For some couples getting married in the winter is a no-no. It might rain, it would be cold, etc. Then there are couples like Jennifer and Christopher who decided to get married and nothing was stopping them. We are in the depths of winter and there is a global pandemic and they are both thousands of miles away from home but they did it and they did it brilliantly. I've always loved being around weddings and seeing a couple in the heights of their romantic lives, it's so special to see it all up close and through my lens. But the last few months that feeling has been turned up a notch. Weddings are getting smaller but the intensity, excitement, and emotions involved are getting bigger. When you have to reduce the day down to closest friends and family, a small venue, and lose a lot of the trimmings the reason for being there takes center stage when sometimes it can get lost in all the details. Two people saying 'I do' is what it's all about. Whether you are the one saying the words or you are there to witness it, smaller weddings bring the attention back to that all-important moment. This I believe is the beauty of small weddings.

There are plenty of other reasons to love a small wedding too. Being able to treat your guest to a very special meal in a great restaurant and splashing out in an amazing dress would be just two of them. Jennifer and Christopher took their guest to one of my favorite places to eat in town, I classic institute of south innercity Dublin, Ely Wine bar. They had a whole floor to themselves and were made feel very special indeed, it was a cool and elegant affair.

Speaking of cool and elegant, Jennifer was an absolute knock out in Jenny Packham dress. It is honestly one of my all-time favorite dresses (and I've seen a few!) The low winter light made her sparkle all the more.

Thanks to Christoper and Jennifer for bringing me on board, I absolutely loved it.


A black and white intimate portrait of newlyweds embracing.
Wedding couple strolls down a sunlit urban street wearing formal attire.
A bride in a beaded long-sleeve gown captured in dramatic sunset lighting.
Autumn trees silhouetted against deep blue sky during golden hour.
Person in long-sleeved lace wedding dress holds bouquet against brick and iron gate background.
Intimate black and white portrait of couple in urban setting with dramatic lighting.
A bride holding a white bouquet poses against an orange doorframe.
A romantic wedding portrait against an urban brick wall with white street art.
Row of Georgian brick townhouses photographed in warm sunlight against blue sky.
Two people wearing navy suits and boutonnières smile together in front of a brick building.
Interior of ornate church with decorative altar, pews, and dramatic lighting in black and white.
Classic black vintage car parked on street next to green Royal Mail post box in urban setting.
A person in a sparkly lace wedding dress sits in a vintage car holding a white bouquet.
Two people in formal wear stand by brick building, one in lace dress and one in fur coat holding bouquets.
Black and white photo of wedding ceremony in historic building with arched architecture.
Black and white image of ceremony taking place in ornate church with arched colonnade.
Interior of a magnificent church with wooden pews and elaborate altar decorations illuminated by natural light.
Black and white wedding ceremony photo with couple standing before guests in historic venue.
Close-up of sparkly wedding dress and feet as person sits on wooden chair on tiled floor.
Black and white photo of wedding ceremony with couple and officiant in historic building.
A romantic black and white wedding moment captured inside a grand church with ornate architecture.
Wedding program booklet with church illustration resting on dark wooden surface.
Black and white photograph of a wedding ceremony in progress inside a traditional church setting.
Couple stands in church doorway framed by brick columns after their wedding ceremony.
Group wearing protective face masks gather outside brick church building during pandemic.
Joyful celebration moment outside church with bouquet and formal attire.
Person wearing blue face mask and navy suit stands outside church entrance.
Masked wedding attendees gather outside ornate church columns during ceremony.
Wedding gathering outside church entrance with masked attendees during pandemic.
A small wedding gathering outside with masked guests where someone holds a bouquet of white flowers.
Interior view through car window showing vintage steering wheel and dashboard.
Person wearing a yellow beanie and blue mask stands outdoors in winter clothing.
A wedding celebration outside a historic brick building with ornate architectural details.
White rose wedding bouquet rests on hood of classic black car on city street.
Wedding scene in front of blue door with white architectural details.
Small group of people wearing protective masks gather outdoors during winter.
A wedding celebration outside brick building with ornate columns and decorative details.
Wedding gathering outside historic brick building with ornate stone column.
Intimate wedding moment in church with wooden arches and warm lighting.
A romantic monochrome wedding moment captured between a couple in an ornate venue with arched architecture.
Happy wedding couple sharing a moment outdoors with white bouquet and classic architecture.
Newlyweds pose beside a vintage car, with bride in sparkling gown and groom in dark suit.
Elegant bride in sequined dress poses with bouquet next to vintage black car.
Bride in pale blue wrap and sparkling dress holds white floral bouquet on stone steps.
Classic black and white wedding portrait on stone steps with elegant columns.
Wedding couple embracing outdoors, bride in sparkly dress with blue wrap and white bouquet.
Winter bride in long-sleeved sequined gown holding white bouquet against stone column.
A couple walks along a city street with tram tracks on their wedding day in elegant attire.
Sunset portrait of bride in beaded long-sleeve wedding gown against dark background.
Romantic couple poses against brick wall with reflection in window.
Black and white portrait of newlyweds walking along city sidewalk near tram tracks.
Silhouetted couple walking down historic cobblestone street at sunset.
Backlit couple embracing on historic street with dramatic shadows and architecture.
Wedding portrait in front of contrasting green and blue doors on brick building.
Couple in wedding attire walking past brick wall in urban setting.
Couple poses in front of colorful doors on brick building facade.
A wedding couple poses in front of a large brick wall featuring an artistic white mural of a seated figure.
A couple walking together along a park path during autumn.
A bride in a sequined dress poses in front of a white street art mural on brick wall.
A couple shares an intimate moment in a park during golden hour.
An autumn wedding portrait with bride holding bouquet amid fall foliage.
A couple shares an intimate moment by an orange doorway with white flowers.
A tender moment between newlyweds at sunset in a park setting.
A couple walks on a tree-lined street during autumn wearing formal attire.
A silhouetted couple stands in a garden archway framed by lush greenery and trees.
Vintage storefront of Doheny & Nesbitt shop in Dublin with traditional signage and brick façade.
Black and white photo of wedding reception guests dining at elegant tables.
Candid black and white photo of wedding guests enjoying a formal dinner reception.
Black and white candid photo of guests chatting at a formal event.
Large wedding party group poses together outside a historic building entrance.

Suppliers


Dress - Jenny Packham

Flowers - Adonis Flower Designers

Hair Stylist - Lorraine Brown

Makeup artist - Sara Golding

Groom's suit - McGee

Ceremony - Cardinal Newman Church Dublin

Reception - Ely wine bar, Ely Place