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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!

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As a native of Kerry I probably take it for granted. The lakes of Killarney, the Gap of Dunloe, rolling fields of green, old ruins, great hotels… we really are spoiled for choice in the Kingdom but it hits home when a party of Scotsmen and women descend on the sleepy of village of Firies for a wedding.

I remember that early afternoon very well; the wind was doing to its best to make my job of holding a steady camera all the more harder. I remember these quick witted men in their smart traditional kilts with their jaws hanging toward the ground as they marveled at the mountains in the distance. It was a proud day to be Irish and share a wedding day with our Scottish cousins.

It was all the more enjoyable because we were getting to share in Gary & Helen’s big day; a truly great couple and they deserved every second of what was a brilliant wedding day!

The wedding reception was held at Dunloe Castle were the General Manager, Jason Clifford, was his usual charming self and he and his staff made sure that the Ahern/Howie family and guests were treated to nothing less than Five Star service. And thanks for always looking after us, Jason; we really appreciate it!!!

My friend Riona Mac Monagle was capturing the photography and it is always a pleasure to work with her. She is so easy going and her sense of fun is infectious. I must also mention the band Jigabyte… great musicians and I could have stayed all night listening to their lively brand of music which is fused with a traditional slant. Loved it!

As always, biggest thanks is to the couple and we wish Gary and Helen all the very best for their future together. Thanks a million!

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Sarah and Ian… what a fantastic couple!   We first met them at the Dromoland Wedding Extravaganza last year and fell in love with their fun, down to earth outlooks on life.  We just knew that their wedding was going to be a great day and we were right.

The ceremony was held at the historic St. John’s Church in Cratloe and it had it all: magical music from Jennifer Dann, a beautiful bride, a meaningful homily from Father Arnold Rosney, some eye catching fashion, and one very nervous groom:)  The reception was held at the glorious Dromoland Castle.  It is always a pleasure for us to work at Dromoland because of Margaret, Simon, Nico, Frank and all the staff who make everyone who crosses the gates feel like the most special people in the world… so imagine what it must feel like to be a Dromoland bride & groom!

Dermot Ryall was photographing the day and it was great to work with him and share a nice chat over dinner and a bottle of Berticot Cotes De Duras, compliments of the groom.

I LOVE my job for many reasons and one of them is that I get to meet some very talented professionals and James Sexton is a perfect example.  James performed his Neil Diamond tribute act for the couple and it was brilliant.  We sat down for a chat later that night and he told us some stories that literally had me bent over in two with laughter.

I would also like to thank Pat Lynam who worked tirelessly for us on our third camera unit for the day.  Pat is an absolute gentleman and he captured some priceless moments from the groom’s house and right through to the First Dance.  Thanks a million Pat!

Biggest thank you of all must go to Ian, Sarah, and their family and friends.  Thank you for having us as part of your castle wedding

Full Blog Teaser of this Dromoland Castle Wedding Story Coming Soon

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Anne-Marie and Paul are a fantastic couple who are living in Australia and they put a huge amount of thought and effort into their Irish wedding. To be honest, we hadn’t even finished the ceremony and I knew that I was already spoiled for story choices on this one: the church looked amazing, great fashion, a meaningful and moving homily from Fr. John McCullagh, lots of special moments between the couple, beautiful music from Colin Mclean and Caoimhe Conlon, and by the far the most inspiring, poetic communion reflection I have ever heard from Moira Hunter!!

St. Brendan’s, in the small village of Ardfert, is a gorgeous church but it was made to look all the more special by Fiona of Candlelight Weddings and Sharon from Mallow Flowers. The atmosphere had an almost mystical quality and I’m sure that the international guests who travelled from all over the world couldn’t help but be amazed by this Irish wedding.

Martin Hill and his assistant for the day, Chris Turner, travelled from the UK to photograph the day and they captured some spectacular moments for the delighted couple.

A special mention has to go to Ballyroe Hotel for making sure that everyone – the bride and groom, their families, their friends, and us the vendors and suppliers – had a great experience at their hotel. The hall looked amazing and nothing was too big or too small for Mark and all his staff. It’s always a pleasure for us to work at this hotel and it’s no surprise why they are one of Kerry’s busiest wedding venues!

Hope you all enjoy the teaser and to Anne-Marie and Paul, thank you so, so much for having us a part of your wedding day!!!

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I had been so excited about this wedding for such a long time and it had finally come. New Year’s Eve. Tralee. And it was freezing. But like Fr Padraig Walsh said “As soon as Amy came in to the church she warmed us all up…”

I first met Amy over two years ago and I was at a crossroads with wedding video. Doubts about whether couples wanted to join me on my journey to change Irish wedding video were beginning to creep into my thinking and I was being tempted away with offers of corporate video work. However, I decided to remain true to my passion and committed myself 100% to a new and pioneering style of wedding film. Amy was my first potential client after making this decision.

