Europa Hotel Wedding Photography in Belfast city with Lauren and William for the ceremony in the Chapel and the reception in the hotel. I was booked as the couple’s Wedding Photographer in Belfast.

Europa Hotel Belfast Wedding Photos

Bridal Preparations in the Mosella Suite at the Europa Hotel, a very famous hotel in the centre of Belfast, was first on the agenda in the morning. The girls were in a smallish room in the hotel getting ready, since an MUA was already there. I’m assuming the girls did their own hair, or the hairstylist had already been earlier, and I missed her. There were some detailed photos captured, like the rings and dresses hanging up, and the girls chilling out before getting into their dresses. At this stage, it’s very light-hearted and casual photos.

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Outside the Europa Hotel entrance with pink flowers in foreground blurred out.

Muldroon Hotel Groom Preparation Photos

Later on in the morning, I headed over to another hotel within walking distance called the Muldoon Hotel, where the lads were staying, but I got zero photos of William here as he just wasn’t ready yet or wasn’t that interested so complete waste of time, but I did take some photos of the guests that were in the foyer and outside enjoying a pint on a great day.

Young lads posing at entrance of the Muldroon Hotel.

Back for more Europa Hotel Wedding Preparation Pictures

After a bit of time had passed, I was called back to the Europa Hotel, rather than wasting time waiting for the groom, where the girls were already changed, so we took some wedding photos at the far end of the corridor, as there was a nice spot beside the lamp. The hotel is owned by Hastings Hotels, which owns many venues in Northern Ireland. We then made our way down to the staircase in the foyer for some family photos.

Mono image of bride sitting down in corridor with dress all around her looking at the camera.

St Mary's on the Hill Ceremony Photos

I then headed off to St Mary's on the Hill in Glengormley, where I took a couple of photos of the groom and groomsmen before the bride and bridal party arrived in David Andrews Wedding Cars, and the ceremony was ready to commence. For a catholic ceremony, the proceedings went very quickly indeed, as they usually take the best part of an hour, which can be a bit boring for a Belfast Wedding Photographer like myself. It turned out a lot quicker than I thought. The catholic church was quite small, and there were a few guests in attendance, all from the South of Ireland. I was taking some candid photos as the priest let me walk about, which was great as I’m photographing different angles, so there is plenty of variation in the photo album, but as it was quite a small church, I was still a bit limited. After the signings, we took some photos beside the book before making our way to the exit of the church.

Bestman shaking the grooms hand at entrance of Chapel.

Hazelbank Park Portrait Photos

It was decided we’d stop off at Hazelbank Park, located at the shores of Belfast Lough, for some bridal portrait photos with the bridal party only. Unfortunately, it was a bit windy as it was very open beside the shore, so we didn’t get too many bridal portraits here, but I did my best. I photographed a couple of bridal variations before the bride wanted to head back to the Europa Hotel for the evening reception.

Bride and groom portrait photo beside Belfast shore.

Europa Hotel Wedding Reception Pictures

The hotel itself is very easy to get to as it’s right in the heart of the city centre, right beside Belfast Grand Central train and bus stations, and within walking distance of the centre. When we got back to the hotel, I photographed some wedding room decor in The Grand Ballroom before the guests were called in for dinner. It’s always good to take photos before the guests arrive, as everything is nicely laid out in the room. I also photographed some table images in The Piano Lounge, which is reserved exclusively for guests at the wedding reception, before the bride and groom were brought in for dinner in The Grand Ballroom on the first floor. The grand ballroom is beside the piano lounge, so guests can use both rooms. There were no speeches, so straight to dinner.

Afterwards, we took photos of the couple cutting the cake before it was decided that we should take some family photos of the bride and groom with a couple of the groom's side at the back of the room. We had already taken some of the bride’s side earlier that day in the hotel foyer. A few more table photos before the bride and groom’s first dance commenced. This was a bit different as there were about three or four dances (possibly more) before the guests came up for a dance. I think this is a tradition with the travelling community. First, I photographed the bride and groom, then the bride and father, the groom with grandmother and finally the bride with mother (I think that was about it, ha ha).

There were plenty of guests and kids up around the dancing watching which was great to see. I was very impressed with The Europa Hotel, and the venue will certainly be going into my Northern Ireland wedding venues for photos. I hope you have a great future together, Lauren and William. Tell your mum thanks for booking me.

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