Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Nationwide / Worldwide, Based in Dublin, Ireland
Bride & Groom Films – Luxury, Cinematic Wedding Videographer
Richard Finlay is a multi-award-winning wedding videographer. For almost 20 years, Richard has been one of Ireland’s most sought-after full-time wedding videographers, the favorite choice of celebrities and well known personalities at home and abroad, covering weddings from big to small and everything in between. He was recently chosen by Oscar nominee Naomi Sheridan (daughter of filmmaking legend Jim Sheridan) to film her wedding.
The wedding filmmaker of choice for many film and TV industry pros in Ireland, Richard routinely shoots weddings for other industry professionals, which has lead to him working on various films, documentaries and music videos. He started filming weddings when he was 20, using his filmmaking background to give a shot in the arm to the Irish wedding market, which was badly needed at the time. Now 38, he estimates he’s filmed close to 1,000 weddings.
Richard trained in filmmaking at ‘The New York Film Academy’ (widely recognized as the best film school in the world). He was voted ‘Wedding Videographer of the Year’ by the brides and grooms of Ireland in Ireland’s first ever online wedding awards. There was no campaigning for votes on Richard’s behalf in order to receive the nomination. In the same year, he was also shortlisted for ‘Wedding Videographer of the Year’ at the ‘Weddings Online Awards’. Richard was ranked among “the best videographers in the world” by Martin Rhodes of the ‘DV Awards’, when he won two awards including ‘Outstanding Wedding Videography’. This was the first time that an Irish entrant won in the category of ‘Wedding & Event Videography’.
Ballymagarvey Village Wedding Video
Killruddery House Wedding Video
Kilkea Castle Wedding Video
Powerscourt Estate Wedding Video
Luttrellstown Castle Wedding Video
Kilkea Castle Wedding Video
View the Bride & Groom Films website for more info: https://brideandgroom.ie
Bride & Groom Films produces wedding films for discerning clients who value a cinematic experience, but who also just want to enjoy their wedding day with no hassle, and without the feeling that a camera is constantly on top of them.
Richard will shoot your wedding discreetly – so you, your loved ones and guests won’t notice him too much as he works. It's very much a fly-on-the-wall shooting style, capturing natural reactions, without having to pose people or ask them to do anything except enjoy the day. For example, when filming around guests, he uses a small mirrorless camera body, so people are generally less "aware" of the camera in this instance.
Couples often comment on how Richard was able to capture the essence of their wedding day, and still remain almost unnoticed (read the reviews left by many of Richard’s happy couples below, or on the ‘Reviews’ page of his website here).
Richard works well with wedding photographers of all styles, and is constantly recommended by them.
Killruddery House Wedding Video
Why not set up a no-obligation “face to face” meeting with Richard on Zoom some evening or weekend? You can ask as many questions as you like. Or drop a quick e-mail to [email protected]
"I will shoot your wedding discreetly – so you, your loved ones and guests won’t notice me too much as I work away. It's very much a fly-on-the-wall shooting style, capturing natural reactions, and the “real moments”, without having to pose people or ask them to do anything except enjoy the day. I want to blend in almost as if I'm a guest, and I've cultivated this style over two decades!
For almost 20 years, I've been shooting wedding occasions of all kinds, capturing authentic moments, whether it's in the most beautiful outdoor locations, luxury hotels or a back garden. The great wedding images are found through having a trained intuition for anticipating the moment, in search of the truth and love.
The best images and the greatest moments are captured when the couple and their loved ones are not aware of the camera. Posing and staging has its value and place, but I prefer to be a follower of the action for the most part. I want to quietly observe and find the magic, and not have you pretend. This is about moments being anticipated and discovered, and then captured and preserved for you and future generations.
I want you to look at my work and ask yourself: do those people seem or feel like they're being prompted by me? Or, is it an authentic moment without orchestration, with no or minimal direction? The photojournalist style allows me to capture the authentic spirit and personality of couples and their loved ones, in a way that posed shots never do. The greatness of a wedding is told in motion pictures that are discovered - that will be my mission and intention at your wedding."
- Richard Finlay
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Reviews of Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
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John & Danielle
5.0
Married on 27th Oct 2018
Becky Cooney
5.0
Married on 30th May 2024
We had the privilege of having Richard as our videographer for our wedding day. From the minute we spoke to Richard we were greeted with nothing but kindness and excitement around our special day. Richard was a total dream to work with from start to finish, we honestly couldn't have asked for a nicer person. Richard kept in touch before and after, and to say we were over the moon with the multiple different video clips we received from our wedding day, is an understatement. Richard is clearly incredibly skilled in what he does, his edits are done with so much care and are filled with personal touches, the videos we received are such high quality with multiple shots, it is hard to believe Richard is a one man band. Having Richard as our videographer for our wedding day was honestly the best money we ever spent, Richard you are incredible, thank you so so much for everything!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Becky - really appreciate the review and the kind words. It was my pleasure.
Added 4th Jul 2024
Anna Doherty
5.0
Married on 26th May 2024
Wow, I was expecting great things when I booked Richard as our videographer for our wedding, but he has surpassed all expectations. Not only was he a dream to work with beforehand, making it super easy to choose a package and give him the details of the day, but he was super chilled and was so discrete the entire wedding day. So pleasant and understanding. A true professional in his craft. He left no stone unturned and our feature length is the perfect mix of getting ready, the ceremony, the drinks reception, the speeches, and the dancing, capturing the essence of the day. What I loved about it is the fact he captured so many of our guests too. As I say, all expectations surpassed for sure! The attention to detail in the video is amazing, and reliving our day one month on was so wonderful: Can’t thank you enough Richard, you captured a video we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much, Anna, for the review and the kind words -- really appreciate it.
