Real Country house Weddings
in Ireland
1) ballykealey house - mallory & Tyler from the USA
Mallory & Tyler from the United States enjoyed a Winter wonderland Wedding at Ballykealy House in February 2024. The weather was kind on a bright brisk and sunny winters day in the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains & Mount Leinster.
70 family and friends traveled from the US enjoying a Three Day stay at Ballykealey, an arrival dinner in Day one, Day Two a trip to the marble city of Kilkenny followed by a barbecue and entertainment by traditional Irish band the Cricked Jacks,
Culminating with their Winterland Wedding on Day Three which surpassed their wildest dreams
They enjoy an amazing first look at the fountain and had most of their photography done before the ceremony, which is something i highly recommend particularly for a destination Wedding.
THE WEDDING
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Photography: K Photography - https://www.kphotography.ie/
Venue: Ballykealey House
Wedding Planner: Daragh Doyle
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Harpist ceremony & drinks reception: Sarah McVeigh
https://www.sarahmcveighmusic.com/
Make Up: Dee Buckley - https://www.deebuckleymakeup.com/
Celebrant: family Friend
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Band: Off the Wall: http://www.offthewallireland.com/
Florist: Darling Buds Louise - https://darlingbudsflorist.ie/
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Vintage Mirror: entertain you - https://entertainyou.ie/
Hair: Martina King
MALLORY & TYLER'S TESTIMONIAL FOR IRELAND WEDDING PLANNER
Dear Daragh,
Planning a wedding in Ireland from America was extremely daunting.
We had reached out to a few wedding planners and Daragh was the first to respond— he had much excitement and was ready to plan.
He was the sole reason we were able to get the venue we decided on. Our day would not have been possible without him. His suggestions and contacts were absolutely incredible.
We tasked him with many, many things that I know must have been a pain, but he came through every time and with a smile on his face.
I can’t recommend him enough, especially for couples out of country looking to get married in Ireland. We had the wedding of our dreams— a big part because of Daragh!
Mallory & Tyler x
Real Country house Weddings
in Ireland
2) Loughcrew Estate - William & Crystal from New York City
William & Crystal from New York City - An epic Irish folklore inspired Wedding at Loughcrew estate, in Ireland’s Boyne Valley.
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After meeting at a friend's art show, Crystal & William sat next to each other at dinner and chatted all night. Pursuing he would find her on facebook afterwards (she doesn't have one), coy, William never asked for Crystal’s number.
When he finally obtained her email he asked if she would like to meet for coffee when returned from a month-long trip from LA. They emailed back and forth all month long and Crystal ultimately picked him up from the airport and that's where their love story began. Inspired by the beauty and magic of Loughcrew estate, a site of megalithic burial grounds, and steeped in fascinating history,
Crystal & William decided to host a destination wedding of epic fairytale proportions. Crystal chose a Coralina Herrera vintage headpiece.
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It was a dramatic vision key to the poignant strains of the Uillean pipes followed by the ceremony in the in the ruins of Oliver Saint Plunkett's church. They choose to get Married on the autumn Equinox with the gothic black dresses worn by the bridesmaids adding to the theme.
William & Crystal’s advice to future couples - “Remember to have fun, whatever will be, will be- you can't control everything. Destination Weddings & Wedding Planners go hand in hand, and Daragh from Ireland Wedding Planner was incredible”
THE WEDDING
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Wedding Planner: Daragh Doyle Ireland Wedding Planner - Irelandweddingplanner.com
Venue: Loughcrew House - https://loughcrew.com/weddings/
Photographer: Michelle Prunty Photography
https://www.michelleprunty.com/
Florist: Fernwood Flowers - https://fernwood.ie/
Video: Jim McFadden - https://mywedding365.ie/
DJ: Phil Cauley - https://www.philcawley.ie/
Catering: Andrew Holmes: https://www.andrewholmescatering.ie/
Cake: Family Friend
Celebrant: Family Friend
CRYSTAL & WILLIAM'S TESTIMONIAL FOR IRELAND WEDDING PLANNER
Daragh from Ireland Wedding Planner was incredible. Our wedding ceremony took place at St. Oliver Plunkett's Church Ruins and the reception was at Loughcrew House Estate. We came from the USA, NYC specifically. Daragh was quick to respond, via email and setting up calls, which was important to us, especially being from NYC where we want things done yesterday. We already had a wedding vision in mind, but Daragh was extremely helpful and gave great advice when it came to the normal wedding details, of which we did not have much experience or knowledge. Our wedding was unconventional due to the time of the ceremony being later in the evening. Daragh really went out of his way for us- picking us up from Dublin and driving us to see the wedding venue. We also had buses transporting people from Dublin and different hotels to the wedding venue. Daragh stayed until 3:00 am to make sure people found the right buses when he was scheduled to leave at 10:00 pm! He's easy going, so he didn't stress us out at all, but at the same time, he's in control of all of the various parts he's orchestrating. We couldn't have done it without him!
Crystal & William
Real Country house Weddings
in Ireland
3) ballykealey house - tj & anne from New York City
TJ & Anne from New York City fell in love with Ireland having visited a number of times over the years.
When I recommended Ballykealey which I felt was a perfect fit for their vision they arranged to travel over for a viewing.
You really need to see Ballykealey in person to truly appreciate its magic. Their reaction...''you were so right''.
While the weather was not kind in July the fantastic and recently expanded Ceremony arn at Ballykealey made that immaterial.
60 family & friends traveled from the US enjoying a Two Day Stay at Ballykealey with a rehearsal barbecue in the barn on Wedding Eve.
As you will see at the end of this real Wedding, all TJ & Anne’s dreams came through at Ballykealey House.