Real Weddings

Sometimes we get a wedding that literally takes our breath away. Today’s visual inspiration did just that. More so, today’s wedding shot by the amazing Paula O’Hara displays two very important lessons for couples planning their dream day.

Such a lovely couple we have on the blog today, with a great first meeting story. Clonmel couple Louise and Eamon took a stress free and relaxed approach to planning their Christmas wedding that was captured by Berit Alits Photography.

Today on the blog we have a very elegant wedding by photographer, Magda Christie. Christina and Jason were married in the stunning Stone House at Balyna Estate, Moyvalley, Co. Kildare.

Real Wedding: It was a beautifully balmy day in May when Gary and Zoë tied the knot in front of their closest friends and family. Romance was truly in the air when the couple exchanged vows in a warm and personal ceremony at Borris House, before the bridal party and guests took to the lawn to enjoy fine Champagne and the heat of the summer sun. Zoë was the epitome of boho chic in her vintage white off-the-shoulder Jacques Haim gown, which complimented the lily of the valley and gypsophila theme beautifully (she even had some fresh baby’s breath in her hair – divine!) – Sultry Summer Real Wedding at Borris House by Peter Rowen Photography

Real wedding – This real wedding will certainly put you in the Bank Holiday mood today! The oh so cute Emma and Geróid were married in a bright and beautiful ceremony in June last year, and created a warm, fun and friendly atmosphere in Brandon House Hotel for their closest family and friends to enjoy. With soft lemon bridesmaids dresses and the bride herself in the sweetest Justin Alexander tea length wedding dress and dusky pink shoes, this Easter wedding packed a serious amount of style. Friend of the couple, and professional wedding photographer Rory O’Toole spoiled us with beautifully captured images of the day so sit back, grab that Easter egg and a cuppa and enjoy…

Mark Gemmell and Louise Hargadon’s perfect day at the WeddingsOnline.ie Castle Venue of the Year 2013, Barberstown Castle, shot by Eric Ronan Photography.

Real Wedding – A very stylish wedding at WeddingsOnline.ie’s Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Year, Ballinacurra House, Kinsale. Joanne Mallinson & Mylie Murphy celebrated their nuptials in a perfectly stylish and wonderfully intimate day in Cork. The couple treated their guests to a romantic ceremony before heading off to a local pub to raise a glass. From there they enjoyed the September sun on the lawns of the magnificant Ballinacurra House, Kinsale. The wondering Wim of In Love Photography was on hand throughout the celebrations, capturing breathtaking photos of the couple that left us craving a day at the beach!

Real Wedding – Welcome to the fabulous festivities of Síobhan and David’s wedding day at BrookLodge Hotel. BrookLodge Hotel was a finalist in the Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Year in this year’s WeddingsOnline.ie Awards and made for a stunning setting for this natural, rustic and fun day. The couple added lots of pretty decor and fun activities to make their day special and personal to them. We just love the look of the outdoor games and DIY photo booth – and what a day they got for it to! The always brilliant Penry Photography was on hand to document the day, and snapped some great shots will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside (while this snowy weather whirls away outside!)

Today we’re delighted to be featuring a wedding that took place at one of the big venue winners at the WeddingsOnline.ie Awards this year. Barberstown Castle in Kildare scooped the coveted title of Castle Wedding Venue of the Year for 2013, and from these gorgeous pics of Eilis & Conor’s wedding by Bigger Picture Photography, we can see why this fairytale setting appeals to even the most discerning of brides. Eilis’ bridesmaids brought even more grandeur to the settting in stunning raspberry Dessy dresses, while Eilis herself shone in a fabulous lace a-line Paloma Blanca gown (and AMAZING Jenny Packham shoes!) A fairytale day from start to finish. Congrats guys!

Real Wedding: A pre-Patrick’s Day champagne proposal (how apt!) led to the magical and romantic Christmas wedding of today’s gorgeous couple at the WeddingsOnline.ie Award winning Lakelands Venue of the year – Radisson Blu Farnham Estate. The stunning bride Lorraine sashayed down the aisle in the most incredible Irish custom made gown and Jenny Packham headpiece before she and Padraig (in a very slick navy Reiss suit) exchanged vows in a magical, personal ceremony. We were bowled over by these photos, from Longford lass Claire Durkin of Claire Durkin Photography, and we’re sure you’ll be feeling the love for them too!

