedding film
An Irish couple living in Edinburgh, Chloe and Stephen got married here in April. What I remember is how at ease they were with each other and with everyone around them. Their film gives you a feel for the venue and the city in one film. See Chloe & Stephen’s wedding story.
From the vows to the dance floor
Ghillie Dhu is a converted church on Rutland Place in Edinburgh’s West End. Upstairs, the auditorium has a vaulted ceiling and an organ behind the ceremony space. It’s a room where I like to get a wide shot early, then keep an eye on what’s happening closer in, like the reactions in the front row. The same room can take you through dinner and dancing. If you’ve booked a ceilidh, I like to hang around for the moment everyone gives up trying to remember the steps and just gets on with it.
A short walk for a few shots together
West Princes Street Gardens is one of my favourite places to head if there’s time. You get a view up to Edinburgh Castle, and Chloe & Stephen’s film shows how much you can get out of a simple walk together. I’d keep it short and fit it around the weather and how busy it is. Even a few minutes outside can be a nice breather before you go back in to your guests.
More Ghillie Dhu weddings I’ve filmed
I’ve filmed lots of weddings at Ghillie Dhu over the years, and I always enjoy coming back. If you’d like to see more wedding films from Ghillie Dhu, just ask.
Getting married at Ghillie Dhu?
Tell me your date and a bit about the day you’re planning. I’ll let you know if I’m free and we can talk through where filming fits in, from the ceremony to whatever you’ve got planned for the evening.