Wedding in Monaghan Cathedral and then over to the Hillgrove Hotel

Another great day out... This is the biggest bridal party I`ve had all year 6 Bridesmaids and 6 Groomsmen just to take a shot of the shoes at the brides house took two people to carry them.... and size didn't stop there the largest group shot of the year came pretty soon after, the entire congregation on the steps of Monaghan Cathedral and it was huge, Id have to say if you want an easy life or are a little challenged when it comes to asserting yourself then large groups arnt the place to start learning... The Rain stayed away and we took a spin out too Rossmoore Park for some photographs, on arrival I found fishermen had set up camp right where I was going to take the bridal party images I hope they caught something worthwhile.... The lady s did a great job managing the grass in the high heels. The Bride & Groom where off to Bali for their honeymoon I hope they have a great time there... Heres just a couple of images from the day...

Wedding in Armagh Cathedral and onto the Armagh City Hotel

You have to run out of luck sometime.... It rained just as we where about to start the photographs at the Armagh observatory.... and everyone headed straight back to the Hotel for some needed refreshments It take`s occasions like this to create photo opportunities and makes you think twice as hard and results in more creativity but its difficult. The day began with the Bride getting ready at home she had everything meticulously organized flowers, jewelry, perfume, hair, makeup, Nothing was left to chance. The Cathedral is an amazing place to get married and as Fr Rory said "its just a great place to work" Id have to agree with that... We even had American tourists to entertain us during the groups at the alter... Like ants with cameras.... The Hotel again didnt dissapoint with a great dinner served right on time... The Band where something else The James Peake Experience.. it certainly was.... I think there may have been 7 of them blasting out all the big tunes any way it was another great day out with some lovley people here some images.

Wedding in Emyvale and onto Corrick House Hotel

Yet another humbling experience, its a real pleasure to be invited to play a part in a couples wedding it never ceases to amaze me that after so long I still feel this way. Its this feeling that Drives me throughout the whole day.. This wedding was no exception, The Bride and Groom had previously been for engagement photos with me and its a great opportunity to establish a rapport with them before the wedding this really pays dividends, The whole bridal party looked stunning, The Brides Farther was Tony Cannon a great showband member of the 70s who played saxophone beautifully during the ceremony and later with the his Band during the evening even the Grooms nephew Tim sang at both venues Tim is entering X Factor and has a great voice. Anyway the day was just great and Corrick House having been lavishly redeveloped proved to be a great reception venue as it always has been... A Few images of the day....

Wedding in St Malachys Armagh and onto the Armagh City Hotel

We dont need rain for a Wedding, but we got it for this one, it lashed down in the morning and for the arrival at the chapel but just as we had to venture outside after the service it cleared up a little, Not taking any chances we did the groups inside. A short hop over to the palace stables saw us start the photography in near blue sky`s and fluffy white clouds... Unfortunately the rain left for a mucky floor and limited the amount of grass work we could do (not good for the high heels) and mine where killing me!!! The food at The hotel was outstanding a great improvement from past experiences, the Bride and Groom where honeymooning in Cuba Heres some of the images from their day.

Wedding In Keady and onto the Cavan Crystal Hotel

The weather just hasn't been the best over the last couple of weeks but it all held together yesterday.. It was a great day out... The Bride and Groom had their pictures at Rossmore Park in Monaghan.. Cavan Crystal hotel kept up its amazingly high standard of food delivered piping hot to a very large party indeed... I think just Grooms immediate family came to about 50 people... The Bride and Groom are now jetting of For a short tour of America And Mexico including a detour via Las Vegas, I hope they have a brilliant time there.... Anyway heres some images from the Day..

Wedding in Coonian and onto Lusty Beg Island

I have said it before, It really is a privilege to be at a joining of two people so well matched and so in love. This wedding was the epitome of this I felt humbled to be part of it... The rain stayed away for most of the day but this still didn't mean were not going to get wet. As we boarded the ferry to cross to Lusty Beg Island the vessel started to take on water and I thought all was lost until they took a car off to lessen the weight. A crossing was then made and I for one was glad to see terra firma again... Lusty Beg is a great wedding venue great food and a great and relaxed atmostfear heres some images from their day, with kind regards to the Bride and Groom.

Wedding in Warrenpoint and then on to the Balmoral Hotel

I cant really remember a spell of weather better than this in a long time
and for those of you viewing this form outside Ireland, this is how the weather is in Warrenpoint daily at this time of year, for the rest of us i need say no more....
The Bride and family where from Montreal Canada and the Groom from Armagh they met through a strange kind of ice free Ice hockey played using in-line skates yes he`s from Armagh and a Hockey Fanatic Unique..... She was such a beautiful looking bride and an absolute joy to photograph. The location and both the Bride & Groom where great and we all could have kept going with the photo-shoot till darkness they where so easy to work with and nothing was too much trouble for them or the bridal party...


Anyway here`s a few images from their day...

Wedding in Killilea and onto the Killyhevlin

Yet another fine day in June and such a lovely couple tying the knot
the groom must have been 6"6 and the bride looked radiant in her
lace dress. The wedding was such a moving experience as we visited
an aunt on the way to the reception venue she was too ill to attend
the wedding, the aunt was obviously delighted to see us as we arrived
and was able to meet us outside in the brilliant sunshine.

Wedding in Castleblaney and onto the Errigal Hotel

Its been an incredibly busy year and I cant believe its almost a year since I last updated my blog... and what a start....... The weather was absolutely terrific we had photographs at the new Concra Wood Golf Resort on the outskirts of Castleblaney over looking Lough Muckno. In difficult condition because of the bright sunlight and sparse shade we where able to capture some beautiful images. Concra Wood Club House could be a possible new venue for small to medium size weddings they have great facilities there... anyway heres some pictures of the Bride she looked fantastic....