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A joyful wedding celebration with guests throwing confetti over a couple walking down a garden path in summer sunlight.

If you were lucky enough to find yourself in West Cork on May 17th, 2025, you might've heard the distant hum of laughter, the clink of glasses, and the unmistakable joy that follows two people who are absolutely made for each other.


That would’ve been Rachael and Olly’s wedding at the stunning Inish Beg Estate near Baltimore....and girlies what a day it was.


A bride in an elegant white backless dress and long veil holds a pastel bouquet while standing against a stone wall.

From Meadows in the Mountains to Mimosa's in West Cork, Rachel and Olly's wild wedding did not disappoint

A bride in a long white gown and veil stands against a lush garden backdrop while holding a colorful floral bouquet.
Wedding party poses playfully against an ivy wall with groomsmen holding a bride in a white dress.

Inish Beg Wedding Video

Sometimes, as wedding photographers, we get to witness real, hair-raising magic and this, my friends, was one of those weddings!

If you were lucky enough to find yourself in West Cork on May 17th, 2025, you might've heard the distant hum of laughter, the clink of glasses, and the unmistakable joy that follows two people who are absolutely made for each other. That would’ve been Rachael and Olly’s wedding at the stunning Inish Beg Estate (https://inishbeg.com/) near Baltimore, and what a day it was.


From the moment I arrived at The Boathouse, where Rachael was getting ready, the atmosphere was relaxed, full of giggles, and that very specific kind of excitement you get on the morning of a wedding. Makeup artist Ashling Daly (https://www.instagram.com/beautique_by_ashling_daly/) worked her magic while Debbie McCarthy (https://www.instagram.com/bridalbyhoneybee/) created dreamy, soft waves for the bridal party. The energy? Pure sunshine (and not just from the actual sunshine).

Rachael looked sensational in a gown from Chosen by Kyha (https://kyhastudios.com/), sourced at Marrime Bridalwear ( https://marrime.com/ ) in Newcastle upon Tyne. Minimal, elegant, and very Rachael. The groom, Olly, calm as you like over at the Foresters, was dapper in classic tailoring that may or may not have been Hugo Boss (a stylish mystery that suited him).


The ceremony took place in the lush, slightly otherworldly Sunken Garden at Inish Beg. With a breeze in the trees and the vibrant pastel florals dotted around (merci, MerciGarden!), the scene was straight out of a storybook. Humanist celebrant Ealish Whillock (https://www.instagram.com/ealishwhillock/) guided a deeply personal, joy-filled ceremony that had everyone reaching for tissues (or pretending not to).


Post-ceremony, we roamed the grounds for portraits, the bamboo walkway was a dream, and the couple were game for anything. Rachael and Olly were all about the candid moments, good light, and big fun. There’s talk of a Guinness cake made by the bride herself (Nigella would be proud), and dancing that went well into the West Cork night thanks to Brendan & Friends.


The vibes? Rustic meets festival. Think relaxed glamour, fresh air, bare feet (eventually), and the kind of joy that only comes when you’re celebrating your love with 130 of your favourite people. No first look, no rigid timelines — just real moments and real love.


There were no pets, but Derry the pup made several honorary appearances in conversation, especially when I dropped their in-joke: “Derry, where’s your spot?” (Nailed it.)

From walking their dog and Glastonbury dancing to holibobs and RuPaul admiration, Rachael and Olly's love story is the good kind, the kind that makes photographing weddings feel like a true privilege.


Sarah Kate x

Inish Beg Wedding Photos by West Cork Photographer Sarah Kate Photography

Rusty metal post with 'Inspire' text vertically mounted near a lakeside with greenery and water in the background.
A vintage Land Rover parked outside a white hotel building with people gathered near Jacob's Bar in a coastal town.
A group of friends laugh and hold beverages while sitting together in a vehicle for a casual gathering.
A navy blue suit jacket hanging on a wooden porch railing outdoors against a blurred natural background.
A peach-colored boutonniere with small flowers and a yellow patterned pocket square on a dark gray suit jacket.
A dramatic black and white portrait of someone in sunglasses and suit with shadows creating contrast.
A groom in a charcoal suit with yellow tie stands smiling on a wooden walkway surrounded by trees.
A joyful candid black and white moment showing a woman in an off-shoulder dress smiling during preparation.
An elegant portrait in black and white showing a radiant smile against an artistic wall backdrop.
A stunning portrait with a white off-shoulder dress against a blue wall with floral art.
Bride in elegant white off-shoulder dress holds colorful bouquet of pink and blue flowers against lush garden background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holds a colorful bouquet while standing in front of lush green foliage.
Classic white wedding gown with floral bouquet photographed against lush garden greenery on gravel path.
A bride in an elegant off-shoulder white dress holds a vibrant bouquet of pink, blue and white flowers in a garden setting.
A candid black and white close-up portrait showcasing genuine joy and elegant jewelry.

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