Galway Wedding Photographer / Il Vicolo Restaurant Galway
March 7, 2025
Capturing Love in Galway’s Most Unique Wedding Locations
Galway, with its rich cultural heritage, dramatic coastlines, and charming cityscape, is one of Ireland’s most picturesque places to say “I do.” As a Galway Wedding Photographer, I specialize in capturing timeless love stories, ensuring that every moment is preserved with authenticity, artistry, and emotion. Whether it’s an intimate elopement, a grand destination wedding, or a cozy restaurant reception, my goal is to create stunning images that reflect the magic of your day.
Il Vicolo Restaurant Galway – A Hidden Gem for Wedding Receptions
For couples seeking a unique and intimate wedding reception venue, Il Vicolo Restaurant in Galway is a true hidden gem. Nestled in a historic stone building by the river, this Italian restaurant blends old-world charm with modern elegance, creating the perfect ambiance for a romantic wedding celebration.
Why Choose Il Vicolo for Your Wedding Reception?
Authentic Italian Cuisine – Il Vicolo is known for its exquisite Italian dishes, using the finest ingredients to create a dining experience that is both refined and flavorful.
Romantic Atmosphere – The rustic stone walls, candlelit tables, and riverside views make for a warm and intimate setting.
Exclusive Feel – Unlike large banquet halls, Il Vicolo offers an exclusive and cozy environment, ideal for smaller, more personal weddings.
Prime Galway Location – Situated in the heart of Galway City, it allows for easy access to stunning wedding photography spots like Salthill Beach, the Spanish Arch, and the Claddagh.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
Candid moments from the wedding preparation at Il Vicolo Restaurant, captured by a Galway Wedding Photographer.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A timeless wedding ceremony at Christ the King Church, Salthill, beautifully captured in Galway.
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
A breathtaking post-ceremony beach session at Salthill Beach, captured along the Wild Atlantic Way
Galway Wedding Photographer
Galway Wedding Photographer
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
An intimate wedding reception at Il Vicolo Restaurant, filled with heartfelt speeches and elegant dining.
About Me – Your Galway Wedding Photographer
I’m Wojciech Koza, a Destination Wedding Photographer specializing in candid, documentary, and artistic wedding photography. My approach is all about capturing authentic moments, real emotions, and the beautiful details that make each wedding unique.
Whether your wedding is at a grand castle, a seaside retreat, or a charming restaurant like Il Vicolo, I strive to document your love story in a way that feels genuine, artistic, and timeless.
📩 Let’s create your dream wedding gallery:Contact Me
FAQs – Galway Wedding Photographer for International Couples
Planning a wedding in Galway from abroad? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to help you navigate the process.
1. Why choose Galway for a destination wedding?
Galway is a perfect blend of history, romance, and natural beauty. From iconic castles like Cloughan Castle to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, and charming city venues like Il Vicolo Restaurant, the region offers a unique and picturesque setting for your special day.
2. What legal requirements do international couples need to get married in Ireland?
Non-residents must give at least three months’ notice to the Civil Registrar in Ireland. You will need: ✔ Valid passports ✔ Birth certificates ✔ Proof of marital status (if divorced, widow/widower) ✔ Application for a marriage license
Some couples choose to legally marry in their home country and have a symbolic ceremony in Galway to simplify the process.
3. What’s the best time of year to get married in Galway?
Spring (April-May) – Mild weather, beautiful blooming landscapes.
Summer (June-August) – Longer daylight hours, but can be busier with tourists.
Autumn (September-October) – Stunning golden colors, fewer crowds.
Winter (November-March) – Cozy, intimate weddings with magical festive lights.
4. Can I have an outdoor wedding in Galway?
Yes! Many venues offer outdoor ceremony options, from private castle gardens to scenic beach settings. However, Irish weather is unpredictable, so it’s always good to have a backup indoor plan.
5. How do I transport guests around Galway for a wedding?
Galway has excellent transportation options, including: ✔ Private buses for wedding parties ✔ Classic car hire for couples ✔ Local taxis and public transport for guests staying in the city
6. What are some must-have Galway wedding photography locations?
Salthill Beach – Romantic seaside shots
Claddagh & Spanish Arch – Iconic Galway landmarks
Cloughan Castle – A fairytale castle setting
Connemara National Park – Stunning mountain landscapes
7. How can we include Irish wedding traditions in our ceremony?
If you want to incorporate Irish culture into your wedding, consider: ✔ Handfasting ceremony – A Celtic tradition of tying the couple’s hands together ✔ Claddagh rings – Traditional Irish wedding rings representing love, loyalty, and friendship ✔ Live Irish music & dance – A traditional Irish band can add a magical touch
8. Is Il Vicolo Restaurant a good venue for small weddings?
Absolutely! Il Vicolo Restaurant is perfect for intimate weddings, offering a cozy and romantic atmosphere, amazing food, and a prime Galway City location.
9. What’s the best way to book a Galway Wedding Photographer from abroad?
I recommend the following steps: ✔ Check my portfolio – See if my style aligns with your vision: Art Wedding Photographer ✔ Schedule a consultation – We can chat over Zoom to discuss your wedding plans. ✔ Secure your date – Once you’re ready, we’ll finalize the details and I’ll handle the rest!
10. How far in advance should I book my wedding photographer?
Most couples book 12-18 months in advance, especially for peak wedding seasons (summer and autumn). If you’re planning a last-minute elopement, feel free to reach out – I always try to accommodate!
Looking for real wedding inspiration? Check out some of my favorite castle weddings:
1. Markree Castle
Markree Castle Wedding – A grand and luxurious setting, and one of my most frequently visited venues. See one of my favorite weddings at Markree Castle.
Cabra Castle Wedding – A majestic and historic venue, offering a perfect blend of elegance and charm. Every wedding here feels like a fairytale celebration.
Final Thoughts – Capturing Your Galway Wedding Story
Your wedding in Galway deserves to be captured beautifully. Whether you’re celebrating in a charming city restaurant like Il Vicolo, on the scenic shores of Salthill Beach, or in a historic castle, I’ll ensure your memories last forever with authentic, artistic, and documentary-style photography.
