Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wedding Galway Bay Hotel


I've known Áine for almost twenty years....the length of time I've been with my wife, so I was delighted to be working at her recent wedding. A very pretty and welcoming person, Áine was a delight to be around (as was Ciarán of course) on the day of her wedding which I enjoyed immensely.
As Cornamona has some of the finest landscape views that the west of Ireland has to offer, I was enthusiastic about what images we could possible capture on the day of the wedding. Indeed, anytime I met Áine and Ciaran, there was a particular shot in Maam Valley that I was eager to get and kept gently reminding them of it (....probably in the hope of brainwashing them). Alas, the weather Gods weren't with us on the day of the wedding and unfortunately all of our images were captured indoors.....gale force winds and heavy rain meant no excursions outside!

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

The All Ireland Junior Football trophy showed up prominently the morning of the wedding.

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Young Áine( bridesmaid Emer's little girl) naps and is oblivious to the preparations taking place.

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Always great working with Caroline Coyne (one of the best make up artist's that I've come across).Caroline is a first cousin with my wife so we regularly cross paths and it's always a treat to be in her company. I was very impressed with the mobile lighting unit that she had with her on this wedding. As it's winter and quite dark when she's preparing her clients, good light can sometimes be a problem.....obviously not with Caroline as she supplies her own....a true pro who takes her work very seriously.

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Ciarán and his men arriving at the church (and it's not raining!!)

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

I did a lot of reminiscing on this wedding day..... a lot of parallels with Aine's and mine. same church and same wedding venue!


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill


Aine and Ciarán's wedding in Cornamona Co Galway followed by a reception in the Galway Bay Hotel salthill

Thanks Áine and Ciarán for being a great couple to work with. I think the only disappointing thing on your wedding day was the weather.....but one would think that you were getting married on the hottest day of the year such was your positive spirits which was a treat to witness at close quarters. Thanks lads for letting me play a role on such a special day for you both.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Wedding DiamondCoast Hotel Enniscrone Co Sligo

Serena and Conor's wedding took place on one of the wettest days that I've worked at.....but their spirits were anything but damp, indeed fair play to Bridesmaids Nicola, Niamh and Andrea as well as Groomsmen Terence Kevin and John for making this wedding a very upbeat affair!

In hindsight, I think this is the only wedding where I've no shots taken outdoors....everything done indoor because of the poor weather.

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Well done to Oscar and kaitlyn for their elegant entry to the ceremony.....not an easy thing for a young child to do.

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

You can see what I mean with regards to their being great spirits with the bridal party.....just wanna have some fun!

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone



Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone
Their's a groomsman hiding somewhere underneath all the carnage!

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Something I hadn't come across before....the singing waiter and waitress. A super show and got everyone involved in the singing!

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone


Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone

Serena and Conors wedding in the Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone


It was great to have a large spacious Bridal suite to take our photos in and well done to the Diamond Coast for this. I always enjoy working there, and it's great to get the welcome that Mary(Manageress) always gives to fellow professionals, well done and thanks lads!

Congratulations to Conor and Serena and thank you for letting me be part of your special day. Even though the weather was poor, it didn't in anyway take away from the fantastic enjoyable day that your wedding was. The very best of luck in the future lads!