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On the day of the wedding I do my very best to fit in with the plans & times of each bride & groom. The only timescale I really try to keep is to make sure I arrive at the ceremony location at least 30 mins early. There are a number of reasons for this, check the lighting, check out the set-up (musicians / videographers), chat with the celebrant in regard to whats happening, and, most importantly, when it’s a church wedding, to chat with the priest and agree where I am allowed to go. Some priests only let you in the aisle, while others give you free reign, but it’s so important to know in advance – planning like this can result in some lovely images without being obtrusive.

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Julie & Nigel like to everything a little different, the VW Camper Van, balloons, stunning bouquet and I could go on. Hopefully the small sample of images can give you an idea of what an individual & stylish wedding it was.JNCollage 1aJNCollage 2JNCollage 3JNCollage 4

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I did quite a few weddings during 2014 and they were all very special & joyous occasions – however, the wedding of Stephanie & Joshua will linger long in my mind. Traveling from the USA, this was such an intimate affair with a total of 18 guests (including the bride & groom). It was set in the fab Hunters Hotel, a spot I hadn’t been to previously, and it was run by Collette from Elegant Events so I knew from previous experience the little touches would be perfect. But perhaps the most memorable part of the day was the fact the Stephanie (the bride) had just been discharged from hospital after taking severely ill, and was only discharged because she was getting married. Did this affect her ?? Not in the slightest !! The giddiness, the fun and the love between Stephanie & Joshua shone through, as did the evening sun making for some memorable photos.Hope you enjoy 🙂

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Well that was a busy Christmas !!  Had a few jobs on the lead up to the big day, but then had 5 weddings within 7 days…phew ! Will probably catch up with me over the next few days, but the adrenaline, the fun, and the welcoming wedding couples and their families made it a very exciting time. Got to visit some new stunning venues, as well as some old reliables that haven’t lost their charm – also got to try a few new techniques. Attached are just a few small clips from the busy time, hope you enjoy  and very best wishes for 2015 🙂

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It was great to be back at Thomas Prior Hall for the wedding of Sarah & Darragh. It’s such a fab venue which suits the Christmas season so well. This was very much an international affair, with the b&g both living abroad (in different countries / continents !!), and with guests flying in from all corners of the world it was a fantastic atmosphere, with everyone out to have a great time – which they did (with gusto !). Hope you enjoy the few pics below.

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It was fitting to spend Halloween in a haunted csatle – Kinnitty to be exact, shooting the wedding of Linda & Connor. Unfortunately the weather didn’t play ball and, from early morning to late evening the rain fell with style !! This didn’t dampen the spirits for Linda, Connor, their family & guests however, as big open fireplaces and the warm & cosy interior of the castle ensured that everyone had a great time.

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