Wedding photographers at Hillmount House, Larne
Hillmount House Wedding Photographer
Tommy and Laurene are award winning husband and wife photographers, and we are on the recommended photographer list at Hillmount House. Relaxed, natural photography for your wedding, from the Coach House and courtyard to the lawns, the meadow and the views towards the sea.
- VenueHillmount House, Larne
- Recommended byHillmount House
- TeamHusband and wife
- CoverageTwo photographers
- Packages from£1,375
Weddings at Hillmount House
Photographers who know the Coach House and the courtyard
Hillmount House is a privately owned Georgian house near Drains Bay, just outside Larne. It was built in 1728 for the Countess of Antrim and sits in ten acres of gardens that sweep down towards the sea. The venue hosts one wedding a day, so the house, the Coach House, the courtyard and the grounds are all yours.
You can marry outdoors on the Formal Lawn or in the Meadow when the weather allows, or indoors in the Coach House or The Barn. Emma and David planned an outdoor ceremony here, and when rain arrived that morning the ceremony moved indoors. It was relaxed and personal, and by the afternoon everyone was out in the courtyard.
We are on the recommended photographer list at Hillmount House, and we know how a day here runs. We arrive early, we plan your portraits around the light and we keep them short so you are back with your guests quickly. If you are still choosing a venue in the area, our Larne wedding photographer page has more about weddings along this part of the Antrim coast.
One wedding a day, so the whole estate is yours.
Recognition
Award winning wedding photographers
Photography at Hillmount House
Every corner of Hillmount House, captured
Hillmount House gives us a lot of variety in one place, from a Coach House and a stone courtyard to lawns, a meadow and views towards the sea. Here are the locations we use on your wedding day and why each one matters.
The Coach House and Courtyard
The Georgian Coach House and its sheltered stone courtyard sit right beside the house, and this is where much of the day happens. Emma and David and their guests spent the afternoon in the courtyard, which gave us relaxed, natural photographs of everyone together. With its exposed stone walls, the Coach House is also one of the two indoor ceremony spaces.
The Formal Lawn and the House
The open lawns are the first place we head for portraits. The Georgian house makes a classic backdrop, and there are flowers, pathways and mature trees close by, so we get plenty of variety in a short walk and you are never away from your guests for long.
The Meadow and the Sea Views
The gardens run down towards the sea at Drains Bay, and on a clear day the view carries over to Scotland. The long grass in the meadow is a favourite of ours for relaxed photographs of the two of you, and it is one of the outdoor ceremony spots too.
The Barn
The Barn is where dinner and the evening party take place, with an Art Deco cocktail bar and wide views towards the sea. It is also the larger of the two indoor ceremony spaces, so there is always a good plan ready if the weather turns.
A real wedding at Hillmount House
See our work at Hillmount House
Emma and David married at Hillmount House with a humanist handfasting ceremony, their daughter Millie as flower girl and a confetti tunnel waiting for them after their portraits. The evening began with an attempt at the quickest first dance on record, and then the party started.
The whole day is on our blog, from the ceremony and the portraits around the grounds to the afternoon in the courtyard, all edited in our natural, true to life style. Click the photo to see it.
Emma and DavidView the day
Emma and David planned to marry outdoors. Rain that morning moved the ceremony indoors, and it was relaxed and personal, with a few tears along the way.
They told us they were camera shy, so we kept the portraits short and used the open lawns, the flowers and the house as a backdrop. Once they were outside they relaxed into it.
Hillmount House sits at the start of the Causeway Coastal Route, about 24 miles from Belfast. We cover every county as wedding photographers in Northern Ireland, with no travel charge for weddings here.
What our couples say
Kind words from our couples
What couples say about having Tommy and Laurene photograph their wedding day.
We honestly could not have chosen better photographers for our wedding day. Thank you for capturing not only beautiful photos, but the emotions, the love, and the little moments that we will treasure forever. Looking through our gallery honestly made us cry because it felt like reliving the entire day all over again. Thank you for being so kind, patient, and amazing throughout everything. We truly could not recommend you enough.
Wow, what can we say about Tommy and Laurene! They captured the most important day of our lives so perfectly! They made us laugh all throughout the day, made the posing light hearted and Laurene especially was the best help with my dress and vail! I would recommend them to anyone, they are absolutely fantastic at what they do!
