Venue · Ballymena, Co AntrimGalgorm Resort weddings.

One of Northern Ireland's most sought-after wedding destinations — riverside grounds along the River Maine, manicured gardens and a resort built for a celebration that runs from morning to midnight. Calm, natural coverage that keeps pace with the day.

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TypeLuxury spa resort

LocationBallymena, Co Antrim

BackdropRiver Maine & gardens

We recommendAll-day coverage

ReceptionOn-site suites

A County Antrim destination

A resort that runs all day — and a river at the bottom of the garden.

Planning a Galgorm wedding and looking for a photographer who already knows the grounds, the suites and where the best evening light falls?

Galgorm Resort & Spa sits in acres of riverside parkland just outside Ballymena, and it's earned its reputation — couples come from all over Northern Ireland for it. We've shot many weddings across County Antrim and arrive knowing the difference a venue this size makes: there's room to breathe, room to move, and a dozen different backdrops within a short walk.

That's exactly why Galgorm rewards fuller coverage. From getting-ready in the suites to a riverside portrait at golden hour and the dancefloor late on, the day has more chapters than most venues — and they're spread across beautiful grounds. We pace ourselves to the day, stay out of the way, and make sure the quiet moments get the same care as the big set-pieces.

What we shoot at Galgorm →

Wedding Photography

One hour through to all-day — bridal preps to first dances, the way the day actually happened.

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Wedding Videography

Adds the bits you missed. Includes unedited speeches and ceremony from a static second camera.

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Ceremony Music

With our daughter Miabella — a Grade 8 classical pianist and rock guitarist — live for ceremony or cocktails.

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Pre-dinner Entertainment

Guitar or piano sets while you mingle and have photos taken. Available as solo or duo. Set lists yours.

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Galgorm · Photo & Video Packages

Transparent pricing, no surprises.

Packages to suit all budgets — from a one-hour ceremony-only package through to all-day photo and video coverage. Travel is always agreed upfront before you book.

★ Photography

Photo only

£150 · from

1 hr £150
2 hr £250
3 hr £350
All day £795

Photo + Video

Combined

£400 · from

1 hr £400
2 hr £500
3 hr £650
All day £1,395

Live Music

Entertainment

£300 · from

Solo £300
Duo £450
Ceremony
Cocktail hour

Extras

Engagement & albums

£75 · from

Bridal preps £125
Engagement shoot £125
Album 80–100pg £195
16×12 canvas £75

Travel agreed upfront before you book · Interest-free direct debit available · Full breakdown on the packages page.

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A Galgorm day

What we'll actually shoot at the resort.

Not a rigid shot list — but the moments and corners that a Galgorm day tends to deliver, from the getting-ready suites down to the river.

Getting ready in the suitesCalm, natural prep coverage — details, dress and the build-up before the ceremony.

The ceremonyVows and the first kiss, indoors or in the garden setting, with room for everyone to see.

The manicured gardensCouple portraits among the planting and lawns — the resort's signature greenery.

Along the River MaineA quiet riverside walk for unhurried portraits away from the celebration.

Family groups & guestsRelaxed group photographs and candid frames of everyone enjoying the day.

Evening light & first danceGolden-hour portraits and the dancefloor as the reception gets going.

"A venue this size gives you a dozen backdrops in one day — we pace ourselves to the day and never rush the quiet moments."Our approach · Galgorm Resort

Storybook · Galgorm

Calm, unobtrusive, true to you.

A big resort wedding can feel like a lot to manage — our job is to make the photography the part you never have to think about.

We work gently in the background, reading the day rather than directing it: the laughter during prep, a private moment by the river, the energy on the dancefloor. No formulas, no endless posing — just honest pictures that feel like the celebration you actually had.

If your budget allows, adding videography is well worth it at a venue like Galgorm — speeches, readings and the first dance, set against the same beautiful grounds.

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Galgorm Resort wedding photography — a couple portrait in the gardens

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Photography is our starting point — we'll help you decide on video or music once we know your plans. We come back within one working day.

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Every package

What's included as standard.

Bridal preps addon — up to one hour at the bride's house prior to leaving for the ceremony (time-dependent, one address).

2 & 3 consecutive hour photo packages — e.g. church & venue, to simulate cake cutting.

All Day Photography includes bridal preps through to around 15–20 minutes after the first dance.

All photos provided digitally, free of charge, via a private online gallery.

Photographer available between end of meal and evening set-up for any guest portraits.

Video packages run two cameras (one static). Typical all-day video runs 15–20 minutes edited.

Video packages include unedited speeches and ceremony from the static camera, in full, free of charge.

Interest-free direct debit payment plans available on every package.

Venue · Ballymena, Co AntrimGalgorm Resort weddings.

A resort that runs all day — and a river at the bottom of the garden.

Wedding Photography

Wedding Videography

Ceremony Music

Pre-dinner Entertainment

Transparent pricing, no surprises.

Photo only

Combined

Entertainment

Engagement & albums

What we'll actually shoot at the resort.

Getting ready in the suitesCalm, natural prep coverage — details, dress and the build-up before the ceremony.

The ceremonyVows and the first kiss, indoors or in the garden setting, with room for everyone to see.

The manicured gardensCouple portraits among the planting and lawns — the resort's signature greenery.

Along the River MaineA quiet riverside walk for unhurried portraits away from the celebration.

Family groups & guestsRelaxed group photographs and candid frames of everyone enjoying the day.

Evening light & first danceGolden-hour portraits and the dancefloor as the reception gets going.

Calm, unobtrusive, true to you.

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