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A romantic wedding at Ballyfin House

My visit to Ballyfin Demesne

My visit to Ballyfin Demesne

As a wedding photographer, it is difficult to put into words how beautiful Ballyfin Demesne is. This Irish manor house has been the dream wedding venue in Ireland for special brides and grooms. Since I first worked at this magic venue, I always want to go back. This hotel is a constant inspiration for my wedding photography. My last visit to ballyfin demesne was in every way, special. Covid hit Ireland and a few days after my visit Ballyfin Demesne closed. No photo will show the real atmosphere of this iconic Manor hotel in Ireland. As a wedding photographer, I find it a privilege to show my view of Ballyfin Demesne.

If you are planning a destination wedding in Ireland and on the lookout for a wedding photographer at Ballyfin. I would be very happy to talk and give advice, contact me to discuss this further!

Photos by wedding photographer Ballyfin, In Love Photography

I first heard about Ballyfin Demesne when it opened nearly 10 years ago. The next year I had a meeting with one of my couples in the gold room to discuss their wedding plans. With all the little details and the exceptional, personal service, this place just blew me away. Since then, I have worked a few times as a photographer at Ballyfin and for me this is the top wedding venue in Ireland. This intimate country house hotel has everything for a smaller wedding in Ireland– A top experience for couples looking for the best of the best wedding venues in Ireland or even in the world.

From the moment you arrive at the gated entrance, you know this is a special place with 100 % privacy. After the gates open you drive for a while on a small road through the Irish Countryside, passing an ancient church, woodlands, and ponds.

Finally, you turn a bend and you see the hotel in the distance at the lake. It’s like a movie scene, which becomes even more special with the hotel staff waiting for you at the stairs greeting you with a warm Irish Welcome. It feels like a meeting with friends that will welcome your arrival with a glass of champagne.

During my visit to Ballyfin demesne I Imagined spending my morning relaxing in the gold room, decorated in an elegant French style, or reading a book on history in the warm library. Allowing myself to slow down, drinking a cup of coffee, and let all the details of the stunning hotel sink in.

The staff at Ballyfin will treat you with incredible kindness and hospitality. They are extremely professional and passionate about what they are doing, without pretentious. You are treated like friends and no request is too much to ask. Ballyfin is a showcase of the best hotel Ireland has to offer.

Ballyfin Demesne is an exclusive 5-star hotel in Ireland

It is a place of history and romance

tranquillity, privacy

and of

great natural beauty

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wedding hairstylist in Ireland lorraine browne

Lorraine Browne, Wedding Hairstylist, Ireland

Introduction | Lorraine Browne, wedding hair stylist in Ireland

I’ve been looking after Brides for years and years…. too many to mention.

I’ve always kept up my bridal work.

I think it is important for a bridal party to have an experienced hairdresser on their special day.

For me to be part of someone’s wedding day is a real honour and I know how lucky I am to be surrounded by joy and happiness every day.

For a bride sourcing a wedding hairstylist in Ireland, it’s important to find a hairdresser with the best skills, confidence, and calmness.

Brides don’t have to travel to a salon on their wedding morning, the morning is relaxed and flows – hair and makeup will come to you!

I usually speak or email with my brides at the point of booking and discuss the trial process in my studio in Enfield Meath. My trial takes 2 hours where we discuss a timetable for the wedding morning. Trial a few different looks and discuss hair care colour and style.

I have a selection of bridal hair accessories and jewellery in my studio and online shop

Shop – Lorraine Browne

Hair and a range of veils to try from @wildebydesign and clip-in extensions from @silverlininghair_extensions

I get to travel all over Ireland to wonderful venues.

As a freelance hairstylist, I have a great job that feeds my addiction to beautiful gowns, venues, food, and the soppy romance I can’t get enough of.

I couldn’t be better suited to what I do …. I’m obsessed with Weddings!

LORRAINE BROWNE Wedding Hair Stylist in Ireland

For more information :

Web: www.lorrainebrownehair.com

Phone: 00353 8738814

Instagram: @lorrainebrownehair

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wedding at adare manor

WEDDING AT ADARE MANOR

Wedding at Adare Manor is my impression of this luxury hotel in Ireland

There are not a lot of places more romantic than Adare Manor to celebrate your wedding in Ireland.

With a delicious mix of old and new, it is a fairytale, manor house hotel that was voted “best hotel in the world” by conde Naste and is also one of the best luxurious wedding venues in Ireland.

