A Guide to Enjoying the Perfect Wedding in Northern Ireland

• The wedding experience

The wedding day really is a rollercoaster of emotions and reunions; indeed a rare chance for friends and families to unite with one common aim, to celebrate the marriage of two very happy people.

However, the wedding experience is not just canned in to that one important day; there’s the months of build-up, preparation and expectation. A veritable whirlwind of activity culminating in that one magical moment as two people commit their lives to one another.

Although, it’s often not all plain sailing!

The bride’s father spills tea down his crisp white shirt whilst a bridesmaid contrives to muddy her once elegant shoes. Calamity, all hands to the pump!

Meanwhile, the flowers have arrived; where’s the car?

After months of planning, the bride’s home has an air of organised chaos! Nevertheless, somehow amidst chaos, calm and order are restored.

The car’s arrived, all shoes are shiny, and dad’s coat hides an uncomfortable damp brown stain, now we’re just waiting on the bride.

Good news, the makeup is complete, not a hair out of place; at last, time for the finishing touch, the dress. Everyone draws breath, some unseen force has thankfully, albeit temporarily, restored calm and order.

Meantime, back at the church, the best man is desperately searching his pockets for the ring!

• The importance of memory!

Ask most married couples and most would say they’d love to relive every moment of that joyous day. Such an extravaganza of emotions and pageantry crammed into a few wonderful hours. Suddenly it’s all over.

However, the shenanigans will live long in the memory, even the most stressful incident will soon morph in to a humorous anecdote.

It has been said that, the only thing we possess with any certainty is the past.

And that’s why memories and reminders of that wonderfully exciting and life-defining day are so very precious.

Sometimes it’s the little things that surface in our memories; little things to bring a smile perhaps, like Aunt Olive’s awful hat! Or that one pageboy who was determined to capture and eat the confetti.

And what a storm of confetti it was! An absolutely delightful kaleidoscope of colour. Although the groom didn’t seem that pleased to have handfuls stuffed down his collar.

All these moments are small and important parts of the whole experience. An experience never to be forgotten; the beautiful bride, the gallant groom, friends and family all players in this magnificent theatre of dreams.

Ensure these memories remain intact for years and years to come … employ a professional photographer!

• Where to find a professional photographer in Northern Ireland

Nowadays, finding a photographer is easy. Since the advent of digital technology photographers are springing up all over the place. Everyone seems to have an uncle or friend who’s a ‘photographer’.

However, mark my words, wedding photography, whether that be stills or video, remains a specialist skill that requires an in-depth knowledge of photographic techniques, a degree of artistic flare and an ability to politely organise a multitude of laid-back guests.

Very few ‘photographers’ have the required skillset. Although, great news, in Northern Island there is one such professional outfit that ticks all the boxes.

And that’s the experienced and accomplished photographers Paul McGlade.

With a large portfolio of success and glowing references Paul McGlade Photography sets the benchmark of excellence. Their website really does say it all.

Getting married? Then visit Paul McGlade Photography now!

Embrace the present, preserve the past.