Real Wedding: After a very romantic surprise engagement (he made a picnic!) today’s gorgeous couple, Liam and Emer, set about creating a unique and beautiful wedding day celebration, bursting with personality. They chose the serene and special setting of the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point (who won Lakelands Venue of the Year in the 2013 WeddingsOnline.ie Awards, by the way!) to host a wedding reception jam-packed with fabulous food, spectacular views and amazing entertainment, and had Michael Dillon of Dillon Photography on hand to capture the blue sky and bright smiles on the day.

Real Wedding – Many great love stories involve sacrifice and compromise in an effort to let love lead the way and today’s couple’s tale follows that very same narrative. Even though being together meant giving up (or postponing!) a round-the-world adventure and a dream job, Natasha and Stephen followed their hearts and their journey led them right the way up the aisle and back down again as man and wife. Lucky for us, their wedding (shot by the wonderfully talented Tara Aherne Photography) was just as beautiful as their story, with chic black bridesmaids’ dresses, sweet DIY details and even sweeter wedding cakes (Natasha being a pastry chef couldn’t decide what type of cake to make so “made them all”!) The day was held at the stunning Radisson Blu Farnham Estate in Cavan, which won Lakelands Wedding Venue of the Year at this Year’s WeddingsOnline.ie Awards 2013.

Real wedding – The super sweet Caroline and Trevor met when they were set up on a date by Caroline’s sister’s boyfriend. Caroline was knocked sideways by Trevor’s cute and dazzling smile while Trevor couldn’t even believe she was the girl he was going to spend the next few hours with. Hours turned to days, days to months and the two were married on a gloriously sunny day in June last year. They held their reception at this year’s WeddingsOnline.ie Awards Wedding Venue of the Year – Harvey’s Point Lough Eske, Donegal – and had the wonderful Paul from Ghorm Studio Photography on hand to capture every special moment. [Dress by Tomorrow’s Formal, Stationery by Feather and Ink]

Alison and Gearoid’s beautiful family celebration at The K Club was captured by photographer Philip O’Neill and features lots of glorious details. Enjoy!

We missed you last week while we were out sipping Champagne with the Top Wedding Suppliers and peeps from the Top Wedding Venues in the Country at the annual WeddingsOnline.ie Awards (it’s a tough job!) but we’re back with our dose of real weddings again and we promise, this one was worth the wait! Maggie and Neal threw an incredible, fun day for their guests in Bellinter House, while still managing to bring the romance with their intimate outdoor wedding ceremony. From Maggie’s lace Edwardian style Maria Luisa Rabell dress to the couple’s choice of entertainment – the floor filling 80’s band Spring Break – this was far from your conventional wedding. Captured by Karina Finegan, the couple look relaxed and in love while enjoying the gorgeous sun and free reign of the grounds. Cuteness.

Aoife and Eoin’s relaxed wedding in Adare was captured by Emily Doran Photography. Be sure to check out all the sweet DIY touches…

Real Wedding – Continuing with our ‘romance’ theme for Valentine’s week, today we’re featuring a very dreamy, VERY romantic real wedding on the serene and secluded Island of Lusty Beg, Fermanagh. Peter Doherty and Emma Mc Cafferty tied the (sailor’s) knot in July last year, in a very elegant, chic and intimate wedding in St. Columba’s Church – “arguably the most beautiful chapel in Derry”. Colour-wise, they went for a deep and sophisticated slate grey for the bridesmaids’ dresses, which carried through to many of the decor and details throughout the day. Their beautiful photo album by Yez Lifestyle Photography is a stunning mix of portrait and landscape with idyllic lake views, tranquil and romantic…

Real Wedding – While the boys took a trip to a very stylish barbers for a morning pampering session (a hot towel shave and some champers), the girls stayed at home dancing around the kitchen to Mumford & Sons, and so set the tone of the day! After a very romantic porposal on top of the Empire State Building, Eimear and David set about creating their vision of a perfect day. Eimear added plenty of DIY details including a beauiful cake table, a guestbook table dotted with old photos of family weddings and, our favourite, her gran’s old bicycle! All this was set against the stunning backdrop of the always chic Clonabreany House. However nothing could take away from the beauty of Eimear and David themselves, whose huge smiles and sparkling eyes lit up every room, and every photo captured by Julie Cummins.