Forget the cheesy staged poses, music lovers. As a Kilkenny wedding photographer and I also cover Ireland as a wedding photographer, I’m obsessed with the real deal – the spontaneous moments that turn into cherished memories. Most couples choose a mix of styles – Classic, Creative & Documentary to ensure that they have a good selection of photographs that not only highlights their wedding day but captures the couple in the best poses. Morgan & Paul chose just documentary with just 5 mins for 2 family photos. That’s quite a risk, a documentary only approach captures the day as it happens but sometimes, the photos can come back as a group of people just talking, eating and drinking whilst well dressed.

What’s the story

Two souls from opposite corners of Indiana brought together by fate (and a Notre Dame football game, no less!). Morgan & Paul’s love story continued through a pandemic reunion, a beachside proposal under the Florida sun, and finally, a wedding that unfolded like a scene from an Irish fleadh.

The magic wasn’t in the grandeur (though Langtons Hotel Kilkenny offered plenty of that, with its charming nooks and black-and-white tiled havens). It was in the stolen glances, the huge hugs, the continuous dancing, the way Paul looked at Morgan as if she held the entire universe in her eyes. These are the moments a Kilkenny wedding photographer (or any Ireland wedding photographer, for that matter) lives for – the unscripted connections that weave the true tapestry of your love story.

The connections

Imagine the soft strains of a violin (Hazel Alexander) weaving through the ceremony, a poignant counterpoint to the joy-filled tears (and there was a lot, bucketful’s in fact), expertly orchestrated by the talented team at Eve and Ever After, the wedding planners. Picture the warm glow of candlelight neon lights and fog machine framing a father-daughter dance cheered on by a mob of love, picture the floral masterpieces by The Wild Bunch adding a touch of whimsical beauty to the scene. And then, the night explodes with laughter! The clinking of glasses as toasts are raised, the uninhibited joy of a crowd-surfing groom – pure, unadulterated bliss captured forever in a single frame.

Because that’s the thing about weddings, isn’t it? They’re not about staged perfection, but about the symphony of emotions that play out throughout the day. As your Ireland wedding photographer, I want to be there to capture the entire melody – the quiet whispers, the roaring laughter, the chorus of your love story playing out against the backdrop of this American symphony. The Electrix band will keep the party going, and when it’s time for something truly unique, magician Rua Gleeson will weave his magic, adding another layer of wonder to your unforgettable day.

So, are you ready to write your own love song in Kilkenny? Let’s chat and turn the whispers of your heart into a visual masterpiece. After all, every love story deserves a beautiful soundtrack, and for that you need album art!