Added 1st Jul 2024
Brianna Gardner
5.0
Married on 4th Oct 2023
I recently had the pleasure of working with Richard Finlay from Bride and Groom Films for our wedding at Markree Castle in Sligo, Ireland on October 4, 2023. As a professional film editor myself, I had (ridiculously) high expectations! I did a TON of research into looking for the perfect person for the job, going as far as making spreadsheets of every videographer within a drivable distance and viewing all of their sample videos and websites. I was a bit nervous to entrust someone I had never met in person (we are from the USA) with something as important as my wedding video, but I can confidently say that Richard exceeded my expectations in every way and we are absolutely thrilled with how our videos turned out.
One of the aspects that immediately caught my attention was the range and comprehensiveness of the packages Richard offered. It was evident that he understands the unique needs of each couple, providing options that cater to various preferences and budgets. This flexibility made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We chose his "Quentin Tarantino" package as I wanted to get all the raw files etc in case I wanted to tinker with the edit, however it seems that this was unnecessary as his editing was absolutely beautiful!
Being in the field of editing, I am acutely aware of the balance required to capture genuine, candid moments without intruding on the beauty of the occasion. Richard mastered this art effortlessly. His ability to blend into the background while still capturing the essence of our special day was truly commendable. The result was a collection of stunning, natural shots that beautifully documented the emotions and joy of the day.
Richard's professionalism and patience throughout the entire process were noteworthy. He was attentive to our vision, receptive to our ideas, and his calm demeanor added a sense of ease to the entire wedding day. His dedication to ensuring every detail was captured with precision was truly impressive.
Even after the wedding day, Richard continued to impress. The post-production process was seamless, and the final videos surpassed our expectations. His editing skills brought our memories to life, creating a cinematic masterpiece that we will cherish for a lifetime.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Finlay from Bride and Groom Films for anyone seeking a wedding videographer. His professionalism, artistic talent, and genuine passion for his craft set him apart. Thank you, Richard, for capturing the magic of our special day so beautifully.
One of the aspects that immediately caught my attention was the range and comprehensiveness of the packages Richard offered. It was evident that he understands the unique needs of each couple, providing options that cater to various preferences and budgets. This flexibility made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We chose his "Quentin Tarantino" package as I wanted to get all the raw files etc in case I wanted to tinker with the edit, however it seems that this was unnecessary as his editing was absolutely beautiful!
Being in the field of editing, I am acutely aware of the balance required to capture genuine, candid moments without intruding on the beauty of the occasion. Richard mastered this art effortlessly. His ability to blend into the background while still capturing the essence of our special day was truly commendable. The result was a collection of stunning, natural shots that beautifully documented the emotions and joy of the day.
Richard's professionalism and patience throughout the entire process were noteworthy. He was attentive to our vision, receptive to our ideas, and his calm demeanor added a sense of ease to the entire wedding day. His dedication to ensuring every detail was captured with precision was truly impressive.
Even after the wedding day, Richard continued to impress. The post-production process was seamless, and the final videos surpassed our expectations. His editing skills brought our memories to life, creating a cinematic masterpiece that we will cherish for a lifetime.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Finlay from Bride and Groom Films for anyone seeking a wedding videographer. His professionalism, artistic talent, and genuine passion for his craft set him apart. Thank you, Richard, for capturing the magic of our special day so beautifully.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Brianna - really appreciate the review and the kind words. Hope all is well. :)
Added 5th Mar 2024
Emily & Dan
5.0
Married on 5th Aug 2023
Richard was fabulous not only on the wedding day itself but also throughout the build up. The vidoes he created are better than we could have hoped for, so professional and captured the day perfectly, we can't stop watching them! Thank you Richard.
Added 2nd Nov 2023
Eoin & Kim
5.0
Married on 14th Jul 2023
Richard's approach as our wedding videographer was simply amazing! He seamlessly blended into the day, capturing moments without feeling intrusive. The final wedding video he created is beyond words - it's unreal! His talent for storytelling and editing turned our special day into a cinematic masterpiece. His music choice is amazing, perfectly complementing the emotions of each moment. The attention to detail showcased his dedication to his craft. We couldn't be happier with the result. Richard not only documented our wedding; he preserved the emotions and memories we'll treasure forever. If you want an extraordinary wedding video, Richard is the videographer to choose.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind words and the review. Won't be long before your first anniversary. It was a pleasure to shoot your special day.
Added 15th Sep 2023
Avril
5.0
Married on 2nd Jun 2023
Richard is the best of the best. We are so grateful to him for our amazing wedding video package. All of our family and friends are blown away by it too. On the wedding day he was brilliant, he blended in seamlessly but captured every moment perfectly. The videos have far exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful to him for his outstanding work. From the first phone call to the end result, his professionalism and attention to detail is outstanding. We will treasure the videos forever!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much for the kind words and the review - really appreciate it! So happy that you love your wedding film. :)
Added 19th Aug 2023
Thilina and Rachel
5.0
Married on 16th Mar 2023
We hired Richard for our wedding as we were impressed by his video catalogue on his website. From first contact, to the delivery of the videos, Richard was professional and kept us at ease. His final video for us was amazing and we would recommend him for anyway wanting a professional video.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks again for the kind words and for the review of your wedding video. Really appreciate it. So happy that you're happy with everything. Thanks!
