I never photographed a wedding at Tankardstown before,  I’d been chasing the venue for a long time. Any time a couple enquired if I could do wedding photography at Tankardstown I was already booked. It was just one of those illusive venues. Then came Liana & Dave and a chance to photograph a wedding at Tankardstown in Meath. I was as excited as a squirrel who just stored his last nut for the winter.

These guys rocked. Like meeting up with two old friends. At least I’d like to think we got on well, something clicked, it was fun fun fun all day long and I hope the photos captured it as I remembered the day. Liana & Dave were kind enough to take the time to write out a couple of details regarding their day too. Thanks you two.

What’s your love story?

Liana: We met in February 2007, our mutual friend Lauren had organised a get together for a group of us from college in The Oak on Dame Street…And that’s where we met. It turned out we’d been in the same college together for 4 years but had obviously never noticed each other 🙂

We started chatting on that night out, I’d love to give you a story of “It was love at first sight” but the truth be told it all started with Dave accusing me of stealing his drink, my memory is a little bit foggy so I plead the 5th on that one… 🙂

One thing led to another and we shared a little kiss & exchanged numbers.

I was going off to meet other friends later in the night so I decided to send a text on the walk up to them – sounds very eager when I think back on it!

We starting texting properly the next day & continued do so.

We had a couple of dates & both agreed we’d give it a go. The rest is history!

Dave: I had only moved up to Dublin two weeks and I got the typical Saturday evening call (well was typical in my 20’s) are you coming out for a few drinks tonight. We were introduced by mutual friends that night and got chatting and instantly hit it off. I remember getting a text later that night which I wasn’t expecting but was a nice surprise. From there we had a few more dates and that’s where I got to know the real sober Liana and as my wife has said the rest is history!

What was important to you about your wedding- what were your priorities from the very beginning?

Liana: I think for us the main thing on the day was for our family and friends to have fun, we wanted a relaxed day and didn’t want anything to be too fussy.

We also wanted to make sure we spent enough time with each other & with our friends and family at the drinks reception in Tankardstown.

What made the day really special and personal to you? (things you included, unusual elements, things that people made or did for you etc)

Liana: There were so many things that made the day really special it would be hard to choose just one.

Our family and close friends all stayed in Tankardstown the night before. For me I loved the fact that my friends who weren’t part of the bridal party could pop up to my room the morning of the Wedding, sit, chat & have a glass of bubbles whilst we were all getting ready. The rooms in Tankardstown are beautiful.

Having my Mum walk me down the aisle was very special for me.

Seeing Dave’s face when I was walking down the aisle was very emotional – he was holding back the tears and nearly made me start!

Dave: I have to say I really enjoyed the morning of the wedding in Tankardstown baring some nerves. The trip to the hot tub with my groomsmen that morning to clear the mini hangover and get some final words of encouragement is something I’ll never forget.

Looking back, I really enjoyed the time with all my friends and family outside the church before Liana arrived and the wedding started. It was amazing to see how happy everybody was for us.

Liana walking up the aisle is a memory that, needless to say, will live with me forever. I knew the song Liana was going to walk down the aisle to and when I heard the music a little rush of nerves came over me. These were quickly calmed when I saw my smiling, beautiful wife walking towards me.