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This wedding was memorable for several reasons and the day’s events had a huge impact on me. My belief that wedding footage is priceless was confirmed by an incident which I will highlight in a separate blog post but this was first and foremost, Aisling and Alan’s big day.
Although we only knew the couple through an exchange of emails and phone calls, their excitement was infectious from the word go! We learned that we had filmed Aisling’s cousin’s wedding – a very memorable and intimate Christmas wedding – just last year. They were wonderful people who we remain very fond of to this day so we were thrilled to be part of Aisling and Alan’s day which promised to reacquaint us with some familiar faces. What we were not expecting was to meet so many familiar faces from other weddings we filmed.
First and biggest surprise of the day was meeting Dave McElland – a wedding photographer who we love! – was attending as a guest. I have some rather cute footage of David entering the church grounds with a pretty, white umbrella. I could post it if I receive enough requests to do so. I’m sure David won’t mind.
Aisling arrived to the church, beaming and sipping from a glass of champagne. The torrential July rain didn’t bother her one bit in the slightest and she was everything I imagined her to be and more. I don’t think she even knows what nerves mean. Alan, on the other hand, was pacing about the church, clenching his fists and sucking in huge gulps of air. Elaine’s heart went out to him but like most grooms, all nerves vanished the second his bride came gliding up the aisle. Fr. Jim Kennelly was the celebrant and he could not do enough for us. The majority of priests that we work with are like Fr. Jim; friendly, obliging and down to earth. It’s always a pleasure to meet and work with such people and they never fail to deliver meaningful and memorable ceremonies.
Onto the hotel, and even though we were frantic busy trying to capture all the atmosphere, we did manage to speak with several people who were familiar with our passion for “Wedding Story” as opposed to wedding video. We even managed to meet two couples who had tried to book us but we were unavailable for their dates. What a pity but it was great to receive such positive feedback. It’s fantastic and reassuring to hear firsthand that young couples appreciate the amount of care and effort that we put into each wedding celebration. An even bigger positive was that they loved the fact that we don’t do “wedding video”.
As the day continued to unfold, there was a strong theme of “home” to this wedding and the speeches at Inchadoney had the place in happy tears. I think I even spotted a pool of water in the corner of David McElland’s eye but he assured me it was down to tiredness from the long journey that morning. I gave him the benefit of the doubt so I filmed his partner having a cry instead {she’s the beautiful girl you see tripping over her tears during the father of the bride speech}.
The rain poured down all day and night but it mattered not. Aisling and Alan are a happy go lucky couple and their wedding day was a joy to be a part of. I will always remember the friendly, warm and party atmosphere that made this day so special.
Aislang and Alan: Thank you so, so much for your kind hospitality and for the privilege of capturing your wedding story!
Other key vendors and suppliers:
Brian Terry – This was our first time working with Cork wedding photographer, Brian Terry, and it was a pleasure. He is a gentleman and we hope to see him again!!!
Inchadoney Hotel – A gorgeous Cork venue with friendly staff, first class service, and crab claws to die for!
Free Beer – We have had the opportunity to see this band on a couple of occasions this summer and they are terrific. They love their music and it shows!
