Kate & Mark, St Collumba's School, Dublin Wedding

I know Kate a long time. So long in fact we used to be in girl guides together. When Kate got in touch at Christmas to ask me to be her wedding photographer I was delighted. Then she told me the details. To say I squealed with delight was an understatement.

Kate is a secondary school teacher in St. Columba's College (the venue) and Mark is a super talented Carpenter so not only did we have a fabulous meaningful location but we had a man willing to make anything the bride wanted (good thing she wasn't too demanding).

And so we have it, on a cold Easter Eve, Kate and Mark tied the knot in a humanist ceremony in the dining hall followed by a stunning reception in the assembly hall of the school.

Enough chat. Here's the photos.

Top Wedding Tips 23 - Arriving at the Ceremony

It's not a race between your driver and photographer. Idealy your photographer should be there to photograph you as you arrive but trust me it's a mad dash from the brides home to the church for the photographer so tell your driver to slow down and enjoy the ride.

Also if it's not lashing rain, ask the driver to roll down your window, this makes for some stunning photographs.

Top Wedding Tip 20 - Walking Up The Aisle

I know I know, it's terrifying, those doors open and boom, your confronted with what seems like a mile long aisle and everyone you know and love has turned around to stare at you. Your first instinct is to leg it as fast as you can up that aisle dragging your dad behind you.

Don't.

Take a deep breath and slowly walk up the aisle. Leave enough space between you and your bridesmaids for your photographer to get the shot.

Enjoy it. Watch for his face as you get to the top. It takes all the will in the world for him not to turn around.