Melissa Wright Photography NI

Melissa Wright Photography NI Professional Wedding & Family Photographer. Studio and location based family sessions, Newborn, Baby Milestones, Cake Smash, Maternity and more.
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Northern Ireland & Ireland Professional Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography That Feels Like Your Day, Not A Photo Shoot

President of Professional Photographers Association of Northern Ireland Studio located in Richhill, County Armagh. Travelling throughout Northern Ireland and border counties for wedding photography

Honestly, getting messages like this from my couples makes my heart so happy 🥹🤍Aislinn & Andy had the most amazing day. ...
07/09/2026

Honestly, getting messages like this from my couples makes my heart so happy 🥹🤍

Aislinn & Andy had the most amazing day. They got married in County Armagh before heading over to Carlingford Brewery for their reception, and it was just the perfect mix of relaxed, fun and completely them.

I had such a brilliant time with these two, from their pre wedding shoot right through to their wedding day. There was lots of laughing, lots of exploring and absolutely no pressure to spend their day posing for photos.

So when I opened this message from them afterwards… 🥹❤️

It honestly means SO much to know they loved their photos and, more importantly, that they enjoyed having me there with them.

Thank you Aislinn & Andy for trusting me with such an important part of your day. You two were an absolute dream! 🤍

And yes, I may have had a little tear reading this one! 🥹





06/09/2026

Wedding venues, can we talk about this one? 👀

There’s one little thing I’ve noticed at some wedding venues that can really spoil one of the biggest moments of the day for couples…

The grand entrance to the top table! 🥂✨

Sometimes a member of staff walks in front of the bridal party and then the newlyweds, leading them towards the top table.

The problem is, they’re then right in front of the couple in all the photos and video. And sometimes, let’s be honest, they don’t exactly look thrilled to be there either! 😂

So my little tip for couples and bridal parties is this…

Let the staff member walk on a little bit before you start your entrance.

Or even better, venues, just give the couple and bridal party clear directions and let them follow their photographer or videographer.

They really can find the top table without a human sat nav walking directly in front of them! 😂

It might seem like such a tiny thing, but that big entrance is such a brilliant moment.

Everyone is cheering, the music is playing, the couple are making their way in and we want the photos and video to show them having their big moment, not a member of staff walking in front of them. 🤍

So, a little plea from your friendly wedding photographer…

Venues, can we leave the big hurrah to the couple? 🥂

It makes such a difference to the photos, the video and, most importantly, the experience for the couple.

And couples, if you’ve got this coming up at your wedding, maybe have a little chat with your venue beforehand! 👀

A rainy wedding day at Bellingham Castle, but absolutely nothing was going to stop Allison & Dylan having the best day! ...
04/09/2026

A rainy wedding day at Bellingham Castle, but absolutely nothing was going to stop Allison & Dylan having the best day! 🥰

The rain decided to arrive just as Allison arrived for the ceremony, so the outdoor plans were quickly rearranged by the incredible team at Bellingham. Before we knew it, they were saying “I do” in the beautiful castle ballroom, surrounded by all their favourite people. 🤍

And the rain basically stayed with us ALL day 😂 but thankfully, when you’re getting married at Bellingham Castle, there are so many beautiful indoor spots that it really wasn’t an issue.

They also got to spend loads of time with their guests during the drinks reception, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. No disappearing off for ages for photos, just enjoying the day, having a laugh and being with the people they had invited to celebrate with them.

Then at around 8pm, the rain finally decided to give us a little break.

So we grabbed the opportunity and headed outside for those images Allison & Dylan really wanted, with the stunning castle as their backdrop.

And I’m so glad we did! 🥹

Sometimes you just have to wait it out and take your chance when the weather gives you a little window.

Allison & Dylan, thank you so much for inviting me to your wedding. I had the best time with you both and I’m so excited to share more from your beautiful day! ❤️

Team Behind The Day

Photographer Melissa Wright - Northern Ireland & Ireland Wedding Photographer
Assistant Jessica Johnston
2nd photographer Northern Irish Wedding Photographer
Video 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘛𝘸𝘰 - 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮𝘴

Venue Bellingham Castle
Brides Dress ELODY BRIDE
Bridesmaids Azazie
Make up Michelle Diffin Brown
Hair Lisa Mc Ardle_hair_Cálaí’s mammy🎀
Flowers Ol Flowers
Suits McCartan Brothers
Entertainment DJ AND SAX® - WEDDING DJ OF THE YEAR 2026

Tomorrow I’m back at Bellingham Castle for Alison & Dylan’s wedding, but first, a little look back at their gorgeous pre...
02/09/2026

Tomorrow I’m back at Bellingham Castle for Alison & Dylan’s wedding, but first, a little look back at their gorgeous pre wedding session at The Argory 🤍

These two were such good fun to photograph and I love how relaxed they were by the end of our time together. A pre wedding session is such a lovely way for us to get to know each other, have a bit of craic and get used to being in front of the camera before the big day.

