It was not only the weather that got Damien hot under the collar when he first met the stunning Orla in Sydney, Australia. Confiding in best friend (and best man), Olly the next day: “I’ve met the one,” it was clear that Orla had stolen Damien’s heart and likewise Orla’s heart was set aflutter by a kindred spirit from home. Years later, and Damien and Orla’s love has continued to thrive and grow. Orla and Damien (along with their dog, Lizzie) have created an amazing life for themselves, their wedding is a milestone and the beginning of even more great adventures in years to come.

On the morning of the wedding I shot the bridal party in Shine Hairdressers in Limavady where the girls shared stories and were giddy with the anticipation of what the rest of the day would bring. Orla, who is a beautiful girl in all ways, looked positively radiant. I went onto Orla’s family home to shoot photograph her dress etc and when Orla and her bridesmaid’s arrived I captured a few natural images of them. Arriving at St Mary’s Church, Limavady I had a few minutes with the groom and groomsmen. Damien looked very sharp indeed and I could tell he was excited to see Orla. I love shooting in St Mary’s as the light is beautiful. During the service Damien dropped the ring which got everyone laughing, and he remarked in his speech later that night that he would challenge any man not drop the ring with a girl as stunning as Orla! Love it!

After the service we went to Drenagh Country House Estate for photos and it was great to have this location as the backdrop for photos of Orla and Damien’s families and their bridal party. It was then off to Waterfoot Hotel in Derry for the reception. The Waterfoot’s a lovely and intimate venue for a wedding reception and I shot the room and guests before people sat down for the speeches and their meal. Orla’s signing board went down a treat, not sure if there’s any more room around it to write! During the meal I prepared a same day slideshow, which Orla, Damien and their guests seemed to love. After the meal, the couple took to the dance floor before being joined by their wedding party and the rest of the guests, who all partied into the wee hours!

Orla looked incredible.

I love Orla’s wedding dress.

Orla’s bridesmaid’s, Zara, Maria and Karina are great craic.

Damien and the groomsmen looked very sharp.

Love this, it’s so natural.

Really like this shot, Orla and Damien look so happy.

This is one of my favourite images, so cool!

I love all of the images above in the circle, Drenagh Country House Estate is an amazing location for wedding photos.

I have to say, for me the staff at the Waterfoot are simply outstanding – great to work with and the service is excellent.

To see more of Orla and Damien’s Waterfoot Hotel Wedding, CLICK HERE for a slideshow!

Some of the awesome vendors who helped make this awesome day happen!

Venue: Waterfoot Hotel

Makeup: Wynetta O’Connor – Tel: 077 0639 3490

Hair: Trina Curley @ Shine – Tel: 028 7776 2761

Flowers: Anne Marie McStocker

Car: 3D Limos

Wedding Cakes: Bill Duncan – Tel: 075 2672 9258

Wedding Dress + Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Ti Amo Bridal

Groom + Groomsmen’s Suits: Black Tie Showroom

Venue Decor: Canterbury Tails