Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Getting to Know Your Wedding Photographer

A Chat with Will O'Reilly

When the "I do's" are said, the meal is over, the toasts are a fading memory and the dancing done you will be looking forward to seeing all of these moments in time captured through the lens of your wedding photographer.

Meet Will, he is one of our preferred wedding photographers here at Powerscourt House. I recently met up with Will for a chat and got to know more about this creative wedding photographer!

How would you describe your photographic style?

My style has developed over the last ten years moving towards natural and relaxed images using available light where possible. I shoot candid photos throughout the day, capturing fun moments of you and your guests. The more formal photos are creative and modern. You want to enjoy your day and spend most of your time with each other and mixing with your guests, which is exactly how it should be.

Natural, Luminous and Beautiful

I try and capture you as yourselves without too much direction from me and with the minimal amount of fuss and time away from your party. I use natural light a lot but I can also use flash very subtly to create really nice light. I try to capture the beauty of your day and all that you've put into it.

How long have you been working as a photographer?

I have been a photographer now for about 10 years and I am doing wedding photography for the last 8 years.

What’s the standard coverage on the day?

I usually shoot from when you're getting ready until the start of the meal and from an hour and a half before the ceremony until you are announced into the room for dinner.

Can you stay later?

Absolutely, but there is an extra charge.

What’s the story with copyright?

I retain copyright of the photos but you have freedom to print and share the photos as you like. You just can't sell them or pass them off as your own work.

How long does it take to receive the album?

Usually the longest delay here is in choosing your favourite photos. Sometimes that can take a while, of course because you love all them all. Once you have chosen your photos, I will send you a draft layout within 2 weeks. Then it’s a case of making changes and redrafting the album until you're happy. This usually takes 2-3 design iterations. Once you've signed off, the album will arrive in 3-4 weeks. And you'll be really happy.

Tell us a little bit about you


I love coffee, rugby, traveling, the Wicklow mountains, the sea, my two small men, my beautiful wife, reading, photographing, chocolate – not necessarily in that order.

Will has shot many weddings at Powerscourt House & Gardens. Here are just a few of his favourites!













Here's how you can contact Will!

WILL O'REILLY PHOTOGRAPHY
will@willoreilly.com
086 3600893

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS
Enniskerry | County Wicklow
hospitality@powerscourt.net


Wednesday, 8 April 2015

Wedding Dresses on A Budget

Oxfam Dublin have a fabulous store and filled with wedding dresses that have never been worn. If you are looking for wedding dresses but not looking to spend a fortune then Oxfam Dublin may be the answer for you! Not only are you saving the pennies but helping a very worthwhile cause too :)

You can book an appointment by phoning 01 478 0777 or shop online.

Here is a selection of what they have to offer. I love them all!!










POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS
Enniskerry | County Wicklow
hospitality@powerscourt.net
01 204 6000

OXFAM DUBLIN
Wicklow House | St Great Georges Street | Dublin 2
georgesstreet@oxfamireland.org
01 478 0777

Photos Credit: Darren Fitzpatrick

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Planning an Easter Wedding

Easter is a great time of year to get married, with all those pastel spring colors which are ideal for weddings, and they are just perfect for an Easter celebration.
Gorgeous Easter pastel colors are the symbolic nature colors of springtime. If you’re planning an Easter wedding, Easter colors are that favorite part of spring which is always surrounded by beautiful floral designs and spring bright colors.

Creating an Easter wedding theme is a piece of cake. I would recommend using pretty pastel shades, as these are very popular around springtime and suit the fresh feel of the season. Dress your bridesmaids in lighter shades and use venue decorations in lilac, baby pink, lemon and mint. Think Mini Egg colours and you’ve got the theme spot on! Pom poms, paper decorations and hanging lanterns are perfect for this.

Easter eggs in a basket also make brilliant centre pieces. This theme is great for kids, as you can get them to decorate their own eggs, either on paper or on actual eggs. If your venue has gardens or grounds, you can also organise a huge Easter egg hunt to keep them entertained! We bet even the adults will be joining in before long :)

Image via The Tom Kat Studio


Image via Etsy.com


Image via The Tom Kat Studio


Image via Pinterest

Image via Style Me Pretty

Image via Not on the Highstreet

Image via Style Me Pretty


Image via Wedding Chicks

Image via Pinterest

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS
Enniskerry | County Wicklow
hospitality@powerscourt.net
01 204 6000

Wednesday, 4 March 2015

10 Beautiful Spring Wedding Bouquets

Spring is the season for flowers and the options are truly endless. Get inspired by these seasonal arrangements. Don't be afraid to ask your florist to try something new!
Spring is here and with it a palette of fabulous feminine colours for your wedding bouquet. My favourite wedding flower has to be the peony.

Spring Flowers that are in Season
Here are some of the amazing range of flowers that you can choose from. If you are unsure how to pick and choose do ask the advice of your florist, they will advise you on what colours and flowers to mix and match. 
Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Anemone, Apple blossom, Bird of Paradise, Brodea, Cherry Blossom, Corn flower, Cosmose, Dahlia, Delphinium, Delwood, Forsythia, Freesia, Gardenia, Heather, Helleborus, Hollyhock, Hyacinth, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Stargazer, Liatrus, Lilac, Lisianthus, Narcissus, Orchid, Peach blossom, Peony, Phlox, Poppy, Protea, Pussy willow, Ranunculus, Rose, Seeded Eucalyptus, Solidago, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum, Wax flower, Zinnia.
Bloomsday Flowers

Natural Wedding

Camelia Austen Flowers

Fussy Peacock

Bridal Musings

Natural Wedding

Med Weddings

Storyboard Wedding


Wedding Chicks

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS
Enniskerry | County Wicklow
hospitality@powerscourt.net
01 204 6000

Photos credits
www.pinterest.com/naturalwedding
www.bloomsday.ie
www.austenflowersandevents.com
www.fussypeacock.ie
www.bridalmusings.com
www.storyboardweddings.com
www.modweddings.com
www.weddingchicks.com