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Virginia Park Lodge

A country-house wedding beside the water, with the people you love close by. Explore Virginia Park Lodge through Aine and John’s photographs, with ideas for portraits, the ceremony and a celebration that leaves you time to enjoy it.

Aine and John laughing together beside the lake at Virginia Park Lodge.

A little time by the lake.

Virginia Park Lodge is an exclusive-use wedding estate in Virginia, County Cavan, beside Lough Ramor. The water gives the portraits an open, uncluttered backdrop, while trees and stone doorways bring a different texture to the photographs.

We would plan a short portrait route around the light, the weather and the parts of the grounds available that day. Keep it simple: a wider photograph that shows the setting, a few closer moments together, then back to the celebration.

Aine beneath the trees beside the water at Virginia Park Lodge.
Aine and John embracing by the lakeshore.
Aine framed by a tree on the lakeside.
Aine and John framed by autumn leaves and a stone archway.

A ceremony close to your people.

The venue lists civil ceremonies in the house, the Lakeview Pavilion and the gardens. Your choice of space will shape the feel of the photographs, from the wider room to the faces gathered around you.

For photography and film, we plan where we can stand without interrupting the ceremony. An uncluttered aisle and a little room near the front help us photograph the rings, the kiss and the reactions that happen around them.

The indoor ceremony room prepared for Aine and John’s wedding.
A wide view of Aine and John’s ceremony with their guests.
Aine and John kissing during their wedding ceremony.
Aine and John walking back through their guests after the ceremony.

When the room fills with feeling.

Aine and John’s reception photographs bring together flowers, warm lights, long tables and the people sitting around them. The decorations establish the setting; laughter and raised glasses give the photographs their meaning.

A focused family-photo list helps protect the drinks reception. We can photograph the table details before guests sit down and be ready for speeches without turning the afternoon into a series of interruptions.

Flowers and decorative details at Aine and John’s reception.
The wedding cake beneath warm reception lights.
Guests gathered around the long reception tables.
Aine and John applauding with their wedding guests.
Laughter during the wedding speeches.

See Aine & John’s wedding story.

Follow the day from preparations and family reactions to the ceremony, portraits beside the lake and the first dance. The full feature shows how the setting and the small moments come together.

Read Aine & John’s wedding story
Aine and John together beneath a stone archway at Virginia Park Lodge.
A close black-and-white portrait of Aine and John together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Virginia Park Lodge?

Virginia Park Lodge is in Virginia, County Cavan, beside Lough Ramor.

Can we have our ceremony at Virginia Park Lodge?

Yes. The venue lists civil-ceremony options in the house, Lakeview Pavilion and gardens. Its wedding team can help you choose the space and confirm arrangements for your date.

What if it rains during the portraits?

We can keep the portrait session flexible and use indoor light or sheltered doorways where access allows. Agree an indoor option with the venue so the plan does not depend on dry weather.

How long should we allow for photographs?

We plan around your ceremony and meal times, the daylight and your priorities. A short couple session and a manageable family list help leave space for the reception.

Can we book photography and film together?

Yes. McGlade Photography & Film offers both with one coordinated team. Send us your date and plans for current collection information.

Where can we check venue packages and accommodation?

Use the official Virginia Park Lodge wedding information and speak with its team about the current packages, ceremony spaces and accommodation for your date.

Official Virginia Park Lodge wedding information

Your Virginia Park Lodge plans.

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