Castle Leslie wedding with Celia and Charles in the Glaslough Estate as the couple booked for a full-day package and they were happy with the cost.

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Castle Leslie Wedding Video

The Castle Leslie wedding video includes a highlight video which is meant to be a short creative highlight of the couples’ day using video and audio (which is synced to the video) as it is simply not possible to squeeze about three hours’ worth of footage into ten minutes so rather pointless trying to. This is why the sequence is out of order and a little more creative.

Bridal Preparations

Originally the plan was to have the ceremony outside but the weather was just a bit hit-and-miss on their day so it was decided, rightly so, that inside would be best. When I arrived at their stunningly beautiful secluded estate in the morning I first assumed the bridal party was staying in the castle itself but the receptionist pointed us to The Old Stable Mews where everyone was staying. The Mews is about 5 minute’s drive and 15 minutes walk from the castle with ancient woodlands in the middle. The Old Stable Mews is private accommodation and has 2 bedrooms in each house set within a courtyard. It’s more modern than the castle itself.

When I arrived I filmed some video footage of the MUA and hair stylist then some detail-type clips. I grab some audio of bridal prep in case I want to overlay some audio later when editing a highlights video of the day. Also, do not forget the wedding dress hanging up which I filmed in a couple of different places. I tend to not get too many of these types of clips, just a little bit of footage. Later on, we headed to Charles’s house which was just luckily enough beside Celias so not too far to walk. We were here just a bit as I only really needed a couple of detail clips and some footage of Charles getting ready. Groom prep doesn’t take that long.

First Look

After everyone was ready the couple planned a first look up at the castle just before the ceremony. This was my first time filming a first look and I must say it went well. While they were together there was also some footage filmed at the pier and along the water at the boat house. If there is a chance of any audio that needs to be recorded I use a small thin audio recorder on the mics for recording speakers and readings. Also attached to anyone like the groom as he would be very close to the bride so should pick up both.

Castle Leslie Estate Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony commenced by Irish Niamh Davis celebrant humanist and went quite quickly. Music was by the Ionian String Quartet in the ceremony and afterwards in the reception area and then outside too. It was fairly light-hearted and some of it was by Charles’s friend who also was the master of ceremonies so would be helping organise things throughout the day like making a few fun speeches.

Chinese Wedding in Ireland

This was different as Celia is Chinese and Charles is Irish so the ceremony reflected this. Unfortunately, the room was quite dark with not too many lights on which created a couple of problems for filming but hopefully, I did the best I could. This created more nice ambient lighting but was a tad difficult to film though. Their love for coffee was part of the ceremony.

Castle Leslie Wedding Reception

After the ceremony, there were some photos outside with the family and bridal party before everyone made their way in. Again this is a bit different as the speeches were afterwards as opposed to before, which I believe is Irish do.

The estate has some great architecture including pavilions and of course the marquee. Charles’s friend was trying to get guests to learn some Chinese language and there was a bit of fun too. The speeches commenced with the groom’s dad, the best man, the groom, the bride and her sister. There was more light banter after the speeches. Afterwards, there was a quick tossing of the bouquet which I got the beginning and tail end of as there were just too many guests outside making it quite difficult to move. The guests could stroll around the estate, explore the castle a little bit as there were a few lounge areas or make their way back into the marquee. Whatever the guests did Castle Leslie certainly was high-end and very much grandeur.

First Dance

The Bratz Band was the wedding band and they had both a female and male singer and consisted of several musicians, about 5-6 in fact which included a DJ for later on in the evening too. The Bratz Band called in Celia and Charles for the couple’s first dance which was surprisingly well rehearsed. Most of the first dances I’ve filmed are moving back and forth but you can tell the couple put a lot of effort into theirs as it was very well danced. Afterwards, the band called everyone onto the dance floor so plenty of guests on the dancefloor.

This is going to be included in my wedding venues as you can capture some beautiful wedding photography, photos and videos here. Thanks for booking me for your wedding video. All the best with your future together Celia and Charles. Have a look at some Castle Leslie Wedding photos and screengrabs from the video for the couple. There are just so many to choose from ranging from bridal portraits to the reception.

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Castle Leslie Wedding Cost

Have a look at my Castle Leslie wedding cost for photos as I offer both photos and video at the estate and further afield too. My wedding prices range from minimum hours to full days coverage which is the best value for money. All prices come with a wooden USB, a small box and an album can also be included. My Castle Leslie wedding cost starts at €1150 for three hours up to a full day which is €1700 so as you can see from these prices it is much better to book me for a full day. For more up-to-date prices check out my pricing page.

My Castle Leslie wedding packages range from a few hours up to a full day which is the best value in the estate. The reason is I’m there from bridal prep up to your first and second dances and also cover your ceremony. This could be off or on the estate in one of the small rooms or on the marquee for bigger weddings. It’s completely up to you how long I stay. My two main wedding packages are

• Full day from bridal preparations up to the second dance

• Bridal preparations up to speeches or ceremony up to the second dance

Less than my minimum Castle Leslie wedding package is not worth it as you are missing out on so much at the beginning or the end of the wedding day. If you want less though contact me with more info. This will be about 100 Irish euro less than my minimum package.

Castle Leslie Estate

Castle Leslie is a large estate in Glaslough, County Monaghan just beside the border so very handy to travel from both sides of the border. Ideal if you're looking for a private rural escape as it is only an 80-minute drive from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast.  It is 1000 acres of Irish countryside so if you are a bride and groom who likes the undulating Irish countryside this might be the perfect spot for your wedding celebration.  It’s a bonus if you like the castle too!  The estate also has glittering lakes which your guests will like to walk along. The venue has two unique locations on the grounds which is in the Castle itself and can accommodate wedding parties with up to 70 guests. (Note: Available midweek dates only) and for much larger wedding parties The Pavilion (which is the marquee) can accommodate a much larger 260 guests and overlooks the Glaslough Lake. The castle pavilion can also be split and a curtain put up while the band is set up so your guests don’t have to move away from their tables too early and they don’t have to watch the band set up. The venue offers discreet personal attention on your wedding day and is quite a magical setting. 

Max capacity: In the Castle up to 70 guests and in The Pavilion up to 260 guests 

Address: Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, County Monaghan Ireland H18 FY04

Phone: +353 47 88100

Website: www.castleleslie.com