Your wedding photographs are one of the most treasured possessions of any bride. At a moments notice, you can be transported back to the most important day of your life where you can cherish every moment for years to come. And every love story deserves a fabulous location to match such a momentous occasion. Here’s a little Thursday Treat to get your inspiration flowing. Sit back and relish in the sheer dramatic architecture and stunning settings of these three photoshoot locations in Kildare.
The Glenroyal Hotel
Sip sumptuous refreshments during the summer sun in the courtyard at the Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club. A beautiful outdoor area where you can mingle with your pals and take those all important family photographs. The dedicated Wedding Coordinators will be on hand from beginning to end, banishing your stress and worries with their wealth of experience.
Don’t miss your chance to see the elegant ballrooms for yourself at their Wedding Open Evening on September 18th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy a sneak peek of the glamorous suites dressed as they would be for your civil ceremony. Ask all your burgeoning wedding questions over a glass of bubbly and some light canapés while checking out a host of local wedding suppliers.
Right on Dublin’s doorstep, sitting in the historical town of Maynooth, this gem of a venue is the perfect choice for your winter wonderland affair. It boasts fabulous facilities for the little VIPs of your wedding party, which are sure to go down a storm with all your guests. Toast the beginning of a new chapter in your lives as you ring in New Year’s Eve with family and friends. All-Inclusive packages start from €42 per person.
Castletown House
Ireland’s largest and earliest Palladian style house was built during the 18th Century using the wonders of Italy as inspiration for its spectacular facade. Your wedding photographs at Castletown House will take pride of place in your home – its classical features are said to have had an impact on the designs of the White House!
Discuss a shot list with your photographer as a guideline to help your day run seamlessly. If you prefer natural candid pictures as opposed to staged poses, don’t be afraid to speak your mind. This grand monument is the perfect spot in which to share your first tender moments alone as newlyweds. Request your photographer to remain hidden as you saunter between the colossal columns and steal a kiss here and there while the winter sun sets in the background. The result will be simply magical! Admission is free to those who wish to take a jaunt around the manicured gardens and woodland walks – making it our top pick for your fairytale snaps.
St. Patrick’s College Maynooth
Maynooth University has many hidden nooks and crannies in which to shoot your grand love story. It will be even more special if you are college sweethearts taking a trip down memory lane to where it all blossomed. Not only are the gardens and walks a pretty spot to create treasured memories, but the star of the show most certainly is the College Chapel. Awe-inspiring interiors and intricately designed stained glass windows will provide a dramatic backdrop that would challenge the fashion pages of Vogue. Not to mention it’s reputedly the world’s largest stalled chapels. Pretty impressive for a photo shoot if we do say so!
Image Credits: Castletown House; 100 Objects; Maynooth College.
