Simple Tapestry - Belfast Wedding Photographers

Who We Are

Hi, we're Brideen and Deci, the husband-and-wife wedding photography team behind Simple Tapestry. We're based in Belfast, and despite the writing ‘Belfast wedding photographers’ at the top of the page, we grew up in Tyrone - Omagh and Castlederg so, yeah, two wee cultchies that moved to the big smoke.

We've been wedding photographers for over 15 years - photographing weddings all over Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond. We’ve been listed among the UK's Top 50 Wedding Photographers and nominated for Best Wedding Story in Europe at the Way up North awards. We specialise in relaxed wedding photography with much of the day candid, or documentary-style photography. Every wedding is covered by the two of us as a team.

We cover weddings across all of Northern Ireland and Ireland - from the Causeway Coast to Cork, and everywhere in between. We love Donegal and Sligo and love photographing the incredible landscapes in the west of Ireland. And when we're not heading west, we love a roam around Belfast, our adoptive home since uni, and a great city to photograph a wedding or elopement.

When we’re not behind a camera, Brideen creates art prints using pressed Irish flowers at The Wildwood Press, and Deci makes music under his fancy showbiz name LMINL.

We think weddings should be minimal stress, fuss-free and loads of fun.

An aerial view of a large group of people standing in a circular formation on grass, with a bride and groom at the center during an outdoor wedding celebration.

Our Approach

Wedding photography should feel like the day itself - joyful, emotional, and a wee bit unpredictable. Whether it's a full wedding, an intimate elopement, or an engagement shoot, we document things as they unfold, getting absorbed in the personality and craic of the day without interfering too much, if we can help it.

When you get your photos, we want you to laugh at the funny moments, cry at the emotional ones, and think ‘OMG I look cool AF’ when you see your portraits.

All we need from you is some time and your trust. We give gentle direction when needed (and sometimes alcohol), but mostly we just stay out of the way and let things happen. Engagement shoots are a brilliant way to get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day, and we'd always recommend one if you're nervous.

Everything on our site comes from real weddings and elopements. No styled shoots, no hired models - what you see is exactly what you'll get.

Unlike high-volume wedding photographers, we take on a limited number of weddings per year, so every couple’s wedding gets our complete care and attention. And you get your photos back in weeks, not months.

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A romantic couple dressed in wedding attire standing close on grassy land at the base of Slieve League during sunset.
A couple in wedding attire walking hand-in-hand on a gravel path in a rustic outdoor wedding at Limepark, the groom waving and smiling, and the bride smiling while holding a bouquet of flowers.
A group of five friends enjoying drinks in a cozy, dimly-lit pub in Dublin with stained glass windows and framed pictures on the wall. The couple in the middle, dressed formally, are smiling at each other, likely celebrating a special occasion.
A bride and groom standing in front of a large plain white wall in the Ulster Museum Belfast, looking at each other and smiling.
A bride in a strapless white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers and a groom in a black tuxedo standing on either side of a large stone dividing wall with two black doors in Dublin.
A bride and groom standing in a grassy field in Warrenpoint, outside Newry, with rolling hills and cloudy sky in the background.
Two men in tuxedos with bow ties smiling and touching foreheads outdoors, standing between old brick walls with greenery growing overhead at their wedding in The Wool Tower.
Jack McGarry from the Dead Rabbit NYC and his wife Katie walking through the streets of Belfast cathedral quarter on their wedding day. Jack is dressed in black tie while Katie wears a white dress.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

We've been listed among Professional Photo Magazine's Top 50 Wedding Photographers in the UK, and were shortlisted for Best Wedding Story in Europe at the Way Up North awards in Cannes.

Professional recognition is great, but the most important thing for us is the happiness of our couples. You and your families and friends are the people we want to impress. We pride ourselves on getting most of our work via referrals from past couples and their families.

You can read some reviews from our couples here.

We are officially recommended photographers for Castle Leslie, Larchfield Estate, Tullyveery House, The Ulster Museum and more.

If you like what you’ve seen here, have a look at our portfolio or drop us a message. We’d love to hear what you’re planning.

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If you’re planning on having a wedding in Northern Ireland, Ireland or even further afield, please get in touch. Even if you’re only at the early stages of planning get in touch for a chat, we'd love to hear about your day and help out how we can.

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