Archive for the ‘Weddings’ Category

Here are a couple of sneak pictures from Michelle and David’s wedding which took place at St Killians Church, Ballymanagh just outside Craughwell.

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Both Sharon & Duncan live just outside London but decided Galway was where they were to get married as Sharon is originally from the area and also went to the university here too. I love going to the NUIG Chapel in Galway and because of its size, it is such an intimate location. Also, with the amazing amount of natural light in there, is just brilliant  for us photographers.

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And to be a little different from most weddings. The groom has his sister as the best (wo)man!!

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Church:  NUIG Chapel, Galway
Reception: Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway
Hair: Pater Mark, Galway
Flowers: Knocknacarra Florists
Dress: Madeline Gardner New York dress from Tracy Bridal, Galway

I posted a sneak peak of Evelyn and Andrew’s wedding a little while back so I thought it was time for me to add a few more images for everyone to see how it all went for for the day.

The wedding took place at St Michael’s Catholic Church and then at the magnificent Middleton Park House, a Victorian Country House in Castletown Geoghegan, Co Westmeath. The day started slightly overcast but that soon cleared and we had amazing sunshine.

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I kept talking about this infamous dip that Evelyn did and without any further delay, I present one amazing dip ……………

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I have this fantastic couple to thank for the referral for this wedding – you guys rock!!!!!

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After a short pit stop at the pub across the road from the church we went back to Middleton Park House. We went straight to the bridal suite for a breather which meant that we were able to grab a couple of shots that would would not be got in the hussle and bussle of a normal wedding.

Whilst chatting and offloading my camera gear, I turned and noticed Evelyn was on the Chaise Longue taking a few minutes breather. It was just too good an opportunity to miss.

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Once I left the happy couple alone for a bit of “alone” time, it was back to the guests and time to cut the cake.

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And to finish off this fantastic day. A couple more images from the dining room itself.

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Church:  St Michael’s Catholic Church, Castletown Geoghegan
Reception: Middleton Park House, Castletown Geoghegan

A sneak peek from Demelza & Ronan’s wedding that took place in Roscommon.

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One thing about an Irish wedding is when you have amazing weather in conjunction with a truly stunning location like Connemara on the West of Ireland, you simply can not go wrong. These few amazing days we get each year really do make living here sooooo worth it. I was really excited about this day as I knew we would get some amazing shots with a couple of the locations that were in mind.

Here is my very first shot of the day and the view is from the front lawn of the Rosleague Manor Hotel in Letterfrack. What amazing scenery to wake up to in the morning and to enjoy whilst sipping your coffee/tea and nibbling on a pastry.

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The dashing groom and his Best Man

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Beautifully kept 1950′s Bentley and the engine still sounds sooo sweet, even today.

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The expression on Siobhan’s face is priceless and it really did set the tone for the rest of the day.

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Siobhan and Jim had their dog Buddy with them who was part of the celebrations when everyone returned to Rosleague Manor Hotel later in the day.

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And last but not least a shot of the lovely couple together. I hope you enjoyed looking at these images as much as I took them.

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Church:  Ballynahinch Church, Recess (its on the N59 on RHS heading towards Clifden)
Reception: Rosleague Manor House, Lettfrack, Co Galway
Hair: Hair Gallery, Clifden (came to hotel)
Flowers: Connemara Florist, High Street, Clifden
Dress: Maggie Sottero dress from Tracy Bridal, Galway
Car: King’s Chauffeur Sevice, Connemara

 

A little while back I posted a sneak preview of Maria & Keith’s wedding but have now put together a bigger compilation of images for you to enjoy.

In a typical Galway day of starting a bit overcast it soon developed into something more interesting with sunshine. The typical morning chaos at the bride preparation slowly developed into something very organised as the make-up and hair was finished and the girls getting their stunning outfits.

St Mary’s Church is a very popular spot with beautiful details inside and the lighting, from a photographers point of view, is perfect as not too harsh creating lovely soft tones.

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Boy oh boy, you have just got to love the dress by Ian Stuart, a real stunner indeed

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I love love catching these little moments like this. Nothing is said, just a glance, a smile, a gentle squeeze of the hand – beautiful!!

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Church:  St. Mary’s, The Claddagh, Galway
Reception: Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway
Hair: Zenith Hairdressers, 33 Eyre Street, Galway
Makeup: Malvina Barrett
Flowers: Evergreen Florists, St Francis Street, Galway
Dress: Ian Stuart Bride from Moreland Dublin, 7 Burnell Square, Northern Cross, Dublin 17
Car: Limousines Ireland

EDIT: Evelyn & Andrew’s wedding images can be found here

A sneak peek from Evelyn & Andrew’s wedding that was shot in Castletown Geoghan, Co Westmeath with the reception taking place afterwards at Middleton Park House afterwards.  This is the first wedding I have ever shot where the bride has worn a 1950′s style dress and it rocked!!!!  Wait until I show you the dip they did, it was by far the best, EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

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EDIT: Post with all images are now online and can be found here

A sneak peek from Siobhan & Jim’s wedding that was shot in Letterfrack. Now if only we had this kind of weather all the time

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