The Anglers Rest Wedding Photography | Steph & Jon

Some weddings can have choreographed schedules.

Others are about getting your favourite people together, having a brilliant day and doing things your own way. Steph and Jon’s summer wedding at The Anglers Rest in Dublin was very much the latter.

On a scorching hot summer’s day, with family and friends travelling over from Canada and elsewhere to celebrate with them, these two put together a wedding that was stylish, intimate and completely their own. From the unusual timeline to the laid-back atmosphere, arcade machines and a seriously cool evening soundtrack, it was one of those weddings that reminds you how good things can be when couples simply do what feels right for them.

And as for the music? Definitely no Ed Sheeran!



A Different Kind of Wedding Timeline

One of the things we loved about Steph and Jon’s plans was that they weren’t interested in disappearing for an hour of photographs while their guests waited around for the meal.Instead, we met up with them and their family and bridal party at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Kilmainham before the ceremony. The gardens held special meaning for the couple, which made it a lovely place to spend time together and capture their portraits.

With the summer sunshine blazing down, we photographed Steph and Jon, their bridal party and their families before heading to The Anglers Rest. It meant everyone could be part of the photographs without having to squeeze everything into the time between the ceremony and reception.

More importantly, once the photographs were finished, that part of the day was done. No rushing away from their guests later, no watching the clock and no missing out on the craic.

It was a thoughtful way to organise the day, and one that suited the couple perfectly.