“Our vision…we wanted a seamless day where neither of us need to worry about anything…we just wanted it simple! I really love Ireland and its landscape and wanted photos that capture that and our love.”
Aaron + Lisa had connected with us through a mutual friend and photographer, Jenni Marie. She was already booked and asked if Makayla would be interested in taking the gig. Through a series of emails, phone calls, and logistics a trip to Ireland was planned with a tiny little family gathering on the cliffs of Moher. Landing several days prior, Makayla had done some scouting to see where things would be hosted and options on the cliff where the vows would be made. It would be high sun so mapping out the whole day of storytelling was critical.
The couple got ready at The Huntsman Inn and ended up having their first look right near the shiny iconic bar. Goes to show that there need be no hoopla to still feel real emotion. Both of them swapped tears and held each other a bit. There would be much more of that to come…
// VENDORS //
Inn & Prelude Venue: The Huntsman Inn // Gown: Madison Collection from Everything But the Groom // Bride’s Shoes: Aldo // Suit & Shoes: The Bay // After-Ceremony Pub: The Dail Bar Galway // Officiant: John Burns // Florist: College Road Floristis // Photography: Associate Makayla McGarvey of Laura K Moore Photography
It was a beautiful day. The skies were blue and family came eager to celebrate. The vows were sweet and tears were shed by several.
Following the time on the cliffs, everybody made their way back to The Dail Bar in Galway. Dresses were changed and shots were tossed and pints were passed. The streets were alive with the hum of a historical city while a sweet family celebrated into the evening. See below for some thoughts and highlights from the couple!
// VENDORS //
Inn & Prelude Venue: The Huntsman Inn // Gown: Madison Collection from Everything But the Groom // Bride’s Shoes: Aldo // Suit & Shoes: The Bay // After-Ceremony Pub: The Dail Bar Galway // Officient: John Burns // Florist: College Road Floristis
BRIDE & GROOM REVIEW:
Why did you initially hire LKM!?
We were looking for a photographer that matched our love for travel and our style! I found LKM through one of my dearest friend’s wedding photographer on Instagram!
What were some of the key highlights and memories of having LKM shoot your wedding?
Makayla made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. It helped that we had our engagement shoot with her the night before! It allowed us to feel comfortable on the day of and not worry about how we look! She gave us all the direction we needed and it was perfect! She's amazing! Makayla also did her research! She showed us some parts of Ireland we never thought about! She did her work!!
What was the style/mood that you were going for from your wedding? What were your highest priorities?
Our highest priority was just to capture our wedding and the Irish beauty!! We wanted to make sure Ireland was a part of our wedding as well as our family! We wanted to make sure it was captured as we were far away from family and wanted those who couldn't be there still see it!
If you were to refer LKM to future brides & grooms, what would you say?
I would say, if you want a professional company with people who really care about you and your day, pick them!! I can't believe how amazing our experience was and how quick we got our photos!!
Happy almost anniversary you two! What a treasure it was to capture your love story and this wonderful, totally-you-guys wedding :) Blessings!
