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Shannon & Mike {sneak preview} | Ireland Destination Wedding Photographer

Mike — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:02:08 +0000

This wedding has been a long time in the coming so I thought I would add a couple of images from the day as a taster before the big post which will follow soon enough.

Sharon & Duncan {married} | NUIG Chapel & Galway Bay Hotel, Galway

Mike — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:41:03 +0000

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.

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

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

Siobhan & Jim {married} | Ballynahinch Church & Rosleague Manor Hotel

Mike — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:31:10 +0000

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.

The dashing groom and his Best Man

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

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

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.

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.

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)
Makeup: Dorothy Creaven
Flowers: Connemara Florist, High Street, Clifden
Dress: Maggie Sottero dress from Tracy Bridal, Galway
Car: King’s Chauffeur Sevice, Connemara

Maria & Keith {married} | St Mary’s Church, Claddagh & Meyrick Hotel

Mike — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:41:27 +0000

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.

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

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

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

Ann Marie & Paul {married} | Roganstown Country & Golf Club

Mike — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:01:09 +0000

The drive up to Dublin on the morning of the wedding was without any issues but in typical Irish fashion the weather could not decide whether to play ball or not with a few drops of rain. We had a small shower when I went out to take some pictures of the 1928′s Brenchley Convertible which was used to ferry Ann Marie and her dad to the church but to be honest it did not dampen anyone’s spirits.

I would also like to thank the talented Christine for helping me out on the day. Thanks Christine, you are the best!!!!!!

Church: St Vincent de Paul Church, Griffin Avenue, Marino, Dublin 11
Reception: Roganstown Golf & Country Club, Swords, Co Dublin
Hair: Peter Marks, Pavilion S/C, Swords, Co Dublin
Makeup: Lipstick Salon, Marino, Dublin 3
Flowers: Frog Prince Weddings & Events, North Road, Dublin 11
Dress: Bride2Be, Carroll Village S.C, Dundalk, Co Louth
Cake: Creative Cakes, Bealing Crescent, Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15
Car: AT&T Chauffeurs, Dublin