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Gill & Matt — Tankardstown House

A wedding at Tankardstown House.

Gill and Matt’s Tankardstown House story follows preparations in patterned rooms, a flower filled ceremony and a lively evening reception.

Matt gently holds Gill’s face during their garden portraits.

01 / THE STORY

The house and the details

The garden path, dress and small personal details open the story.

The garden path towards Tankardstown House
The wedding gown on the staircase
Jewellery and wedding stationery
Lace flower detail on the dress

02 / THE STORY

Preparing together

The wedding party gather over drinks before the last makeup and clothing adjustments.

Gill with companions during preparations
Gill laughs during preparations
The group raises their glasses
Makeup reflected in the mirror
The train of Gill’s dress
Gill framed by her veil
Gill and attendants with bouquets
Help with the back of the dress
A guest in a dark suit
A young attendant in a bow tie
The suited wedding party together
Matt during preparations

03 / THE STORY

Under the glass roof

White flowers line a ceremony room filled with light from the glass roof.

Chairs set for the ceremony
View along the ceremony aisle
An attendant walks into the room
Gill enters with a companion
A guest lights a candle
The couple at the ceremony table
The celebrant during the service
The couple exchange rings
The couple kiss in black and white
Signing at the ceremony table
The couple leave together
Guests watch the couple depart

04 / THE STORY

Portraits in the grounds

The gardens and trees provide space for quiet portraits and a walk together.

Gill and the train of her dress outdoors
Matt gently touches Gill’s face
The couple beside the garden wall
Gill laughs towards Matt
Gill in a leafy doorway
The couple close together in black and white
Gill and Matt walk together in the grounds.

05 / THE STORY

Inside the house

Window light and the rooms of the house frame a quieter set of portraits.

Gill silhouetted beside a window
The couple together by the window
Gill framed by her veil in the window light

06 / THE STORY

Guests and speeches

The photographs move from the garden reception to speeches, table reactions and a room full of raised hands.

The wedding party between the trees
Canapés served outdoors
Guests chat beside the garden wall
A guest laughs at the drinks reception
Gill with guests outdoors
Matt with a guest by the window
Gill embraces a guest
The wedding cake
The top table raises their arms
Guests during the reception
A guest reacts at the table
A guest reads a speech
Guests cheer during speeches
Matt speaks beside Gill

07 / THE STORY

The evening celebrations

Sparklers and a crowded dance floor close the story.

The couple among guests with sparklers
Dancing beside the band
Guests cheer on the dance floor
The couple dance together
Guests raise their arms while dancing
Gill dances with attendants
Guests together at the evening reception

A SENSE OF PLACE

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