Hi Friends
This was the wedding of Bernadette & Mathew.
Let me first start by telling you a funny little thing, that happened the evening before the wedding, i went to the wedding practice which i always do, to get to know everyone before the big day, including the priest, so i get to know his boundaries, as regards photography, using flash ect.
Anyhow, landed at the church, the Dominican brothers in Newry, introduced myself to Father Fearon, the bride & groom arrived soon after, which is where its gets funny,they had already signed the marriage papers which where supposed to be signed after the ceremony, so we had a few giggles about that even the Priest thought it was a hoot! but not too worry we got it sorted for the following day all ready for the Wedding.
Morning arrived, i get myself sorted all my photography gear together, got my hair done, next door to my studio, in Urban Roots, good girls, you done a great job with my curls lol!!!!
So off i head to Bernadette’s house in Newry, i walked into the house & Theresa mother of the bride was quite nervous about the day ahead, but a few choice word from myself & i made her worse,lol! only kidding she was great. Bernadette came down the stairs, just for a quick chat about how the photos where going to go at the house, she had not got her bridal gown on as yet, but her hair was beautifully done she looked amazing! so i started to do what i do best & make photographs, little Leigh Bernadette & Mathews little girl & flower girl for the day, was all excited about the day ahead & of course she looked so pretty, with lovely curly hair.
I continued to photograph, the girls getting there makeup ready, for the wedding ahead, took a couple of nice shots of them in the mirror in the bedroom & continued on to make some nice images of the bridal wear before the Lady’s got dressed. Bride Bernadette comes down the stairs, she looked so beautiful, in her gorgeous wedding gown, Groom Mathew was in for a real treat, when he See’s his beautiful bride to be at the alter.
So ladys, i say, i am off to the church to meet the guys, have fun & dont be too nervous, remember as i said you are all stars for a day & enjoy as much as you can because it will go so quickly.
I arrive at the church just in time for the guys, they seem a lot more at ease compared to the girls, we talk for a little while sharing a few jokes ect, they all look very handsome in there wedding suits, so i start to make some really nice images of the men outside the church, awaiting the brides arrival, i take a cool photograph of Groom Mathew & Best Man Darren looking at there watches, wondering where the bride is, looks good i say, & take some more shots of the guests arriving, all looking there very best.
Bride is just down the street, i say, guys its about time you got yourself into the church, you don’t want to see the bride yet, the guys head in & take there places as practiced. Arriving first were the Bridesmaid Darragh, Brides mum Theresa, & Flower girl Leigh. They look pretty as a picture getting out of the large black car & just behind is Bride Bernadette & Brides Father James, they arrive in an old time car looked really well, James helps Bernadette out of the car they don’t seem as nervous now, that they are here, they mingle with the guests for a short while before the big walk down the aisle, it must be nearly 60 meters long. i get some beautiful shots of them all walking down the long aisle.
The bride & Groom meet at the alter, i catch a good shot of Groom Mathew, looking his gorgeous bride up & down with the biggest smile on his face & he whispers something into Bernadette’s ear, don’t know what he said but she gave him a huge big smile, oooh so lovely!!
The ceromoney begins & the priest give’s a short talk about marrige which gets a few laughs from the the guests.
I can see that the Bride & groom are not so nervous now, the priest puts them at ease & makes for some nice photographs. Moving swiftly on to the actual wedding vows & the exchanging of the rings, all goes very well indeed, Bride & groom are now married & after some prayers & readings the mass is over & New Bride Bernadette & Groom Mathew, go to sign the wedding licence along with, Best Man Darren & Bridesmaid Darragh.
Outside the church lots of guests want to congratulate the new Bride & Groom & so after we go into the lovely gardens of the Dominican church to make some nice imagery of Bride, Groom & Bridal party, all goes very well & i will attach some of the photos at the end of this blog.
We have finished photographing in the gardens & we head off to Warrenpoint shore, where we will make some more nice shots of Bernadette & Mathew & party, i get some nice images of the lovely couple & the Bridal party with the backdrop of the Mourne & Cooley Mountains, terrific!! After about 30 minutes or so taking pictures at Warrenpoint shore, we make a move toward Narrow Water Castle, to get a few quick shots of the Bride, Groom & bridal Party at the Narrow Water Keep, turned out really beautiful!!
As we continue on our journey back toward Newry & to the Wedding reception, which was being held at the wonderful Canal Court Hotel Newry. This is where i will make some images of the bride & Groom with some of there friends family & guests alike & then do a mock cut of the cake, all went very well.
Bernadette & Mathew asked me to stay for the wedding meal, which i decided i would & i had a lovely meal & a great time with some of the guests, i did not stay too late but i enjoyed myself while i was there & i am sure everyone had a great night.
This is just a blog of my day at the wonderful wedding of Bernadette & Mathew, please find a small sample of the images made on the day.
Congratulations to the Bride & Groom, hope you have an amazing time on your honeymoon.
Kindest regards Andrew.
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