Far and away the biggest wedding Waterlily Weddings had the pleasure of planning and producing in 2017 was Katie and Dan’s incredible dream destination wedding in Ireland. And when we say “dream” we literally mean it was a “dream come true;”  expertly navigating through some of eastern Ireland’s most iconic venues and areas, Katie and […]

When pouring over our weddings in the latter half of 2017 I instantly stopped when I got Kelly and Adam’s gallery from their September elopement in Donegal. Absolutely stunning doesn’t begin to describe it. We’ve often talked here on the blog about how varied the geography can be in Ireland, and how we encourage couples […]

As we begin to say “good bye” to 2017 and “hello” to 2018, we’re taking a look back on the amazing year Waterlily Weddings had in planning some truly exquisite and memorable weddings!  Among the highlights: We worked with some new venues and areas in Ireland that served as perfect backdrop for weddings and elopements; a […]

Normally we start our real wedding features with a bit of an introduction and background of our featured couple. When I got Hayley and Spencer’s gallery, however, I was simply blown away. The photos — exquisitely captured once again by Awake and Dreaming Photography— tell their story in such a unique and powerful way, that […]

One of our favorite weddings of 2017 was that of Karl and Shamin. Theirs is the perfect example of how to merge two cultures and traditions for a memorable wedding day, and how it can work beautifully in Ireland.  We loved their overall elegant and “approachable formal” aesthetic, voiced throughout their wedding day in that […]

Waterlily Weddings is excited to feature our new STYLE & DESIGN service for your wedding planning needs!  As part of that feature, we’ll showcase some styling tips, tricks, and advice on the BLOG to help get you started on conceptualizing your dream destination wedding in Ireland! “With so much information out there, it can be […]

  As wedding planners we have the privilege to support our clients as they begin their new life together. It’s a responsibility and gift all of us take very seriously, and we cannot speak truer words when we say that we live for that moment when they both say “I do” and cherish it with […]

It’s a cold, rainy day in Seattle and the cup of coffee in my pumpkin Thanksgiving-inspired mug (which miraculously has survived for 10 years now going) is faithfully warming my hands as I sit down to type this week’s blog.  I open itunes and put on a playlist that helps me write, and as I […]

Ireland without question is the most breathtaking place to host your dream destination wedding. The expansive natural beauty throughout the island is so romantic and gives a sense of adventure and grandeur that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. That said, another huge advantage of hosting your dream destination wedding in Ireland is […]

Waterlily Weddings is excited to share with you one of our all time favorite weddings — Jenya & Steve at Luttrellstown — is featured in One Fab Day!  You’ll remember this glorious fall wedding with Jenya’s stunning dress, unique details like ostrich embossed menus and the crowning glory that was their wedding cake. We still […]