Stunning Castle Wedding Photography

Sarah and Stephen’s wedding at the extraordinary Markree Castle, in Collooney Sligo, was a stunning celebration of their love story. Booked well in advance, their wedding plans were set amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, making their special day even more remarkable.

A Joyful Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

We had the pleasure of a lovely pre-wedding photoshoot in August, shortly after the first lockdown. Sarah and Stephen traveled from Dublin to Galway with their adorable dog, adding an extra touch of joy to the experience. Meeting up beforehand was essential to discuss their photo preferences and wishes, ensuring they felt comfortable and could enjoy their special day to the fullest.

A Perfect Winter Wedding

Originally planned for November, Sarah and Stephen’s wedding was rescheduled to December. The change only added to the excitement, and their beautiful day at Markree Castle was a tremendous success. This authentic Irish castle, featured in the Romantic Castles of Ireland hotel and venue portfolio, is located along the Wild Atlantic Way. With its stunning castle grounds, gardens, an onsite chapel, various ceremony locations, and 31 luxury en-suite bedrooms, Markree Castle proved to be the perfect wedding destination.

A Warm Welcome and Special Moments

Upon arrival at Markree Castle, we were greeted by sunshine and a warm welcome from Roisin, the resident dog. Roisin proved to be an excellent canine photo model and stayed by my side throughout the day. Later, she joined the bridal party for the Shamp-Shamp shoot, adding a touch of humour and joy to the proceedings.

An Intimate and Joyful Celebration

The wedding day was incredibly relaxed, intimate, and full of joy. Christmas decorations and the castle’s historic interiors added to the magical ambience of the ceremony held in the beautiful chapel. The entire event was a perfect blend of elegance and cheer, making Sarah and Stephen’s wedding at Markree Castle a truly unforgettable occasion.

"Alex was a pleasure to deal with, always polite and friendly, and so accommodating with our changes due to Covid. He got amazing photos from start to finish that captured all the laughter we had throughout the day and everyone commented on how well the photos turned out! We were even surprised to see some photos as we didn’t even notice him there at some points of the day. Would definitely recommend Alex, I don’t tend to photograph well but he somehow managed to get lovely photos!! We were also really surprised at how quickly we received the photos! Thanks so much Alex for all of your fantastic work – we love the photos!!"

- Sarah & Stephen