But that is not why her wedding was a source of excitement for me. During our consultation she came across as a very friendly young woman who knew exactly what she wanted from her wedding. She choose some great vendors and service suppliers because she wanted her day to be “different”. So, all the signs were good and Amy decided to book us… and then we got chatting some more. Amy began to share some of her amazing story with me and I learned about a tragic couple of deaths in her family which changed her life and those around her forever. Her story inspired me – it’s as simple as that.

When Amy saw her movie poster for the first time she joked that she “feels like a celebrity“. You may not be a celebrity, Amy, but one things for sure, your family and me included think that you are a Star!

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We first met Bernie Lucid almost five years ago when she was a bridesmaid at one of our first Irish weddings after I had returned from living in London. And I was so thankful when Bernie – several years later – insisted that we film her wedding in Ballyheigue. A lot has changed since 2005 but happy memories came flooding back because I have a special affinity with Ballyheigue and its people so the pleasure of being part of Bernie and Finbarr’s big day was definitely all ours. It really was a fantastic wedding: snow capped mountains, a meaningful ceremony from my friend Fr. Tom Leane, gorgeous beach front footage, and I also had the pleasure of working alongside photographer Ian Cronin and his assistant Trevor. I could work with these guys every day of the week because of their fun, relaxed attitudes: two great guys!

The reception was held at Ballyroe Heights Hotel and it was great to meet up with Mark and all his staff who can never do enough for their brides and grooms. Bernie sat us down for a bite to eat and I must say that the food was gorgeous!!!

To cap off a fantastic night, Celebrations The Band rocked the night away and as ever, these guys had me in stitches!

So, to Bernie & Finbarr, thanks a million for having us and you’ll be glad to know that your Wedding Story rocks!

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Blog Teaser – Karen & Robert, Hayfield Manor Cork

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As you can see the from blog teaser above, Karen and Robert’s wedding was a beautiful day. It was an intimate wedding with immediate family and they could not have picked better locations in Honan Chapel, UCC and the luxurious Hayfield Manor, Cork. The day was bursting with emotion and it was such a privilege to meet these wonderful people and share in their big day. We also had a great time working with John Sexton who was taking care of the photography.

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More and more couples are asking us for facilities to share their wedding video films on social network sites like Facebook.  I’m trying real hard to log in to Facebook every day and get addicted but it’s just not working for me right now.  Maybe I’m getting old.  However, Google Buzz looks like an interesting alternative or complement to FB.  My first impressions are quite positive and I can see our couples using it to share details about their big day, schedules, our blog, and finally their wedding films.  Check out the video above.

We travelled up from Kerry to Limerick to film this wedding for Paddy and Aine. And what a day!

Like all our couples, Paddy and Aine didn’t want an ordinary wedding video; they are a fun, happy go lucky couple and they wanted something that reflected this… So we gave them their own Wedding Story.

When we arrived at their church it was literally freezing inside (it was the middle of  a verrry cold Dec) but as soon as Paddy and his guests arrived I could feel the place warming up.  There was an obvious sense of connection and community and I was so happy to be a part of it all.  And what I loved about this down-to-earth couple and their family and friends was that even though they knew how to have lots of fun there was also a wonderful sense of meaning and sincerity to the marriage ceremony.

The wedding reception took place at Woodlands House Hotel in Adare and I was in bits for the speeches.  They went on for about 40 minutes but it was one of those rare occasions when they could have carried on for another 40 and I don’t think anyone would have complained: they were hilarious.  Apparently, the best man, Roger, is still a local celebrity after his performance

Other key vendors who contributed to a fantastic day and were a joy to work with were Geraldine Foley (florist), the wedding photographer Rose Baker, church music by The Secret Chord, and the reception music was by the ever popular Limerick based wedding band The Deerhunters.

Check out the teaser below and thanks a million for having us Paddy and Áine!!!

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Although Velvetine Studios is based in Tralee, Co. Kerry we take our Wedding Stories all over Ireland while we share our work with 30 amazing couples each year.  Our wedding films are redefining wedding video Ireland. Contact us today for more information about our 2010 calendar… Our next film could be about your wedding!

It didn’t just rain on Orla & Maurice’s wedding day… we actually had a storm!  But that didn’t stop everyone from having a brilliant day.  In fact, not even sister-in-laws being carted off to hospital in the wedding car with labour pains could put a dampener on this day…

It really was a perfect day!!!

I warmed to Orla from the very first moment we spoke on the phone and her bubbly outlook on life is so infectious.  And Maurice, her lucky groom, is an absolute gentleman and mighty craic as well. They are a perfect match.

The couple were married at Fossa Church, Killarney and their reception was held at The Malton – I love this hotel so much that I’m getting married there myself!!! Emer and all the staff made sure that everything from the service to the food was absolutely first class; simply a great hotel!

