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Rebecca and Cathal’s wedding balanced calm, joy, and unforgettable storytelling. After a chapel ceremony in Glenavy, they celebrated at Antrim Castle Gardens with family and bridal party portraits, followed by a relaxed reception at The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick. From candid moments to laughter-filled speeches and lively dancing, their day captured the perfect mix of intimacy, fun, and photogenic beauty in every corner.
Eimear and Connor’s Ballyscullion Park wedding showed just how magical an autumn outdoor wedding in Northern Ireland can be. From a woodland ceremony beside the Palace ruins to fire-lit speeches in the walled gardens, every moment was relaxed and full of storytelling. Crisp autumn colours, cosy gatherings, and playful touches like bags of crisps made their day intimate, warm, and unforgettable.
Beth and Stephen’s wedding at Larchfield Estate was a joyful celebration full of laughter, energy, and candid moments. Keeping both ceremony and reception at the estate created a calm, connected day, while beautiful outdoor spots and cozy indoor spaces provided endless opportunities for storytelling photography.
Holly and Daisy’s relaxed Belfast wedding combined the elegance of an Ulster Museum ceremony with the historic charm of a White’s Tavern reception. From portraits in Botanic Gardens to intimate moments at their reception, their day was full of candid photography, storytelling, and unforgettable memories in the heart of the city.
Erin and Oisin are the definition of laid-back, keeping their destination wedding at Lough Eske Castle in Donegal effortlessly relaxed. With Irish roots, Oisin was thrilled to celebrate surrounded by family and the rugged beauty of the Emerald Isle. From candid moments at the castle to a meaningful detour to an old rail bridge, their day was full of laughter, storytelling, and unforgettable memories.
Janet and Daniel’s Castle Leslie wedding perfectly combined elegance and warmth. From Janet’s effortless style to Daniel’s relaxed moments in Glaslough village, the day flowed beautifully from a chapel ceremony to celebrations across the estate. Castle Leslie’s grand yet homely grounds provided endless opportunities for storytelling photography, capturing both intimate moments and the grandeur of their surroundings.
Catherine and Peter’s wedding at Clonabreany House in County Meath was filled with music, laughter, and great company. Travelling from Tyrone, they made the most of the day with a first look and pre-ceremony portraits, while trad tunes from family and friends set the tone. Rain arrived just after the ceremony, but the celebrations continued with music from Cool Hand String Band and a bridal party that kept everything running smoothly. With relaxed morning prep at Tom Blake House and Fennor Lodge, it was a laid-back, joyful day from start to finish.
You can tell a lot about people by the company they keep. Stephen has spent years living and travelling all over, picking up traces of different accents and, more importantly, close friends in every corner of the world. It’s easy to see why - he’s warm, sharp, and irreverently funny. I think Jenny used the word “cheeky,” and we’d say that’s pretty spot on (in the best possible way).
Castle Leslie is absolutely breathtaking, inside, outside, every corner of it. Jenny’s plan was to have as much of the day outdoors as possible, soaking in the surroundings. While the weather didn’t quite cooperate for the ceremony itself, it was brilliant to see so many guests from all over the world enjoying the gardens during the drinks reception. There's nothing quite like the grand surroundings of it all.
Like many couples lately, Jenny and Stephen opted for a first look before the ceremony. It meant most of the main portraits were already done early in the day. We then grabbed some more photos while their guests were being seated for dinner. This meant that they were able to enjoy their full drinks reception without having to nip off for photos.
One of the standout moments of the day came during the drinks reception when Jenny’s sister, Annabel, sat down at the grand piano in the castle. You never quite know what you’re in for when someone takes to that piano. Usually it's alcohol rather than talent that compels them. But Annabel was something else. Her performance was genuinely incredible, and the entire room fell silent just to take it in. Proper goosebumps stuff.
Massive shoutout to our friend Rory McKeever on video duties. A total legend, as always, and just one more reason the whole day ran like a dream.
For those of you that follow our blog, Helen and Ryan are one of the many couples that booked us on the recommendation of Beth and Stephen, who we've seen at a bazillion weddings (including their own). And of course, it was at Beth and Stephen's wedding that we first bumped into Helen and Ryan.
Helen, like ourselves, is from west Tyrone, but had to go all the way to the USA to find her soulmate, Ryan. And you know what, we'd say it was worth the trip - he's a top lad! And he brought a whole squad of his family and friends over to the tiny village of Greencastle for the wedding.
Sometimes Americans have an idea in their heads that Ireland is all fields and old cottages and we spend most of our time drinking and doing ceiles in barns. And as much as we might want to dispel that stereotype, Helen and Ryan's wedding was on Helen's family farm. In a field. Next to some old cottages. And yes, there was a ceile. In a barn. And there was an open bar... Ok, ok, so maybe that's exactly who we are.
We genuinely couldn’t have loved this wedding more. There were sunshine and rainbows (like, literal rainbows), loads of laughs, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes the day fly by. One of those weddings where the couple and their friends and families made us feel more like guests than photographers.
Our first Larchfield wedding of 2025! And a brilliant one to kick off the year at one of our favourite venues. Isobel and John couldn’t have been a better match for the place: totally chilled out, great craic, and a joy to be around from start to finish. Isobel, your perfectly dry sense of humour kept us laughing all day.
After battling the West Belfast school-run traffic, arriving at Larchfield felt like stepping into another world. It’s hard to believe somewhere so calm and quiet is just half an hour from the city.
One of our favourite touches was the speeches in the courtyard. Having them outside made everything feel more relaxed and informal, and seemed to put the speakers at ease. There’s something about standing under the open sky with a glass in hand that takes the pressure off.
After dinner, we had time for a few more portraits as the light dropped - always worth it at Larchfield, with its winding paths, old stone walls, and soft evening light. A quick breather for the couple before the dancefloor filled up and the party properly kicked off.
A class day with a couple who knew exactly how to keep it all feeling easy and fun. More like this, please.