Added 19th Apr 2023
Lisa Creegan & Paul Hackett
5.0
Married on 22nd Dec 2022
We wanted to thank Richard from Bride & Groom so much for attending our wedding in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal on the 22nd December 2022. From when we reached out initially, his professionalism shone through. He was prompt, polite and clear in his communication. All of this really helped us as we planned our wedding from Australia.
When we were looking for a videographer we knew that we wanted someone who would capture the full story of the day but at the same time blend into the wedding day background to capture everyone in a natural setting. From the early morning Richard did exactly that, we didn't need much interaction throughout the day as the briefing call we had the week of the wedding set the days expectations perfectly. Everything ran extremely smooth and Richard captured everything that we asked for and more. He also worked seamlessly with our photographer Paul McGinty (Ghorm Photography) on the day and he was extremely patient throughout.
Richard delivered amazing cinematic wedding films that were better than we ever anticipated. The editing, video quality and soundtracks were beautiful matched with the emotion and joy of the day. We were impressed at how quickly Richard sent us the teaser film and the final set of films as our wedding was over the Christmas break and we weren't expecting them for another few months. Our friends and family are blown away at the quality of Richard's work and we are extremely fortunate to have what he created for us to rewatch and share for years to come.
If you want a professional, courteous, cinematic, storytelling, fly on the wall videographer then look no further and contact Richard. The information provided on the website (detail is excellent) is exactly what you get when you book Richard.
We couldn?t recommend Richard any more highly to anyone.
Go raibh m?le maith agat!
Paul & Lisa
Melbourne, Australia
When we were looking for a videographer we knew that we wanted someone who would capture the full story of the day but at the same time blend into the wedding day background to capture everyone in a natural setting. From the early morning Richard did exactly that, we didn't need much interaction throughout the day as the briefing call we had the week of the wedding set the days expectations perfectly. Everything ran extremely smooth and Richard captured everything that we asked for and more. He also worked seamlessly with our photographer Paul McGinty (Ghorm Photography) on the day and he was extremely patient throughout.
Richard delivered amazing cinematic wedding films that were better than we ever anticipated. The editing, video quality and soundtracks were beautiful matched with the emotion and joy of the day. We were impressed at how quickly Richard sent us the teaser film and the final set of films as our wedding was over the Christmas break and we weren't expecting them for another few months. Our friends and family are blown away at the quality of Richard's work and we are extremely fortunate to have what he created for us to rewatch and share for years to come.
If you want a professional, courteous, cinematic, storytelling, fly on the wall videographer then look no further and contact Richard. The information provided on the website (detail is excellent) is exactly what you get when you book Richard.
We couldn?t recommend Richard any more highly to anyone.
Go raibh m?le maith agat!
Paul & Lisa
Melbourne, Australia
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Hi Lisa & Paul - thanks so much for leaving a review, really appreciate the kind words. And of course I'm so happy that you and your family and friends are enjoying it too. :) Thanks again.
Richard
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Added 3rd Apr 2023
Jade
5.0
Married on 16th Dec 2022
Richard was exceptional to deal with from the time of booking up until receiving our wedding video. He really captured the feeling of the whole day and we were absolutely blown away by Richard's video - it was exactly what we were hoping for and more! Can't wait to re-watch it for years to come!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind words - I'm so happy that you love your wedding video. Thanks for leaving a review. :-)
Added 1st Mar 2023
Derek
5.0
Married on 31st Aug 2022
It has been more than 4 years since we discovered Richard and his work. I remember sitting down with my fianc?e when we were looking for our wedding videographer and knowing he was the man for the job. During that time, we had two postponements and on both occasions Richard was so approachable and understanding. We finally had our day in August '22 and on the day, Richard was a joy to work with. He made everyone feel so at ease while he was doing his thing. There were many comments from our family and friends that you could hardly notice he was there. He was so clear with his directions and easy going with his approach and had a great dynamic with our photographer on the day. We recently received our footage from Richard and what he created for us was beyond what we expected, it is simply stunning. The moments and shots that he captured of both my wife and I and our guests are beautiful, and the end production is simply outstanding. We are beyond happy with what Richard has put together for us, and we feel extremely fortunate to have had him as our videographer on our big day. To boot, he is also a total gentleman and a complete pro. It speaks volumes that one of my best friends booked Richard after I showed her his work, and that Richard had shot my wife's sister's wedding a few years previous, which we were unaware of when we booked him ourselves. Thanks Richard for all of your hard work. We could not recommend him enough.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Derek & Maggie, for the kind words. So happy you love your wedding film.
Added 18th Jan 2023
David McCann
5.0
Married on 25th Aug 2022
We were so happy with our wedding video, Richard really captured the essence of the day and the quality is amazing! Thanks so much again Richard!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, David, for the kind note - really appreciate it, and I'm so happy that you and Kate love your wedding video. Cheers!
Added 2nd Feb 2023
Stephen and Ellis
5.0
Married on 23rd Jul 2022
Having researched Richard's work at length we were absolutely confident that he would deliver a beautiful wedding film but we were blown away when we received the final edited version. His personal touches and flawless editing really captured the day for us. Richard adapts a fly on the wall approach which is absolutely true of his work as we barely noticed him/ his equipment through the day yet the moments he captured were amazing. Richard clearly has a passion for his work and is a nice fella to boot.... We could not recommend Bride & Groom Films more highly!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
I'm so happy that you love your wedding film. Thanks for the kind words, Stephen & Ellis. :-)
Added 10th Dec 2022
Shelly McCarthy
5.0
Married on 4th Jun 2022
I got in touch with Richard following a recommendation from my photographer, and I am gald I did. He was a pleasure to work with. He was very good to communicate with during the planning stages of the wedding, he responded quickly to any comments I had, which I found very reassuring.
