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08/09/2026

🀍 RYAN & SINEAD | TULLAMORE COURT HOTEL 🀍

Sometimes you have to travel away from home to realise just how much home means.

Ryan & Sinead now live in Scotland, but when it came time to say I do, there was something rather special about coming home to Ireland and surrounding themselves with the family and friends who have been part of their story.
And what a homecoming it was. ❀️

Last Friday at the beautiful was romantic, relaxed, full of laughter and centred completely around the people these two love.
Although one member of the wedding party may have stolen the show...
Neville. 🐾
Their four-legged ring bearer had one rather important responsibility β€” and performed his duties magnificently. πŸ˜‚

But beneath all the fun was something we noticed again and again throughout the day.
Ryan & Sinead simply adore one another.
There was an ease between them.
The little looks.
The quiet smiles.
The way they naturally reached for one another when nobody was asking them to.
That's the stuff we look for.
Because years from now, the photographs that matter most aren't necessarily the ones where everything was perfect.
They're the photographs that bring you back to the people, the relationships and the feeling of being surrounded by everyone you love.

For Ryan & Sinead, Ireland may no longer be where they wake up every morning...
But last Friday, surrounded by their people, it was very clearly home. 🀍

Congratulations, you two.
And thank you for allowing us to tell a little part of your story.

The wonderful team behind the day
Venue -Tullamore Court Hotel
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If you're planning your own wedding and want photography that captures not only how your wedding looked, but what it felt like to be there, we'd love to hear your story.
Because one day, these photographs won't simply remind you how your wedding looked...
They'll become your favourite memories. 🀍

There are few ways to start an engagement quite like this.Kevin & Danielle’s day at the incredible Glasson Lake House wa...
27/08/2026

There are few ways to start an engagement quite like this.

Kevin & Danielle’s day at the incredible Glasson Lake House was full of the kind of moments that make photographing couples so much fun, plenty of laughs, a beautiful setting, and one very well-kept secret.

Danielle had no idea what Kevin had planned, and suddenly what she thought was simply a day out became the moment they got engaged.

From the excitement of those first few moments to the smiles, laughter and quiet moments that followed, these photographs are a little glimpse into the beginning of their next chapter together.

And, naturally, once the surprise was over, we got to spend some time celebrating the newly engaged couple properly.

Here are 10 of our favourites from Kevin & Danielle’s day.

Congratulations, you two. ❀️

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18/07/2026

❀️ Derek & Orla | Same Day Slideshow ❀️

Some like it hot...
This lot took it to another level! β˜€οΈπŸ₯΅

On one of the hottest days of the year, Derek & Orla surrounded themselves with everything that truly mattered...
Family.
Friends.
Laughter.
And three very special little people who were at the heart of every single moment.

Watching this family together was something genuinely beautiful.
You could see it in every glance, every smile and every decision they made throughout the day.
Their childrenβ€”Aoibhe, Emmy and Zachβ€”weren't just part of the wedding, They were the reason behind it.

One of the moments none of us will ever forget was hearing Emmy sing during the ceremony.
There wasn't a dry eye in the room.

Then there was Aoibhe...
Who once decided to tell Mum she wasn't "Cool Enough" for Tick Tock
Well... Let's just say has done a pretty good job of proving her daughter wrong! πŸ˜‚
Aoibhe lovingly spent 16 hours baking her parents' wedding cake, creating one of the most thoughtful gifts we've ever seen at a wedding.

And then there was six-year-old Zach...
Possibly the youngest businessman in Ireland.
Realising everyone was melting in the heat, he began charging guests to cool them down with handheld fans! πŸ˜‚
Absolute genius.

As for Derek & Orla...
Their chemistry was effortless.
Just two people completely at ease with one another, enjoying every second of one of the greatest days of their lives.

When we played their Same Day Slideshow just before the first dance...
They met us with tears in their eyes.
Those moments...
Those reactions...
They're the reason we do what we do.
Because by the time the evening celebrations begin...
The memories have already become priceless.

Congratulations once again, Derek & Orla.
Thank you for trusting us to tell such a beautiful story.
We hope everyone who couldn't be there enjoys this little glimpse into an unforgettable day. 🀍

✨ Incredible Team ✨
🏨 Shamrock Lodge Hotel
🀍 Michelle Kelly Celebrant
πŸ’„ Lauren Kenna Beauty
πŸ’‡ Tina Kiernan – Love My Hair
🎀 Oisin Foley Entertainment
🎢 Va Va Voom Band & DJ
🀡 Eddie Murphy Menswear
🍰 Aoibhes Sweet Treats (beautifully created by Ava ❀️)
πŸ“Έ Paddy's Photobooths
🚘 PJ Kelly (the stunning AMG Mercedes)
πŸ’ Bouquets lovingly created by the bride herself.
πŸ“Έ Photography & Film
Ken Byrne Photography

πŸ’Œ Planning your own wedding?
The perfect wedding isn't measured by the weather...
It's measured by the people who fill your day with love.
That's the story we'll always look for.
Because one day...
These photographs won't simply remind you how your wedding looked...
They'll remind you exactly how it felt. 🀍

09/07/2026

🀍 Lorna & Sean | Same Day Slideshow 🀍

Some love stories don't begin with a swipe...
They begin in wellies. 🚜❀️

Lorna and Sean first met in agricultural college, where neither of them could have imagined they were meeting the person they'd spend the rest of their life with.

