We love a wedding in The Ulster Museum. The Belfast Room is perfect for a ceremony. We're not sure what it is about this venue, but it seems to attract the most chilled out couples, and Holly and Daisy were no exception. Like more and more couples, they opted for a break with tradition when it comes to wedding photography - not bothering with prep photos in the morning and just starting coverage from the ceremony to the meal. This way they were able to get the photos that were most important to them, and we're all for it.
After the ceremony we went over to Botanic Gardens for portraits. One of the perks of an Ulster Museum wedding is getting photos taken in our favorite green space in Belfast. We then climbed aboard an old Routemaster bus and made our way into the city. If you want a stylish and memorable way to travel with your wedding guests you will struggle to top a Routemaster. Your guests (and photographers) will love it.
We're used to couples being cheered on when walking through the city on their wedding day, but as it was pride day, it was a full-on carnival vibe when we arrived at their reception in White's Tavern. Holly and Daisy had already told us they don't like being the centre of attention, but I'm sure they secretly loved their brief moment of superstardom.
After fifteen years photographing weddings we rarely get to say this but this was our first time shooting a wedding at White’s Tavern. We did not know you could host a full wedding reception in such a charming historic pub right in the heart of Belfast. White’s Tavern first received its license in 1630 and still carries a sense of history and character. It has warmth and comfort and suits a relaxed intimate wedding perfectly.
If you are searching for a Belfast wedding venue that blends heritage with natural beauty and urban energy then an Ulster Museum wedding ceremony combined with a White’s Tavern reception might be just what you are looking for. Photographing Holly and Daisy there reminded me why we love city weddings so much.
