Wedding Story Films by Velvetine Studios

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This wedding will always bring back memories of nice people, iPads, torrential rain, and being questioned by the Gardaí.

I remember driving down to Skibereen for this wedding and we could barely see out the window it was raining that hard.  I feared a washout for the bride, Alana Nolan, a really sweet girl. The weather was so bad that I was dreading leaving the comfort of the car.  We arrived at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and, wow, I was excited.  Such a gorgeous building and so much eye candy to shoot.  I knew we were in for a good day!

I got busy filming the groom, Daniel, greeting his guests and then I waited for Alana’s arrival… and I waited… and waited.  No sign of her.  I was standing under the shelter of a tree, trying to protect my camera from the rain when a Garda car pulled up to me.  The officer leaned to the passenger window and summoned me over.  Turns out it was an old buddy of mine who I worked with about 15 years ago… Now I know who to call the next time I get a speeding ticket.  We were just getting into the middle of catching up when I heard a car horn in the distance… The bride!

Turns out that her car broke down on the way to the church and I will never forget the look of relief on Daniel’s face when I told him that his bride was finally here… and that the rain had finally cleared.

At the reception, the photographer, Peter O’Neill, allowed me to play around with his iPad during the meal.  I swore that I was going to wait until the second generation of iPads came out before buying one…. I didn’t last week after holding one in my hands

I’ll always have fond memories of Alana and Daniel’s wedding day.  Thanks for having us!

I always love it when a couple come to chat with us after watching one of their friends’ wedding stories so I was delighted when Jo and David asked us to film their big day after seeing Conor + Sonia’s film.

Ansie’s story was truly inspiring and uplifting!

As ever, Dunloe Castle and the general manager, Jason Clifford, were a joy to work with… I think the families must have thanked Jason at least four times during the speeches; Jason works tirelessly for his couples and it’s always nice to see that professionalism recognised.

Thanks a million for having us, Jo & David!!!

It’s kind of hard to put your finger on it but every once in a while a bride will manage to get everything right on her day…. and maybe we are biased because this couple used a lot of the suppliers we are having on our own wedding day… but Derena Murphy was one of them fortunate brides who had a truly perfect day.

Brendan Landy and his assistant Catherine were the official photographers and we LOVE working with Landy Photography. Brendan is one of the most sought after and respected photographers in the country for very good reason… his work is amazing. And when Derena finally arrived and stepped out of her Bentley and looking stunning in a Delphine Grandjoan wedding dress, I felt glad for her for that she had chosen Brendan for her photography. But back to the dress: Derena would later tell me that Delphine made the “whole wedding experience incredibly special” and I think that great service like that always deserves a mention here.

Kathryn O’Neill from Killarney (Elaine has her for our big day) was the make-up artist and, as always, her work was brilliant and the girls looked exactly the same at 10pm that night as they did when they first walked up the aisle.

We’ve known Pat O’Neill for some time now (his brilliant assistant Denise will be looking after Elaine’s hair) and one word comes to mind… genius. Pat and Denise are legends all over Munster and the salon in Killarney is out of this world.

The reception was held The Malton Hotel and guess what… that’s where we are holding our wedding reception as well. The Malton Hotel is second to none in any area. The food and service are just exquisite and their bride, grooms, and guests are treated to a wonderful experience from the very second they enter the hotel.

Derena and Alan: you are a lovely, lovely couple and we will have fond memories of your wedding day for many years to come. Hope you enjoy the teaser and thanks again for having us as part of your day!

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It was a beautiful, clear morning in Castleisland, Kerry. We were looking for the brides house and my camera man, Shane – who surfs, climbs mountains, camps in the wild, and does other manly stuff – says “I can smell rain…” I put his extraordinary claims down to too many outdoor pursuits and an overactive imagination.

We finally found the bride’s house. Jennifer and all her family made us so welcome from the moment we met them and I had a great feeling about the day ahead. And I was right; despite Jennifer’s modern and contemporary touches to her wedding day which I loved, I sensed an abundance of good, old fashion values from the people. Couple this with Ballygarry House – which is renowned for its luxurious surroundings which blend effortlessly into its old world charm – and we had all the ingredients for a perfect day.

Jennifer and her groom, John, put a lot of effort into choosing their wedding theme, readings and selecting vendors who would complement their day. Brendan Landy was covering photography but I won’t sing his praises in this post at the risk of repeating myself in a couple of weeks time when I tell you about another wedding we worked on together.

When I sat to piece together this Wedding Story and teaser, I wanted to create something that was infused with that old world charm I felt on the wedding day. I was tempted to go with a black and white look but in the end, I settled with some rich colours to reflect the warm atmosphere of the day.

