Belmont House Hotel Wedding Photography and Videography with Gemma and Scott as they booked a hybrid solo package in Lurgan and Banbridge.

Lurgan Wedding Photos and Videos

The couple booked me for both, as I do both solo, meaning as one person. We just need to decide what they want photographed and filmed, as I can’t do both at the same time. That’s a two-person team they need. When I arrived at their house in Mourneview Estate, Lurgan, I photographed some bridal preparations, as the other girls were there. At that stage, it was very casual, just getting ready. The groom didn’t need any groom preparation photos, so I spent a bit more time here. Later on in the morning, Gemma’s father arrived with a fancy car, so we took some pictures in front of it. The girls were all ready at this point, so a few more pictures in front of the limo before heading off to the ceremony.

I then made my way to Queen Street Methodist Church in Lurgan to film the ceremony with two cameras. This would provide the couple with two cameras. This was unique in that they had two ministers conducting the ceremony. The groom and the lads were there in their kilts. I am not too sure what the Scottish connection was. It was great seeing the bride’s father, groom and groomsmen in kilts. I attached a microphone to the two ministers and the groom. The bride and bridal party walked in as the bagpipes played. I filmed the ceremony with the usual two-camera filming at the same time and multiple audio devices recording just to make sure I get plenty of audio. Play the video footage I filmed from my second camera, which was on a tripod, filming wide.

The bride, groom, and I headed to Brownlow House (sometimes called Brownlow Castle) for some bridal photos. Brownlow House is also in Lurgan, so quite handy at about a 5 to 10-minute drive. It was October, so it was a little cold. We took some time outside at the front in front of the car and around the side overlooking the building before making our way inside. Inside the staircase is great for a couple of photos, as well as in the main foyer with the majestic, large windows at the back letting in plenty of light.

Belmont Hotel Wedding Photos and Videos as I was booked solo for both

Then we proceeded to the reception in the Belmont House Hotel in Banbridge. The hotel is at the front as you drive past the long, winding road, and the venue is behind the hotel. We photographed the families and bridal party at the front of the hotel. This was great as you have the venue as the backdrop. Gemma helped organise things for the photos as she knew the family members better than me.

I filmed some video footage at the front before heading into The Iveagh Suite for speeches from the bride’s father, the groom’s brother, the best man and the groom himself, which was fun and lighthearted. This made a great video as I filmed with two cameras and a few audio devices.

I had time to photograph the guests at their tables as I was waiting for the bride and groom. They had a kids entertainer booked and also a magician. Afterwards, I filmed the first dance, and family and friends joined in for the dancing. Hope you're happy with your photos and video.

Bride, groom with family members outside the front door of the Belmont Hotel in Banbridge.

Wedding Photographer and Video in Banbridge and Lurgan

I loved photographing and filming in Banbridge and Lurgan, and the venue is one of my favourites. Also, the bonus of being not too far away from my home. For transport and limos, the hotel is very close to the motorway, so you can come from the Newry or Lisburn direction. Another popular spot is the Downshire Hotel, which is quite close to here. If you want photos outside Solitude Park, it is off the main street in the centre of town.