Real Weddings & Stories

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Behind the scenes, real wedding stories and venue guides — because every wedding has a story worth telling.

Aoife and Niall at The Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe
Clare

Aoife & Niall — The Lakeside Hotel Wedding Photography

A sunny May day on the Shannon: a handfasting under the flowers, portraits on the pontoon and a packed dance floor.

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Aoife and Kiera at The Lakeside Hotel
Clare

Aoife & Kiera — The Lakeside Hotel Wedding Photography

Two brides, a ceremony on the water's edge and a sunset on the terrace.

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Ellie and Will at The Killaloe Hotel & Spa
Clare

Ellie & Will — The Killaloe Hotel & Spa Wedding Photography

A spaniel in the aisle, a fisherman on the lake and a cake cut with a sword.

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Aimee and Shane at Kinnitty Castle
Offaly

Aimee & Shane — Kinnitty Castle Wedding Photography

Velvet, candlelight and a castle dressed for Christmas.

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Trevor and Fiona at The Inn at Dromoland
Clare

Trevor & Fiona — The Inn at Dromoland Wedding Photography

An autumn wedding with Dromoland Castle in the background.

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Ciara and Connor at Cahir House Hotel
Tipperary

Ciara & Connor — Cahir House Hotel Wedding Photography

A summer church wedding with old stone walls for portraits.

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Jillian and Andrew at Springfield Castle
Limerick

Jillian & Andrew — Springfield Castle Wedding Photography

Daffodils, a handfasting and a castle all to themselves.

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Tara and Matthew at The Woodlands Hotel
Limerick

Tara & Matthew — The Woodlands Hotel Wedding Photography

A June wedding in Adare, with a ceremony room full of flowers.

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Charlotte and Derek at The Listowel Arms Hotel
Kerry

Charlotte & Derek — The Listowel Arms Hotel Wedding Photography

A church wedding, a pint in the pub and portraits around the town.

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Blathin and Brendan at Castle Oaks House Hotel
Limerick

Blathin & Brendan — Castle Oaks House Hotel Wedding Photography

An autumn wedding on the Shannon, with golden woods and a giant LOVE sign.

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Louise and Ronan at Bunratty Castle Hotel
Clare

Louise & Ronan — Bunratty Castle Hotel Wedding Photography

A tunnel of lights, a pint at the bar and fire dancers to finish.

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Shannon and Robb at Clontarf Castle
Dublin

Shannon & Robb — Clontarf Castle Wedding Photography

A garden first look, a grand staircase and a wedding party entrance with cartwheels.

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Niamh and Seadhan at Druids Glen
Wicklow

Niamh & Seadhan — Druids Glen Wedding Photography

A church in Monkstown, ice creams on the seafront and a reception at Druids Glen.

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Bronagh and Andrew at BrookLodge
Wicklow

Bronagh & Andrew — BrookLodge Wedding Photography

A little church on the grounds, a stone bridge and a forest.

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Fiona and James at The Woodstock Hotel
Clare

Fiona & James — The Woodstock Hotel Wedding Photography

Converse under the dress, a church by the sea and umbrellas on the coast.

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Jennifer and Ciarán at Maryborough House Hotel
Cork

Jennifer & Ciarán — Maryborough House Hotel Wedding Photography

A Georgian house, a canopy of flowers and a spiral staircase.

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Eden and Conor at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Cork
Cork

Eden & Conor — Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Cork Wedding Photography

A red front door, a walk in the woods and sparklers in the dark.

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Jesse and Alison at The Bayview Hotel
Cork

Jesse & Alison — The Bayview Hotel Wedding Photography

A clifftop ceremony in the sunshine, high above Ballycotton harbour.

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Michael and Tanya at Ballyseede Castle
Kerry

Michael & Tanya — Ballyseede Castle Wedding Photography

Topiary gardens, chandeliers and a castle lit up at night.

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Deborah and Derek at Lyrath Estate
Kilkenny

Deborah & Derek — Lyrath Estate Wedding Photography

A bride in hot pink, a grand staircase and a tower of cupcakes.

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Bronagh and Ronan at Bellinter House
Meath

Bronagh & Ronan — Bellinter House Wedding Photography

A stone church, a guard of honour and a first dance under fairy lights.

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Sarah and Cian at Waterford Castle
Waterford

Sarah & Cian — Waterford Castle Wedding Photography

A castle on its own island, a red aisle and oak doors for portraits.

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Michelle and Justinas at Bloomfield House
Westmeath

Michelle & Justinas — Bloomfield House Wedding Photography

Green robes, a jetty on Lough Ennell and a Christmas tree.

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Jennifer and David at The Westbury
Dublin

Jennifer & David — The Westbury Wedding Photography

Coloured umbrellas, Temple Bar and a pair of Dublin Bikes.

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Tara and Paul at Martinstown House
Kildare

Tara & Paul — Martinstown House Wedding Photography

Flower crowns, a walled garden and a vintage fire engine.

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Ciara and Keith at Mount Wolseley
Carlow

Ciara & Keith — Mount Wolseley Wedding Photography

A vintage car, a floral arch and a dance floor that never emptied.

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Regina and Aidan at The Great Southern Hotel
Kerry

Regina & Aidan — The Great Southern Hotel Wedding Photography

A summer wedding at the Great Southern, with garden portraits and a packed dance floor.

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Joe and Maura at The Dean Hotel
Galway

Joe & Maura — The Dean Hotel Wedding Photography

Christmas lights, Galway streets by night and a rooftop view over the city.

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Vicky and Alan at Fernhill House
Cork

Vicky & Alan — Fernhill House Wedding Photography

A garden ceremony, stone walls and lavender, and a very small guest of honour.

