There is so much to love about Rachel and Rodolfo’s gorgeous castle wedding this past spring! First — legit historic castle. Second – glorious color palette of bright reds, a soft irresistible pink, gold accents and touches of classic white and fresh spring greenery that just perfectly played against the darker textures of the castle […]

Incredible ceremony backdrop? Check.  Lots of personalized thoughtful details? Check.  A relaxed wedding day where everyone had fun and experienced some incredible adventures like horse-drawn carriage rides through the parkland to get ferried over in a boat to a remote, hidden island to have a ceremony in 1000 year old ruins, then eat a gourmet […]

It’s the end of August. School supplies await in marked bags, lined up from youngest to oldest. A pink flamingo velvet backpack in soon-to-be-not mint condition hangs in between an appallingly obnoxious sequence unicorn backpack and noble blue Jansport. The weather is starting its war: warm, bright sunny days try to hold on against the increasing […]

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 […]

Although in and around Dublin tends to be the more popular choice for destination weddings, the heart and soul of Ireland truly lives in the West in my opinion. History, adventure, varied topography and the quieter country all mix together in a cauldron to give you a taste of the real, authentic Irish experience.  I […]

Normally we start our real wedding features with a bit of an introduction and background of our featured couple. When I got Hayley and Spencer’s gallery, however, I was simply blown away. The photos — exquisitely captured once again by Awake and Dreaming Photography— tell their story in such a unique and powerful way, that […]

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 […]

Although all of Ireland is most spectacular, there are a few places that are more special still. The Cliffs of Moher, located on the western coast of Ireland is one such place. These imposing towers of shale and limestone soar about 400 feet above sea level, buttressing an impossibly verdant landscape on one side and a […]

Photo: copyright Michelle Escobar Your mission: You’ve got five days in Ireland and need to do and see and experience as much as is humanly possible. Where do you eat? What do you see? How do you get there and how long will it take? Don’t worry, Waterlily Weddings is here to help! Behold, your […]

Last week I hit the road for six days for one of our regular reconnaissance mission! No really, there is simply nothing better than driving around Ireland’s hidden nooks and crannies to get our creative juices flowing!! My mission and one I was delighted to accept on behave of our clients, was to find the […]