M&S - A lovely Clayton Hotel wedding in Ballsbridge!

Myself and Tom really loved capturing this day! I really like the Clayton in Ballsbridge as a wedding venue too! I started with the girls in the hotel where the atmosphere was relaxed and fun and Tom hung out with lads in their home to capture some shots of them getting ready.

Our own videographer Cathal was on hand on the day to capture moments so it was great catching up with him! Check out all my highlights below and a big thanks to all the suppliers who made it a brilliant day for M&S!

Venue: Clayton Ballsbridge | Hair: Hair by raina | Makeup: Polina Perminova & Laura Kinney

Videographer: Cathal Farrelly

A & J - A Beautiful wedding in Markree Castle.

When I tell you Aisling was one of the happiest brides on her wedding day from start to finish, it is not an understatement! From the minute I walked in to the house that morning back in May, the atmosphere was full of laughter and screams of delight! I had previously captured Aisling’s bridesmaid Michelle’s wedding so it was so good to see her as bridesmaid and catch up as well!

Tom spent the morning with the lads and we later met up at the beautiful venue of Markree Castle for the ceremony and festivities. Weatherwise, it was pretty much a wash out for the day so sadly we didn’t get to make use of the amazing gardens but that didn’t dampen any spirits on the day!

These guys were all about the fun! Tom and I had a blast capturing lots of moments for them! So without further ado, check out some highlights below!

Venue: Markree Castle | Flowers: Balla Florists | Makeup: Sara Duffy 

| Hair: Carrie of Velvet Hair Lounge | Videographer: Ray Yore Films

L & E - A sweet pre wedding shoot in Dun Laoghaire!

Couple shoot / Just Us / Engagement Shoots / Pre wedding Shoots - They all intend to have the same results. To not only have some beautiful keepsake memories to treasure from this exciting time in your lives before you stand in front of your loved ones and declare your love for each other, but to also get comfortable with your photographer!

As your photographer, I am probably one of the few people who is with you all day, witnessing so many moments and being really attentive to what’s happening. So it’s really important to me that the couple is comfortable, happy and heard! It’s so important that you have someone on the day who really cares about you and your day!

Back to recently when I met up with L & E in Dun Laoghaire for their mini E-shoot and from the minute I met them, I knew we were going to get on amazingly on their wedding day! I can’t wait to shoot their day tomorrow! Keep an eye out for a future blog!

H & G - A Beautiful Summer shoot in Dublin

When H got in touch with me through Instagram wondering if I would do an extended couple shoot in Dublin City I was super excited! I love shooting in Dublin City and getting the chance to stroll through the city and then out to a nearby park and beach to get a variety of portraits with outfit changes? Yes please!

We had so much fun strolling and chatting over several hours though the city before I drove them out to nearby St Anne’s Park and Dollymount Strand. I love that my job enables me to meet so many fantastic people from all over the world and hear their stores :)

A & R - A day of laughter and happy tears in Clontarf Castle!

A&R came all the way over from Wisconsin to tie the knot in the lovely Clontarf Castle last May! Tom and I had so much fun with them and there closest family members and friends. It was a small wedding of less than fifty people and was beautifully intimate. You could feel the love in the room!

The lads got ready together with friends and there was a couple of whiskeys and laughs had before heading downstairs to say their I do’s. Tom was on hand to help tie the ties and button holes as usual!

The ceremony full of happy tears and laughs and performed beautifully. Katie Hughes provided the beautiful music for the occasion.

Afterwards it was onto the drinks reception while we headed out for a few minutes to take some portraits out front. The lads treated everyone to an epic Game of Thrones themed entrance into dinner to plenty of laughter! There was even som GoT cookies on hand!

Once it was time to ready the dancefloor, we were treated to an unreal performance by an Irish dancing troop which got everyone going before the lads performed their first dance. After this, Tom got in between everyone and got some fantastic shots of everyone busting moves! We didn’t want to leave!!

So here’s to A&R. May they have many more decades celebrating love to come!

Johnny & Claire - Intimate Registry Office Wedding in Dublin

When my good photo friend Johnny asked me to capture a few photos the day before his wedding when he and Claire signed on the dotted line in the Registry office, I was honoured to!

Johnny is a fantastic photographer in his own right and has photographed me several times so it was a pleasure to return the favour & capture this intimate relaxed session in Dublin City.

The next day I attended the wedding as a guest down in Mount Druid and had a blast!

Dublin City in the Registry Office.

I always rave about shooting in Dublin City, it's my favourite place to shoot. Full of character and life, Dublin has always had a special place in where I love to shoot. Registry Office weddings are also so lovely. They're intimate, close affairs and really have a warmth about them I love capturing.

Congrats again Johnny & Claire and best wishes for years to come!