While the times we are living in are making more and more brides and grooms think about the option of an elopement or a intimate wedding as an alternative to their big wedding day we have adored, recommended and planned them for over 14 years! Some of our greatest weddings and happiest memories are from […]

Confession: stone circles (especially this one) keeps a special place in my heart [my husband and I renewed our vows here for our 10 year anniversary — first time to my knowledge since Celtic times]. They are breathtakingly beautiful — often set in the most spectacular landscapes — and really have a sense of serenity […]

I’ve written so many times trying to describe in words how colorful Ireland can be. It’s a welcomed reprieve this rainy morning to look over the gorgeous photos of Bridget and Preston’s intimate elopement this past spring. I often call the Atlantic waters in Ireland “sapphire” and describe the eastern coastline as a “carpet of […]

One question we get quite often here at Waterlily Weddings is the difference between an elopement and an intimate wedding. Many couples will use the terms interchangeably, which can lead to confusion in planning your dream wedding day. This post will look at the difference between the two, the advantages of each, and how they both […]

True love comes in many forms and are are destined to be. Fate brought Amy and Daniel together, and they chose to celebrate the start of their life together in a magical place, full of natural beauty and spiritual significance. We love the sweetness between Amy and Dan; the love they have for each other […]