He was very professional throughout the day, arrived at the house that morning ready to go full of positivity. He was able to work away to get the shots he needed and stood back to capture all the activity of getting ready that morning.
Himself and the photographer know each other and got on very well. They made both myself and the groom laugh and smile a lot during the day which was great for photos/footage.
The families on both sides commented on how great he was and how lovely he was to deal with during the day.
Richard had a great number of packages to choose from and included drone footage which is very nice to have on the wedding day. There are options to suit everyone. We picked a short highlight film and the 1 hour film. We are thrilled with how they turned out.
He got some fantastic shots and didn't make us feel too awkward in front of the camera.
Even the morning after the wedding, we both said we were looking forward to seeing the footage, as the day had passed by so quickly. It is so great to be able to relive the day.
If you are considering getting a videographer for your wedding, I would highly recommend Richard.
I cannot praise him enough for everything he did for us on the day and the footage we now have which will be cherished for years to come.
Shelly and Dave, Jun2022.
He was very professional throughout the day, arrived at the house that morning ready to go full of positivity. He was able to work away to get the shots he needed and stood back to capture all the activity of getting ready that morning.
Himself and the photographer know each other and got on very well. They made both myself and the groom laugh and smile a lot during the day which was great for photos/footage.
The families on both sides commented on how great he was and how lovely he was to deal with during the day.
Richard had a great number of packages to choose from and included drone footage which is very nice to have on the wedding day. There are options to suit everyone. We picked a short highlight film and the 1 hour film. We are thrilled with how they turned out.
He got some fantastic shots and didn't make us feel too awkward in front of the camera.
Even the morning after the wedding, we both said we were looking forward to seeing the footage, as the day had passed by so quickly. It is so great to be able to relive the day.
If you are considering getting a videographer for your wedding, I would highly recommend Richard.
I cannot praise him enough for everything he did for us on the day and the footage we now have which will be cherished for years to come.
Shelly and Dave, Jun2022.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks for the kind words, Shelly and Dave. It was a great wedding to shoot and I'm so glad you're happy with your edits. Enjoy!
Added 10th Oct 2022
Ciara & Cillian
5.0
Married on 4th Sep 2021
We received our wedding videos from Richard on Christmas Eve and we were blown away by them! Richard's shot selection is phenomenal and his editing skills are excellent. It was a perfectly finished product when we received each of the videos. We've watched them numerous times with our family and friends and they all love them. His natural approach to capturing the day is really the only way to go. He's not intrusive, but still comes away with the best footage.
Richard was a pleasure and absolute gent to work with on the day. He worked well with our photographer too to capture the day perfectly. We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for the best possible wedding video. Sound Richard!
Richard was a pleasure and absolute gent to work with on the day. He worked well with our photographer too to capture the day perfectly. We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for the best possible wedding video. Sound Richard!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind words, Ciara & Cillian. Really appreciate it. You had a great wedding day at the amazing Liss Ard Estate, and I'm glad I could shoot it. So happy that you're happy with your wedding videos.
Added 8th Jan 2022
Amy
5.0
Married on 6th Aug 2021
We just received our wedding video from Richard and we absolutely love it! We?ve watched it so many times with family and friends and everyone comments on how Richard captured emotion, happiness and fun from the day and put it all together as a story. Asking Richard to record our wedding was one of the best decisions we?ve made. We searched through numerous different videographers and cinematographers and Richards work stood out from the rest. His work is just phenomenal and he is so easy to deal with. He is a delight to have with you throughout the day, he is professional and unobtrusive. Richard offers so much in his packages and we love having the ten minute Signature film to send to our guests. We can?t put into words how well put together our wedding video is. The sound and music is crystal clear from the day and everyone just looked so well. We highly recommend Richard, his turnover time is so fast compared to others, you won?t be disappointed!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much, Amy, for the review here. Really appreciate it. So glad you love your wedding films.
Added 27th Oct 2021
Natasha & Daniel
5.0
Married on 30th Jul 2021
Would highly recommend!! Richard was so professional and easy going and we felt so comfortable with him. We weren?t sure whether to get a videographer for such a small wedding (26 people) but we are so glad we did. Richard captured the intimacy and emotion of the day and didn?t miss anything. We didn?t even notice him there even with small numbers. We couldn?t be happier with our film and can?t wait to show everyone. Thanks so much Richard
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind words, Natasha. I'm so happy you loved your wedding video.
Added 1st Oct 2021
Orla & Marc
5.0
Married on 16th Jul 2021
Thank you so so much for the beautiful footage. It?s absolutely amazing and just priceless to have moments captured that we will have forever! The quality and editing is out of this world! We just love it!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
So happy that you're happy with it, Orla & Marc -- thanks for the kind message!
Added 19th Aug 2021
Celine & Gerry
5.0
Married on 26th Jun 2021
We just received our "films" from Richard and they are brilliant!
He produced a short and long film that perfectly captured our day. The quality of the film is amazing. Its so professional but natural all at once.
We were torn about getting a video at all due to small numbers (and camera shy) but am so glad we did now! Small or large wedding, get Richard!
He captured the fun of our small crowd and you hardly knew he was there.