Today, they run a thriving farm together in Oldcastle, building not only a successful business, but a beautiful life side by side.
Yesterday was never about putting on a show.
It was about celebrating the people who helped shape that journey.

The morning began in Lorna's Nana's home β€” a place that had always been her safe haven growing up. Walking through those familiar rooms, surrounded by family, you could feel just how much this day meant.

Sean welcomed us at the stunning Ballyrafter House before everyone gathered for a beautiful ceremony in St. Carthage's Church.

The ceremony itself was filled with warmth, laughter and genuine emotion, thanks in no small part to a wonderful priest who somehow managed to make Matthew's Gospel both heartfelt... and funny!

Their bridal party were an absolute dream.
Elegant.
Stylish.
Confident.
The portraits looked like they belonged on the pages of Vogue or Vanity Fair.

Well.....until the beautiful 1977 Volkswagen Beetle decided it had worked hard enough and broke down on the way to the reception! πŸ˜‚πŸš—
Thankfully, it simply became another unforgettable memory and another story they'll be telling for years to come.
The celebrations continued at the stunning Garryvoe Hotel, where family once again took centre stage.

The love between these two and their nieces and nephews was impossible to miss.
The laughter was contagious.
The chemistry effortless.
And once the band struck up...
That dancefloor never emptied.
In fact, they were having so much fun that we never even got the chance to say goodbye!
And honestly...
That's exactly how a wedding should end.

To everyone who couldn't be there...
We hope this Same Day Slideshow gives you a little glimpse into an unforgettable celebration of love, family and friendship.
Congratulations once again, Lorna & Sean.
Thank you for trusting us to preserve your story. 🀍

✨ Incredible Suppliers ✨
🏨 Hotel
🀡 Suits β€” O'Byrne Menswear | Trim, Co. Meath
πŸ’‡ Hair β€” Hair by Marie
πŸ’„ Makeup β€” by Rebecca Mari
πŸ’ Flowers β€” and Berry Ltd
πŸš— Classic Car β€” 1977 Volkswagen Beetle (the little car that gave everyone one more story to tell β€οΈπŸ˜‚)
πŸ“Έ Photography & Film β€” Ken Byrne Photography

πŸ’Œ Planning your own wedding?
The perfect wedding isn't the one where everything goes to plan...
It's the one where every unexpected moment becomes part of your story.
Because years from now...
You won't remember the schedule.
You'll remember the feeling.
And that's exactly what we photograph.

Because one day, these photographs won't simply remind you how your wedding looked...
They'll remind you exactly how it felt.

26/06/2026

✨ Tracey & Daniel | Same Day Slideshow ✨

What a way to spend the hottest day of the year! β˜€οΈπŸ€

Yesterday was everything a wedding should be... sunshine, laughter, incredible people and one beautiful couple who simply enjoyed every second together.

Tracey & Daniel, thank you for allowing us to tell your story. It was an absolute privilege to be part of such an amazing day.
One of the greatest compliments we can ever receive isn't an award...It's when a family invites us back again and again.
Three years ago we photographed Pamela's wedding.
In November 2027 we'll be photographing Patrice's.
Yesterday we had the honour of capturing Tracey & Daniel's day.
Moments like that remind us why we do what we do. ❀️ Thank you!

Now...For everyone who couldn't be there...
Grab a cup of tea (or maybe something a little stronger πŸ₯‚), turn up the volume and enjoy a little glimpse into an unforgettable day.

Congratulations again Tracey & Daniel ❀️

A huge thank you to an incredible team who helped make the day so special:
🏨 Lodge Hotel Athlone
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πŸ’„ &Beauty Clinic
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Celebrant -
Ceremony Music - Lisa Tyrell
Transport - Blue Ribbon Wedding Cars
And of course...
To Gary Walsh, Roy Buckley, Liam Delaney, Pamela Browne, Patrice Browne, Lorraine Browne, Avril Bastic and Amy Leigh for bringing the fun, the laughs and helping keep everything (and everyone! πŸ˜„) running smoothly throughout the day.

Most importantly...
Thank you to every guest who smiled, laughed, danced and made this celebration exactly what it was.
We hope this slideshow brings you all right back. 🀍
πŸ“½οΈ Enjoy!

Some days look ordinary from the outside.A walk around the grounds.A beautiful evening.Nothing out of the ordinary.But h...
22/06/2026

Some days look ordinary from the outside.

A walk around the grounds.
A beautiful evening.
Nothing out of the ordinary.

But hidden behind the scenes was weeks of planning, a carefully prepared setup, and one very nervous groom-to-be.

Then came the moment.

πŸ’ The question was asked.

❀️ The answer was yes.

And just like that, a new chapter began.

These are 10 of our favourite moments from a proposal we'll never forget.

From the anticipation beforehand to the smiles afterwards, every photograph tells a small part of the story that Eoin and Rebecca will remember for the rest of their lives.

Swipe through and enjoy the story. ➑️✨

Congratulations again, Eoin & Rebecca. We couldn't be happier for you both. 🀍
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