Why The Station House in Kilmessan Feels Like Your Wedding’s Best Guest (And Why Your Photos Will Prove It)”
If you asked about my photography, I would probably tell you people, personalities and human connection are at the heart of everything I do. But every now and then two people come along and really remind me that between all the hustle of trying to run a business and build a life that I truly truly love what I do and what we do as wedding photographers truly matters. And putting together these previews for Bryan and Conor I sat there just smiling cos at the end of the day love truly conquers all!!!
And days like Monday remind me that magic isn't only real in books and movies. It exists every day in every part of the world if we just open our eyes and hearts to it.
Hey there—I'm Andy, your soon-to-be favourite documentary wedding photographer (if you like a bit of cheek with your charm).
Let me tell you why The Station House in Kilmessan, Co. Meath, doesn't just make a lovely venue it makes for a wedding day that's unforgettably you.
Built in 1862 as a bustling railway junction, The Station House has since been lovingly brought back to life by the Slattery family, who opened its doors in 1984 and finally won our hearts. Imagine a place where original granite walls meet hand-woven Indian rugs, Murano chandeliers sparkle overhead, and the scent of fresh eucalyptus drifts through a Carriage Suite ceiling adorned with garden motifs. Eclectic, yes but in the best way.
Ceremony With a Dash of Magic
Say the “I Do’s” in an enchanted setting: The iconic railway turntable, set among woodland, is not just unique, it’s pure movie magic for your ceremony or first dance.
Receptions with Real Charm
The Carriage Suite: Once a locomotive workshop, now a storybook reception space where warmth and intimacy reign. With room for up to 180 guests, your whole crew can dance, laugh, and spill the craziest stories all under ornate chandeliers and cozy lighting. WeddingDatesonefabday.com
Exclusive Vibes: One wedding per day means it's your day not a hotel assembly line. Plus, all 19 bedrooms including the legendary Signal Suite are yours to claim for the night. irishweddingblog.iestationhousehotel.ie
Food That ASKS for Seconds
The award-winning Signal Restaurant isn’t just jaw dropping, it’s a stop you in your tracks pallet festival. Think best friends raving, think re-booking before you’ve even left and think cheese, veggies, meats, all sourced from local farms, charcuterie producers, beekeepers within a 20-mile radius.
Your guests will be too busy savouring each bite to notice my sneaky photo-bombing (in the best way).
Why I’m Obsessed (And Why You’ll Be Too)
Let’s be real weddings are about stories. Candid laughter. Bare feet in grass if you don’t mind mucky toes. The hug from your Aunt you didn’t see coming. The Station House is a place that gets this. It’s characterful without posing, emotional without being sentimental.
As your documentary photographer, I’ll just be there, camera in hand, chasing the feels, the sore cheeks, the unguarded smiles. And guess what? In a decade, those photos will still make you grin like you just spotted your wedding cake (or your cousin doing the worm).
So if you’re planning a wedding that feels warm, wonderful, and completely yours, let’s chat. Because the Station House Hotel isn’t just a venue, it’s a pretty special venue. And I’m here to make sure your wedding photos feel that way too. That hey tell the true story of your day.
