Luxury destination wedding with a homely feel

She'll be right mate - Liam and Jess's stunning wedding in good ole Kenmare, Ireland and it was sooooo good to hear an Aussie accent again!


Saying their vows in the William Petty suite at Sheen Falls Lodge, surrounded by family and friends in the kind of luxury venue that makes you believe in happy endings. As a wedding photographer in Kerry, Sheen Falls is one of my favourite venues, not only because they do luxury so well but it's done in such an unforced and natural way that makes you forget about the outside world and you can just switch off and be truest present on your wedding day.

Elegant wedding table centerpiece with soft pink carnations and greenery in delicate glass vases beside white taper candles.
Elegant white bridal shoe with ankle strap resting on cream colored fabric.
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The Morning Prep at Sheen Falls Lodge


Jess and her bridesmaids got ready at the lodge, with Marilyn McSweeney on makeup and Tricia O’Sullivan styling hair—effortless, elegant, no fuss. The sage green bridesmaid dresses complemented Jess’s Anna Sorrano gown (Ladies when I say this dress was bloody insanely gorgeous I mean every word of it), while Liam and his groomsmen kept it classic in suits from Tom Murphy’s Cork.

White two-story coastal house with palm trees and flowering shrubs in the garden creating a tropical atmosphere.
Misty coastal landscape with a winding river, evergreen trees and manicured garden lawn on a foggy day.
A groom in a navy blue suit with gray vest poses in a lush garden setting with ferns and greenery.
A person in a suit holds a dark beer while standing in a dimly lit cellar or pub with wine bottles visible on shelves.
Elegant white bridal shoe with ankle strap rests on soft cream-colored fabric.
Elegant bridal bouquet featuring blush roses, white flowers and delicate greenery in a romantic arrangement.
A delicate blush pink and white floral boutonniere with roses and greenery against a light neutral background.
Delicate peach and blush roses with green foliage arranged against ivory fabric creating a romantic wedding bouquet.
A sparkling diamond engagement ring sits in a beige velvet ring box on cream colored silk fabric.
A wedding dress hangs in front of bright windows while being admired in a sunlit bedroom.
A close-up view of a white wedding dress bodice with delicate lace detailing and button closures along the back.
A black and white portrait of a bride putting on earrings while wearing a beautiful lace wedding dress.
A radiant bride in a white off-shoulder lace wedding dress holds a beautiful bouquet of peach and cream flowers.
Back view of a bride in flowing white wedding gown with long train standing by large windows with brown curtains.
Black and white photo of bride in off-shoulder lace wedding gown smiling while holding elegant floral bouquet.

The Ceremony in the William Petty Suite, Sheen Falls Lodge: Civil, Sweet, and (Thankfully) Short


At 2:30 PM, Jess floated down the aisle with her Mam by her side in her Anna Sorrano dress (from Wed2Be, because why spend a small fortune when you can look that good?), clutching a bouquet by Yesca’s Flowers that was basically a Pinterest board come to life. I won't lie lads, the florals were pure class.


Officiant Alison Driscoll led the ceremony with warmth, humour, and just the right amount of "don’t-cry-don’t-cry-oh-God-I’m-crying" moments. And because Jess and Liam are sensible people, the whole thing was wrapped up in under an hour—leaving plenty of time for champagne, canapés, and the all-important "HOW GOOD DO WE LOOK?!" photos aka couple photos!

Wedding photos at Sheen Falls Lodge by Sarah Kate Photography

Bridesmaids in mint green dresses laugh and walk down a hallway with bride in white gown holding bouquet.
Wedding guests watch as the bride in a white gown walks down the aisle at an indoor ceremony venue.
Large audience seated in rows at an elegant indoor event venue with crystal chandeliers and floral arrangements.
Indoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in rows and floral arrangements along the aisle in an elegant room with windows.
A bride and groom share their first kiss at their wedding ceremony while guests applaud in an elegant indoor venue.
Elegant floral arrangement of blush roses and white delphinium in a classic white pedestal urn against neutral wall.
Glass vase with white and green floral arrangement tied to a Chiavari chair at a wedding ceremony setup.
Elegant wedding ceremony setup with white Chiavari chairs and a lush floral arch of pink roses and greenery.
Someone in a gray suit jacket holding and looking at a mobile device outside a building.
Wedding party stands together on stone patio overlooking mountain lake, wearing navy suits and sage green dresses.
A group of formally dressed wedding guests and the bride pose together outdoors with a scenic mountain landscape behind them.
A couple embraces outdoors, with the woman wearing a vibrant pink outfit and fascinator near a lakeside setting.
Wedding party celebrating outside a church entrance as guests toss confetti during a joyful ceremony exit.
Two people in formal attire smile together at an outdoor wedding with lake and evergreen trees in the background.
Couple in formal attire standing together by a lake with a scenic mountain view in the background.

The Reception: Food, Dancing, and the Bentley Boys Bringing the Chaos

The reception, which is usually a quiet mingling and get to know you of guests was in fact a brilliant sing song and it was amazing to see people let lose and enjoy themselves.


Guests were treated to Gabi Bakes Cakes’ masterpiece (Jess and Liam’s only instruction: "Just make it taste unreal"—mission accomplished).


Then? The Bentley Boys took over. And if you’ve ever seen 165 people—ranging from grandparents to newborn babies—lose their minds to "Dancing in the Moonlight", well, you’ll understand why Jess and Liam are still recovering.

A couple in wedding attire share a tender moment on a path surrounded by lush greenery.
A scenic wedding ceremony next to a tranquil river with stone bridge and lush greenery in the background.
Misty coastal landscape with palm tree and evergreen overlooking a tidal creek on a moody winter day.
A couple in wedding attire walk along a winding coastal path beside a stone wall and grassy hill.
A couple in wedding attire share a tender moment by a scenic waterfall, with the bride holding a peach and white bouquet.
A couple in formal wedding attire stands on a winding garden path surrounded by tall trees and natural greenery.
A couple in wedding attire walks along a path surrounded by evergreen trees and winter foliage in Pacific Northwest.
A bride and groom share an intimate moment overlooking a scenic lake with rolling hills in the background.
A black and white wedding photo of a couple standing outdoors in formal attire with a lake and hills in the background.
A bride in a strapless white wedding gown holds a blush and white bouquet while standing on a stone patio outdoors.
Couple in wedding attire poses near waterfall with lush greenery and white flowers at outdoor venue.
A happy group of bridesmaids in sage green dresses hold matching cream and blush floral bouquets at an outdoor wedding.
A couple embraces outdoors in wedding attire during golden hour on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.
A romantic moment between newlyweds in formal attire sharing a kiss on a path by a lake.
A couple in wedding attire stands together in an open doorway overlooking a scenic mountain lake view.

Behind the scenes wedding video at Sheen Falls