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1. Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare
Capacity: Micro weddings from 2, intimate parties up to 80
What they say: “Just the Two of You elopements, micro weddings and intimate celebrations catered for.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 664 1600 • reservations@sheenfallslodge.ie
More info: Sheen Falls Lodge Weddings
2. Cahernane House Hotel, Killarney
Capacity: 25–80 guests
What they say: “Perfect for intimate weddings with small numbers, blending historic charm and gardens.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 663 1895 • info@cahernane.com
More info: Cahernane House Weddings
3. Barrow House, Tralee Bay
Capacity: 20–100 guests (exclusive use)
What they say: “Exclusive Georgian waterfront house, licensed for civil ceremonies, intimate weddings only.”
Contact: +353 (0)87 774 8460 • info@barrowhouse.ie
More info: Barrow House Weddings
4. Parknasilla Resort, Sneem
Capacity: Small private dining rooms available; bespoke packages
What they say: “A luxury resort on the Ring of Kerry with tailored weddings from small to large.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 667 5600 • info@parknasillaresort.com
More info: Parknasilla Weddings
5. Dromquinna Manor (Boathouse), Kenmare
Capacity: 2–50 guests in the Boathouse
What they say: “The Boathouse is a unique hideaway for intimate weddings right on the waterfront.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 664 2880 • info@dromquinnamanor.com
More info: Dromquinna Weddings
6. Killarney Royal Hotel, Killarney Town
Capacity: 20–60 guests
What they say: “Boutique hotel in the heart of Killarney, perfect for civil ceremonies and small receptions.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 663 1853 • info@killarneyroyal.ie
More info: Killarney Royal Weddings
7. Killeen House Hotel, Killarney
Capacity: Up to 45 guests
What they say: “Renowned for food and service, specialising in intimate weddings.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 663 1711 • info@killeenhousehotel.com
More info: Killeen House Weddings
8. Ballyseede Castle, Tralee
Capacity: Smaller private rooms from 25 up to larger weddings
What they say: “Historic Kerry castle, flexible for intimate parties or grand celebrations.”
Contact: +353 (0)66 712 5799 • info@ballyseedecastle.com
More info: Ballyseede Castle Weddings
9. Great Southern Killarney
Capacity: Intimate function rooms for 20–50 guests
What they say: “Historic Great Southern Hotel offers a range of spaces including smaller suites.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 663 8000 • info@greatsouthernkillarney.com
More info: Great Southern Weddings
10. Sneem Hotel, Ring of Kerry
Capacity: Up to 80 guests in smaller suites
What they say: “On the waterfront in Sneem, offering micro weddings with coastal views.”
Contact: +353 (0)64 667 5100 • info@sneemhotel.com
More info: Sneem Hotel Weddings
Wedding Photography Collections · Cork & Munster
Choose the coverage that feels right for your day.
Weddings don’t all run to the same timetable, and I don’t think photography should feel like it does either. These collections give you a starting point, from a smaller celebration to the full story of the day. Whichever you choose, I’ll photograph it in the same relaxed, natural way.
Collections start from€600See Intimate ↓
Intimate
Small celebrations
Small, simple and meaningful.
For elopements, civil ceremonies and smaller weddings where you don’t need a full day of photography, but still want the important people, moments and atmosphere remembered properly.
Collections start from€600
- 150+ professionally edited photographsThe people, the moments and the atmosphere of your day
- Relaxed, natural storytellingYour celebration as it genuinely unfolds
- Private online galleryView, share and download in one place
- Unlimited high-resolution downloadsWhile your gallery is live
- Gallery available online for 3 months
Moments
Part-day coverage
The heart of the day.
For couples who want the excitement beforehand, the ceremony and everything that happens afterwards, without needing photography into the evening.
- 300–400 professionally edited photographsThe main story of your day, beautifully told
- Relaxed documentary coverageReal moments, just as they happen
- Folio presentation box with USBYour photographs, presented properly
- 50 professionally printed 6×4 photographsTo hold, share and frame
- Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
- Gallery available online for 3 months
Most popularMemories
Full-day coverage
The complete wedding story.
From the nerves and excitement in the morning to the dance floor that night. This is for couples who want the whole day remembered naturally, without turning the wedding into a photoshoot.
