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Beth and Stephen’s Autumn wedding at Larchfield Estate, Northern Ireland — a relaxed countryside celebration filled with laughter, and plenty of Guinness. Natural moments captured in the gardens, rustic barns, and romantic stone courtyards of Larchfield’s iconic wedding venue.
Susie & Aaron’s outdoor humanist wedding in the summer of 2025 at Larchfield Estate with vintage cars, Guinness, and relaxed photography from the gardens to the barn party.
Let’s get this bit out of the way first. Emma and John got married in New York, where they both live, and they did not have a wedding photographer to capture it. We are still not quite over the fact they did not ask us to fly out. We may forgive them eventually.
After eloping in New York, they decided to hold a small ceremony in Belfast to celebrate with friends and family at home, along with plenty of others who had travelled in from all over. Emma is from Belfast, but John’s Cork family looked completely at ease in the Belfast sunshine.
The ceremony took place at St Malachy’s Church in the city centre, which is, for more reasons than we can explain here, one of our absolute favourites to photograph. It is the kind of building that makes you stop in your tracks. And there’s a good chance you will leave with a sore neck from staring up at that incredible ceiling.
After the ceremony we took a few quick portraits around the church before following a busload of guests to Balloo House, just outside Killinchy. Weddings in restaurants always feel different, in the best way. There is a calmness to them. It’s like a bit of the formality is loosened slightly.
It was one of those days where everything felt effortless and cool. Yeah, ok, it wasn’t NYC but still, it was pretty perfect.
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.
Holly and Daisy’s got married in the Ulster Museum in Belfast. With portraits taken in Botanic Gardens before boarding a vintage Routemaster bus into the city centre for their reception in White’s Tavern.
Becky and Raymond’s wedding was one of those days that felt like a proper celebration from start to finish—full of laughter, warmth, and great people. We’d met them before through Becky’s sister’s wedding, so we had a feeling it was going to be a good one.
Clandeboye Lodge was the perfect setting—everything in one place, no stress, and surrounded by those rich autumn colours that make photos pop. It’s one of our favourite venues for keeping things relaxed while still looking class.
As the sun went down, we took a moment for some after-dark portraits. Becky and Raymond were total pros, holding their nerve while we played around with some creative light. The result? A few quiet photos to balance out a brilliant, high-energy day.
Oisin and Erin’s Irish-American summer destination wedding in Donegal town with reception at Lough Eske Castle in Donegal, Ireland.
Malone House doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it really should. Set in Lagan Valley Regional Park, it feels like a classic country house venue—without the long drive. Emma and Manuel’s October wedding made the most of it, with golden light, soft autumn colours, and one of the loveliest couples we’ve worked with.
After their ceremony at St. Nicholas Church on the Lisburn Road, they had a mini reception (with the bridal party serving the guests—legends), before heading just a few minutes up the road to Malone House. Tucked beside Shaw’s Bridge and the forest park, it’s one of the most photogenic spots in Belfast, especially when the autumn sun shows up. A gorgeous day from start to finish.
Catherine and Peter’s wedding in Clonabreany House in Meath. With prep in Tom Blake House in Kells and Fennor Lodge in Cavan.
Eliza and David’s Bellinter House wedding was pure autumn magic—though you’d never guess it was October with that sunshine. These two brought serious style, the warmest vibes, and made time for a few relaxed portrait sessions (including some with their very well-behaved dog, Charlie). Bellinter always delivers, and this day was no exception.
