Gracehall Wedding Photography in Lurgan
Gracehall Wedding Photos in the banquet hall with Roisin and David in Dollingstown for the ceremony and reception, as I made my way in Lurgan.
Wedding Preparations Photography in Lurgan
We’d previously met for the couple’s pre-wedding photos in Lurgan Park. When I got to Lurgan for the couple’s wedding day, the two best men, Roisin’s and David‘s brother and David’s dad were there too. Unfortunately, there were not too many groom preparation photos at their home in Lurgan, so I took a few behind-the-scenes and some others, too. David’s mum joined in later on, so when she was ready, we got a couple of pictures at the back of the house. Afterwards, I made my way to Dollingstown, which is close to Lurgan.
I made my way along Antrim Road, where I checked out the inside of the premises. I always like to have a quick nosey about the premises, in particular where the ceremony is, to get an idea of the lighting and where best to be for wedding photography; some places are super bright, and some aren’t so much. The large room was great for lighting; I couldn't ask for better.
Roisin arrived with makeup and hair already done and just needed the dress, so she headed upstairs to her room. I photographed a couple of the ceremony rooms in the banquet hall before heading upstairs, where I got some getting-ready type photos, although not too many at this stage.
Lurgan Wedding Photographer Available
As a Wedding Photographer in Lurgan, if you like my photography, please get in touch as soon as you can, as I only take on a limited number of weddings each year and work in Lurgan and beyond. I want to give you photos of your wedding that you will cherish and keep forever. We photographed a range of photos inside and outside. I like to shoot a range of photos, capturing your day, your way. Another famous place in Co. Armagh is Brownlow House.
Classic Banquet Hall Wedding Ceremony Photography
I went back to the ceremony room as David and the best men had arrived, so I got a couple of pictures at the back of the room and on the balcony before heading back upstairs a final time, where Roisin was nearly ready. The bridesmaid, Roisin’s sister, was there ready, too.
This was a micro wedding day, so no more than 25 guests were allowed, including me. The only people who didn’t need to wear a face covering were the bride, groom and the person conducting the ceremony. The face covering wasn't too bad to wear during the day, but it slightly steamed up my glasses. The ceremony started, and afterwards, we photographed a couple at the table with the bridal party and parents. They were zoom recording the ceremony at the front of the room, which was very 2021!
The speeches were afterwards at the front, with everyone still in their seats. The first dance was allowed here, too, which was fab. Next to the bar and lounge, which was empty as everyone was still in their seats, for cake cutting, some of the family and guests took a couple themselves before Roisin and David walked down the aisle. I was up on the balcony getting a couple of groups with everyone at their chairs fairly well spaced out due to government guidelines. This was in the banquet hall where they would have had dinner.
Even though it was a great day, it was still March, so maybe it was just a little too cold to be asking guests to go outside; after all, you don’t want images with cold people in them. So we photographed friends and families, wedding photos inside in one of the large, stately rooms. The guests didn’t need to hang around, so we started the photo shoot with friends before both families and a few different combinations. We then went outside around the side of the building for a couple of portraits and also a couple more inside, as the couple’s special day was finished.
All in all, a great time was had by all. I wish you all the best with your future together, Roisin and David. Thank you for booking me as your wedding photographer.
Philip Topping was fantastic. He was so professional and had so many great ideas for wedding pictures. Everyone was put at ease with his pleasant manner and highly complimented his work throughout the day. Would highly recommend him. Couldn't say enough good things about him. Roisin
FAQs
Gracehall can be booked for your ceremony and has all the usual traditional ceremony trimmings you can change upstairs in one of the bridal rooms, the bride and father walking down the aisle, readings, signing the registrar and the bride and groom walking down the aisle. The room is also where you have the evening reception.
Where can we go for photos for our special day?
Luckily for you, Gracehall is a beautiful mansion-type building with plenty of land around it. It’s got high ceilings, stunning on the inside, with plenty of photo options within and around the outside of the grounds, so if you want to stay close. If it’s a great day outside, it is best, and if it is cold or raining inside, it is great, too. Alternatively, we can head to some photo locations.
How much coverage do we need?
The question should be, how much photography coverage would you like? Would you like a full day covered from bridal prep until your evening reception, or do you just want the ceremony documented with some pictures afterwards? Let’s chat and figure out what feels like a good fit.