Richard and our photographer worked very well together and we noticed how respectful they were to each other.
Organising and planning with Richard is very easy and he is so obliging with requests.
Thanks Richard for capturing the essence of our day!
Celine & Gerry
He produced a short and long film that perfectly captured our day. The quality of the film is amazing. Its so professional but natural all at once.
We were torn about getting a video at all due to small numbers (and camera shy) but am so glad we did now! Small or large wedding, get Richard!
He captured the fun of our small crowd and you hardly knew he was there.
Richard and our photographer worked very well together and we noticed how respectful they were to each other.
Organising and planning with Richard is very easy and he is so obliging with requests.
Thanks Richard for capturing the essence of our day!
Celine & Gerry
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind words, Celine & Gerry. Really appreciate it. You had a great wedding day, and I'm glad I could shoot it. So happy that you're happy with your wedding videos.
Added 22nd Jul 2021
Lorcan and Niamh Allen
5.0
Married on 3rd Oct 2020
Richard is simply the best there is. Lorcan and I are absolutely thrilled with the amazing job Richard did shooting our wedding. We only had immediate family at our wedding due to COVID and we only decided very last minute to get a videographer - we are so glad that we made that decision. Not only is the footage out of this world, Richard was so inconspicuous on the day and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We couldn't recommend B&G Films highly enough. Thanks again Richard - we will treasure the footage forever. Niamh and Lorcan
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Niamh & Lorcan, for the review -- really appreciate it. So happy that you loved your wedding video.
Added 1st Jan 2021
Trevor and Joanne
5.0
Married on 12th Sep 2020
We were absolutely delighted with our wedding video. Richard is very genuine and professional, and we barely even noticed he was there on the day (despite there only being small numbers!). He produced a perfect short video to share with friends and a brilliant long video that captured every aspect of our day. Richard also worked very well with our photographer on the day and they were both very easy going, which was what we were looking for. Even before the wedding Richard was brilliant to deal with, even when we had to postpone our original date, he responded to all our queries quickly and put our minds at ease. Richard clearly cares about his work and we cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone looking for a quality videographer for their wedding. You will be in good hands! Thanks a million Richard!!
Trevor and Joanne,
Trevor and Joanne,
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind words, Trevor & Joanne. Really appreciate it. You had a great wedding day, and I'm glad I could shoot it. So happy that you're happy with it. Hope to see you again at some stage.
Added 15th Nov 2020
Hazel O'Keeffe
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2020
After booking the celebrant and the venue, the videographer was next on my list as it's so important to me. Richard is a lovely guy, really unobtrusive on the day. The production quality of our video is second to none. We got a short video (about 4 minutes) as well as a long video (about an hour). Due to the COVID restrictions we weren't able to have everyone that we wanted there so the video was even more important. Richard really captured the emotion and beauty of the day, and the video has made some guests who couldn't attend cry! :) It's beautifully paced and carefully edited. Our wedding video is something that we will cherish for years to come, and I am so glad that we were able to book one of the best videographers Ireland has to offer.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much, Hazel - so happy that you love your wedding film and that it's gotten some great feedback from those who couldn't attend. It was a great day at Castle Durrow, and one I won't forget. Cheers!
Added 27th Oct 2020
Adam & Alicia
5.0
Married on 22nd Feb 2020
We made a last minute decision to have a videographer at our wedding and reached out to Bride & Groom films and could not be happier that we did.
Richard replied quickly and we hit the ground running. From our first phone call I was put at ease that he knew what he was doing and was very easily able to adapt to what we wanted in our wedding.
On the day Richard worked great with both of us and out wedding photographer and blended seamlessly into the crowd while shooting his footage and was really approachable to chat to throughout the day.
The final product was amazing, both our short film and feature film had superb editing and soundtrack and the amount of comments we had about how good our short film was (and how it was like a movie trailer) was amazing. We could not recommend Bride & Groom enough if your considering a videographer for your wedding. If any doubt get in touch and after one phone call with Richard your mind will be put to rest!
Richard replied quickly and we hit the ground running. From our first phone call I was put at ease that he knew what he was doing and was very easily able to adapt to what we wanted in our wedding.
On the day Richard worked great with both of us and out wedding photographer and blended seamlessly into the crowd while shooting his footage and was really approachable to chat to throughout the day.
The final product was amazing, both our short film and feature film had superb editing and soundtrack and the amount of comments we had about how good our short film was (and how it was like a movie trailer) was amazing. We could not recommend Bride & Groom enough if your considering a videographer for your wedding. If any doubt get in touch and after one phone call with Richard your mind will be put to rest!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Adam & Alicia. It was great to be your wedding videographer. Had a blast. And thanks for the review.
Added 15th Apr 2020
Patrick & Melissa
5.0
Married on 12th Jan 2020
We could not have had a better experience working with Richard. He was communicative leading up to the wedding, he was excellent to work with the day of the wedding, and the final product video came out absolutely amazing. Overall, we would recommend Richard to anyone and everyone having a wedding in Dublin. We could not be happier.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much, Patrick & Melissa. Your wedding was amazing and I'm so glad that I was your wedding videographer. So happy you love your edits.
Added 19th Apr 2020
Aaron & Soph
5.0
Married on 25th Aug 2019
Late review but Richard videoed our wedding last year and was fantastic! Great guy and great video! Would highly recommend if you want someone who cares about the content they create
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much, Aaron & Sophie, for the review - I really appreciate it. It was an amazing wedding, and I'm so glad that I could be your videographer.
