Real Weddings

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I hadn’t actually met either Louise or Ciaran before their wedding in Mount Wolesley on New Years Eve but I needn’t have worried. Not only were they both incredibly laid back, but we had a huge number of things in common – including the fact that the Ciarans dad used to be my boss way back in my civil service days !!! The day started with torrential rain in Carlow but had dried up before the lovely ceremony in the hotel. We had a quick dash out to the stunning gardens for a few photos then Louise & Ciaran headed back to the hotel in a very trendy golf buggy !! The staff in the hotel couldn’t have done any more to help, so a great day was had by all. I have a few pics below which hopefully capture the atmosphere of the day, just click the play icon on the bottom right to start the slideshow. There is also an option for fullscreen and, if you happen to know Louise, Ciaran (or both!!) feel free to leave a message for them as the will be checking in from time to time.

 

 

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The stars & stripes were flying outside the peoples church in Clongowes Wood as Anna & Richie travelled over from Chicago for their wedding on a cold & windy (but dry !!) December day. After a lovely ceremony it was off to Kilashee House by way of a vintage (well my age !!) double decker bus to be welcomed warm turf fires and hot scones & cream. I have a few photos below and hopefully you can get an idea of the day. Just hit the play icon on the bottom right and the slideshow should start (there is also an option for fullscreen). If you happen to know either Anna or Richie (or both) feel free to leave a message for them.

 

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It was back down to the Step House Hotel or Nicola & Rays wedding on the 07th December. Borris is fast becoming a “local” for me as I was welcomed by both the church sacristan, and Angela in the Step House by name !! Nicola & her bridesmaids looked stunning and even kept the goosebumps under control despite the cold, but we didn’t stay for photos for long as the blazing fires and mulled wine in the hotel were calling !! With a great couple, welcoming families & friends & fab locations I hope I did the day proud.

Have a look at the slideshow below to check it out for yourself, just click on the play icon (bottom right) to set it off and there is an option for full screen if you wish. Should you know either Nicola or Ray feel free to leave a comment for them.

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Sometimes everything just falls nicely into place. This was the case with Joanne & Ciarans wedding. Not only was it a local wedding for me, but everything ran to time and the weather behaved itself (although the goosebumps were starting to show by 4pm !!).

A lovely relaxed day, a wonderful couple, great locations and lovely light….what more could a photographer ask for ?

See attached slideshow for a small selection of pics from the day. Just click on the play icon (bottom right) and you can also view in fullscreen if you wish. (feel free to leave a comment for the bride & groom).

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I was delighted when I got Elaine & Daves booking to handle their wedding photos as, not only were they a very relaxed couple, but their reception was in the Step House Hotel in Borris, one of my favourite venues in Ireland. The morning started very calmly with Elaine, her two sisters & mother chilling out and sipping champagne while getting their hair & make-up done. When I got to the church the lads were shaking, but that probably had something to do with the baltic weather conditions rather than nerves. After a lovely ceremony in the church in Borris, it was 5 mins up the road to the Step House, decorated for Christmas (a bit earlier than normal, but Elaine & Dave are big Christmas fans) and with the open fires blazing. Unfortunately the weather just got worse so we couldn’t manage any outdoor pics, but this meant everyone kept warm !!

I have a few pics from the day below, and, if you happen to know either Elaine or Dave (or both!) feel free to leave a comment. Just click on the play icon (bottom right) to start the slideshow and there is also an option for full screen if you wish.

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On the way down to Kilkenny for Bridget & Deans wedding I drove through some of the heaviest rain I have seen, but, by the time I arrived in Stoneyford, the rain had dried up and there were even glimpses of blue in the sky.  After the lovely ceremony it was off to the stunning Butler House in Kilkenny City for photos before heading on out to the Newpark Hotel for the reception. One of the things I learned during the day was that you need to have the patience of a saint if you intend driving through Kilkenny at rush hour !!!

I have a few pics below from the day, just click on the play icon at the bottom right to get the slideshow going, and there is an option for fullscreen if you want. If you happen to know either Bridget or Dean, feel  free to leave a message for them.