A Classic French/Irish Luttrellstown Castle Wedding

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“My favourite part of the day was seeing Jen coming down the aisle – she looked so beautiful”

The couple: Luc & Jennifer Richard
Length of engagement: 15 months | Wedding date: 8th August 2015
Wedding venue: Luttrellstown Castle, Castleknock, Dublin

Photographer: Emma Russell Photography

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We met… I was his Landlady!

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Our proposal… happened on the anniversary of the date we met. We were in the beautiful Longueville Manor in Jersey with our beautiful little girl.

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My hair and make-up… My make-up was done by Grainne Duffy who works with Charlotte Tilbury at Brown Thomas. My hair was done by Nicki Fanning.

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My dress… My dress was the Marita by Kathy de Stafford.

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What our bridal party wore… Our bridesmaids wore dresses by Eliza & Ethan.

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Our ceremony… was held at St Mochtas Church, Porterstown.

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We chose our photographer because… Emma Russell was recommended to us by a friend.

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We chose our venue because… We wanted something classy, fairytale-like and Luttrellstown Castle was actually very close to where I grew up.

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Our wedding theme/colours… It was a French/Irish wedding so we tried to have little touches of both.

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Our menu… was modern and classic with a French element.

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My favourite part of the wedding day… Jen: Walking down the aisle and seeing family and friends and Luc at the end of the aisle. Luc: Seeing Jen coming down the aisle – she looked so beautiful.

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My piece of advice for other brides… Don’t leave things to the last minute – try and have nothing to do the night before except relax!

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Wedding venue: Luttrellstown Castle, Castleknock, Dublin | Wedding photographer: Emma Russell Photography | Wedding dress: Marita by Kathy de Stafford | Bridesmaids dresses: Eliza & Ethan | Groom’s suit: Ted Baker | Hair: Nicki Fanning | Make-up: Grainne Duffy using Charlotte Tilbury at Brown Thomas | Ceremony music: Dublin Gospel Choir | Wedding car: Vintage Citroen DS | Cake: George’s Patisserie, Slane | Wedding band: Upbeat Generation