Couple: Mark Reid & Brona Quinn
Engagement length: 2 and half months
Wedding date: 2021-08-17
Wedding location: Ballykealey House, Ballon, Co Carlow
Photographer: Kevin Morris Photography
Mark and Brona were introduced by a mutual friend. The friend, Stephanie worked with Mark and she took Brona to a work night out, and the rest is history.
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“We wanted a relaxing, chilled day with family and friends. Many had not seen each other in months or even longer because of the Covid pandemic! We got married on the 20 year anniversary of our meeting, hence the date of the wedding.”
Brona wore a beautiful, peach blush tea-length tulle dress that was designed and made by Aideen Cross Designs. Mark wore a three-piece blue suit.
“We had a lovely intimate civil ceremony with all our family and friends gathered around the fountain at Ballykealey House. It was beautifully decorated by flowers and lanterns.”
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For entertainment, they had the wonderfully talented Ben Cully for the ceremony and drinks reception. With the restrictions, they didn’t have a band for the wedding evening. On the second evening for the BBQ they had a guitar and drums duo, Peader and Fionn (from Partybands).
Brona’s favourite memory was walking down the steps to the ceremony with her dad, the sun starting to shine and seeing Mark waiting for her. Mark’s favourite memory was the wedding ceremony around the fountain with their families and friends.
“The day will go by in a flash so try not to stress, be relaxed and enjoy every minute.”
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Ceremony and reception venue: Ballykealey House, Ballon, Co Carlow | Planner/Coordinator: Angela Aughney, Events & Wedding Manager Ballykealey House | Photographer: Kevin Morris Photography | Musician: Ben Cully | Hair: Leavern Oman | Makeup: Anne Hutton | Couple’s outfits: Bride – Aideen Cross Designs & Groom – Barry’s Menswear Mallow | Cake: Caitlinn’s Confections, Carrick on Shannon | Celebrant/Solemniser: Angela Bermingham, Senior Register Carlow | Stationery: Menus etc Ballykealey House. Sign made by Mark | Jewellery: Wedding bands – by Miriam Wade & Engagement ring – Grace Diamonds | Accessories: Bride shoes – LK Bennett Brown Thomas, earrings & bracelet was from as friend as something borrowed | Flowers: Darling Buds Florist, Leighlinbridge, Carlow