Áine & Rory’s Wedding at Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Áine and Rory’s wedding brought together family, laughter and beautiful lakeside photographs before a lively celebration at Loughrea Hotel & Spa. From morning preparations in Tynagh to their ceremony in Tynagh, their day was full of personal moments that were a pleasure to capture.

Bridal Preparations in Tynagh

Áine got ready at her parents’ home in Tynagh, accompanied by her two young kids, her mum and her sisters. There was plenty of banter as the family reminisced about things they had gotten up to when they were younger.

Even opening the champagne brought a little excitement. Just as the celebrations began, the rain arrived, and everyone quickly took cover to protect the carefully finished hair and makeup. It was a spontaneous moment that added to the fun of the morning.

Rory’s Morning at Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Meanwhile, Joe met Rory and the lads at Loughrea Hotel & Spa to photograph their preparations and capture the craic. They enjoyed a quick pint together before heading to Tynagh Church for the ceremony. Having two photographers allowed us to capture both sides of the morning, preserving the moments Áine and Rory would later enjoy seeing together.

Rory adjusting his cufflink beside a window at Loughrea Hotel & Spa, wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie.

Rory and the lads raising their glasses at the bar in Loughrea Hotel & Spa before the ceremony.

Rory and the lads wearing tuxedos and sunglasses on the rooftop terrace at Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

A Heartfelt Wedding Ceremony in Tynagh

Áine arrived at Tynagh Church in a convertible with her dad—a lovely entrance before the celebrations moved inside. Father Bohan officiated at the wedding Mass, delivering a heartfelt ceremony surrounded by the couple’s family and friends.

Father Bohan smiling and speaking to a young boy at the entrance to Tynagh Church.

Rory waiting as Áine enters Tynagh Church with her dad and a young boy, surrounded by wedding guests.

Áine walking down the aisle of Tynagh Church with her dad and a young boy beside her.

Áine and Rory holding hands at the altar as Father Bohan leads their ceremony in Tynagh Church.

Close-up of Áine and Rory holding a blue velvet ring box containing their wedding rings.

Áine and Rory raising their joined hands as Father Bohan smiles and their bridal party applauds.

Áine and Rory posing with their bridesmaids, groomsmen and two young children at the altar of Tynagh Church.

Silhouette of Áine and Rory holding hands in the open doorway of Tynagh Church.

Wedding Photographs at Loughrea Lake

After the ceremony, Áine and Rory climbed back into the convertible and travelled to Loughrea Lake for their bridal-party photographs and couple portraits.

The lake looked beautiful, giving us a wonderful backdrop for a varied collection of photographs. We captured the wedding party together before spending some time photographing the newlyweds beside the water.

Áine and Rory kissing beside Loughrea Lake as their bridesmaids smile and groomsmen cheer.

Áine and Rory standing together beside Loughrea Lake as their bridal party walks past in motion blur.

Three bridesmaids wearing heart-shaped sunglasses lift Áine as she raises her bouquet on the pier at Loughrea Lake.

Rory raising a bouquet while his three groomsmen lift him on the pier at Loughrea Lake.

Áine and Rory kissing on the pier at Loughrea Lake, framed by their bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Áine and Rory kissing in their convertible outside Loughrea Hotel & Spa, with their reflection in the rear-view mirror.

Celebrating at Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Back at Loughrea Hotel & Spa, everyone had gathered for the drinks reception and to welcome the newly married couple. The celebrations continued over dinner, drinks and a lively evening on the dance floor. It was a joyful finish to a day filled with family, great company and plenty of laughter.

Áine and Rory standing on a four-poster bed with their two young sons at Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Áine and Rory laughing and posing with cheering wedding guests beneath pink lighting at Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Áine and Rory seated together, surrounded by smiling guests and children at their Loughrea Hotel & Spa reception.

Collage of Áine, Rory and wedding guests posing beside floral displays at Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Collage of Áine and Rory holding a Galway jersey and posing with guests at their Loughrea Hotel & Spa reception.

Collage of wedding guests, cocktail toasts and Áine posing with loved ones at Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Rory lifting Áine during their first dance at Loughrea Hotel & Spa as wedding guests applaud around them.

Áine and Rory holding two young children on the dance floor at Loughrea Hotel & Spa, with guests and the live band behind them

Planning Your Loughrea Hotel Wedding?

We’re Joe and Ann-Marie, the husband-and-wife team behind Crean Photography. We combine natural documentary photographs with elegant portraits, keeping the experience relaxed so you can enjoy your wedding day.

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