And Shane was right… Hours after his nose’s prediction it did indeed begin to rain. But nothing could dampen the fun and well being of this perfect day… in fact, it only added to the occasion.

Thank you Jennifer and John for having us as a part of your special day!

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I loved filming this day.

Not only were we working in Killarney and at picturesque locations like St. Mary’s Cathedral and Dunloe Castle but people make a wedding and Sinead and Diarmuid were simply a fantastic couple.

St. Mary’s is a huge space – some find it challenging to work in – but I love it because it lends itself to some amazing shafts of light that stream through the high windows. And everything was going to plan until Diarmuid asked his best man just as the flower girls were about to parade up the aisle “Have you got the rings?” Mike realised that he had left them in car and there was a mad dash to get them. I know it didn’t exactly set the groom’s nerves at ease but it was one of those priceless moments that really adds to the wedding day experience.

Thanks again to Diarmuid and his wife Sinead for having us as part of their wedding day!

From day one, Maggie highlighted the importance of her husband-to-be Denis, and their fab little son, named after his father; I have such fond memories of this family.

Maggie was a bag of nerves on the morning of her wedding and on a couple occasions I tried to reassure her that her meticulous planning would stand to her.  Also soothing the nerves was her brilliant artist from Killarney, Kathryn O’Neill.  Not only did the make-up look great when Maggie paraded down the long aisle of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney toward Denis but it looked just as good when we were saying goodbye to her later that night on a packed dance floor!

I will also never forget this wedding because Fr. MacNamara – who performed a memorable and entertaining service – passed on his flu to me which took all of 10 weeks to shake off.

The reception was held at Ballygarry House Hotel which sets a benchmark for all other hotels in Kerry and beyond to follow.  Few are equal to the warm welcome and first class service that the General Manager, Padraig McGillicuddy, and all his staff extend to their guests.  They are renowned for great food  and no small detail is ever overlooked.  In fact, I always leave this hotel feeling inspired to shape my own business in their image and I think that’s the highest praise I can pay any hotel.

We also got to work alongside Martin Cleary for the day and it is always a pleasure to share a wedding day with a professional photographer with a work ethic like Martin’s. Hugely popular with couples from Tralee and throughout Kerry, Cleary’s offer a relaxed style of wedding photography and some great packages.

Maggie & Denis & The London Brady Bunch: We loved being a part of your wedding day and thanks for having us!!!

There is huge satisfaction to be found when a couple want to book us on the strength of a wedding story we filmed a couple of years ago for their best friends. So, I was delighted when Maeve & Kevin asked me to film their big day at Fossa Church, Killarney and Ballyseede Castle in Tralee; two beautiful venues!

Maeve & Kevin are a cool couple and there was some eye-catching style at their wedding. It was pretty obvious from the start that they put a lot of thought and effort into their day and it had it all; the best of fashion, great hair styles by Kerry Fleming, beautiful church and reception music from Kerry School of Music, glorious venues, a fantastic menu of food and wines, and best of all, a light hearted and friendly atmosphere.

Ballyseede Castle is a stunning venue for intimate weddings and hopefully the teaser film will give you a sense of the many different worlds that seem to blend into each other at this wonderful place.

I also had another opportunity to work with one of my favourite photographers, Roger Overall. Roger is a documentary wedding photographer and he is in a league of his own in that he does not stage, pose, or direct his shots. I can assure you that it takes a highly skilled, talented, and uber confident photographer to work the way he does and yet, capture true moments with his thoughtful and artistic eye. I love his work and so will you if you visit his website.

Another highlight of the day for me was getting to meet Tim & Laura again; the couple whose wedding I filmed a few years ago. Laura recently gave birth to twin girls and as Kevin rightly said in his speech “The Fitzgeralds are slowly taking over the Caymen Islands!”

Maeve and Kevin – Thanks a million for having us as part of your day. We had a great one!!!

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I think it’s fair to say that the bride’s family – The Lynchs’ – are quite well known in Tralee town as a gifted clan of musicians who always seem to have a smile on their faces. However, even though I am on first name terms with several of them and I spotted many familiar faces among their guests at the wedding, this was a day of revelation for me and I found myself engrossed in the stories of the couple and their families.

I think the best stories are the ones where there are gaps that can be fleshed out with a bit of imagination and this was my inspiration for this teaser. Throughout the day I found my attentions drawn toward two proud fathers and the words of wisdom from Fr. Kieran O’Brien of St. John’s Church, Tralee

Filmed at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Una Lynch and DJ Flaherty’s wedding day was a beautiful event and Elaine and I are so thankful to have been a part of it all!