Brian O'Driscoll & Amy Huberman

Aughavas and Lough Rynn became the centre of media attention today as Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman got married in Lovely Leitrim. I was very happy to be invited to photograph events at the church today. Security was tight, there was a big media presence and large numbers of the public gathered to wish the happy couple well. This wasn't a closed off celebrity-style wedding behind high walls - no deals with glossy magazines. Before the ceremony Brian mingled with the crowd who'd come to share in the excitement, and other well-known guests did likewise. As you'd expect there was plenty of glamour, with Amy stealing the show in a stunning Stephanie Allin dress from Myrtle Ivory, complemented by beautiful flowers from Josephine & Brendan of Calla Floral Design, who I've often worked with before.

There's no need to caption these pictures - I'm sure you recognise the faces. It's reassuring to see that even scoring Paris hat-tricks, winning Grand Slams, Triple Crowns, Heineken Cups, Capataining the Lions and generally being the best rugby player on the planet doesn't prevent a groom feeling just a little bit nervous on the morning of his wedding.