Added 23rd Feb 2020
Amanda Kaye
5.0
Married on 12th Jul 2019
Fabulous experience start to finish and couldn?t be happier with the end product. My husband and I both dislike being filmed but it was like Richard wasn?t even there! We?re so happy we got a videographer to cover the day as can?t recommend Richard enough.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much, Amanda, for the kind review -- it was such a great wedding, and I'm so glad I could be the wedding videographer to capture it for you.
Added 7th Nov 2019
Kay and Paul Rafter
5.0
Married on 25th May 2019
Richard filmed our wedding in Wicklow at Brooklodge......he was brilliantly surreptitious throughout so we were completely natural in the film as we didn't even realise he was filming for much of the time!!
We are really chuffed with the resulting short and long films; they are such lovely records to look back on and will be treasured for years to come......
Richard's eye for detail and the time he took was second to none. Thank you Richard, for all your hard work and professionalism! Kay and Paul
We are really chuffed with the resulting short and long films; they are such lovely records to look back on and will be treasured for years to come......
Richard's eye for detail and the time he took was second to none. Thank you Richard, for all your hard work and professionalism! Kay and Paul
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks again, Paul & Kay, for the very kind review - it's really appreciated. I remember your special day very well, and I'm so glad I was your wedding videographer.
Added 23rd Nov 2019
Arnie
5.0
Married on 6th Apr 2019
Richard was brilliant from start to finish. He has a lovely easygoing warm personality and put us at ease. He worked away in the background on the day and we were absolutely delighted with the quality of his work and all the little important moments he captured that we will always be able to fondly look back on. We were unsure about getting a videographer before the wedding as we had already paid for a photographer. Looking back now, it was the probably the best money we spent. We will always have those special moments. We absolutely love the films (short and long).
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Arnie & Serena, for the kind review - so glad I could be your wedding videographer, and that you're happy with your edits.
Added 7th Jan 2020
Natalie Paramore
5.0
Married on 9th Mar 2019
Richard did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding video! The drone footage and sound quality was superb. The video is more like a movie than a run of the mill wedding video. Our friends and family love watching it and it never gets old! We will cherish this video forever! Thank you Richard for being so easy to work with and prompt with communication!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Natalie, for the kind words and the review - much appreciated. I'm so glad I could be your wedding videographer, and to shoot such an amazing wedding at Adare Manor. What a day! I remember it well.
Added 15th May 2019
Lauren
5.0
Married on 28th Dec 2018
Richard's film that he created for us was breathtaking. It perfectly captured our relationship. I had tons of wedding guests say that it was on the best wedding films they've ever seen.
On top of that, he was very flexible with our budget and worked with us in short notice before our big day. His work is something I'll forever cherish!
On top of that, he was very flexible with our budget and worked with us in short notice before our big day. His work is something I'll forever cherish!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks again, Lauren, for the kind review. So happy that I was your wedding videographer. Hope all is well.
Added 15th May 2019
Lisa and S?amus
5.0
Married on 21st Dec 2018
Our videos are beautifully shot and amazingly well edited. Richard is a complete professional, and the best compliment we can give is that we harldy even noticed him the whole day, he blended in so well and worked very discretely. We have seen so many things that we would have missed otherwise. I?m justified now in my decision as we weren?t going to have a videographer at all.
As I read somewhere else i feel it?s actually the best value for money we spent on the wedding. You really do get what you pay for. We would highly recommend Bride and Groom Films.
As I read somewhere else i feel it?s actually the best value for money we spent on the wedding. You really do get what you pay for. We would highly recommend Bride and Groom Films.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Lisa & Seamus, for the review - I'm so happy you love your wedding video and I'm delighted that I was your wedding videographer for such a great wedding at Tankardstown House!
Added 12th Feb 2019
Caitr?ona and Se?n
4.9
Married on 26th Oct 2018
Richard did an amazing job of capturing our wedding day. Having a videographer was one of the last, yet, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We chose Richard because of his endless excellent reviews and he did not disappoint! He was so discreet and yet he captured everything without ever being imposing - which was exactly what we were looking for. The quality of the footage and the editing is outstanding, we are delighted with our videos. He is a pro at what he does and I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend him to any future couples. Thanks again for a great job Richard :)
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Caitriona & Sean, just to say thanks for the very kind review - I really appreciate it. I was delighted to be your wedding videographer.
Added 20th May 2019
Julie & Thomas Donaghue
5.0
Married on 12th Sep 2018
We couldn?t possibly praise Bride & Groom Films enough! Richard is an unbelievably, talented videographer. He is sure to create a unique and personal wedding video to help you relive every second of your big day! My husband and I planned our wedding from the U.S. and Bride & Groom Films created an absolutely stunning video so we can cherish every memory from our fairytale Ireland wedding! Our family & friends can?t stop raving about our beautiful wedding video. Richard, thank you for creating this masterpiece for us. We will cherish these memories forever! We are so grateful that you were able to capture our special day so perfectly.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Julie & Thomas, for the kind review. Really appreciate it. So glad you're happy with your wedding video, and I was delighted to be your official wedding videographer on your very special day.
Added 17th Oct 2018
Jackie Drohan
5.0
Married on 17th Aug 2018
Don't normally review companies online but made an exception in this case. From start to finish Richard from Bride & Groom films was amazing!! We put our complete trust in Richard to capture our special day and he didn't disappoint in fact went above and beyond all expections. We felt completely at ease & hardly noticed his presence on the day which is what you want as your already so nervous on the day, so thanks so much for your professionalism, kindness & for all the magical moments that will stay with us forever.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Jackie, thanks again for the kind words and the lovely review. I was delighted to be your official wedding videographer on your special day, and I'm so glad you love your edits.
