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My last wedding of 2020 was such a great day. Held during Covid restrictions Derrick & Emma were a joy to work with. Not only did they look uber-cool, they didn’t mind the rain or trekking across the city for some great street shots as well as visiting a few hidden gems for a picture perfect afternoon. This day proved that small weddings can be such wonderful days, and also that my home city of Dublin can provide fab backdrops for photos if you know your way around. “We would like Christmas shots, some city shots and most importantly shots with Bonnie (their dog)” – a simple brief made the day a breeze. With the ceremony in the great City Hall we had easy access to a few hidden walks as well as a planned route up towards Stephens Green to take in the lights. Hopefully the shots below can give you an idea of the day and perhaps some inspiration if you are planning a small celebration. Enjoy 🙂

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Covid ensured that 2020 was a tough year for all, not least the wedding industry. Lots of couples faced the prospect of postponing their weddings, many faced not one, but two cancellations but through it all, love found a way.

Throughout the latter half of the year there was a dramatic rise in more intimate ceremonies, some with as few as 6, some with 25 and what wonderful celebrations they were.

My last wedding for 2020 was when Emma and Derrick tied the knot in City Hall Dublin, we took a few shots while walking through the city streets and finished off at the Schoolhouse on Northumberland Road where they were having a family meal in lovely surroundings. It was a great way to sign off on a not so great year !!

See below for a small selection of images.

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Last October I had the privilege to shoot Mary and Lornas city centre wedding. This was a day so full of love, fun and those little touches to make the day truly unique. From the hand made table settings that Lorna made herself, to the open top cadillac ride through the centre of Dublin it was a blast of a day to document. We started the day in the Spencer Hotel, then we made our way up to the City Hall, one of my favourite wedding spots. After the ceremony and a few family photos we headed off to Merrion Square where the autumn colours made a beautiful backdrop for the stunning couple. We walked up towards the canal before heading back to Nolita for a few celebratory drinks, then we took another short walk along to Fallon & Byrne which had been beautifully decorated by the girls. Not only did I have a wonderful time in the company of fantastic people, but with all that walking around the city I also got my 10,000 steps in  – a win win !!!! Hopefully you will enjoy the few images from the day below.

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