With its unique atmosphere, it offers a great sense of elegance and comfort for small intimate and exclusive bigger weddings.

Have your party in one of the most beautiful ballrooms Ireland, super exclusive and grand, centred around the spirit of a hundred thousand Irish welcomes (cead mile failte)

Exclusive Weddings at Adare Manor

For all-important life events: a wedding, a significant birthday or anniversary. No matter the occasion, Adare Manor is your choice for a luxurious and distinguished event that your guests will wish could go on forever

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best wedding planners in Ireland

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Best wedding planners in Ireland

Hiring a wedding planner can help make the process of organising your wedding much easier and more enjoyable.

Here is my list of best wedding planners in Ireland,

that will give you the best service and will help to make your dream wedding in Ireland an unforgettable reality.

Hiring one of these best wedding planners in Ireland will make the organisation of your wedding an enjoyable event.

“You’re buzzing with excitement!

You are so ready to start planning the biggest, happiest most romantic day of your dreams.. You started exploring beautiful wedding blogs, Pinned 1000 ideas onto “my wedding folder” and have all these amazing ideas. Then reality sets in and it’s time to sit down and talk with your fiance about all the seemingly boring stuff…..

You realise determining your budget, finding your ideal vendors, choosing your guest list, and making all the other big and small decisions, planning a wedding celebration is sometimes no easy task. It all seems overwhelming, especially for those with a busy schedule.

Luckily, there is the option of a wedding planner.

Simply think a professional can go through all the options better than you can.

Hiring a wedding planner can help make the process much easier and more enjoyable and here is my list of top wedding planners in Ireland that will definitely give you the best service and will dream with you to make your dream wedding in Ireland an unforgettable reality.”

To help to organize your dream DESTINATION WEDDING, this is my list of best wedding planners in Ireland

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER

1.Olivia Buckley International

Based in Ireland, Olivia Buckley International is a world-renowned boutique event management company specialising in destination planning and design, who truly understand the importance of life’s precious moments.

They share with their clients an expectation of exceptional quality, impeccable design and exquisite craftsmanship

Managing Director, Olivia Buckley has an innate ability to create compelling and truly spectacular events with flawless execution and effortless style. Her calming kindness and commitment to perfection has propelled her brand into the top tier of luxury event management companies in Ireland and around the world. With more than 20 years of experience, Olivia leads a dynamic, edgy and vibrant team who will masterfully compose every element of your celebration from corporate and private events to destination wedding planning.

If you dream it, we can do it.

We understand the importance of style, sophistication, elegance, trust, privacy and discretion. Our luxury concierge service complements our full range of boutique services including planning, design and guest relations.

ALSO READ “A guide to planning a destination wedding in Ireland by Olivia Buckley”

Contact

Email: studio@oliviabuckley.com

Call: 00353 61 59 6994

Insta: @oliviabuckleyinternational

Web: www.oliviabuckley.com

2.Tara Fay

Tara Fay specializes in wedding celebrations in Ireland and beyond. She has a global reputation for the inventive design and the seamless delivery of extraordinarily weddings and special events. She thinks outside the box and is meticulously focused on details, so you don’t have to. She is a dreamer and risk-taker and passionate about hospitality. She wants to have fun and is energized by the meanings and memories created by milestones.

Simply put, She is an event and wedding planner in Ireland for luxury bespoke weddings and guarantees her clients exquisite results.

Contact

Email: info@tarafay.ie

Call: 00353 1 2600878

Insta: @tarafayevents

Web: www.tarafay.ie

3.Dream Irish Wedding, Ireland wedding Planner

Led by renowned Ireland Wedding Planner, Michelle McDermott, Dream Irish Wedding creates weddings of distinction and splendour like no other.

A Truly memorable day for their discerning national and international Couples..

Dream Irish Wedding is a must for couples searching for the perfect wedding in Ireland whether marquee or venue. Affiliated to Ireland’s top luxury castles and venues including Adare Manor and Ashford Castle, together with her amazing team of vendors, Ireland Wedding Planner Michelle ensures that your wedding will be a once in a lifetime, magnificent event for you and your guests.

Romance is her passion and detail is her speciality.

Michelle focuses on authentic connection and real advice. Michelle and her team combine a beautifully designed event that reflects their client’s unique personality and style with a superbly executed plan creating an unforgettable wedding day or event .

