Hen’s Teeth Wedding Photographer Dublin: A Real Wedding at Hen’s Teeth

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A TINY HEN’S TEETH WEDDING

The wedding I'm sharing below was a really intimate one, with just a small group of their favourite people there to celebrate with them.

It was relaxed, personal and full of atmosphere, proving that you absolutely don't need a huge guest list to have an incredible wedding day. With fewer people, there was more time to actually enjoy each other, properly catch up with everyone and soak up all the little moments.

And Hen’s Teeth was the perfect setting for it. A little bit alternative, a little bit cool and completely full of personality.

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If you're searching for a wedding photographer in Dublin and considering Hen’s Teeth in Dublin 8 for your wedding, you're in exactly the right place.



As a Dublin wedding photographer, I absolutely love photographing couples who choose venues that feel personal, relaxed and a little bit different from the traditional wedding venue. Hen’s Teeth is exactly that.

Located in Dublin 8, in the heart of The Liberties, Hen’s Teeth is a brilliant option for couples looking for an alternative wedding venue in Dublin, an intimate city wedding or a wedding that feels more like an amazing party than a formal event.

I recently photographed a wedding at Hen’s Teeth, and for this particular wedding I also brought along my old film camera.

The combination of documentary-style digital wedding photography and analogue film photography was a perfect fit for the venue and the couple.

If you're planning a Hen’s Teeth wedding in Dublin, here's everything you need to know about the venue, the location, guest numbers, food, atmosphere and what it's like to have your wedding photographed there.

Where is Hen’s Teeth in Dublin?

Hen’s Teeth is located at Blackpitts in Dublin 8, in the historic Liberties area of Dublin city.

The location is one of the things that makes it such an interesting choice for a Dublin wedding venue.

You're close to Dublin city centre while still having the character of the Liberties right outside the door. St Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Whiskey Distillery and many other Dublin landmarks are nearby.

For couples having a city wedding in Dublin, this gives you plenty of opportunities for photographs outside the venue as well as inside.

The surrounding streets provide an urban Dublin backdrop that feels completely different from a country-house wedding or traditional hotel wedding.

And because I photograph weddings across Dublin and Ireland, I love venues where the location becomes part of the story of the day.

What is Hen’s Teeth like as a Dublin wedding venue?

Hen’s Teeth is an arts, culture, food and events space rather than a traditional wedding venue.

And that's exactly why I think it's so cool.

The venue combines contemporary art, colourful murals, industrial interiors, food, music and a relaxed atmosphere.

There are interesting textures, artwork and architectural details throughout the space, which gives a wedding photographer so much to work with.

Instead of spending thousands of euro trying to decorate a blank function room, you've already got personality everywhere you look.

For wedding photography at Hen’s Teeth, this means photographs can feel colourful, editorial, artistic and completely connected to the venue.

How many guests can you have at Hen’s Teeth?

Hen’s Teeth can accommodate different wedding formats and guest numbers depending on the layout and style of your celebration.

The venue can accommodate up to approximately 175 people across the space, although the capacity changes depending on whether you're planning a seated dinner, buffet, drinks reception or another type of event.

For a traditional seated wedding meal, the capacity is smaller, which makes Hen’s Teeth particularly suited to intimate and medium-sized weddings in Dublin.

If you're considering booking Hen’s Teeth for your wedding, I'd recommend talking to the venue about your exact guest numbers and the type of wedding you want to have, as they'll be able to recommend the best layout.

What type of couple is Hen’s Teeth perfect for?

I think Hen’s Teeth is particularly suited to couples who have searched for:

“Alternative wedding venues Dublin”

“Cool wedding venues Dublin”

“Unique wedding venues Dublin”

“Intimate wedding venues Dublin”

…and thought, Nope, none of these feel like us.

Hen’s Teeth is ideal if you want a wedding that is:

Relaxed rather than formal

Creative and contemporary

Intimate or medium-sized

Centred around food, drinks and music

Full of personality

Easy-going and fun

More focused on celebrating than following traditional wedding rules

Perfect for natural and documentary wedding photography

If you're looking for a huge traditional hotel ballroom, Hen’s Teeth probably isn't your venue.

