As stylists and wedding planners we see trends come and go on the wedding scene.  Some we fall completely in love with and never ever want to see go away (hello marsala and botanical!), while others we’re more than happy to say adieu to (ahem….burlap). Geode is one of those trends that blew in out […]

I have been eagerly waiting to post this incredible intimate wedding on our blog and am so excited to finally be able to share it with you this week!  When Brittany and Mac’s pictures came to me I was blown away — they managed to capture the essence of what makes Ireland so special and […]

When pouring over our weddings in the latter half of 2017 I instantly stopped when I got Kelly and Adam’s gallery from their September elopement in Donegal. Absolutely stunning doesn’t begin to describe it. We’ve often talked here on the blog about how varied the geography can be in Ireland, and how we encourage couples […]

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: […]