We’re big fans of Queen’s quarter in Belfast and never tire of shooting around it. Particularly, we love photographing weddings in The Ulster Museum and Deanes at Queens – these two places perfectly complement each other for a ceremony and reception.
Sarah is one of those people who are just naturally warm and amenable – within minutes of meeting her, you kinda just feel like you’ve been friends forever. I loved her sweetness and thoughtfulness towards her family and friends. If there’s a word for the exact opposite of a bridezilla, that word describes Sarah. Of course, Andrew is a wee sweetheart too (he just doesn’t want you to know it, so shhhh!). We loved how excited he got when chatting with us about music – we have similar tastes.
It was wonderful meet up again with the lovely Fleur Mellor for a heartfelt humanist ceremony in the Belfast Room at the Ulster Museum. The advantage of an Ulster Museum wedding is that you have one of the most photogenic parks in NI right at your doorstep – even now, we keep finding new nooks to explore in Botanic Gardens. And while you’re off having photos, your guests can even grab a coffee and explore the museum.
During the day, Sarah promised us we’d love her wedding band, Anna’s Number. And she was absolutely right – they had such youthful energy and skill they instantly made us feel like a couple of 90-year-olds.
Makeup artist: Stephanie England
Hairdresser: Kim Annesley
Florist: Pixie & Piper Flowers (Sarah made the bridesmaid bouquets & buttonholes with materials supplied from here) but the bride bouquet is by Shauna at Pixie and Piper.
Music: Piano - Janine Kinnear, Band - Anna's number, DJ - Ted Caldwell
Bridesmaids' Dresses, Archive 12, Belfast
Groom/Groomsmen Suits: Red, Belfast