From intimate weddings to larger couture events, Dream Irish Wedding will create a wedding in Ireland that is world-class, prestigious and truly magical.

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Wedding in France

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Weddings in France

Ohlala ! (Sigh) La France, la belle France!

What country in the world is more romantic, elegant, refined and picture-perfect than France? Hosting a destination wedding in France is a dream come true…Historical venues, World-class cuisine, Extraordinary wine, backdrops and scenery that magazine shoots are made of….

If you are considering France as your wedding destination then read below to get more ideas and inspiration…and if you haven’t considered France…well keep reading and maybe you will end up saying I DO in one of the most beautiful countries in the world after all!

Our friends at Haute Wedding have compiled a short-list of venue styles that may pull at your heart-strings…Enjoy!

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A guide to venue Styles in the most beautiful country in the world

Chateaux

France is home to thousands, literally thousands of chateau…ranging from fairy tale style castles, to medieval fortresses, Renaissance palaces, or residences that were owned or hosted royalty and nobility…

Chateaux can be either open to the public during the day for cultural visits, or private residences. They are usually filled with stories of centuries past, incredible architecture, intricate details, and a sense of grandeur.
Couples who consider a chateau wedding usually are drawn to an ambiance of opulence, elegance and history.

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Chic Farmhouses

The French countryside in Provence is dotted with countless renovated farmhouses radiating warmth, rustic charm, and serenity. Often nestled amongst vineyards, lavender fields, seas of sunflowers, or shimmering olive groves they are off the beaten path and a haven to celebrate a wedding over several days amongst close family & friends.

Imagine a ceremony with striking natural beauty all around, followed by cocktails by the pool as a jazz band strums in the background, and dinner in a stone courtyard or open-aired barn as the sun begins to set and the countryside turns from a golden glow to a soft orange hue before the sun sets making room for the glittering stars to appear magically… Provence is immersed in an atmosphere of tranquillity and romantic magic…timeless, forever.

Hilltop villages, local bustling markets, azure blue skies, and terraces shaded by imposing plane trees make nice day trips for guests to explore the cafés, art galleries, wineries, and restaurants.

Couples who consider a Chic Farmhouse wedding are usually drawn to a slower pace, and prioritize spending time with friends & family while appreciating refined luxury without being ‘too over the top’.

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Mountain Chalets in France

‘The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go’ – John Muir
The power, immensity, sense of adventure, and proximity to nature is like a magnetic pull in the French Alps. Peaks towering above 4000m, cascading glaciers, snow-capped peaks, colorful wildflowers, lulling sound of cowbells in the distance, dark green forests, altitude meadows….

Celebrating a wedding in the Alps is rarely even a question for couples who choose to marry there…it is a burning desire in the spirit that draws people to a place where they feel alive, at peace, and overflowing with energy and bliss that cannot be contained….

Venues of choice are often chalets or altitude restaurants with postcard perfect backdrops. High wooden beams, textured fabrics, crackling fireplaces, a cozy ambiance whether it be summer or winter….

Couples who choose to marry in the Alps often look to share an experience with their loved ones. They are adventurous and appreciate the sheer beauty and pristine surroundings that nature has bestowed upon planet earth. Couples often choose to sprinkle in activities such as skiing, hiking, paragliding, rafting, rock-climbing, mountain biking or golfing into their wedding weekend adventure!

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Seaside Luxury Hotels

The French Riviera has crystalline blue-green waters, sailboats dotted in the bays and sumptuous villas secluded amongst the pines, citrus trees and palm trees…The Riviera as a whole is bustling, busy, glamorous, a place to be seen and rub elbows with jet-setters.

The seaside luxury hotels on the Riviera are architectural masterpieces adorned with swimming pools plunging into the Mediterranean Sea, perfectly manicured gardens, rare sports cars pulling through the driveways, and terraces overlooking the shimmering diamond-like sparkling waters where celebrities, artists, and royalty have chosen to appreciate the finer things in life since the turn of the century.

Weddings on the Riviera do not go unnoticed…they are THE event to treat your guests to sparkle, fine wines, Michelin starred cuisine and opulence.

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This article is written by Monica Delevaux of Haute Wedding

Haute wedding is selected as Vogues top 5 Wedding planners and based in france.

For more inspiration and details on weddings in France don’t hesitate to visit Haute Wedding to see whether this incredibly rich & diverse country is your future dream destination!

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