There are so many things I could say about this wonderful country! I loved my time there and hope to go back soon! My husband came with me and we haven’t been away from the kiddos that long…. ever. We had a great time! 

It’s funny, Ireland lived up to all my hopes… you know, you envision the amazing green pastures and quaint villages? It’s all true! 

We flew in to Dublin in the south and made our way by bus to Belfast in the north. I can’t say enough about the warmth we received from the locals. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel at home.

I’ve had many ask me how I booked a wedding in Ireland? Well, it was a bit of luck and fate, I think?

Fiona is from Belfast and was living in the states a few years ago when she met Chris. For the two, it was a quick courtship before she had to return to Ireland. However, that was all it took for them to realize they wanted to pursue a long-distance relationship. So, after many trips across “the pond” they were engaged.

Now, how do I fit in to this? Well, I didn’t even know the full story until recently. Fiona and Chris came to a wedding I shot in 2008 at Montreat College. Chris was friends with the bride. Then… ironically, I shot Chris’s sister’s wedding that next year. (insert Fiona) She was one of Bethany’s bridesmaids and we hit it off instantly. I can’t remember our exact conversation, but, it ended with my desire to shoot her upcoming wedding in Ireland and her hope to have me.  

And there you have it! 

So, now I’m sitting here going through thousands of images. I have a lot of work ahead of me…

Here are a few of our engagement session we shot two days prior to the wedding… I’m also including some funny (non-professional) video my hubby took during our time with Fiona and Chris. It was windy and cold… enough said. More from the wedding day soon! Best!

shot of Belfast Castle… reminded me of a small Biltmore.

this is a shot of the City Capital at night… walking to the taxi from dinner.

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