A Modern Wedding at the heart of Cork City


Diarmaid and Deirdre married on the first day of Autumn in Cork City. 


When we first met, they told me they both wanted an urban and modern wedding rather than the more traditional style of a country hotel. 


The most important thing was celebrating their wedding with their families and closest friends in the city where they met.


They chose the Imperial Hotel, a boutique hotel at the heart of Cork City, close to the best pubs and other landmarks.


It poured rain all afternoon, so we stayed indoors and made the most of the beautiful decorations for the couple's portraits.


The terracotta and teal in the bridesmaids' dresses and other details complemented the hotel's interiors' earthy tones, adding a vintage and cosy feel to the setting.


After dinner, we enjoyed the views of Cork City from the penthouse suite and took the last portraits under the evening light, and also some Polaroids for a bit of fun.


Venue: Imperial Hotel Cork

Bride's dress: The Attic Bridal Wear Boutique

Groom's Suit: Red Church Cork

Flowers: To Have and To Hold Flowers, Cork.

Makeup and Hair: Nichole Corcoran

Classic hotel facade with white columns and rows of windows against a dark dramatic sky.
A black and white cityscape view through window panels showing church spires against the sky.
A white classical bust sculpture sits on wooden shelving alongside blue and white porcelain vases and crystal glassware.
Elegant wedding accessories including a rose gold watch, white heels, veil, and white floral boutonniere on blue fabric.
Wedding bouquet with peach roses, yellow orchids, blue thistles and green foliage arranged against dark background.
A person in a grey suit adjusts their boutonniere while getting ready.
A bride in a detailed back wedding dress smiles over her shoulder.
Wedding party members in white and red dresses pose with autumn-colored bouquets in an elegant hallway.
Guests attend an indoor wedding ceremony seated in elegant vintage chairs on patterned carpet under warm lighting.
A joyful exchange of rings takes place during an elegant wedding ceremony under a crystal chandelier.
A couple walks down a grand aisle with elegant chandelier and floral decor during an indoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white cityscape showing rooftops and church spires against cloudy sky.
Romantic rooftop moment at sunset with city skyline in background.
Candid celebration scene with white floral decorations and elegant interior.
Young flower girl in pink dress playfully holding wedding dress train.
Elegant dinner reception with neon sign and moody lighting.
Newlyweds pose with their white dog next to a bronze statue outside a storefront on their wedding day.
Celebratory moment at wedding reception with raised hands and joyful expressions.
Black and white wedding photo showing tender moment in hallway with elegant bouquet.
Formal wedding portrait in elegant room with ornate gold wallpaper and portrait paintings.
A couple dances together in a white reception hall during a wedding celebration, captured in black and white photography.
A black and white wedding photo showing a dress with delicate beaded details on the back during a reception celebration.
A couple shares their first dance at an elegant wedding reception in a ballroom with chandeliers and tables in the background.