At Waterlily Weddings, we usually feature real weddings to share with you our work and vendors’ talents, so it can help you in your planning process and inspiration. But occasionally we get a rehearsal event that stands out in excellence so much, that we have to share it with you all as well! We absolutely loved […]

A wedding is more than a union of two people; it is a merging of two spheres, each sphere comprised of the own individual journeys, stories, histories, relationships, hopes, losses, and wishes for a bright, loving future together. It is a monumental event in the magnitude of that merger, testing at times the resolve of […]

As wedding planners we get so excited when a couple comes to us with an adventurous attitude. There are so many secret spots throughout Ireland that can serve as an insanely epic location for your wedding or elopement, but it often takes some effort on part of the couple and us, a bit of faith, […]

The wedding planning process can be a daunting one. Lots of details from flowers to hair accessories can be overwhelming for even the most organized Type A of brides or grooms. You’ve taken the first (excellent) step in hiring a wedding planner, and now you’re about to embark on the journey of planning your dream Irish […]

It’s been a week and the smile is still on my face. When I got the link to Kate and Jeremy’s gallery of images my eyes popped out — 755 individual photos to look through. Oye. I put a fresh pot of coffee on, settled into my chair and began to click away. By the 50th photo I […]

Waterlily Weddings is so excited to share a taste of a recent photo shoot done at Killruddery House in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The heavenly combination of peach and sage work perfectly in the abundance of natural light flowing through Killruddery’s Orangery. Merging the effortless, timeless elegance of Ireland’s rich history with an absolutely stunning backdrop of the […]

  Couples are like snowflakes: no two are going to be alike. So why should their weddings be?  The best weddings are the ones where the couple really embrace their moment together, staying true to themselves and their vision, focusing on each other and staying in the moment. Our favorite couples are the ones that develop their […]

  We’re thrilled to announce our very own Waterlily Weddings was featured in the May/June issue of Wedding Planner Magazine as part of their Outdoor Events feature! Discussing the skills needed behind-the-scenes to pull off outdoor weddings in Ireland, our premier planner Michelle Johnstone Clark describes what it took to coordinate Brittany and Shane’s memorable wedding […]

The wedding planning business is a creative and exciting one. It’s often long hours, a lot of research, a lot of hands on working with a variety of people and traveling to places and we absolutely love every second of it. Our premier wedding planner, Michelle Johnstone Clark, often travels between her homes in the US […]

  Waterlily Weddings is proud to present  the destination wedding of Shelby & Brandt. After being previously engaged respectively, Shelby and Brandt decided this time they would elope somewhere fun and carefree where they could focus on each other and the important step they were about to take. Shelby had always dreamed of going to […]