Stunning venue, fabulous grounds, lovely couple and dramatic skies…….what more could you ask for ??
by Kevin Morris
donabate photographer
I knew I was on to a good thing with Conni & Trevor when the only photo they requested was one of them jumping on the bed !! They had even cleared it with the staff in the Mullingar Park Hotel, now that’s planning !! It’s a worn out phrase, but it really was an pleasure shooting on the day. Between the welcoming families, slightly mad bridal party, the stunning family gardens where most of the photos took place, and then invading a field full of very nosey cows for a few final shots before the hotel. The sun was splitting the trees and everyone was in great form – one of those times when everything aligns for a very memorable day. I only have a few pics below but hopefully they will give you a feel for the day 🙂
Meet Conni & Trevor – sooo looking forward to processing their images, a wedding with plenty of everything from start to finish 🙂
Another wedding with a difference when I took a couple of hours out to photograph Niamh & Ramtins big day in the city recently. Not to be held up by traditions, Niamh walked to our meeting point (we did a first look before the ceremony) from her hotel, up along Merrion Square in the sun. A quick few pics in the grounds of the park and then we headed down to the registry office via the canal (and a few family photos). after the intimate ceremony we took to the roads again up towards Grand Canal Docks all in between some heavy showers, but the wind got the better of us so we wrapped up the photos bar a final cake shot in Patrick Guilbauds. Dublin really can be heaven sometimes 🙂
On the 13th May I headed up to the fab Kilronan Castle for the wedding of Liz & Travis. This was a wedding with a difference as the happy couple travelled over from southern California, along with Travis’ mam Cathy and stepdad Richard….and that was it !! When myself, the celebrant and the guitarist were added it was a total of 7 in attendance. It made for a lovely celebration and with Cathy & Richard renewing their vows a very special occasion. Even I had my part to play as neither the celebrant (English) nor the guitarist (Scottish) could handle the Irish wedding blessing that Liz & Travis chose for their ceremony. So I stood up & volunteered 🙂 Trying to channel my inner Aragorn reading Elvish I probably came off more like Bosco on acid……but no-one noticed !! It was a really lovely, intimate (and a little bit mad) day and I was delighted to be involved. Hopefully you will enjoy the few pics attached.
It was a long drive down to Parteen in Clare for Niamh & Pauls wedding – but well worth it. From the moment I arrived I felt at home, such a relaxed and easygoing atmosphere made my job a relatively easy one. As the ceremony was quite late, we did a first look and Paul dropped up to the house (along with the lads) and we did the bridal party & bride & groom shots in the Castleoaks Hotel before the ceremony. It was such a happy day, the only complaint was that it went too fast, everyone had a blast and I had the most delicious ham toastie before I hit the road home 🙂 To make things even better, I received a lovely email from Niamh & Paul :
Hey Kevin
We received the photos, and we are delighted with them. You did exactly what we wanted. It’s so lovely being able to see what other family members were at while I was getting ready, as well as the natural guest shots. Going through them was like looking at a photo documentary of the day.
You were so discreet and unobtrusive that I hadn’t realised you were snapping away!
I will be recommending you to anyone and everyone who is looking for a photographer! We’re delighted we booked you 🙂
We hope you enjoyed your day in Clare & Limerick!
Best wishes
Niamh & Paul
