I had the pleasure of working with Áine and Karl a few weeks ago, a great wedding in the spectacular Ballina cathedral (....a dream for photographers), followed by a reception in the Castlecourt Hotel in Westport.
Having met Áine and Karl on a few occasions prior to the wedding, I knew from our encounters that this was going to be a great day as they are both good people to be around....jovial, straight up and very well prepared. It was a great day, with the added bonus of having a Bridal Party that were mad for a bit of craic!!
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| The lads are like men going into battle.....making sure that their supplies are all in order! |
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| Lovely gift for mum |
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| Where would we be without our mums! |
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| The ring bearer! |
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| Karl's about to leave home for the final time as a single man! |
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| The beautiful and relaxed Áine |
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| Janine helps Áine to get one of her two garters on! |
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| I think you look stunning Áine! |
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| Karl poses for a few images while getting a bit of a slagging from the lads behind!! |
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| This is it lads...into the church ye go!! |
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| Janine, Sinéad and Brenda....sorry Lorna, not sure where you were here?? |
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| It can be an intimidating ordeal for any person to walk up the aisle of a packed cathedral and have all eyes looking at you......however take note, in this image and in the next, everyone is happy out smiling at you and wishing you well! |
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| Don't these guys look like pure messers!! |
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| I forget the priests name but he was a gentleman! I love it when they take a few moments at the start of the ceremony to help the Bride and Groom to relax. |
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| Stunning Ballina cathedral |
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| As I said....messers! |
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| Usually I try and take group shots outdoors, weather was a bit showery however and we went with indoors for this wedding. I'm glass we did, I think the architecture is stunning! |
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| I wonder what messers did this to you Karl? |
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| We stopped at the Museum of Country Life to take some Bridal portraits |
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| Please lads don't drop her! |
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| Five stunning ladies! |
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| The "nice" civil photo! |
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| The "men let loose" photo! |
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| Right back at you guys! |
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| The beautiful Castlecourt Hotel. This hotel was the most popular venue for me this year (and indeed next year again for weddings). They know how to put on a good show and i've never heard anything negative been said about the place....well done lads! |
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| Áine receives a pair of weliels as a gift from the groomsmen! |
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| Speeches are a great occasion for capturing all spontaneous moments of a wedding. |
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| Karl was a natural with the "mike" in hand. |
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| Alan (best man) organized a slideshow during the speeches. The lights in the room were turned down and the remaining "candlelight"gave a lovely ambience to the room. |
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| First dance as Mr and Mrs! |
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| Thank lads, ye really were brilliant to deal with.....I look forward to our paths crossing again next year!! |
