Trudi & Dominic

A double-header this weekend in Lough Rynn and The Landmark. I'd been looking forward to this trip back to Arigna for months, having met Trudi, Dom & baby Matilda Rose back in April at their house, high on the side of the valley across from Glen Church where they were to be married. When it came, the day didn't disappoint - the forecast showers mostly held off, the skies were dramatic, and when we got back to Lough Rynn the sun came out and the light turned magical.

I always try to ensure my wedding couples have private moments together over the course of the day. There's so much activity and excitement on the day that it's easy to forget to spend some time alone with the person you love. I keep a distance away, but sometimes sneak a picture or two if there's magic in the air. The shot in the church is one of those, after the ceremony and the family photos were finished. The sun broke through as Trudi and Dom sat quietly together, and the moment was there to capture. In the same way, I like the shot into the light by the fountain, complete with flare on the lens and the spray from the fountain backlit and sparkling.

I was blown away by the musicians in the Church on Friday, Colm O'Donnell & Maria Lynn. Colm's voice resonated around the unamplified church and held the congregation spellbound. The only other time I;ve seen that happen was when Claire Malone sang at Doireann & Dave's wedding in May. La Belle Fleur in Drumshanbo provided very funky flowers, while the six-tier wedding cake was all the work of Trudi & Dom themselves. Ciaran, Ellen, Peter & Michael in Lough Rynn looked after everyone in their usual fine style.