Fiona and Shane tied the knot on a wet day in the middle of summer but that didn't stop them and their guests having a fantastic day. The morning began in Ballymagarvey with Fiona and the girls getting ready at the venue. The advantage to having two photographers meant Lorraine could stay with the girls while Denis went on to Shane and the lads who were getting ready in Navan.
Fiona & Shane's wedding morning preparations-1311Bridal morning preparations at Ballymagarvey Village
Fiona & Shane's wedding morning preparations-1536Bridal morning preparations at Ballymagarvey Village
Fiona & Shane's wedding morning preparations-5963Groom's morning preparations in Navan, Co. Meath
Fiona & Shane's wedding morning preparations-6084Shane and his groomsmen playing hurling
With Shane being a big hurling fan we had time to stop off at the local pitch to pull on a few sliotars before heading on to the venue. Once there we met up with the celebrant, Joe Armstrong. Now Joe is a great man to go through the fine details with the groom, even down to practicing the ring exchange. Of course not having a bride to practise with, he roped in the singer, the wonderful Laura Colgan to stand in for Fiona.
Fiona & Shane's wedding morning preparations-6110Groom's morning preparations at Ballymagarvey Village
Fiona & Shane's wedding morning preparations-8248Groom's morning preparations at Ballymagarvey Village
Another advantage of having two photographers at your wedding is our ability to capture two different angles during your ceremony. You get to see moments that a single photographer just cannot capture.
Ballymagarvey Ceremony Fiona Shane-6157Fiona & Shane's wedding ceremony at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath
Ballymagarvey Ceremony Fiona Shane-1640Fiona & Shane's wedding ceremony at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath
Ballymagarvey Ceremony Fiona Shane-6187Fiona & Shane's wedding ceremony at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath
Ballymagarvey Ceremony Fiona Shane-1688Fiona & Shane's wedding ceremony at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath
After the ceremony it was a quick dash through the rain over to the house for the drinks reception.
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-1846Drinks reception at Fiona & Shane's Ballymagarvey Village wedding
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-1852Drinks reception at Fiona & Shane's Ballymagarvey Village wedding
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-6225Drinks reception at Fiona & Shane's Ballymagarvey Village wedding
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-6227Drinks reception at Fiona & Shane's Ballymagarvey Village wedding
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-6238Drinks reception at Fiona & Shane's Ballymagarvey Village wedding
Luckily we got a break in rain and the bride and groom along with their bridal party came outside for a few fun photos in the stunning grounds of the venue.
Bridal party photos at Ballymagarvey Village-1945Bridal Party photos at Ballymagarvey Village
Bridal party photos at Ballymagarvey Village-6507Bridal Party photos at Ballymagarvey Village
Bridal party photos at Ballymagarvey Village-2028Bride and groom protraits at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath
Bridal party photos at Ballymagarvey Village-6603Bride and groom protraits at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath
Then it was time to head back into the stunning banquet hall which Fiona and Shane personalised with their own touches. Shane is a huge Bob Dylan fan, so the tables were named after his favourite Bob Dylan albums. The couple framed LPs and put them on small wooden easels in the centre of the tables. Their sweet wedding favours were CDs with some of their favourite songs. They used single LPs with a personalised sticker as placemats.
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-2058Drinks reception at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath.
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-8541Drinks reception at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath.
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-8554Drinks reception at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath.
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-8553Drinks reception at Ballymagarvey Village, Kentstown, Co. Meath.
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-6662Guests at Fiona & Shane's drinks reception in Ballymagarvey Village
Fiona Shane's drinks reception at Ballymagarvey-6732Guests at Fiona & Shane's drinks reception in Ballymagarvey Village
Ballymagarvey Village wedding reception-6749Guests at Fiona & Shane's wedding reception at Ballymagarvey Village
Ballymagarvey Village wedding reception-2222Wedding speeches at Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath
After the speeches we got Fiona and Shane back outside for a few more photos as darkness was falling which is a beautiful time of day.
Ballymagarvey Village wedding reception-2318Guests at Fiona & Shane's wedding reception in Ballymagarvey Village
Ballymagarvey Village wedding reception-2381Bride and groom at night in Ballymagarvey Village
Then it was time to go back inside for the first dance. No practising for Shane as he let Fiona take the lead to “If Your Prayers Don’t Get to Heaven” by Brian Fallon played by the fantastic Men In Black.
Fiona Shane's first dance at Ballymagarvey-8601Fiona & Shane's first dance at their Ballymagarvey wedding reception
Fiona Shane's first dance at Ballymagarvey-2397Fiona & Shane's first dance at their Ballymagarvey wedding reception
Fiona Shane's first dance at Ballymagarvey-2390Fiona & Shane's first dance at their Ballymagarvey wedding reception
Fiona Shane's first dance at Ballymagarvey-2498Fiona & Shane's first dance at their Ballymagarvey wedding reception
Fiona Shane's first dance at Ballymagarvey-8698Fiona & Shane's first dance at their Ballymagarvey wedding reception