Reel Irish Wedding - Wedding Videographer Dublin

What Reel Irish Wedding - Wedding Videographer Dublin does

Reel Irish Wedding is a sole proprietorship operated by founder Derek Lawless from Blessington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, founded circa 2009. The business provides discreet, documentary-style wedding videography for couples marrying across Ireland, with a primary service area spanning Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, Wexford and the rest of the country. The core product is a one-time wedding videography service package delivered using Canon 4K Ultra HD cameras, small silent cameras designed for unobtrusive filming, external microphones (up to 10 audio sources), professional editing software, and backup equipment. Output is delivered as cinematic highlight films and full documentary edits, with optional physical media (DVD and USB) and a private online gallery for sharing with family and friends. Combined video and photography packages are offered via a referral partnership with Andrew Collins Photography, and an optional Fun Photo Booth is available as a separate add-on.

The go-to-market is purely direct-to-consumer in a single domestic geography (Ireland). Customers are acquired through organic search, a Google Business Profile with reviews, an educational blog, organic social media (Facebook and Instagram) showcasing wedding films, attendance at wedding fairs, and bottom-of-funnel referrals from photographers and venues. Pricing is structured as one-time packages; the 2022 entry-level package starts at approximately €1,200, materially above the 2014 Bronze Package price of €399, indicating a deliberate upmarket repositioning. The business bootstrapped with no external funding, no corporate structure, no subsidiaries, and a stated headcount of one, with occasional partner support for combined video-and-photo packages. The business model is fundamentally a personal-services craft practice scaled by the founder's time rather than a technology platform.

Name

Reel Irish Wedding - Wedding Videographer Dublin

Legal name

Reel Irish Wedding

Website

https://reelirishwedding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reel Irish Wedding is a sole proprietorship wedding videography business operated by Derek Lawless from Blessington, Ireland, providing discreet, cinematic 4K wedding films to couples across Ireland, with combined photography packages via partner Andrew Collins Photography.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Videography Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services (512191)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ceremony Planning & Officiant Coordination (HSACABAL)

Keywords

• Wedding videography services
• Wedding photography packages
• Cinematic wedding films
• Wedding day coverage
• Event videography Ireland

Headquarters

HQ city

Blessington

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wedding Videography Packages: One-time service packages for wedding day coverage including highlight films, full documentary edits, and full videography and photography combined packages. Physical DVD and USB presentation included.
2. Photography Add-on: Combined video and photography packages offered, with partner photographers for full day coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reel Irish Wedding provides discreet, natural, and cinematic wedding videography services throughout Ireland, capturing weddings in 4K Ultra HD with small silent cameras and up to 10 audio sources. The business offers wedding videography packages, combined video and photography packages, online video galleries for sharing, physical DVD/USB presentation, and an optional Fun Photo Booth add-on. Each wedding film is bespoke and tailored to reflect the unique story of each couple.

Product overview

Reel Irish Wedding is a wedding videography and photography service operated by Derek Lawless, offering cinematic wedding film capture with a discreet, unobtrusive approach. The core offering consists of wedding videography services (including 4K quality filming and up to 10 audio sources) and combined video/photography packages. Additional services include an online video gallery for sharing, physical media delivery (DVD/USB with professional packaging), and an optional Fun Photo Booth add-on. The company serves Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, Wexford, and across Ireland with over 15 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Videography Services Professional wedding videography service capturing cinematic wedding films with a discreet, unobtrusive approach using 4K Ultra HD equipment, small silent cameras, and up to 10 audio sources. Includes highlight films and full documentary edits, delivered as a complete wedding film package for couples getting married in Ireland.
• Wedding Photography Package Combined wedding videography and photography package offering full-day coverage captured in a natural, relaxed style from start to finish, delivered with partner photographers such as Andrew Collins. Includes video and photo deliverables for couples who want a single integrated booking.
• Online Video Gallery Private webpage created for couples to view and share their wedding videos with family and friends, including an online gallery accessible via a shareable link for remote access and easy sharing with family abroad.
• Physical Media Package Beautifully packaged final films delivered on DVD and/or USB with professional presentation, interactive menus, chapter points, and slideshow features, included as part of the standard wedding videography package.
• Fun Photo Booth Interactive photo booth service with dress-up props, social media upload capability, instant printing, and a commemorative photo album, available as an add-on for weddings and receptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ years of experience in wedding videography
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andrew Collins PhotographycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended photographer partner who works alongside Derek for combined video and photography packages. Reviews mention seamless coordination between the two photographers at weddings.
• Trim Castle HotelminorOthersFeatured venue for weddings with dedicated blog posts and photo/video showcases. Works regularly at this venue.
• Rathsallagh HouseminorOthersFeatured wedding venue with dedicated wedding showcase pages on the website. Regular filming location for weddings.
• Seafield Hotel (Wexford)minorOthersFeatured wedding destination venue with dedicated video content showcasing weddings at the hotel.
• Bloomfield House Hotel (Westmeath)minorOthersFeatured lakeside wedding venue with dedicated wedding video content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ikon Films: Irish wedding videography and photography studio offering cinematic wedding films. Direct Irish-market competitor serving Dublin and surrounding regions with similar wedding documentary style.
• Bashful Films: UK-based luxury wedding videography studio producing cinematic, documentary-style wedding films. Operates with a similar premium, unobtrusive aesthetic to Reel Irish Wedding and targets comparable high-end couples.
• Story Films: UK-based cinematic wedding videography company specializing in storytelling-driven wedding films. Comparable in bespoke storytelling approach and premium positioning within the wedding videography niche.
• Harley Films: UK wedding videography and photography studio offering cinematic films with a documentary feel. Mirrors Reel Irish Wedding's combined video+photo packages and luxury positioning.

Regional players

• Kris Kros Wedding Photography: Irish wedding photography company offering cinematic wedding coverage across Ireland. Comparable in target market and wedding documentation service offering.
• Lumo Weddings: Irish wedding photography and videography studio offering cinematic wedding films across Ireland. Comparable regional peer with similar end-to-end wedding documentation services and cinematic style.
• McMahon Studios: Irish wedding photography studio covering weddings across Ireland with cinematic style. Comparable local peer offering similar wedding event documentation services for Irish couples.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reel-irish-wedding-video

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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