Louise & Jago
Lou and Jago got married on her parents' property, surrounded by the people who mean the most to them. There was something really special about the whole morning. Everything felt calm and unhurried. No huge fuss, no unnecessary stress, just everyone spending time together and enjoying what was happening around them.
And Lou's sister Carol? The best maid of honour a sister could ask for. The connection between these two was so apparent, and it was one of those things you didn't have to go looking for. You could see it in the way they were around each other, the little moments, the laughs and the way Carol showed up for her sister throughout the day.
Then there was Lou's big brother, who apparently knows himself pretty well. He's a bit prone to accidents, and true to form, managed to accidentally cut his thumb while getting dressed, leaving blood all over his crisp white shirt. Thankfully, he came prepared with a spare shirt in anticipation of something like this happening. Honestly, you have to admire the planning.
The whole thing felt so genuine. Nothing felt forced or overdone, and that's what made it so beautiful. It was a day centred around their people, their family and getting to marry each other. Exactly how it should be.
The dance floor
And then, well, that calmness didn't last long once the reception kicked off. I can confidently say this was one of the best wedding dance floors I've ever been on. And yes, I say *on* because I was absolutely in there with everyone else. Lou and Jago are Irish, and if you know anything about Irish culture, you'll know how big a part music plays in bringing people together. The band absolutely understood the assignment and read the room perfectly. The energy just kept building, the dance floor was packed, and nobody seemed particularly interested in calling it a night.
And then came the sing-song. For anyone unfamiliar, think everyone gathered together, singing their hearts out, with absolutely no need for a microphone or a formal plan. Just voices, familiar songs and a room full of people who know every word. It's one of those moments that's hard to explain unless you've experienced it, and I knew I couldn't leave before it happened.
So I stayed. Obviously.
It was such a unique way to end the night, but somehow so completely Lou and Jago. A wedding that started with so much calm and connection turned into a night full of music, dancing and everyone coming together in the best possible way. Just two people, their favourite people, a cracking band and a whole lot of singing.
Lou and Jago, what a day. I'm so honoured I was able to capture such an amazing day.
