A Whimsical Wonderland Wedding at the Bayview Hotel in Ballycotton, Cork
Photographing weddings has been such a tearjerker ever since I got married last year. And this wedding was just that! A couple who made their special day very unique due to their interest and hobbies. It is such a lovely tale of love, laughter – and one of the most adorable ring bearers I’ve ever seen!
I recently had the pleasure of photographing this gorgeous wedding of Aileen and Jimmy, a couple whose love story is as unique as their big day. Taking place at the picturesque Bayview Hotel in Ballycotton, it set the stage for their nuptials. It made for such a scenic backdrop, being located right next to the charming Ballycotton harbour with the iconic lighthouse standing tall. It’s really a great spot for any wedding, and the backdrop came in handy later on for the family group shots!
The ceremony took place indoors at the Bay View Hotel, and before they exchanged vows, a ring-warming ceremony took place, followed by a handfasting ceremony, sealing their commitment in a truly heartfelt manner.
The real MVP
But let me introduce you to the real MVP of the day – their furry friend, who not only stole the show but also played the vital role of the ring bearer. This dapper dog also got dressed up for the occasion with a beautiful flower collar, and boy, did he look adorable!
After the ceremony, it was cake cutting time. A lovely “cheese cake” with Lego figurines, that looked like the couple, on top of it. An actual cake made of cheese.
I couldn't resist leaving Ballycotton without a wedding couple's shoot at the famous Ballycotton cliff walk. The mix of the ocean, gorgeous sun light we had on the day, and the dramatic cliffs, always make for an amazing photo shoot experience. And Aileen and Jimmy made it look easy. We had such a blast doing the couple shoot, with strangers coming up and congratulating us here and there.
Aileen and Jimmy's passion for fitness shone through as they flexed their muscles for a fun photo that truly showcased their personalities.
Flex it!
Aileen and Jimmy's passion for fitness shone through...
And it’s not just their love for fitness that they share but also their love for the Circus Factory. They even had their friends perform a post-ceremony show, which added a unique layer of fun and excitement to their special day. It’s not everyday that you have fire performers at a wedding! And it wouldn’t have worked or made sense at any other wedding, but it was great to see a couple have a wedding that reflected their personalities.
5-star Google Review
Aileen and Jimmy were so happy with the photos they received that they wrote me this lovely 5-star Google review:
“Jan was our wedding photographer. His photographs are beautiful and he was so easy to deal with. We also loved how chilled out he was on the day, letting us enjoy our time with our guests, while still popping up at all the appropriate times to get great photos but without taking over the day. He was also a big fan of our little canine flower girl (our dog), and that was important to us! Thanks Jan for such a great experience on the day and for such gorgeous photos. We love them.”
Here's to a lifetime of love and adventure for the newlyweds!
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