Added 1st Oct 2018
Pooja & Richard
5.0
Married on 5th Jul 2018
We're absolutely amazed at the quality of the video. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to film our special day for us. I've seen the videos a 100 times probably and we're so impressed. Our friends and family who've seen it are so impressed.
Richard was exceptional on the day and thank you so much for capturing everything. We will cherish this always.
Richard was exceptional on the day and thank you so much for capturing everything. We will cherish this always.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much, Pooja and Richard for the kind words and the lovely review. I really do appreciate it. So happy that you love your wedding video, and I was delighted to be your wedding videographer on your very special day. I remember it well!
Added 3rd Sep 2018
Laura & Ryan
5.0
Married on 9th Jun 2018
Richard did such a fantastic job filming our wedding day. He managed to capture beautiful moments in an unstaged manner. The drone footage is stunning and we are obsessed with the short feature film. Richard was so lovely to work with and has great communication skills, contacting us a few times prior to the day to ensure we were all on the same page as to what we would like. We are extremely happy with the finished products and can?t recommend Bride & Groom Film enough.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Laura & Ryan, thanks again so much for your lovely review and the kind words. It was great being your official wedding videographer for your beautiful Waterford Castle wedding -- I remember it well.
Added 10th Dec 2018
Ruth
5.0
Married on 8th Jun 2018
Patience of a Saint !! 1 million percent yes !
Quality, flexibility and phenomenal client service would characterize our experience with Richard! Couldn?t recommend him enough. We love the final product! And due to our own fussiness it took us a while to get there , Richard did not bat an eyelid and changed for us what we wanted, after advice on what would or wouldn?t work and putting up with the constant change. Patience of a Saint ! The main reason we chose Richard in the beginning was after we sent some enquires he rang us to just confirm he had received it and had a quick chat on what we were looking for. You don't get that kind of personal service very often and it was really refreshing. One of the fantastic things also is that his Video looks like a camera so everything was so natural ! I was not keen on having my video online but if anyone wanted to see it please get in contact with me and I will
Quality, flexibility and phenomenal client service would characterize our experience with Richard! Couldn?t recommend him enough. We love the final product! And due to our own fussiness it took us a while to get there , Richard did not bat an eyelid and changed for us what we wanted, after advice on what would or wouldn?t work and putting up with the constant change. Patience of a Saint ! The main reason we chose Richard in the beginning was after we sent some enquires he rang us to just confirm he had received it and had a quick chat on what we were looking for. You don't get that kind of personal service very often and it was really refreshing. One of the fantastic things also is that his Video looks like a camera so everything was so natural ! I was not keen on having my video online but if anyone wanted to see it please get in contact with me and I will
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much, again, Ruth, for the kind words and the great review. I was delighted to be your wedding videographer.
Added 22nd Nov 2018
Sinead Kenefick
5.0
Married on 1st Jun 2018
Richard is an absolute gentleman, from the moment we booked with bride and groom films he was so helpful and always available for any queries. On the day itself, he blended in so well and put ourselves, our families and guests at total ease and he was so discreet that i didnt even see him filming yet he captured every special moment of our wedding and didnt miss a thing. We adore our video and have watched it over and over, it captures the magic of the day and brings us back everytime to how amazing and special our wedding day was. We love it and i cannot thank Richard enough for everything he has done to help us through the whole process. He is a true professional, and on top of that he is friendly and helpful and very skilled at what he does. Many family members and guests said to me how lovely richard is and we could not agree more. You could not ask for a better person to capture your wedding day and thanks to Richard we have memories from our wedding day that will last a lifetime
Thank you Richard so much
Sinead & Martin
Thank you Richard so much
Sinead & Martin
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks, Sinead, for the kind review, really appreciate it.
Added 23rd Jan 2019
Laura Fitzpatrick
5.0
Married on 12th May 2018
?Richard!!
They are amazing. I was crying my eyes out haha. Thank you so much for making them so special. Can?t thank you enough
They are amazing. I was crying my eyes out haha. Thank you so much for making them so special. Can?t thank you enough
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Love that you love it. Thanks so much for leaving a review here for me. Really appreciate it.
Added 26th Jun 2018
Aoife Nolan Murphy
5.0
Married on 5th Mar 2018
Firstly just to say thanks an absolute million! Absolutely chuffed with it. I can't say thanks enough for it, you really are so talented. A huge thanks too for always getting back to me whenever I had questions, and for making it out to us on the day with all of that snow. I can't sing your praises highly enough, but cheers from both of us for capturing such an amazing day, and I couldn't be happier that we chose you to save all those beautiful little memories of the day....and making us both look good!!!! Just absolutley amazing!
Such a talent, and such a gentleman, a million thanks again :)
Such a talent, and such a gentleman, a million thanks again :)
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much, Aoife. I'm so thrilled that you love your wedding video.
Added 31st May 2018
Niamh Greaves
5.0
Married on 3rd Nov 2016
I would highly recommend bride & Groom films. Richard did a wedding I attended where I was part of the bridal party and without a doubt I wanted him for my wedding. He was very professional but also very friendly and just blended into the background putting you at ease. This is a late review but I had a query lately about my wedding video and 3 and a half years later Richard still was willing to help.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thanks so much, Niamh, for the kind review... was more than happy to help...