But if you're looking for a unique Dublin wedding venue with personality, it's absolutely worth considering.

Food at Hen’s Teeth weddings

Food is a major part of the Hen’s Teeth experience.

Depending on your wedding plans, the venue offers different catering options, including canapés, set menus, buffets, BBQs and other food options.

This works particularly well for couples who don't want their wedding reception to feel overly formal.

Your wedding breakfast can become part of the experience rather than simply being something that happens between the ceremony and speeches.

Hen’s Teeth can also cater for dietary requirements and allergies when these are communicated to the venue in advance.

For me, food is also an important part of documentary wedding photography.

I want to photograph the things your guests will actually remember – the food arriving, people sharing plates, the reaction to something delicious, someone sneaking another drink and all those little moments happening around the tables.

Can you have your wedding ceremony at Hen’s Teeth?

Hen’s Teeth can be used for wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions depending on your plans, numbers and chosen layout.

One of the great things about having a Dublin city wedding is that you also have so many options nearby.

If you want photographs around the Liberties, Dublin city centre or surrounding streets, we can take a short walk outside the venue and incorporate the city into your wedding photographs.

You don't need to disappear for hours for photographs.

A quick wander around Dublin with your new husband or wife can be enough to create some brilliant portraits.

And then you can get straight back to your guests.

Hen’s Teeth wedding photography

This is where my approach to Dublin wedding photography really comes into its own.

I'm a documentary wedding photographer, which means I'm much more interested in photographing what actually happens than turning your entire wedding day into a photoshoot.

Of course, we'll make time for some beautiful photographs of the two of you.

But I don't want you spending hours standing in front of a camera.

I want you to enjoy your wedding.

I'll photograph the big moments – your ceremony, confetti, speeches, first dance and all the things you'd expect from your wedding photography.

But I'll also be looking for the smaller moments.

Your dad watching you walk down the aisle.

Your best friend crying during the speeches.

Your granny laughing at the dinner table.

Your friends absolutely losing their minds on the dancefloor.

The person who has had slightly too much champagne.

The hugs.

The tears.

The chaos.

The people.

That's what makes your wedding yours.

Why Hen’s Teeth is brilliant for documentary wedding photography

A good wedding venue gives you somewhere to photograph.

A great wedding venue gives you things to photograph.

Hen’s Teeth has loads happening.

There is artwork and architecture.

There are different spaces.

There is food.

There is music.

There are drinks.

There are people moving around and interacting.

And when the evening kicks off, the atmosphere can change completely.

For a documentary wedding photographer in Dublin, that's brilliant.

I'm not looking for everyone to stand still and smile at me.

I'm looking for what happens when everyone forgets I'm there.

Those photographs are often the ones that become your favourites.

Film Wedding Photography at Hen’s Teeth

For this particular Hen’s Teeth wedding, I decided to bring along my old film camera.

I normally photograph weddings digitally, and digital photography is the perfect way to document a wedding day.

It's fast.

It's reliable.

It allows me to react instantly.

And I can photograph everything from the big moments to the tiny details without worrying about running out of frames.

But film gives me something completely different.

Why should you consider film wedding photography?

If you're planning a Dublin wedding, you might be wondering whether wedding photography on film is worth considering.

My answer?

Yes.

Not instead of digital.

Alongside it.

Film has a particular look and feeling that I absolutely love.

There is grain.

There is texture.

There is softness.

There is something wonderfully imperfect about it.

And because I'm limited to a certain number of frames on a roll, I photograph film more intentionally.

I slow down.

I look.

I wait for the right moment.

And when I press the shutter, I know I've chosen that moment for a reason.

Film wedding photographs feel timeless

One of my favourite things about film photography is that it doesn't necessarily scream a particular year.

Wedding photography trends come and go.

Editing styles change.

But film has a beautiful timeless quality.

I want your wedding photographs to look beautiful now.

But more importantly, I want them to still look beautiful when you're looking through your wedding album 20 years from now.

That's why I love the idea of adding a little film photography to a wedding day.

Digital and film wedding photography together

You don't have to choose between digital wedding photography and film wedding photography.

I love using both.

Digital gives me the ability to photograph your entire wedding day comprehensively.

Film gives me another visual layer.

