Brooklodge & macreddin village wedding photographer

If you're searching for a BrookLodge wedding photographer, looking for wedding venues in Wicklow, or dreaming of a relaxed countryside wedding surrounded by beautiful scenery, BrookLodge & Macreddin Village is definitely worth putting on your list.

Located in Macreddin Village, County Wicklow, BrookLodge is less than an hour from South Dublin, making it a brilliant option for couples who want a Wicklow wedding venue without travelling too far from Dublin.

And as a Wicklow wedding photographer, I can completely see why couples fall for it.

Why Choose BrookLodge & Macreddin Village for Your Wedding?

BrookLodge isn't simply a hotel where you happen to have your wedding reception.

Macreddin Village is a wedding destination in itself.

You have accommodation, restaurants, a pub, beautiful grounds, leisure facilities and a private chapel all within the village. That makes the whole wedding experience feel much more like a weekend away than simply arriving at a hotel for one day.

For couples looking for a relaxed wedding in Wicklow, that can be a huge advantage.

You can arrive the day before, settle in with your family and friends, get married, celebrate and continue enjoying Macreddin Village afterwards.

Macreddin Chapel Weddings

One of the biggest attractions of BrookLodge weddings is the beautiful Macreddin Chapel, located within the village.

The chapel can accommodate up to 140 guests and is approved for civil marriages.

Having your ceremony on-site makes the day incredibly easy from a logistical point of view.

No buses.

No traffic.

No worrying about guests getting lost between the ceremony and reception.

You can simply walk from your ceremony through the village and continue celebrating.

And from a wedding photographer's perspective, I love that.

BrookHall Wedding Receptions

For larger weddings, BrookHall provides a dedicated wedding space with the River Room, reception area, grand hall, stone fireplaces and mezzanine spaces.

Current wedding listings put the dining capacity at around 180–200 guests, depending on the layout.

For couples planning a large wedding in Wicklow, it gives you the space for a proper wedding reception while still retaining the character of Macreddin Village.

Intimate Weddings at The Strawberry Tree

BrookLodge isn't just for big weddings.

For couples planning a small or intimate wedding in Wicklow, The Strawberry Tree offers something completely different.

The Big Table Experience can accommodate up to 44 people around one table, creating a much more relaxed and sociable wedding meal.

This would be a brilliant option if you want your wedding to feel like a really special dinner party with your favourite people rather than a traditional large wedding.

The Food at BrookLodge

Food is a big part of the BrookLodge experience.

The Strawberry Tree is particularly well known for its focus on wild and organic food, with the wedding offering built around high-quality ingredients and sharing-style dining for the Big Table Experience.

There are also more traditional wedding reception options in BrookHall, along with relaxed wedding BBQ packages.

So whether you're planning a formal wedding breakfast or something much more informal, there are different ways to make the food part of your wedding day.

Why BrookLodge Is Brilliant for Wedding Photography

This is where BrookLodge wedding photography really comes into its own.

You're surrounded by Wicklow countryside, Macreddin Village, stone buildings, greenery, water and beautiful natural scenery.

There are photographs everywhere.

And because everything is close together, we don't need to spend half the day driving around looking for somewhere to take photographs.

We can simply explore.

Walk through the village.

Photograph you around the chapel.

Use the surrounding countryside.

Find beautiful light.

And let the photographs happen naturally.

Natural & Documentary Wedding Photography at BrookLodge

My approach as a Wicklow wedding photographer is relaxed and documentary-led.

I don't want to take you away from your guests for hours.

I'll create some beautiful portraits of the two of you, but I'll also photograph everything happening naturally around you.

The excitement before the ceremony.

Your family arriving.

The moment you see each other.

The walk from the chapel.

Drinks in the village.

Dinner.

Speeches.

Hugs.

Laughter.

And the dancefloor later that night.

BrookLodge is particularly good for this because the venue naturally encourages people to move around and spend time together.

A Wedding Weekend in Wicklow

One of my favourite things about Macreddin Village weddings is that the celebration doesn't have to end when the music stops.

With accommodation and different places to eat and drink on-site, you can turn your wedding into a proper Wicklow wedding weekend.

That can mean dinner with family the night before, drinks in the pub, your wedding day and breakfast together the following morning.

For guests travelling from Dublin, Cork, Galway or further afield, it also means they can stay at the venue rather than worrying about getting home after the wedding.