And now it’s finally here! Tomorrow they’re saying ‘I do’ at one of my favourite wedding venues in County Louth, Bellingham Castle, and I absolutely cannot wait. 🥹🤍

Roll on tomorrow! 🥂✨

01/09/2026

POV: Your wedding photographer becomes your unofficial bridesmaid 😂🤍

Because being your wedding photographer is about so much more than taking photos.

I’m fixing dresses, fluffing veils, carrying bouquets, rounding up family members, calming nerves, hyping you both up and probably getting involved in about 47 things I was never actually asked to do 😂

I want you to feel completely looked after on your wedding day, while still having the freedom to enjoy it and actually be yourselves.

So yes, you get a wedding photographer… but you also get your very own unofficial bridesmaid. 🤍

Northern Ireland & Ireland wedding photographer | relaxed and fun wedding photography | documentary wedding photography

Northern Ireland wedding photographer tip: sometimes even the best laid wedding plans change 🤍Claire & Marco’s wedding w...
28/08/2026

Northern Ireland wedding photographer tip: sometimes even the best laid wedding plans change 🤍

Claire & Marco’s wedding was a very rare one for me. Due to a change of date, I was no longer available to photograph their wedding myself, so for the first time ever I had an associate photographer step in for me.

And I couldn’t have been happier to have Northern Irish Wedding Photographer there to capture their day.

Claire & Marco got married in Claire’s family parish before heading to the Glenavon Hotel in Cookstown to celebrate with their family and friends.

They also made a little stop back at Claire’s family home for portraits, which I absolutely loved. There’s something so special about having part of your wedding photography somewhere that already means so much to you.

Here are three of my favourite little glimpses from their day 🤍

And Claire & Marco, thank you for trusting me with your wedding photography, even when I couldn’t physically be there. I’m so happy you have these photographs to tell the story of your day.

📍 Cookstown, County Tyrone
📸 Tara Torrens for Melissa Wright Photography

One photo from Louise & Daniel’s wedding because I’ve just sent them their slideshow and I’m SO excited for them to see ...
26/08/2026

One photo from Louise & Daniel’s wedding because I’ve just sent them their slideshow and I’m SO excited for them to see it 🤍

One of my favourite parts of delivering a wedding gallery is giving my couples their photos in a way that lets them actually enjoy them.

A few days before their finished gallery is ready, I send my couples their wedding slideshow first.

It’s a little story of their day, bringing together the moments, the people, the laughter, the happy tears and all those little bits in between.

Rather than opening an email to find hundreds of images waiting for them, they get to sit down together, press play and relive the story of their day.

Then, a few days later, the full gallery arrives and they can properly dive into all the photos from their wedding day.

I just love giving them that little first glimpse before they get the full gallery. It makes the whole gallery delivery feel like an experience rather than just a link landing in their inbox.

Louise & Daniel, I hope you love your slideshow as much as I loved putting it together for you. 🥹🤍

And now the countdown is on for the full gallery! 📷✨

25/08/2026

Aislinn & Andy’s wedding day 🤍

From getting ready at Aislinn’s family home in Lislea, to saying “I do” in her family chapel, a little sunshine filled detour to Gyles Quay and the biggest celebrations at Carlingford Brewery… this day had it all. 🥹

From the moment I arrived, everything just felt so easy, relaxed and full of joy.

There was so much love surrounding these two throughout the day, from their families and friends to the amazing team of suppliers who helped bring everything together.

After their beautiful ceremony, we took a little detour to Gyles Quay for some portraits by the sea. Just the two of them, a bit of sunshine and the most gorgeous views across the water. ☀️🌊

It gave us the perfect little pocket of time to slow things down, have a laugh and take in what was happening before heading to Carlingford Brewery.

And when they arrived, they were greeted by the biggest cheers from their family and friends. The atmosphere was incredible and it was exactly the kind of relaxed, laid back celebration they had planned.

So here it is… the full story of Aislinn & Andy’s wedding day. ❤️

All the little moments, the family, the wedding party, the portraits, the laughter and everything in between.

I absolutely loved being part of this one!

Team Behind the Day

Photography and assistant
Video

Venue
Bride’s Dress
Bridesmaids
Hair Stylist
Make Up Artist
Suits
Fabulous Band
Flowers by Aislinn’s amazing mum, Mary ❤️

22/08/2026

Wedding traditions… are you keeping them or doing your own thing? 👀💍

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue? ✔️

First dance? Cake cutting? Speeches? 👰🏻‍♀️💐

Or are you throwing the rule book out the window and planning a wedding that feels completely YOU?

There really are no rules when it comes to your wedding day. If you want the traditions, go for it. If you don’t, ditch them!

Your wedding should be about the two of you, not ticking off a list of things you think you’re supposed to do.

So tell me… which traditions are you keeping and which ones are you skipping? 👇🏻

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