Wedding Lodge at Ashford Castle

Marie & Conor were lucky to have a mild weather day for their November wedding.....and they were a couple that were thoroughly deserving of same. Really enjoyed this one...and as always that enjoyment came from the Bride & Groom...two good poeple whose company I and everyone else at the wedding enjoyed. 
My day got off to a great start....less than a 5 minute drive to Marie's home which is pretty cool...and then bumping into the fellow colleagues, James Ryan, Samanatha Foran and Caroline Coyne who Marie had working with her on wedding morning.....good suppliers for a super bride! Really enjoyed the morning...relaxed and jovial vibes....thanks also to bridesmaids Shairi & Angela for adding to things! 
Made the very short drive to St Mary's Church in Headord in time to capture images of Conor and his groomsmen Seán & Donncha before Marie's arrival. Fr Ray is possibly the most amiable and approachable priest that I know and it's always a pleasure to capture weddings that he celebrates.....it all added to the long list of things that made this an enjoyable day. 
After the ceremony, we used the warmth of the church to capture the family portraits before making the short spin to Ross Errilly Friary which is a stones throw from Marie's home and a place where she would be familar with for some bridal portraiture. 
Marie & Conor's wedding reception took place in The Lodge At Ashford Castle and one of the bonuses of weddings that take place there is that couples are able to use the majestic landscaped grounds of Ashford Castle for a photo shoot. James Ryan and I really enjoyed our time here with newlweds...an entirely relaxed shoot...so grateful that we were getting weather that allowed us to shoot outdoors in winter! Marie is a stunning looking bride...looked awesome in her wedding dress and fair play to Conor for being able to relax and have some fun during our time there. 
Our final port of call was The Lodge At Ashford Castle where Marie & Conor had plenty of time to catch up with their familes and friends to absorb and enjoy their wedding day before they sat for the meal.
Thanks so much Marie & Conor for trusting me with your wedding photography, I wish you both a lifetime of health and happiness!

Wedding Video; Lovestruck Films

Make Up; Caroline Coyne Make Up

Hair Stylist; Niamh Duffy

Florist; Samantha Foran

Wedding Dress; Wedding Boutique.ie (Derrydonnell North Oranmore)

Mens Suits; Patrick Bourke Menswear (Ennis)

Music; Colin Fahy