I was talking to Suzanne & Ronan in August last year after her brother’s wedding when they asked me if I wanted to shoot their wedding in August this year. It was the first wedding I booked for this wedding season and not only was I excited to come back to Ireland for this specific purpose, but I was very happy to shoot their wedding as they are great people, warm and generous and I knew this one was going to be a great event.

Suzanne & Ronan got married in the town of  Skibbereen in beautiful West Cork in Ireland where Suzanne grew up and where they both now live. It is an amazing place, and it is not only the locals who consider it to be one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland.
The wedding itself was a family occassion, followed by a party like no other for both friends and family at the West Cork Hotel. It was obvious that a great time was had by all and it carried on until early morning.

I’m honored by the trust placed in me to capture this event and I couldn’t be happier to see these two amazing people tie the knot.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

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Music credit: If you haven’t already, check out the brilliant Mick Flannery

Couples house on the way to CastletownsendRings from Aoife OMahoneyGroom getting shoes ready and tie knotBest man getting dressedSuits on displayWest Cork landscapeTricycle outside the houseFields of barleyBrides parents house and gardenTiger the dog is watching out for the brideBride getting readyVanishing Ireland bookBride getting her hair fixedBride having her make up doneWest Cork Wedding Photographer Bridal dressBride getting help to put on the wedding dressBride in silhouette 1025 Maid of honour helping out with the dressBrides family getting ready to leaveCar waiting for the bride to go to the churchBride marching in in Abbeystrewry Church in SkibbereenReading prayers in Abbeystrewry Chruch weddingFirst look in the churchPianist playing Hoppipolla by Sigur Ros in Abbeystrewry ChurchBrides family listening to massGroom putting the ring on the finger of the brideEveryone gathered for the wedding ceremonyhappy couple walking down the aisleBrotherly hugs outside Abbeystrewry church weddingWedding guests waiting for the coupleAbbeystrewry Church Skibbereen after a wedding ceremonyCar waiting for the couple to take off from Abbeystrewry churchCahalane pub in SkibbereenAnnie Mays bar in SkibbereenJust Married In SkibbereenBrother carrying the bride down to the lakeside at Liss Ard EstateWest Cork Wedding Photographer Bride Groom at the Liss Ard EstateWest Cork Wedding Photographer Couple by the lake at Liss Ard EstateBride Groom making their way to the apple orchardBridal couple in the Liss Ard Estate apple orchardBride and groom walking hand in handBride Groom kissingBride and Groom portraitsLiss Ard Estate gardenArrived to the West Cork Hotel in SkibbereenFilling up the glasses for the toastA short break outside the West Cork Hotel in SkibbereenMingling after the ceremonyWedding decoration details at the West Cork Hotel in SkibbereenWhite Ivy cake being cut at the West Cork hotel weddingBride Groom Sylvanian Families rabbitsWine rack in the dinner area at the West Cork Hotel in SkibbereenStarters being served at the West Cork HotelFirst SpeechSpeech by brides fatherBride is touched by the wordsThe bride and brides maids laughingGrooms speech to the brideBride is crying after a touching speechKissmain course being servedBride speakingToast to the Bride GroomWest Cork Wedding Photographer Couple on the old railway bridge in SkibbereenCouple outside Roycroft Cycles in SkibbereenSetting up the photo booth at the West Cork Hotel SkibbereenChocolate fountain at the West Cork Hotel in SkibbereenFrank Sinatra singing at the West Cork HotelOutdoor seating on the bridge outside the West Cork HotelFirst dance at the west cork hotelFirst DanceBride and Bridesmaid in the photo boothThe Marvels playing at the West Cork Hotel in SkibbereenRed from The MarvelsWoohooWest Cork Wedding Photographer Photo Booth

 

Invitations printing – http://www.azprinters.ie/ // Flowers: Bride and bride’s maids. // Wedding shoes: http://www.cinders.ie/ // Weddingdress: Johanna Hehir/London Bridal Designer bought through http://littlewhitedress.ie/ // Grooms outfit: Paul Smith from https://www.brownthomas.com // Rings: Aoife O’Mahony http://www.aoifeomahony.ie/ // Hair: Audrey of Upstyle Junkie https://www.facebook.com/pages/UpStyle-Junkie/251014531577734?fref=ts // Makeup: Dawn of Glamour! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Glamour-By-Dawn-Freelance-Make-Up-Artist/387081440774?fref=ts // Cermony: Abbeystrewry Church, Skibbereen // Reception: West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen http://www.westcorkhotel.com/ // Band playing: The Marvels http://www.themarvels.ie/ // Portraits: http://www.lissardestate.com/