We had a wonderful experience with Pure Photo N.I. We really loved the quality and variety of photographs that Tommy and Laurene were able to capture for us on our wedding day. Across the planning, photography and delivery of our photographs, Pure Photo N.I were exceptionally professional, accommodating and a joy to work with.
Frequently asked questions
Your Hillmount House wedding photography questions answered
The things couples ask us most about photography at Hillmount House. If yours is not here, send us a message or have a look at our wedding FAQ.
Do you photograph weddings at Hillmount House?
Yes. We photographed Emma and David's wedding at Hillmount House, so we know the Coach House, the courtyard and the grounds. Both of us come to every wedding, so you have two photographers at your ceremony, one on the two of you and one on your guests and their reactions.
Are you a recommended photographer at Hillmount House?
Yes. We are on the recommended photographer list at Hillmount House. You are free to choose any photographer you like for your wedding there, and we would love to hear about your plans.
Where is Hillmount House?
Hillmount House is at 357 Old Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 2LG, near Drains Bay on the Antrim coast. It is about 24 miles from Belfast and from Belfast International Airport, at the start of the Causeway Coastal Route.
Where can we have our ceremony?
Outdoors you can choose the Formal Lawn or the Meadow, weather permitting. Indoors there is the Coach House for up to 100 guests or The Barn for up to 150. Capacities can change, so check the current figures with the Hillmount team for your date and numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The venue always has an indoor plan ready, so an outdoor ceremony moves into the Coach House or The Barn. Emma and David's outdoor ceremony moved indoors on the morning, and they still had their portraits out on the lawns afterwards. We agree a wet weather plan for your photographs with you beforehand.
Where are the best places for photos?
The lawns with the Georgian house behind you, the long grass in the meadow, the garden paths and mature trees, the stone courtyard and the views towards the sea at Drains Bay. With one wedding a day we can use whichever corner suits the light, and we keep the portraits short.
Can our dog be part of the day?
Hillmount House welcomes dogs, and we are always happy to include yours in a few photographs. Let us know in advance and we will plan a good moment for it.
How much does a Hillmount House wedding photographer cost?
Our collections start at £1,375 for half day coverage and go up to £2,175 for a full day with a Storybook album. Both of us photograph every wedding, and there is no extra travel charge for weddings within Northern Ireland. You can see exactly what is included on our pricing page.
Do you photograph at other venues nearby?
Yes. We have photographed at Ballygally Castle a little further up the coast road, and we cover weddings all over Northern Ireland. See our Larne wedding photographer page for more.
When will we get our photographs?
Your private online gallery is delivered within six weeks of your wedding, with high resolution downloads and a print shop. We cull and edit every wedding ourselves and we do not use AI. If you cannot wait, our fast edit add on guarantees your photos within 10 days for an extra £400.
Pricing
Hillmount House wedding photography packages
Our three collections flex around your day, whether you are planning a small ceremony in the Coach House or a full celebration in The Barn at Hillmount House. Both Tommy and Laurene photograph every wedding, and everything included is shown here. See our full package details.
- Getting ready to the call for dinner, speeches included if they are before dinner
- Album available to add later
- Getting ready to first dance and 2 songs
- Album available to add later
- Getting ready to first dance and 2 songs
- 30 x 20 Storybook album
- Upgrade to a 40 x 30 album and 2 parent books for £600
- Two photographers
- Private online gallery
- In gallery print shop
- Delivered within six weeks
Add £400 for photos guaranteed within 10 days.
A travel supplement applies, so just ask for a quote.
Planning a small ceremony? See our micro wedding packages, from 2 hours of coverage.
Second day coverage and more, just ask.
How booking works
Three simple steps to secure your date
Tell us your date
Send us your wedding date, your venue and your ceremony time if you have it, using the form below.
We get back to you
We reply as quickly as we can, usually within a few hours, to let you know if we are free and to answer anything you would like to ask.
Secure your date
Once you are happy, a £400 booking fee secures your date, and then you can relax knowing your photographers are sorted.
Dates fill up fast. We only take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets the time and care they deserve. Dates are confirmed on a first come, first served basis and cannot be held in advance.
Your date might still be available
We only take on a limited number of weddings each year. Fill in the form with your details and we will check your date straight away.
- Recommended by Hillmount HouseWe are on the venue's recommended photographer list
- We know Hillmount HouseThe Coach House, the courtyard, the lawns and the meadow
- Two photographersTommy and Laurene, a husband and wife team, photographing weddings since 2014
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