Wedding Claregalway Hotel Co Galway

I was delighted to be working at Caitríona and Liam Rónán's wedding recently in Corner Chapel Church followed by a lively reception in The Claregalway Hotel Co Galway.



Caitríona initially called to me 12 months ago along with her sister to view my work and I was delighted when she booked me for her big day. Another visit took place earlier this year when Liam Rónán called with Caitríona and we were able to elaborate on their wedding day and what our plan of attack would be!



They were a fun, chatty and witty couple and I knew their wedding day would be a pretty cool occasion!


Caitríona was a stunning bride and her home was a cool place that morning. Indeed her Dad John was kidding with me when I arrived at the house, telling me that I had the wrong place! I was intrigued talking to Caitríona's mum about her own wedding day and their travels after that....pretty amazing stuff. Jackie and Edel were the bridesmaids, and the fact that Edel is also a Professional Boudoir Photographer meant there was no shortage of conversation!



After catching Caitríona's preparations, I arrived at the church just as Liam Rónán and his groomsmen Dave and Eamon were arriving.


The lads were buzzing when they arrived, and it's moments like these that I love.... you witness the awareness of the groom and his excitement at marrying the lady of his dreams.....and I've a front row seat for all of it....Good Man Liam Rónán!


Corner Chapel Church looked fantastic, and in particular, I loved all the hand made signs that Caitríona's sister Siobhán and her dad John made especially for the occasion.


John seems pretty proud of his beautiful daughter.



Liam Rónán...made for media!











The lads in the middle of their wedding vows....and soo relaxed!




















Despite living in Headford, and traveling in and out of Galway thousands of times over the past 12 years, I had never taken the turn down to Luimneagh Pier. Caitríona had mentioned it as a possible location for shoots, and I was delighted with her choice!














After our brief stop in Luimneagh, we let the Bridal Part off to the hotel and ventured into the old ruins of the Claregalway Monastery and grabbed some shots of the couple alone.








Straight off to the Claregalway Hotel where Nora and her team showed why they are an extremely popular venue for weddings!









I enjoy capturing the speeches at weddings...in many respects, I find them the soul of a wedding!





Even Caitríona won't be outdone by Liam Rónán with the microphone.



First dance as husband and wife







Thanks so much Caitríona and Liam Rónán for letting me be part of your special day. It's a pleasure to witness a wedding that exudes joy and happiness and I truly enjoyed the very special day that your wedding was.
PS....Thank you so much for the wedding cake a couple of days later!

Wedding Park Hotel Kiltimagh Co Mayo

I had the good fortune to be working at Nicola and Noel's recent wedding in Ballyglunin Co Galway followed by a reception in the Park Hotel Kiltimagh Co Mayo


It was a joy to arrive to hooting and hollering at Nicola's home in Monivea on the morning of the wedding. I pulled up outside her home and was running off a few shots outside when I heard the mayhem coming from within....and thankfully it was joyous mayhem!



It was great being in Nicola's home the morning of the wedding to witness at first hand the joyous occasion that was about to happen.
I also met up with Ana Conlon of Video Productions and she was a treat to work along side....thanks Ana!


After my time in Nicola's home, I headed of to Brooklodge Church to meet Noel and his army


Young Niall was the first to walk up the aisle....and as I've mentioned before, it can be quite a daunting thing for any child to do. He started off well, didn't think much of it until he briefly looked up and realized he was on his tod! He received some words of encouragement from those at the rear of the church and finally braved the journey on his own....well done Niall!



Noel's last few moments as a single man are spent pensively while Nicola has a chat with everyone that catches her eye on her journey up the aisle!





As we were heading to Kiltimagh via Milltown, we stopped off in Milltown Park and got some photos among the beatiful grounds there. I have to thank bridesmaids Gillian, Trisha and Sharon as well as groomsmen Brendan, Declan and Tommy.....they were in flying form really enjoying their roles on the day!








The boys kept themselves amused while we were grabbing some shots without them!

After our brief stop in Milltown, we headed on to The Park Hotel in Kiltimagh Co Mayo. A fine hotel and great service, well done to all the staff there!


It was a pleasure capture your wedding day Nicola and Noel......Eoin and Niall are two great guys and I look forward to crossing paths with you in the future. Wishing you good health and happiness!

Wedding Downhill House Hotel Ballina Co Mayo

I bumped into Olivia and Kieran at a wedding I was covering yesterday.....and it dawned on me that I never posted images of their special day....apologies and time to rectify that!















The lights had been turned off when we went back into the church after all guests had shook hands with the newlyweds after the ceremony and made their way to The Downhill House Hotel for the reception.....we still managed to grab some shots of the beautiful bride Olivia.




After our shots in the church, we headed to Lough Talt which is a majestic spot only a couple of miles from the church









The two dads Oliver and John have a chinwag about the days events!





The Downhill House Hotel offers beautiful gardens for Bridal and Family Portraits.

Congratulations Olivia and Kieran, it was good to meet up with you again yesterday!