Malone Lodge Hotel Wedding with the Mixed Race Couple
Val and Kyle’s luxurious Malone Lodge Hotel wedding as I was booked by the mixed race couple up their first dance.
There were plenty of guests from both sides of the family at this mixed-race Malone Lodge hotel wedding and was a joy to photograph from start to finish. The Ceremony was held at the very spacious St Donard’s Church of Ireland but my first stop was Kyle’s parents in Brandra Street, Belfast for a few groom prep photos, the lads were very easygoing, relaxed and good craic. Then I headed off to Val and Kyle’s in Belfast not too far away, where she was getting her make-up done, their two kids were there too. At about this point, it started raining, more of a light rain which wasn’t too bad.
We made our way to St Donard’s Church of Ireland for the ceremony, really just a stone’s throw away. We couldn’t get too many outside after the ceremony due to the rain as most people headed off to the wedding hotel in Belfast, no hanging about for these folks.
We headed off to Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park which was on the other side of the city for a couple with the bride and groom in an area of the park with lots of trees, sheltering us from the heavy rain. Quite tricky to get at at this time of the day as the traffic was quite bad
Malone Lodge Wedding
Onto the Malone Lodge wedding (also known as The Malone Hotel) in Eglantine Avenue, Belfast for the wedding reception where we shot family photos in one of the spare rooms beside the reception, due to the weather it wasn’t practical to get out. Before everyone was called in for the speeches we shot a mock cutting of the cake. The speeches were good fun.
The first dance went well as everyone watched as Val and Kyle took to the dance floor. The families and a few other guests joined in too. I waited for a little bit as Val changed outfit and boy I’m glad I did as she was outstanding! The venue offers not just large wedding parties but also smaller parties. Belfast has a ton of wedding venues and defo the wedding hotel in Belfast was one of the best! Have a great future together.
Malone Lodge Hotel Weddings
How much photography coverage do we need?
How much photography coverage would you like? I have a couple of options like a full day from bridal prep until your first dance, ceremony only and a couple of pictures or maybe something in between. Let’s chat more about this.
Where can we go afterwards?
One of the best things about getting married at Malone Lodge Hotel is you’re not too far away from bars, restaurants and photography locations. Whether you’re eloping and just want a fancy romantic meal or heading to the pub to celebrate with family and friends.
From the hotel’s website
…home to our stunning 240 seater Ball Room, 130 seater Ceremony Room, an executive wing of bedrooms and 2 presidential suites as well as The Knife and Fork Restaurant and Macklin's Bar. Recent awards include: Go Belfast’ Hotel of the Year; Northern Ireland Wedding Venue of the Year… (Source)