SHEA DEIGHAN & ANNIE HEAVIN AT THE ONE FAB DAY WEDDING AWARDS 2026 AT THE COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL DUBLIN. PHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN MCEVOY
From gorgeous Dublin, Ireland, I had an amazing time at the inaugural One Fab Day Wedding Awards at the luxury 5 star College Green Hotel.
Wedding Photographer of the Year - Finalist
I was chosen as a finalist in the Wedding Photographer of the Year category. This was for the whole island of Ireland and I was competing with some other amazing Irish wedding photographers. Spoiler alert, I didn’t win. That honour went to Weddings from Sarah. Congrats again Sarah!
Wedding Awards in Dublin
Having been to lots of photography awards throughout the years, SWPP & PPANI to name a few, I’ve previously taken all of my extended family as guests for a night out. This time, I thought I’d keep my crew small and treat just my Goddaughter and niece to the VIP treatment. After all, she’s my favourite Goddaughter. (I can get away with saying that as I only have one.) I’m so happy to say that my niece had a great time and although she was disappointed that her (favourite - unconfirmed) uncle didn’t bring home the Wedding Photographer of the Year award, she was over the moon with the whole experience.
When we were going in, I joked with her to pretend that she was a guest at my wedding because let’s face it, it’s as close as she is going to get to seeing me walk down the aisle. Haha.
One Fab Day treated everyone to a goody bag. My niece did not expect this at all and I had flashbacks to Christmas mornings and birthdays with her when she was little. She was so happy to be getting a few treats. I also got a goody bag too but gave mine to her mum. Everyone was happy.
THE ONE FAB DAY WEDDING AWARDS 2026 AT THE COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL DUBLIN. PHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN MCEVOY
Weddings at the College Green Hotel in Dublin
The College Green Hotel in Dublin is out of this world! I must have drove past it a hundred times and never went in but what a stunning location it is. A perfect venue for the 2026 One Fab Day Wedding Awards. My niece was so impressed as was I.
The awards show and dinner was amazing. I got to meet some really cool people and had a really good time. Shoutout to Rebecca from One Fab Day, Aiste from Serenity Photography, Hazel from Hazel O’Reilly Wedding Celebrant, Billy from BMG Sound and the team from Key 73. Really nice to meet you all and hope to see you again.
Irish Wedding Awards
During the awards, I caught myself observing the photography team working at the event and for just this once, I was glad to be on the other end of the camera. Sometimes it is hard working around guests, as always I took it as a learning moment to consider how discreet I really am at my weddings. I think I’m pretty good but there is always room for improvement.
SOME PHONE PICS FROM THE ONE FAB DAY WEDDING AWARDS 2026 AT THE COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL DUBLIN.
Best Irish Wedding Suppliers
There is so much talent when it comes to the best wedding suppliers in Ireland. I’m so chuffed to be part of the small group of Irish wedding suppliers that made the shortlist and was a finalist at the inaugural One Fab Day Wedding Awards. Shoutout to the event organisers, One Fab Day who did an excellent job running the event. The hard work before, during and after sometimes goes unnoticed but I can see how amazing you all are.
Hopefully I’ll get shortlisted again next year. I think my niece would love to go again. Thanks Annie for making my day.
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