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Aine & John — Virginia Park Lodge

A wedding at Virginia Park Lodge.

Autumn-coloured flowers, quiet lakeside portraits and a room full of laughter. Aine and John’s Virginia Park Lodge wedding moves from the morning preparations to a candlelit celebration and the first dance.

Aine & John

01 / THE STORY

The morning, quietly unfolding.

Autumn colours run through the flowers and the small details. In the getting-ready rooms, quiet window-light portraits sit alongside laughter, finishing touches and the moment everyone sees Aine in her dress.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — The morning, quietly unfolding

02 / THE STORY

Before the ceremony.

John and his groomsmen share a few moments together before the ceremony. The tree-lined approach gives these photographs a different rhythm from the bustle indoors.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Before the ceremony
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Before the ceremony
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Before the ceremony
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Before the ceremony

03 / THE STORY

All the feeling, in one room.

Flowers frame the ceremony, with friends and family close by. The photographs follow the entrance, exchanged looks, rings and the happy walk back through the room.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — All the feeling, in one room

04 / THE STORY

A little time by the lake.

The water, autumn leaves and stone doorways bring a strong sense of place to the portraits. Wider views of the setting lead into closer moments between Aine and John.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — A little time by the lake

05 / THE STORY

Back among their people.

Hugs, conversation and photographs with their favourite people bring the story back to the celebration. Inside, flowers, candlelight and the cake carry the autumn palette through to the tables.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Back among their people

06 / THE STORY

Around the table.

Under the lights, the speeches bring laughter, attentive faces and raised glasses. The reactions around the room tell as much of this part of the day as the people holding the microphone.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — Around the table

07 / THE STORY

One more song.

Live music and the first dance bring everyone together again. Close moments between Aine and John give way to the people gathered around them.

Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — One more song
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — One more song
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — One more song
Aine & John at Virginia Park Lodge — One more song

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