You may be surprised to find that many of today’s wedding traditions actually have root in Irish culture. From “tying the knot” to “wedding bells are ringing” to “something old, something blue….,” this month we explore many of these (and some not so commonly known traditions) in our latest edition of  Waterlily Weddings: Journal — […]

One of our all time favorite locations in all of Ireland is the world-famous Cliffs of Moher.  Located in County Clare in western Ireland, these sea cliffs sour about 400 feet into the sky over the Atlantic Ocean below.  It’s a truly breathtaking place to visit where you feel like you’re on top of the […]

All photos copyright Michelle Escobar.  Couples are always looking to the newest trends to incorporate into their weddings, and that includes the illusive “wedding favor.”  Whichever way you come down on this wedding tradition, hosting your destination wedding in Ireland affords you lots of opportunity to gift or even incorporate into your day some truly […]

Without question, one of the most spectacular and unique must-see’s of Ireland is the Wild Atlantic Way. From soaring cliffs, castle ruins, and ancient stones to some of the friendliest local villages of the truest, authentic Irish culture, the Wild Atlantic Way is a definite must to work into your destination wedding in Ireland. My […]

Even though we tend to focus our blog on the amazing destination weddings we plan in Ireland, part of the planning process is also getting some inspiration into the history, culture, and celebrations of Ireland. And with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, what better way to get acquainted than with an ol’ fashioned pub quiz!  […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome to March! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up in a few weeks, we at Waterlily Weddings thought it’d be fun to go through some notes and separate the fact from fiction on what’s Irish and what’s not. Many pubs in Ireland (and in America) have what are called “quiz nights” — one night a […]