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Wendy and Tom at Cloughjordan House
Tipperary

Wendy & Tom — Cloughjordan House Wedding Photography

A red convertible, a long table in the marquee and music in the barn.

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Darragh and Rose at Glasson Lakehouse
Westmeath

Darragh & Rose — Glasson Lakehouse Wedding Photography

A vintage camper van, a golf buggy and portraits by Lough Ree.

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Aoife and Eoghan at Ballinacurra House
Cork

Aoife & Eoghan — Ballinacurra House Wedding Photography

An army guard of honour, a vintage car and portraits on an old bridge.

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Laurie and Shauna at The Station House Hotel
Meath

Laurie & Shauna — The Station House Hotel Wedding Photography

Two brides, guests in fancy dress and a ceremony under fairy lights.

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Ashley Park House Wedding
Tipperary

Wedding Photography at Ashley Park House

A stunning venue on the shores of Lough Derg — Ashley Park House is one of the most magical wedding venues in Tipperary.

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The Skellig Hotel Wedding
Kerry

Julia & Alex — The Skellig Hotel Wedding Photography

A Kerry wedding with all the magic you'd expect — dramatic landscapes, warm hospitality and a very happy couple.

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Ashley Park House Kate and Gary
Tipperary

Kate & Gary — Ashley Park House Wedding Photography

Kate and Gary's day at Ashley Park was everything a wedding should be — relaxed, joyful and full of real moments.

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The Listowel Arms Hotel
Kerry

The Listowel Arms Hotel Weddings

A venue guide and real wedding gallery from the beautiful Listowel Arms — a hidden gem in north Kerry.

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The Station House Wedding
Meath

Michéal & Catriona — The Station House Wedding Photography

The Station House in Kilmessan is a characterful, charming venue — and Michéal and Catriona's wedding was just perfect.

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Halloween Wedding Airfield Estate
Dublin

Halloween Wedding — Airfield Estate Wedding Photography

One of my favourite ever weddings — a full Halloween theme at the incredible Airfield Estate in Dundrum. Spooky and spectacular.

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Mark and Cian's wedding at Clontarf Castle
Dublin

Mark & Cian — Clontarf Castle Wedding Photography

Mark and Cian's wedding at Clontarf Castle on a bright Good Friday in March 2025 — one of those days that reminds you exactly why you do this job.

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Christmas wedding at Clontarf Castle
Dublin

A Christmas Fairytale — Clontarf Castle Wedding Photography

Lisa & Stephen moved their wedding forward to beat impending Covid restrictions — and pulled off a Christmas fairytale at Clontarf Castle.

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The Shelbourne Hotel elopement, Dublin
Dublin

The Shelbourne Elopement — Dublin Wedding Photography

A couple, a photographer, and a wander around Dublin — visiting the places that meant something to them. An intimate elopement at The Shelbourne Hotel.

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Maya and Michael's wedding in Bray
Wicklow

Maya & Michael — Bray & Dun Laoghaire Wedding Photography

Maya brought the Brazilian sunshine. The ceremony was at The Royal Marine Hotel in Bray, and the afternoon was spent along the Dublin coast.

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The Killaloe Hotel and Spa
Clare

The Killaloe Hotel & Spa — Wedding Photography

A venue guide for The Killaloe Hotel & Spa — nestled on the shores of Lough Derg, right in the heart of Killaloe village.

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The Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe
Clare

The Lakeside Hotel — Wedding Photography, Killaloe

Perched on the banks of the Shannon in Killaloe, The Lakeside Hotel has been hosting weddings for almost 120 years.

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Springfield Castle, Limerick
Limerick

Springfield Castle — Wedding Photography, Limerick

A winding driveway, wildflower fields, and a restored castle keep — Springfield Castle is pure Irish wedding opulence.

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Inch House, Thurles, Tipperary
Tipperary

Inch House — Wedding Photography, Tipperary

A country house built in 1720, packed with old-world charm — Inch House in Thurles is one of Tipperary's finest wedding venues.

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New Forest Estate, Westmeath
Westmeath

New Forest Estate — Wedding Photography, Westmeath

A superb country house with a beautiful marquee and stunning grounds — New Forest Estate ticks every box.

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Natural wedding photography in Killaloe
Killaloe · Clare

Chasing Happiness: The Art of Natural Wedding Photography

Reflections on what it means to tell a real, unscripted wedding story with a camera — and why the quiet moments matter most.

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Relaxed natural wedding photography
My Approach

Relaxed Wedding Photography — With Style

What it means to shoot relaxed, natural wedding photography — and why it might, or might not, be right for you.

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Documentary style wedding photography
On Photography

What is Documentary Wedding Photography?

A plain-English explanation of documentary wedding photography — what it is, how it works, and what you can expect on the day.

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Engagement photography session
Wedding Tips

Engagement Photography — Why Bother? Five Good Reasons

Five good reasons to book an engagement shoot before your wedding day — and why it matters more than you'd think.

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Wedding tips
Wedding Tips

5 Weird & Wonderful Wedding Tips

Five slightly left-field tips for couples in the run-up to the big day — from a photographer who's seen a lot of wedding mornings.

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Wedding postponement advice
Wedding Tips

Wedding Postponement — 5 Tips to Thrive & Survive

If your wedding has been postponed, take a breath. Five practical tips to help you thrive and survive the process.

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Wedding first dance
Wedding Tips

Wedding First Dance: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

A beginner's guide to the wedding first dance — choosing the song, learning the steps, and how to actually enjoy the moment.

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