Donna and Damian at The Millhouse
22 Comments
Posted: Jul 13 in featured
Do you ever become so overawed with sheer awesomeness that you don’t know how to explain it to people? Well, this is what I am currently faced with.
This is the wedding of Donna and Damian and they, well they are awesome. They got married in The Millhouse in Slane, twice in the one day and that folks, that is awesome. They had a scorcher of a day and in 2012, that’s awesome. They had the coolest folk join them who were all awesome and lets not forget the amazing staff at The Millhouse who are also awesome. I could go on. Okay I will. Damian wore converse runners with his suit and any man that can carry this off is awesome. Donna had black killer heels with white stars which is so different it can only be awesome. They had the most amazing cake table which they (Donna and Damian) served personally to their guests after the most awesome of sunsets! Double Awesome! They chilled all day and did the photoshoot with heir bridesmaids and groomsmen after dinner which left me more time to shoot candidly and in the background – Awesome. I have to mention the two ceremonies again don’t I? So, the first was the legal bit with just two witnesses. It was so sweet and intimate that I nearly blubbed. That’s so ridiculous it’s awesome. The second ceremony was later in the afternoon, outside, under trees to shade us from the blistering sun and again it was sweet, still intimate and I nearly blubbed again. I need to man up. Too many awesomes. Damian and Donna are artsy crafts’y type folk who love a bit of bunting and some chalkboard paint. With more details than you could shake a leg at it they made everything look awesome. To knock it all off they had a band which knew how to fill the floor in an instant to allow me to get plenty of dance shots and with some guys wearing ties around heir heads by the 3rd song you knew they were doing something awesome. This day had it all and if I had to shoot this wedding over and over again every single week it would be nothing but awesome.
I really don’t want to miss out on a single person who made this day what it was so I asked Donna and Damian to provide me with some vendor details and I’ve put them at the very bottom of this post so please check them out as they all played their part in making this a day to remember. Can I just add two massive shoutouts to Karyn’s Cupcakes who made the fab cupcakes and top tier cake (and was also bridesmaid!) and The Sugar & Spice Pantry who made all of the other cakes that were on the sweet table and is run by the groomsman’s fiancé Abi. Check them out!
Massive, massive thank you to Donna and Damian. I utterly love everything about your day and for me it’s how a wedding should be. Intimate, full of your nearest and dearest and utterly relaxed. Thank you for letting me just do my thing and allowing to share your day. I cannot wait to meet up with you again at some point soon.

Bride’s Dress: Truly Bridal, Naas, Co. Kildare
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J Crew
Groom’s Suit: Henry Jermyn, Clare Street, Dublin 2
Groomsmen Suits: Moss, Liffey Valley
Flowers: Absolutely Fabulous, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Cupcakes & Top Tier Cake: Karyn’s Cupcakes Find her on Facebook (Leinster Only) - 0879496248
Other Cakes: Sugar & Spice Pantry, Contact Abigail 0868206026 Galway and surrounding areas
Make Up: Emma Farrell
Hair: Hannah @ Style Club, South William Street, Dublin 2
Band: Entourage
Celebrant: Emma Sides @ The Humanist Society









22 Responses
Jul 13, 2012 - 1:39 pm
Sean and Kate
A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!
What a party! totally madly in love with Donna & Damiens wedding. Congrats you two. S&K
Jul 13, 2012 - 1:40 pm
Dave
Thanks folks! Aren’t they just the coolest!?!
Jul 13, 2012 - 1:47 pm
Sarah
In one word Dave…. AWESOME!!! Love it!
Jul 13, 2012 - 1:49 pm
Dave
That’s three… haha thanks Sarah
Jul 13, 2012 - 1:53 pm
Damian
Absolutely…ehmm..what’s the word?….Awesome!,
Dave, you’re a true artist! (btw..if you type “awesome” into google your site now ranks at the top! Awesome SEO skillz!) Thanks so much!
Jul 13, 2012 - 2:25 pm
Julie
Dave, I just started to cry at my desk in work when i read your blog (please take into account iam an emotional sap)
and went through the pictures of Donna & Damians Wedding. It brought back some of the best memories of one of the best days ever. Thanks Dave it was great to meet you. Julie
(The Ginger bridesmaid)
Jul 13, 2012 - 3:05 pm
Dave
haha Awesome comment Damian. I expected no less from you
Jul 13, 2012 - 3:06 pm
Dave
Aww sorry about that Julie
happy tears though, happy tears
It was great to meet you too!
Jul 13, 2012 - 4:43 pm
Paul
Thats just a cracker man… top job!
Jul 13, 2012 - 6:52 pm
Donna
Jeez Dave, you say the nicest things! Thanks so much again-super day, super people, and super photographer! Can we do it all again???
Jul 13, 2012 - 6:58 pm
Dave
Yes please Donna!
Jul 13, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Kris
My face hurts from smiling so much looking through the pics! What a fab tribute to a fantastic day
Jul 13, 2012 - 10:25 pm
Ciara
Amazing! Shows how all the hard work is worth it when a couple just stays true to themselves and does it there own way! Awesome all round indeed, well done everyone!
Jul 14, 2012 - 12:17 am
Mel n Brayf
Looks so fantastic!! What fabulous photos! Its everything a wedding should be…xxx
Jul 15, 2012 - 12:08 pm
The Millhouse
What a great day, for a great couple. Congratulations to Donna and Damian and also to you Dave for featuring us on your blog! We especially love the photos of the dancing
Kealen
Jul 15, 2012 - 8:26 pm
Dave
Thank you so much folks for all of the amazing comments!
@The Millhouse – You folks are utterly amazing. I’ve raved about your incredible venue to anyone who cares to listen and I honestly cannot wait to come back one day. You have to have the friendliest bunch of staff in Ireland!
Jul 16, 2012 - 3:01 pm
Sarah
Such an amazing wedding Dave, the light was just so beautiful! Love how relaxed it looks and also the civil ceremony at the beginning with just 4 people, is so unbelievably sweet. Bride and Groom are a super cool couple!
Also think the cake table people should get together and form a little enterprise!
Jul 18, 2012 - 9:04 am
Emma Farrell Makeup
What a fun wedding to be a part of!! Wishing Donna and Damian all the best in the future. The photos are amazing
Jul 18, 2012 - 10:47 am
Caroline
Wow Dave….such fantastic pictures!!!!
Jul 22, 2012 - 3:50 pm
Esther Allen
Only one word describes this post Dave – AWESOME!!!
Aug 5, 2012 - 11:46 pm
Brian
How have i not seen this before now??? Great wedding + top class photography = 10/10
Aug 8, 2012 - 12:29 pm
Sinéad
Dave, you are a genius. That is all x