A laidback and intimate winter wedding at The Cliff at Lyons
Seven months before Becky and Cameron's wedding at The Cliff at Lyons we met to talk about their plans for the Big day
and to see their venue. I was amazed by the entire place; I couldn't wait to see it again in December lit up with all Christmas decor.
Cliff at Lyons has everything, the beautifully designed conservatory, ideal for small intimate weddings to the exquisite
grounds and architecture. If you are looking for a wedding venue with everything under one roof - that's the place for you definitely.
A few words from Becky and Cameron about their wedding at the Cliff at Lyons.
The minute we visited the Village at Lyons, we were really keen to have our wedding there.
It is an amazing historic location in a unique rural setting along the banks of the Grand Canal.
We wanted to find a place where all of our closest family and friends could come together
from all over the world and totally feel welcome, relaxed and at home. We took over the entire hotel
for two days and it was a wonderful experience - everywhere we turned we ran into friends
and family as the excitement started to build for the celebration itself. It was the perfect venue for
a Winter wedding as it was cosy and secluded and warm and the beautiful buildings
and surrounding gardens made for a beautiful backdrop to our day.
Becky: The whole day was out of this world but one of my most memorable moments was with Cameron,
after the ceremony and after greeting guests, we left to have photographs taken. It was surreal,
beautiful and peaceful outside, Cameron and I were in a world of our own, very in love and very happy,
we only had eyes for each other. There was another moment during dinner, when I realised
we had done it and everyone we love we had with us, enjoying the special day. We absorbed the moment
and took the time to watch our friends and family, the feeling of love and warmth, I won't ever forget.
Cameron: There are lots of parts of the day which really stick out, hosting the breakfast buffet
and seeing everyone so excited for the day, walking around the gardens and bumping into
all of our friends and family, having a real laugh getting ready with my best man and son
but the highlight of the day for me was when I saw Becky turn the corner and walk down the wedding aisle
for the first time. It felt like time stood till as she walked towards me and the entire room of people disappeared
and all I could see was her smiling face and how incredibly beautiful she looked.
Becky: It is ok not to have a very clear idea what you want when you start. We found for us,
it was a process and our own expectations changed over time in terms of what we wanted on the day.
The venue was probably the most important choice as it influences so much else of what the experience ended up being like.
2016 Look Back | Weddings in Ireland - Rafal Borek
2016 Look Back ~ Wedding photography in Ireland
So now that 2016 is behind us, I want to reflect on what a fantastic year it was. I shot weddings in every part of Ireland,
discovered beautiful hidden gems and travelled abroad to shoot weddings also. I'm so thankful to all my couples for welcoming me into their homes
and trusting me to be a part of one of the biggest days of their lives. As everyone knows no two weddings are the same
and I learned something from each one I shot. I'll never forget the morning a 10 year old girl stopped me on the stairs before I started shooting and said
"I hope you will get some good shots and won't let us down." I thought perhaps she was joking, but no she was very serious. It was really hard not to laugh,
but actually she made a really good point. It reminded me how important it is what I do, not only for the bride and groom but also for their families.
Not only is it about the couple portraits but also about those unexpected moments that happen at every wedding
Here's to another exciting year ahead!
Temple House | Shirleen and Declan | Sligo wedding photography
Temple House really knows how to make every individual wedding shine on its own.
It’s one of those venues that is stunningly beautiful, yet completely unique all at once,
allowing couples to make their weddings "their own". Personal touches are key when it comes to decor,
and letting individual personalities shine through, and Temple House knows the potential they have,
which is just part of what makes it my favourite place in Sligo for weddings.
The day of Declan and Shirleen’s wedding was picture-perfect. It couldn’t have been written any better.
Even the weather cooperated with us that day, allowing the bride and groom to have their first dance outside,
against the backdrop of the castle ruins. It truly felt like a magical moment.
Not only is Temple House unique on its own, but Declan and Shirleen really knew how to make it ‘theirs’ for the day,
resulting in an absolutely beautiful and breathtaking event, from start to finish.
Relaxed Summer wedding at De Burgh Manor K & N | Irish wedding photography
Irish wedding photography
"...My advice would be to do it your way. Don't get bogged down with traditions and others people's expectations.
Wear the dress you want to wear, have the decorations you want to have etc.
At the end of the day, your wedding is about celebrating the union of you and your partner with your closest friends and family."
Kate
This was my second time shooting in De Burg Manor, and I felt lucky to be back! In addition, this was also the second time
I was able to witness so much kindness and love blossoming from this location - the peaceful atmosphere there almost makes it feel
as though time itself is moving slower. Kate and Nick planned their Irish wedding from abroad, as they both live in Vancouver, Canada.
Organizing a wedding can be stressful on its own, but it can seem especially overwhelming from a different country!
Luckily, the couple had tons of support from family, which can really make all the difference in the world.
It was a true joy to see everything come together, and how so many people chipped in right away,
even in the early hours of the morning.
This day was about capturing the beautiful connection between all of the guests and families in this incredibly peaceful environment.
The entire ‘vibe’ of the day was relaxed and calm, which let the love surrounding everyone really come through even more.
Please, take a look at the beauty of the day for yourself, and you’ll surely see that this location is something special,
especially when the people filling it are full of so much happiness!
