Amidst the picturesque landscape of Co. Tipperary, Ireland, I had the honor of capturing Baylor and Evan's lakeside wedding at Ashley Park House. Nestled by the tranquil waters, this venue, with its lush gardens and a stately house overlooking the lake, served as the perfect backdrop for their love story."We wanted it to feel like an elegant garden party!'' Baylor shared, her eyes sparkling with delight.
As the sun dipped low, casting a golden glow over the ceremony, Baylor and Evan exchanged vows in the intimate setting of the lakehouse. But it was Evan's father who stole the show, surprising everyone by officiating the wedding.  "This made the ceremony incredibly personal and special, not only for us but for our guests as well," they say.In a symbolic gesture of their commitment, Baylor and Evan opted for a hand-fasting ceremony. Standing face to face, their hands entwined, they sealed their love, metaphorically "tying the knot" amidst the whispers of the gentle breeze.Surrounded by the serene beauty of Lough Ourna, Ashley Park House cast its enchanting spell on the newlyweds. "When we first toured the venue, we knew immediately. The grounds are absolutely stunning, and we wanted to have the option to be outdoors. The onsite ceremony room also meant we would have more time with our guests during the drink reception. To top it off, the food was incredible as they grow most of the fruit and vegetables used in the dinner."And the magic didn't end there. As they savored the delicious feast, crafted from the freshest produce grown on-site, Baylor and Evan basked in the warmth of their love, grateful for the unforgettable moments shared with their cherished guests.

Evan and Baylor:
We highly recommend Mario for your big day! The photo's from our wedding are absolutely stunning and we will cherish them forever.
He is extremely talented and works efficiently, so you will be able enjoy as much of your day as possible. His attention to detail, years of experience in the wedding business, and professionalism helped our whole day run smoothly. Most importantly, we had a lot of fun taking the photos.
Mario's work is worth every penny and no doubt he will deliver incredible pictures of your special day.

Capturing Laura and Donatas's wedding day was a visual symphony of love and surprises. The beach ceremony in Co. Wexford radiated warmth, but it was the breathtaking first look that stole the show. Donatas, the groom, orchestrated a magical moment with a surprise gift—a majestic white horse. In their neighbour's quaint Irish house, history echoed through the lens, and every click framed the nostalgia of old walls. Transitioning to the rugged coast, the photoshoot embraced the raw beauty of nature, enhancing the couple's radiance against the backdrop of Ireland's stunning shoreline. Laura and Donatas' union unfolded like a storybook, each frame a testament to their love's timeless journey.
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Bride Laura: Mario's photographs from our wedding are nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish we feel he really captured the essence of our day perfectly. From the morning getting ready all the way to the first dance, he found all the right spots and corners to make the mundane into something wonderful. His pictures and portfolio really speak for themselves, what you see is what's delivered and we are so delighted with the pictures from the day.
Mario was a pleasure to have as part of our wedding, a very warm and calm presence and made the whole process of taking pictures really relaxed, fun and enjoyable. The guests at the wedding were full of complements towards him, mistaking him as one of the guests as he was very discrete capturing many moments that we didn't see ourselves on the day. It was such a delight going though the pictures afterwards, hard to believe it's us, they are so beautiful! I couldn't recommend Mario enough, Ačiū labai už nuostabius prisiminimus.

Sara and Patrick wedding at Clanard Court Hotel in Athy, Co.Kildare
​Wedding Photographer Mario Vaitkus

Grace and Diarmuid wedding. Ceremony in Mallow, Co. Cork,
Photoshoot at Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry 
​Venue: Killarney Oaks Hotel, Co. Kerry 
Makeup by: MRSMakeup - Michelle Regazzoli Stone
Band: TrafficWeddingBand

 Mario Vaitkus - award winning wedding photographer in Killarney, County Kerry. Creative, natural and modern wedding photography in Kerry. 

Laura and Arron wedding at The g Hotel & Spa in Galway. 

Mario Vaitkus - your wedding photographer in Galway. Award winning and one of the top wedding photographers in Galway and Ireland

Marouf and Zohal wedding at Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath Ireland. Wedding with Asian traditions.
Photo shoot:  Trim Castle and  Secret Gardens of Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
​Wedding Photographer Mario Vaitkus

Beautiful wedding of Eimear and Derek at Lough Rynn Castle, Leitrim, Ireland 

Beautiful wedding in Carlingford, Four Seasons Hotel, County Louth. 

Edel and Barry Wedding at Darver Castle, Co. Louth. Short love wedding story in this photo blog. 
Dress: Elody Bride
MakeUp: Deborah McCall Makeup
Bridesmades: Beauty and the bump maternity dress hire
​Bespoke Accessories: Embellish by Cheryl 

Nollaig & Brendan Comiskey Wedding at Bellingham Castle, Co.Louth

Nollaig Comiskey
​Mario, we cannot thank you enough for your fabulous photographs and professionalism on our special day. From start to finish you were so good humoured, relaxing and not to mention very creative. You tick all the boxes, calming, great fun, creative, the list goes on!! We highly recommend you to anyone who is seeking a non invasive, professional natural style alternative of photography. You truly are an amazing photographer and we are eternally grateful to you for giving us beautiful memories of a wonderful day. Thank you, Nollaig & Brendan XXX

Brendan Comiskey  Exceptionally gifted photographer. Mario was a pleasure to have on our special day, humourus, creative and very discreet. Highly recommended for any event and attention to detail was second to none. Thanks for all your work Mario

​Few pictures form a wedding I captured last summer.
Gerard and Stephen Wedding in the heart of Dublin City. Ceremony took place at a spectacular place at City Hall and reception at The Stephen's Green Hibernian Club. 
Stephen:
"Hiring Mario as photographer was one of the easiest and best decisions we made in organizing our wedding. He offered a truly superb service, from his attention to detail to his ability to catch moments organically and effortlessly. For us, one of the highlights was how he was able to share and enjoy the fun with the guests to make everybody feel at ease and in doing so, really capture the essence of the day. Wedding plans can be difficult and time consuming but for photography, Mario makes the decision an easy one."
Gay couple marriage photography in Ireland by Mario Vaitkus