Joan and Eddy wanted their wedding to feel simple and relaxed, with no unnecessary fuss, and their photos reflect that. This was our first time photographing a wedding at Cypress Avenue in East Belfast, tucked just off the Newtownards Road, it is full of character and charm. We already knew the food was fantastic, but seeing the venue come to life for a wedding with people, music and good energy made it feel even more special. If great food is high on your list of wedding priorities, it is well worth a look.
After a lovely humanist ceremony, we stayed mostly in the background, capturing quiet moments as guests chatted, sipped cocktails, and enjoyed the canapés. Joan and Eddy are not ones for the spotlight, so the focus was never just on them. It was about the day as a whole, and the people they love.
That said, we did manage to sneak them away for a short walk over to the greenway, stopping on the way to admire the cherry blossoms lining Cypress Avenue. They were in full bloom, and the spring light filtering through was a bit magical.
What stood out most about the day was the ease of it all. It was just a joyful celebration of two people doing things their way. The kind of day that reminds you how good the simple things can be.