The colours, grain, texture and imperfections create photographs that feel different from the digital images.

Together, they give you a wedding gallery that is varied, personal and full of atmosphere.

Hen’s Teeth Wedding Photography: The Details Matter

When I photograph a wedding at Hen’s Teeth, I'm not just photographing the couple.

I'm photographing the whole experience.

The invitation.

The flowers.

The outfits.

The venue.

The artwork.

The food.

The champagne.

The hugs.

The laughter.

The people.

The dancefloor.

All those details tell the story of your wedding day.

And because Hen’s Teeth has such a distinctive interior, those details become particularly important.

Your wedding photographs should remind you not only of what happened, but of what the day felt like.

Why choose a Dublin wedding photographer?

If you're getting married at Hen’s Teeth, choosing a photographer who knows Dublin can be a real advantage.

A Dublin wedding photographer knows the character of the city and can make use of the surrounding streets, architecture and landmarks without turning your wedding photographs into a tourist photoshoot.

I photograph weddings throughout Dublin, Cavan and across Ireland, and I love city weddings because they give us so much variety.

You can have intimate photographs inside the venue, colourful photographs around Hen’s Teeth itself and relaxed portraits around Dublin 8 – all without taking hours away from your guests.

Planning a Hen’s Teeth wedding in Dublin?

If you've found this while searching for a Hen’s Teeth wedding photographer, a Dublin wedding photographer, or simply the best wedding photography style for your alternative Dublin wedding, hopefully this gives you a better idea of what your day could look like.

Hen’s Teeth is not a traditional wedding venue.

And that's exactly its appeal.

It's creative.

It's relaxed.

It's colourful.

It's full of personality.

It's in one of the most interesting parts of Dublin.

And it's perfect for couples who want their wedding to feel like their wedding.

If you're looking for natural wedding photography in Dublin, documentary wedding photography, relaxed wedding photographs and a photographer who will capture the real moments rather than spending the entire day posing you, I'd love to hear from you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hen’s Teeth Weddings

Where is Hen’s Teeth?

Hen’s Teeth is located in Blackpitts, Dublin 8, in Dublin's historic Liberties area, close to Dublin city centre.

Is Hen’s Teeth a good wedding venue in Dublin?

Yes, particularly for couples looking for a unique, alternative and relaxed wedding venue in Dublin rather than a traditional hotel or country-house venue.

How many guests can Hen’s Teeth accommodate?

The venue can accommodate different guest numbers depending on the event layout, with capacity of up to approximately 175 guests across the venue. Seated wedding numbers are lower, so couples should confirm their exact requirements directly with Hen’s Teeth.

Is Hen’s Teeth suitable for an intimate wedding?

Yes. Its atmosphere and flexible spaces make it particularly well suited to intimate and medium-sized weddings in Dublin.

What type of wedding photography works well at Hen’s Teeth?

Documentary wedding photography, natural wedding photography, candid wedding photography and film wedding photography all work particularly well with the character of the venue.

Can you have film and digital wedding photography?

Absolutely. I love combining digital wedding photography with analogue film photography to create a varied wedding gallery with both comprehensive coverage and the distinctive look of film.

Are there places nearby for wedding photographs?

Yes. Hen’s Teeth is in Dublin 8 and surrounded by the character of the Liberties, with Dublin city centre and numerous architectural and cultural landmarks nearby. This gives us plenty of options for relaxed wedding portraits.

Is Hen’s Teeth good for couples who don't like having their photograph taken?

Definitely.

My approach is relaxed and documentary-led. You don't need to be comfortable posing for hours or know what to do in front of a camera. I'll guide you when needed and otherwise let you enjoy your wedding while I photograph what naturally happens.

Looking for a Hen’s Teeth Wedding Photographer?

If you're planning a Hen’s Teeth wedding in Dublin and looking for a Dublin wedding photographer who will capture your wedding naturally, honestly and with plenty of personality, I'd love to hear from you.

I photograph weddings in Dublin and throughout Ireland, specialising in relaxed, documentary-style wedding photography with a mixture of natural portraits, candid moments, beautiful details and all the brilliant chaos that makes your wedding yours.

And yes – if you want me to bring the old film camera too...

I probably will.



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