Castle Leslie Wedding Photography & Film
Relaxed, cinematic wedding photography and film at Castle Leslie Estate.
In Glaslough, County Monaghan, Castle Leslie brings together lakeside views, woodland and the character of a historic family estate.
At McGlade Photography & Film, we capture the day naturally as it unfolds, with gentle direction when you need it and plenty of time to enjoy being with your guests.
Weddings at Castle Leslie Estate
Castle Leslie offers castle and pavilion settings, with Glaslough Lake and the surrounding estate giving the celebration a distinctive backdrop. Your ceremony and reception choices shape the flow of the day, so we plan around the spaces you have booked.
If you are using a nearby church, we allow time for the journey and congratulations before returning to the estate. If everything is on site, that time can go towards enjoying the drinks reception.
We coordinate family photographs and a short portrait session around your meal call. A handful of carefully chosen locations is usually all we need.
Wedding Photography at Castle Leslie
The lake, boathouse surroundings, garden paths and castle exterior give us several different settings without needing a long portrait expedition. We choose a small selection around the light, the weather and how far you want to walk.
A relaxed twenty to thirty minutes is usually a good starting point. We give you enough direction to feel comfortable, then leave room for conversation, movement and the little moments between you.
Woodland, Water and Castle Character
The open lakeside has a different feel from the sheltered paths and historic architecture. On an overcast day, soft light can be beautiful for portraits; in the evening, the castle and its surroundings can give us something more atmospheric.
We plan access to indoor spaces with the venue team and work around the rooms being used for your celebration.
Photography & Film — One Team
When you book both, we work as one small coordinated team. Your photographs and film share a natural, cinematic approach, with your plans guiding the day.
The landscape establishes where it all happened. Your people, their reactions and the words they share give the story its meaning.
Wedding Films at Castle Leslie
Your wedding film brings back the movement, atmosphere and voices of the day. A cinematic highlights film tells the story, while full ceremony and speeches films preserve the words you will want to hear again.
The vows, the readings, a parent’s speech and the laughter that follows a good story become part of something you can revisit together.
Castle Leslie’s lakeside setting and historic character give that film a beautiful sense of place. We balance those wider scenes with the quieter moments happening around you.
Cinematic Next Day Edit
For couples who want a short film to share while the celebrations still feel fresh, ask us about the Cinematic Next Day Edit. Created in a vertical format, it brings together the people, movement and feeling of the day.
We will explain exactly what is included in your chosen collection when you enquire.
A Relaxed Castle Leslie Wedding Timeline
Morning preparations
We plan our arrival around your ceremony time and preparation locations, allowing space for details, family and the excitement building before you leave.
Ceremony and congratulations
Natural coverage of the vows and reactions, followed by time to greet your guests. If your ceremony is off site, we include the journey back to the estate.
Family photographs
A short list agreed beforehand helps us organise the important groups efficiently.
Couple portraits
Allow around twenty to thirty minutes for a few well-chosen locations, then return to your drinks reception.
Dinner, speeches and evening
We work around the venue’s meal call. With photography and film together, the speeches can be recorded in full. If the evening light offers something special, we may suggest another short portrait break before the first dance.
What If It Rains at Castle Leslie?
We build a flexible plan, check which indoor rooms are available and watch for breaks in the weather. A short spell outside can be enough for portraits, while the castle’s character offers a different mood indoors.
In winter, we prioritise daylight after the ceremony. The aim is to make the most of your actual day while keeping you comfortable.
Wedding Albums
Our Photography Collection includes a customisable 12 × 8 inch Italian Storybook Wedding Album. Designed around your favourite photographs, it brings the full story together in something you can hold and share. Smaller 6 × 4 inch parent albums are also available to discuss.
Castle Leslie Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Tell us your wedding date, your ceremony plans and what you are looking forward to most. We will send you our availability and collection information, then plan the photography and film around your celebration.
Castle Leslie Wedding Photography FAQs
FAQ
How do we plan the photography around our venue?
Before the wedding, we go through your ceremony time, preparation locations, meal call and the photographs that matter most to you. We coordinate the plan with your venue and keep portrait locations close together wherever possible, so you can spend more of the day with your guests.
How much time should we allow for couple photographs?
We normally recommend around 20–30 minutes during the drinks reception, rather than disappearing for a long portrait session. If the evening light is particularly beautiful, we may suggest stepping outside again for another ten minutes later in the day.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
We plan indoor alternatives with the venue team and watch for short breaks in the weather. Good window light, sheltered spots and a little flexibility can give us beautiful photographs. We will keep you comfortable and adjust the plan to the conditions.
Can you cover both partners getting ready?
We can plan for both sets of preparations where the locations, timings and booked team allow. Tell us where you will each be getting ready and we will explain how to make the morning work, including whether an additional team member would be helpful.
Do you provide both photography and wedding film?
Yes. We offer photography and cinematic wedding film with one coordinated team, as well as photography collections. Ask us about the albums, full films and short vertical edits available with your preferred coverage.
Planning Your Castle Leslie Wedding?
If you are getting married at Castle Leslie Estate, we would love to hear what you are planning.
Tell us your date, ceremony location and a little about the celebration you have in mind. We will check availability and help you choose the photography and film coverage that suits your day.
Beautiful photographs. Cinematic film. Plenty of time to enjoy the wedding.
McGlade Photography & Film
Wedding photography and film throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.