Orange Tree House Wedding: Ceremony & Reception in the Venue
Ashley and Jake Orange Tree House wedding photos in Greyabbey, Newtownards, had lots of guests from Scotland, as Ashley’s side is Scottish. I was booked by Ashley as the couple’s wedding photographer in Orange Tree House.
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Orange Tree House Wedding
Ashley booked me for the couple’s Orange Tree House wedding photos, and we had previously met for their pre-wedding photography about two weeks ago. The weather was great on the day but perhaps a bit cold as it was late February, so still a bit on the winter side. I was booked for the Ceremony up to the dances.
Just after lunchtime, I arrived a bit early, like usual, to take photos of the venue space and decor before the guests arrived and some of the guests when they arrived. Some finishing touches were being made in the ceremony room, which was nothing short of stunning—some beautiful flowers by Anitas Fabulous Flowers and also Mandalay Weddings lighting.
Harris Piping was piping Scottish music kilted out at the entrance of the Orange Tree Greyabbey when the groom arrived with the best man in David Andrews, both in Harris Kilts, so we shot a couple of photos at the front of the Greyabbey wedding venue in Northern Ireland as well as a couple of photos with the piper too.
At this point, more guests started to arrive as it was close to the ceremony starting. Ashley’s mum, dad and some relatives also arrived, so we took some wedding pictures with Harris Piping. The piper was only there for a short time, so it was better to take a few too many at this stage.
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Wedding Ceremony
Reverend Gary Haire started the wedding day ceremony, and the piper piped Scottish music as he walked down the aisle, followed by the maid of honour and bridal party and next was the bride accompanied by her father. Darren Day Piano played superb piano throughout the ceremony when he could and when Gary Haire wasn’t conducting the ceremony. He might be ideal for your wedding. There were plenty of hymns singing throughout the Orange Tree Greyabbey wedding ceremony.
Wedding Reception
After the marriage register signings, we took photos at the table with the new bride and groom and then added in minister Gary Haire, too. We then invited Ashley’s parents up, then the best man and maid of honour too. I grabbed a quick kissing-type photo at the end of the aisle when they were walking out, followed by the maid of honour and best man and Ashley’s parents, too. Everyone headed to the lounge, where the bride and groom were casually chatting to the guests.
After some refreshments and a cup of tea or coffee, we made our way out to the entrance of the orange tree house Newtownards for the must-have group photo. We took a couple of variations in front before the immediate family stayed for some photos, and everyone else went back into the lounge. Why not look at the photos for inspiration for your wedding? You might get inspired!
Portraits
At this stage, we had the perfect setting, as the cars were still there. Before they left for the wedding day, we took some photos inside, and one of the drivers even took down the roof. First were bride and groom wedding photos before the immediate family in front and then the bridal party. When they left, we took some more bridal photos beside the wedding venue, too. We even got some close-ups of the bride and groom with the veil blowing in the wind, as these make for some interesting portrait wedding photos. It started to get too cold at this stage, so outside was finished with.
Wedding Reception
At the Orange Tree House wedding reception and before dinner, there were a few speeches, including the groom, best man and the bride’s father, which were all good fun. Afterwards, we got a couple of photos before the staff and manager needed to turn over (as in change) the room for the dancing and evening reception. Everyone made their way to the lounge for drinks, where I took more casual photos of the guests at this point. I asked Ashley at some point throughout the wedding day where guests stayed overnight.
The First Dance
I met Gaz DJ, bringing in his gear and equipment at the entrance before the couple’s first dance. It didn’t take Gareth Ingram long to get set up for the Orange Tree House’s first dance, and he brought some props, a selfie booth and a great selection of music.
The first dance commenced as Ashley and Jake took to the dance floor with Gerry Rafferty as their first song as bride and groom. When finished, there was a father and daughter dance followed by the bridal party joining in, and then some of the guests, too. I stayed for a little as a few were getting up for the dance as the dancing is great, too. A fabulous wedding, and I wish you all the best with your future together, Philip Topping.
Orange Tree House Wedding Venue
Wow, what can I say about Orange Tree House wedding venue that hasn’t already been said before about this perfect setting in Northern Ireland? The venue is truly amazing. Nestled in Greyabbey, the venue is beside the ocean, so you could get some wedding photos beside the water if the weather is good. The venue itself is not massive and not too small, and within driving and possibly within walking distance of some local hotels. The main room can hold 100+ guests and is for the ceremony (if you have it here) and also the reception, including dancing. There is a large area beside the moon where guests can go to let the staff change over the room. There are plenty of areas in Grey Abbey for other photos, too and plenty of local hotels. On the wedding morning, a hairstylist and makeup artist will play an important role in preparing the bride and the bridal party for the big day.
Other Suppliers
Some of the other wedding suppliers that were booked on the day were
Wedding Dresses: Wed2b Belfast
Kilts: Harris Kilt Company