Breda Daly was the photographer and I have to say that it was a pleasure to work alongside her for the day.  She is a charming lady and she’s so laid back that couples can’t help but feel at ease around her… a very important consideration when it comes to choosing a photographer/supplier who is going to be around you for large parts of your wedding day!

It poured out of the heavens that October day, a woman almost gave birth in the bride & groom’s wedding car doing 90 to the nearest hospital, and truth be told I was suffering from a minor dose of flu…. But when the first dance was finished and I said my goodbyes to these lovely people, I took a moment to reflect on what a fabulous day I was privileged to share in… and what an amazing job I have!

A perfect day, indeed.

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My good friend Roger Overall took this picture of me while I was telling him about my crusade to change the face of wedding video in Ireland.

Six months or so further down the road it looks like I’m finally making an impact with my wedding films for modern young couples.  Not only have I been lucky enough to film weddings throughout Ireland but I’ve also told Wedding Stories in the UK, Crete, and I’ve even filmed in the USA.

Now, it seems that Velvetine Studios has a huge fan base in Sweden!

To be honest, this TV campaign about our unique approach to wedding video has come as a huge surprise to us but the great thing about this international exposure is that people are finally waking up to the fact that there is a new breed of wedding film available to today’s young couples.

Contact us by phone on 00353667119980 or email us if you are looking for a meaningful wedding film to remember the biggest day of your life with!

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“Anyone can give you a wedding video… Only we can tell your Wedding Story!” – Maurice O’Carroll, Velvetine Studios, Tralee, Co. Kerry

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Michelle & Owen were married at Honan Chapel and their reception was held at the stunning Fota Island Resort where Enchanted Occasions did a magical job with their keen eye for detail and beautiful arrangements.  Abbeyfeale Flowers took care of all the floral displays and I must say that they out did themselves from the button holes to table candelabras.  Philip Daly – who I really enjoy working with – was busy capturing the photographs of the event and setting the wedding party at ease with his usual charm and humour.  The guests were also treated to the best of food, champagne, entertainment galore with a gutairist, characaturist, and the EightySomething band.

But, the most important thing behind all the pretty flowers and beautiful lights was a great couple who have been love for over eight years and Velvetine Studios would like to thank Michelle & Owen for having us as part of their wedding day!

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I met Therese and John many moons ago over a cup of tea in Ballygarry House and I was delighted when they decided to have me look after their wedding video… And, like all of our couples, they wanted more than just a wedding video so we filmed their Wedding Story.

I got lost looking for John’s house on the morning of the wedding and ended up in Adare.  Thankfully, I always give myself plenty of time to spare and I finally found my way to John’s place.  We also filmed Therese and the girls getting ready that morning and one of the perks about this wedding was that the church was literally next door to the bride’s house… If it weren’t for the stunning dress I’m pretty sure she could have just hopped over the wall and down the aisle to her groom.

Riona Mac Monagle is a very popular photographer in Kerry – and for good reason! – but strangely enough, Therese and John’s wedding was my first time working with her and it was a pleasure.  Riona is a fun person and the type of photographer who won’t keep you away from your guests all day.  I was very impressed with her work ethic – and she’s great craic – and I can highly recommend her to anyone enquiring about wedding photography.

The reception was held at Ballygarry House Hotel which looked as magical as always and, despite an electrical blackout all over Tralee, Padraig and his brilliant staff carried off this wedding without a single hitch.  I can never say enough about this fantastic wedding venue and I only hope the snippets in the wedding film below do some justice to the beauty and service of the place.

So, Therese and John, here’s your Teaser… And thanks for having me!!!

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And here’s a couple of candid “photographs” which we grabbed from live video footage of some very important moments.

Eric & Eileen decided to settle on our “Documentary Film” package for their beautiful wedding day.  Normally, our web teasers are reserved for Wedding Story but this couple made a huge impression on me and when they told me that they are leaving for Australia in the new year, I decided to put together this little clip for them.

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This little clip isn’t even remotely related to wedding video but nevertheless, you’ve just got to love this YouTube video I came across. Check it out

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Melanie and Simon had a brilliant wedding and their story began when they met each other on holidays.  Who would have guessed way back then that they would end up in Fels Point as a married couple eight years to the day after their first kiss… though looking at them now  you would have to say “of course they were going to get married” or as their chief bridesmaid Maria put it “they are a match made in heaven!”

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Mel & Si – Teaser from Maurice O’Carroll on Vimeo.

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Linda and David were married in a beautiful, dual ceremony at Church of Ireland, Adare.  Linda confided in me that, intially, she wasn’t interested in having wedding video but after seeing some of the progressive work that is about nowadays, they decided to go for it.  I’m told they are already fully converted to the power of modern wedding films and I’m confident that, once they seen their own, they will be spreading the word about why video is now a must have for every wedding day! 

Another key supplier was the florist – Abbeyfeale Flowers I’ve had the pleasure of working with Abbeyfeale Flowers on a couple of occasions since this event and I must say that their arrangements are just beautiful… if you’re a girl, like