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 […]

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 […]

Location. Location. Location. We cannot tell couples enough, that what will make or break your wedding day is the location you choose to host it in. Luckily in Ireland there are so many areas to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a space that absolutely speaks to your soul and instantly know it’s “the […]

  “What makes a perfect destination wedding in Ireland?” you may be wondering. Well, for everyone it can mean something different. But in general it’s a day where both couples are excited to be in Ireland, create a ceremony and reception that’s truly unique to them and what they want, and most of all — […]

Ireland is a unique place in that it can really accommodate any kind of wedding, any size, any style, and budget. In particular, however, it seems to really fit the niche for intimate weddings. Not to be confused with elopements, intimate weddings are full weddings with a smaller guest list — usually not more than […]

We strongly believe here at Waterlily Weddings, that an important part of your wedding day is to express yourselves. Every element, every detail should be a reflection of you both — as individuals and as a couple — and tell the story of where you’ve come from and the direction you are setting to go […]

Adventure. Romance. Epic. Three words that describe the Cliffs of Moher and the picture perfect elopement of Candace and Jonathan this past May. We love when a couple know what they want for their wedding day, but are open and flexible to let the day flow freely. The ending result is crystal clear in pictures: […]

Many people are surprised when they see how varied the landscape can be in Ireland. Despite being an island nation, there is an incredibly diverse topography, including mountains, hills, flat fields, lakes, rocky cliffs and probably most surprising: white sandy beaches. Especially along the southwestern part of Ireland — Kerry — you will find some […]

We absolutely love when a couple take their wedding day as an opportunity to truly express themselves.  Be it weaving in their favorite things into traditional wedding schemes, or going off “wedding script” with super non-traditional venues or details, the fact remains that the most memorable weddings are those where the couple truly embraced their personalities, […]

Confidence. Inspiration. Revelry. Joy. It’s hard, sometimes, to put artistic expression into words. Even the greatest wordsmith can struggle to pick the right combination of words, a perfect phrase, or cadence to capture what one experienced in real time. Thankfully, photographers come in to communicate without a single word, moments of pure joy and love […]