An Elegant Autumnal Ballymagarvey Village Wedding by Michelle Prunty

Real Weddings

“He proposed on top of a rollercoaster in Disneyland, Tokyo!”

The couple: Michael Graham & Lauren McMahon
Wedding date: 8th October 2015 | Length of engagement: 16 months
Wedding ceremony: Rathfeigh Church, Navan, Co. Meath
Morning venue: Bellinter House, Co. Meath
Wedding venue:
Ballymagarvey Village, Navan, Co. Meath

Wedding photographer: Michelle Prunty Photography

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We met… at Queen’s University.

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Our engagement… Michael proposed on top of a rollercoaster in Disneyland, Tokyo. We were travelling in Japan after a year in Australia.

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My hair & make-up… was done by the team at Bellinter Spa & Hotel in Navan.

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My dress… was Badgley Mishka’s Fonda gown from the Spring 2015 collection, from Petticoat Lane Bridal in Hillsborough.

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His suit… was from Bogarts in Belfast. We had amazing help from Gary Keenan and the team who did all the suits for the day.

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Our ceremony… was at Rathfeigh Church in Navan.

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Our bridesmaids wore… dresses from Angel Star on the Lisburn Road in Belfast.

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We chose our photographer because… We chose Michelle Prunty to photograph our wedding because we loved her natural, elegant photos.

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We chose our venue because… We loved Ballymagarvey‘s real ‘home from home’ atmosphere – and the beautiful surroundings with great autumn colours!

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Our wedding theme… was Autumn.

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My favourite part of the day… Was saying ‘I do’ and the singing in the church. The Songbirds (my fried Jolene and her sister Philippa O’Hara) did a beautiful set. It was like a concert, everyone sang along!

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Our honeymoon… We went to Mexico and California.

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My advice to other brides… is to learn to delegate! My sister and mum were an incredible help!

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Morning venue: Bellinter House, Meath | Wedding ceremony: Rathfeigh Church, Navan | Wedding venue: Ballymagarvey Village, Meath | Wedding dress: Badgley Mischka at Petticoat Lane Bridal Belfast | Groom/Groosmen’s suits: Bogarts, Belfast | Bridesmaids’ dresses: Angel Star, Belfast | Wedding photographer: Michelle Prunty Photography