donabate weddings

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I was so looking forward to Dara & Bobbys wedding. Not only were they a very laid back couple, but the ceremony & reception were being held in my “local” hotel – the Waterside. In fact, so close was I that I dropped down later that evening to get a few snaps of their entertainment provided by “Thosefireguys” bravely running around in vests with a baltic breeze blowing in from the sea (although perhaps the flames kept them warm). The weather was fine, but perhaps a bit too sunny for photos without squints (I’m never happy !!) so we had to head into the shade for most of the pics. We did however get a small bit of time on the beach with the happy couple. The staff at the Waterside were as helpful as ever, and, when I left the celebrations later that night their dj, Ruairi Finnegan, had the crowd hopping, trying to work off the large candy buffet which had been demolished !!

I have a few pics from the day below, and, if you happen to know either Dara or Bobby feel free to leave a message. Just click on the play incon (bottom right) for the slideshow to start the slideshow.

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One thing about (work related) housekeeping is that you get to revisit weddings from way back. Although it can sidetrack you, the memories of these special days are great to have. One wedding which sticks in my mind was that of Enika & Conor back in July 1997. The couple travelled from Australia to get married in Ballyliffen (way way up in Donegal) and it was one of those days when everything just fell into place. Leading up to the wedding the weather had been horrific, and, even when I was driving up the day beforehand  it was still lashing out of the heavens. On the morning of the wedding, the black clouds were replaced by white fully clouds & deep blue skies. Enika & Conor had hired a local mini-bus to ferry the bridal party, myself (and a slab of tinnies !) to nearby Pollan Bay where I was able to capture the beauty of the area and the afternoon made for a very special photoshoot. The gang were all so laid back and we had an absolute blast before returning to the hotel. I have uploaded a few of the pics below, hope you enjoy.