- 500+ professionally edited photographsFrom preparations right through to the evening
- Natural documentary storytellingThe whole day remembered naturally
- Folio presentation box with USBYour photographs, presented properly
- 50 professionally printed 6×4 photographsTo hold, share and frame
- Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
- Gallery available online for 6 months
The album collections
Your wedding story, made to be held.
Forever
Full day + heirloom album
Your wedding story, made to be held.
Everything you need from the wedding day, finished with a proper handcrafted album. Not something that lives on a screen, but something you can sit down with, pick up and keep.
Your handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" album, shown here with the acrylic cover- 500+ professionally edited photographsThe whole day, from preparations to the dance floor
- Handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding albumMade to sit down with, pick up and keep
- Up to 80 photographs designed into the albumYour story, laid out page by page
- Your choice of beautiful album finishesIncluding my favourite, the Acrylic Prestige
- USB included with your wedding album
- Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while live
- Gallery available online for 6 months
Eternity
The complete album collection
One story. More than one home.
The complete wedding-day collection with your own handcrafted album and additional parent albums, so the story of the day isn’t kept in just one home.
Your handcrafted album and parent albums, shown here in linen finishes- 500+ professionally edited photographsThe whole day, from preparations to the dance floor
- Handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding albumMade to sit down with, pick up and keep
- Handcrafted parent albums includedFor the people who will want to turn the pages and relive the day with you
- Up to 80 photographs designed into the albumYour story, laid out page by page
- Your choice of beautiful album finishesIncluding my favourite, the Acrylic Prestige
- USB included with your wedding album
- Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while live
- Gallery available online for 6 months
Moments & Memories
Presented to be picked up.
Both collections arrive in a Folio presentation box with your USB, alongside 50 professionally printed 6×4 photographs. The kind of thing you can put on a table, hand to a parent or slip into a frame.
Your full gallery is still waiting for you online, with unlimited high-resolution downloads while it’s live.
James’s Recommendation
Acrylic Prestige
The album I keep coming back to.
A wedding album should feel as good as the photographs inside it.
Albums are usually an extra on top of the photography price. In Forever and Eternity, yours is already part of the collection.
Forever and Eternity include a handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding album, designed around up to 80 photographs from your day. You’ll have a choice of finishes, but if you ask me which one I’d choose, I’ll nearly always point you towards the Acrylic Prestige.
The crystal-clear acrylic cover gives the photograph real depth and the lay-flat design lets the story flow beautifully across the page. It feels substantial without being fussy, and it’s exactly the kind of album I want my couples to still be taking down from the shelf years from now.
- 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12"
- Up to 80 photographs
- Lay-flat design
- Handcrafted finish
- USB included
See a little of it while it still feels fresh.
I aim to share a small selection of sneak peeks as soon as I can after your wedding. If I’m not photographing another wedding the following day, that can often mean the very next day.
Your complete gallery is delivered within 4–6 weeks, although, as many of my reviews mention, it’s almost always considerably sooner.
Download them. Back them up. Keep them safe.
Your private online gallery makes it easy to view, share and download your photographs in high resolution. Intimate and Moments galleries remain online for 3 months, while Memories, Forever and Eternity galleries remain online for 6 months.
You can download as often as you like while your gallery is live. Once it arrives, I always recommend downloading the complete collection and keeping at least one extra backup somewhere safe, as the online gallery isn’t intended as permanent cloud storage.
Make it yours
Enhance your collection.
Start with the collection that suits your day. Then add something only if it actually matters to you. There’s no need to squeeze your wedding into a package just because that’s how the price list was written.
Another pair of eyes on the day. Particularly useful for separate morning preparations, larger weddings and those moments happening in two places at once.
A relaxed session before the wedding, with no wedding-day timetable. A chance to get comfortable in front of the camera and come away with photographs you actually like.
Beautiful handcrafted versions of your wedding album for the people who will want to sit down, turn the pages and relive the day with you.
Something different
Your wedding doesn’t have to fit neatly into a box.
If none of these collections quite fits the way your day is planned, get in touch. I’m happy to talk it through and work out what actually makes sense for your wedding.
Drop me a lineLet’s talk about your wedding
Whether you have every detail planned or you’re just at the very beginning, I’d love to hear about your day.