Added 9th May 2020
Trina
5.0
Married on 27th Aug 2016
I would highly recommend Richard.we have received our amazing wedding video. We couldnt have asked for better. He has captured all the little details of the wedding. Ive watched it over and over again.we love it! Thank you so so much! :)
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the feedback and the review. So happy you love your wedding video. You were a great couple to shoot with.
Regards
Richard Finlay
Regards
Richard Finlay
Added 18th Jul 2017
Aimee Brennan
5.0
Married on 22nd Jul 2016
Hi Richard,
We have just watched our wedding video and we cried, laughed and said 'Awwwww' throughout it. So unbelievably glad we chose you. You are beyond talented. Your attention to detail, thought, time and care you have put into editing this is incredible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
This is an amazing product anytime, anywhere. We are ever mindful of your situation. Thank your for your strength and courage to keep going and to achieve such selfless and professional results with warmth and heart behind them.
Warmest wishes and endless thanks and love,
Aimee and Tom x
We have just watched our wedding video and we cried, laughed and said 'Awwwww' throughout it. So unbelievably glad we chose you. You are beyond talented. Your attention to detail, thought, time and care you have put into editing this is incredible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
This is an amazing product anytime, anywhere. We are ever mindful of your situation. Thank your for your strength and courage to keep going and to achieve such selfless and professional results with warmth and heart behind them.
Warmest wishes and endless thanks and love,
Aimee and Tom x
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind review -- I'm so happy that you're in love with your wedding video. It was great to be your wedding videographer and to capture all of the great moments on your special day. Keep in touch.
Added 5th Dec 2017
Lisa Jones
5.0
Married on 18th Jun 2016
I can't recommend Richard highly enough. He was amazing on the day, so nonintrusive but still managed to capture all the intimate moments. Richard was amazing from the moment we contacted him throughout the whole process. We organised the wedding from Australia, so there were plenty of emails back and forth and Skype calls. He was always very prompt in replying and answering all questions. Richard is well worth every penny we spent. Thanks again Richard xxx
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kinds words, guys. It's been a pleasure making your wedding film. :-)
Added 20th Aug 2016
Neil and Eimear
5.0
Married on 4th Sep 2015
After receiving our wedding video, to say we are delighted is an understatement. It's incredible, and due to in no small part to Richards attention to the little things on our day. Capturing everything we asked for and a whole lot more throughout and keeping us both relaxed the whole time. Clearly a man who knows what he is doing and I could not recommended Bride and Groom films enough.
The music choice on the video is also perfect!
The music choice on the video is also perfect!
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind review -- I'm so happy that you're in love with your wedding video. It was great to be your wedding videographer and to capture all of the great moments on your special day. Keep in touch.
Added 3rd Jan 2017
Leeanne
5.0
Married on 14th Aug 2015
I was so reluctant to have a videographer for our wedding because I usually hate seeing myself in videos. I also didn't want to add unecessary costs to our day. After many family and friends told me I had to get one I booked Richard. I was absolutely blown away by his work. The amount of thought and attention to detail he captures is incredible. He cought every single emotion I felt that day. When he sent us a small clip both my husband and I cried with happiness (he's not usually the emotional type). Our wedding and indeed our memories of our wedding wouldn't be the same had we booked someone else. He is an absolute gentleman with an amazing talent
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind review -- I'm so happy that you're in love with your wedding video. It was great to be your wedding videographer and to capture all of the great moments on your special day. Keep in touch.
Added 15th Feb 2017
Niamh
5.0
Married on 31st Dec 2014
Richard was great to deal with. He was friendly, approachable and a 'fly on the wall' on the day and our guests were impressed by how unobtrusive he was. He even turned up a half hour early on the morning as I had told him I wanted to leave the house early to visit my grandparents, who couldn't attend. I highly recommend him to any bridal couple for their wedding.
Response from Bride & Groom Films – Award-Winning Wedding Filmmaker Richard Finlay
Thank you so much for the kind review -- I'm so happy that you're in love with your wedding video. It was great to be your wedding videographer and to capture all of the great moments on your special day. Keep in touch.
Added 21st Jan 2015
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We decided early on in our wedding planning that our focus and budget was better spent on video and not on posed photographs. Everyone present had a phone or camera but none of them had the talent or eye that Richard could bring to the day. When we stumbled upon Richards website and looked at previous weddings we were absolutely blown away. We figured he was a videographer well beyond our reach and budget such was the polish and professionalism demonstrated. In fact, heavy hearted, we had actually booked a cheaper guy, but once Richard got in touch we didn?t hesitate in changing. Sure, he cost more but his end product blew everyone else out of the water. It?s not a video- it?s a cinematic masterpiece! His shots and edits, his choice of tracks, his use of drone footage, his unobtrusive and professional manner. Nothing in his package slipped below expectation. It merely surpasses. Our wedding was small due to venue but having a video that we could send worldwide meant everyone got to share our special day ? there were as many tears of joy shed watching tv screens, phones, and laptops around the world as there were among those who witnessed it and we only have Richard to thank.
Memories will always dull and grow dusty but our video will instantly clear those cobwebs and not just re-tell but relive a very, very special day and all who shared it.
Its value to us, our family, our friends and to our future kids, god willing, will always be priceless and our gratitude to Richard accordingly.
We couldn?t recommend him any more highly. Don?t even bother looking elsewhere- you will not regret it!
Once again, our sincerest thanks,
Mr. & Mrs. John and Danielle O?Loughlin