Castle hotel or romantic ruins? Gorgeous expansive countryside or cozy countryside estate house?  Cliffs or the coastline?  An intimate wedding or a fun traditional Irish bash at a local pub?!  There are so many incredible options to choose from in Ireland to host your dream destination wedding, that sometimes it can end up making an […]

Earlier this year Waterlily Weddings had the express pleasure of coordinating a style shoot at one of our favorite venues, Killruddery House & Gardens in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The conservatory room served as the main location, its natural light pouring through the glass domed ceiling and walls highlighting effortlessly the classically romantic tone of the […]

Although we do love the grandeur and pageantry of a large, opulent wedding, we also admire the smaller charming weddings set in the picturesque countryside, ideally on a bright sunny day. Such was the case with Molly and Patrick’s wedding at Castle Durrow. In the central- west of Ireland in County Laois sits an idyllic […]

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 […]

Many couples who come to Ireland for their dream wedding are looking to incorporate some Irish traditions and elements into their special day. One detail many couples are choosing is hand-fasting.  This post explores quickly the history behind the hand-fasting ceremony and how you can incorporate it into your dream Irish wedding today. We have […]

There is no other place in the world that can match a couple in uniqueness as can Ireland. From a vast, stunningly beautiful landscape to serve as backdrop for your  wedding, to opportunities to work with motivated vendors who will personalize your wedding to be completely reflective of you both, you can have your dream […]