No pressure. No awkward sales talk. Just a warm, friendly conversation to see if we’d be the right fit.
Best Small Wedding Venues in Kerry
If you’re planning a small wedding in Kerry, you’ve come to the right place. This county is packed with incredible boutique houses, coastal hideaways, and historic hotels that feel personal when the guest list is under 100.
I’ve photographed weddings with just 2 guests in Kenmare, 40 people in Dingle, and 60 friends in Killarney. The magic of Kerry is how well it suits small weddings: intimate spaces, epic scenery, and venues that understand the charm of keeping things simple.
Why Kerry Works for Small Weddings
Kerry weddings don’t have to be big or showy. A micro wedding on the Ring of Kerry feels as powerful as any grand ballroom. You’ll find:
Exclusive-use houses like Barrow House where 30 guests fill the place with laughter.
Boutique hotels like Killarney Royal for intimate dinners.
Elopement spots like Sheen Falls Lodge where two people is enough.
When numbers are smaller, the day slows down. You’ll have more connection with your guests, and I’ll have more chances to photograph the small glances and details that often get missed.
Let’s Get the Craic Started
Whether you're planning a massive session in Cork, an elopement in Kerry, or a celebration somewhere further down the road, tell me everything. Share the details, the venue, the general plans, and exactly how camera-allergic you both are.
Real Stories
These aren’t just words — I’ve worked in many of these venues already.
See our Dingle Wedding Photographer guide for small coastal ceremonies at Slea Head and Coumeenoole.
Check out Kenmare Weddings with stories from Sheen Falls and Dromquinna.
Explore Killarney Weddings — from 20-guest elopements in Cahernane House to intimate evenings at the Great Southern.
Discover the Ring of Kerry Weddings hub for Waterville, Sneem, and hidden gems.
Why Book a Photographer Who Knows Kerry
Small weddings are unforgiving in the best way — there’s nowhere to hide. Every laugh, every tear, every hug is part of the story. Having shot in:
Sheen Falls Lodge — private ceremonies with just family.
Barrow House — sea views and relaxed outdoor vows.
Dromquinna Manor — intimate Boathouse weddings for two.
Ballyseede Castle — romantic castle settings scaled down to 30 guests.
…I know where the best light falls, when to sneak away for couple portraits, and how to keep the flow natural without turning the day into a photo shoot.
Other Munster Counties
If you’re considering a small wedding in Kerry, you might also look at:
Cork Small Wedding Venues — Ballymaloe, Gougane Barra, Inchydoney.
Limerick’s intimate spots like No.1 Pery Square and The Mustard Seed.
Clare hideaways such as Gregans Castle or Moy House.
Tipperary country houses like Ashley Park and Raheen House.
Waterford’s romantic Waterford Castle.
Munster is full of options — but Kerry is still the heart-stopping county for dramatic landscapes.
If you’re reading this because you’re planning a small Kerry wedding, know this: small doesn’t mean less. It often means more — more connection, more truth in the photos, more time with your guests.
Get in touch if you’d like me to photograph your Kerry wedding. I’ll help with timelines, light advice for your chosen venue, and honest coverage of your day.
FAQs
Do Kerry venues allow civil ceremonies?
Yes. Barrow House, Ballyseede Castle, and Sheen Falls Lodge are licensed for civil and humanist ceremonies. See examples from our Dingle Weddings.
What’s the smallest wedding they cater for?
Dromquinna’s Boathouse is designed for weddings as small as 2 people. See our Kenmare Weddings hub for real elopements.
Which venues are exclusive use?
Barrow House and Ballyseede Castle offer exclusive hire for small weddings. For inspiration see our Ring of Kerry Weddings blog.
Do they provide accommodation?
Yes, all listed venues provide on-site accommodation except Barrow House, which has limited rooms but partners with local B&Bs. Read more on our Killarney Weddings page.
If you're still comparing all wedding venues across Kerry, the full venues guide below organises everything in one place.
Looking for the Main Kerry Wedding Venues Guide?
If you’re comparing all types of wedding venues across Kerry — including castles, hotels, coastal venues and larger wedding spaces — start with the full venues guide below.
View the Complete Kerry Wedding Venues Guide
This page focuses more on smaller, quieter and more intimate weddings in Kerry.