lacey and chris's engagement shoot at the guinness storehouse in dublin

Lacey and Chris, a couple from Florida who were in Ireland recently to sight-see with their family and get married at Coolcarrigan in Co Kildare (see their wedding post here), lurvvvvvvve Guinness. Who doesn't? So when I mentioned we go to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to do an engagement shoot, they were most definitely up for it! It was a bit dark in there, but the bright paint colors of the machines and the moody light really added a romantic look to the photos. Enjoy this post with a pint!

naz & lilian's turkish/french wedding at the historic shelbourne dublin

Very recently, I had a little afternoon of Turkish and French photographic delight at the Shelbourne Hotel wedding of Naz and Lilian. Naz's family and friends came all the way to Dublin from Turkey to celebrate in style. Naz's two best friends from Turkey, Ozge and Orkun, helped with the preparations. Naz's mom, the very talented Zehra, made gorgeous corsages, flower pins, and the ribbon decorations on the chairs. Her parents also brought along her French couture dress from Beyaz Boutique in Ankara, and her mother's antique French lace veil from her own wedding. The cute customised cake-topper and cookie favours (with a Turkish evil eye nazar amulet) were also brought from Turkey designed by Zeynep Yumlu at Mutlu Dukkan.

Lilian's family came from France to join the celebration. His brother Arnaud was the best man. Lilian apparently has a sweet tooth and loves the Queen of Tarts patisserie in Dublin, and so the cupcakes came from there.

I had such a great time with Naz and Lilian and their guests, and Rodolphe from Best Day Productions who is making a super-cool video of their day. There were so many lovely details from the wedding that I hope another publication will share them too.

A big thank you to Naz and Lilian, and the very best wishes for your future!

Vendors:

Bride's Dress: Beyaz Butik (White Boutique) Ankara, Turkey

Bride's Veil: Antique French lace worn by her mother at her wedding

Bride's Wedding Sneakers: The Lovely Bride

Groom's Suit: Aston Formal Wear

Bouquet, and Boutonnieres: Appassionata, Dublin 2

Parent's Flower Pins, Cousin's Corsages, Flower Ribbons on Chairs: Zehra, Naz's mother

Customised Cake-Topper and Cookie Favours: Zeynep Yumlu at Mutlu Dukkan, Turkey

Rings: Tiffany & Co

Cupcake Stand: The Cupcake Tree

Antique Disc Decorations of Ottoman Tulip and Sultan's Sign from an antique shop in Ankara, Turkey

Guest Book and Bubbles: Paperchase

Cinematographer: Rodolphe from Best Day Productions

String Quartet: Astral

Band: Johnnie Be Goode

cake-a-licious, pearl and godiva china, oxfam bridal, hayworth vintage EYE CANDY

   Yesterday I went to the Alternative Wedding Event at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to see what would be on offer to couples looking beyond the usual in Ireland. And luckily I brought my camera to take pictures of all of the fantastic eye candy! Since this is my photo blog, I'll concentrate on the photographs and leave the content to my fellow talented bloggers like

Wedding High
Bride and Joy
Rangoli Bridal Jewellery
Finer Details Wedding Stationery

 Fantastic vintage dresses by Oxfam Bridal and Hayworth Vintage.

The most gorgeous looking and tasting cakes by Cake-a-licious

And the most beautiful, colourful, vintage china that can be hired from Pearl and Godiva

I think you'll have to agree that Ireland has come a long way baby...
Have a look at all of my photos from the day here

Fidelma And Dan, Country Girl from Offaly Marries City Slicker in Dublin

On a very cold day last week, Fidelma got ready in a room at the private Stephen's Green Hibernian Club where the reception took place later. She was assisted by her childhood friend Delys, who looked absolutely stunning as a bridesmaid. Dolores, Fidelma's mother, came in to help as well, and couldn't help smiling at how lovely her daughter looked. I loved all the details including the hand-made mass cards, sparkly shoes, and antique jewelery from Rhinestone's Dublin.

The ceremony took place at what I think must be the most beautiful church in Dublin, Newman University Church, on St. Stephen's Green. The church was decorated with elegant lanterns by Candle Light Weddings of Straffan, County Kildare.

Irish traditional musicians, Brendan Lynch and John Deegan, played during the ceremony and at the famous O'Donohue's Pub later in the evening. This is an absolutely fab idea for a wedding and I urge any couple to check them out www.brendanplynch.com

 It was a freezing winter day, but Fidelma and Dan really braved the temperatures to get some great photos outside. We had lots of fun in St. Stephen's Green and at the top of Grafton Street. There were onlookers galore and even Japanese tourists taking pictures of the lovely bride and groom.

Dan has a bit of fun with my antique folding camera!

Too much fun was had by the guests at O'Donohue's Pub and it was hard to leave. Conversation, song, and Guinness make for a wonderful diversion for wedding guests in Ireland! I think it's a great idea to rent out a function room at a local pub while the bride groom go to have their pictures taken.

The Stephen's Green Club was the setting for the fun party that evening. There is a real olde world elegance here that is modern at the same time. It is a really special place to have a wedding reception in Dublin city centre. I loved the Christmas decoration, especially the deer ready to assist Santa on Christmas night.

Fidelma and Delys made the cute cake together. And Fidelma is going to create a new wedding DIY sensation with the Table Place Setting board she made with the farm toys. I loved this, as Fidelma grew up on a farm in Offaly and has apparently helped deliver calves (as her father said in his speech!).

A very merry Christmas goes out to Fidelma and Dan, and everyone who might have a look at my photography blog. Happy Christmas everyone!

Wedding Suppliers from the wedding:

- Church decorations   http://www.candlelight-weddings.com
- Irish Trad Musicians  http://www.brendanplynch.com/
- Hair by http://www.brownsugar.ie/
- Dress from Berketex Dublin    http://www.berketexbride.com/acatalog/dublin.html
- Jewelery from Rhinestone's Dublin and Courtville Antiques

http://www.courtvilleantiques.com/about_us.html
- Suit from Louis Copeland Dublin   http://www.louiscopeland.com/

- Newman University Church   http://www.universitychurch.ie/
- Stephen's Green Hibernian Club   http://www.sghc.ie/