Actual marriage ceremony couple Sheena & Richard made their desires of an Irish citadel marriage ceremony come true once they hosted their elegant & traditional black tie affair within the lush and regal environment of Citadel Leslie Property. Their spring marriage ceremony celebration exuded a relaxed opulence and grandeur from begin to end, starting with a ceremony within the bride’s hometown church earlier than heading to their Citadel Leslie Property marriage ceremony reception (in a shocking traditional automobile, no much less!) to rejoice in fashion with 150 of their family members. Capturing all the dear moments and fairly little particulars from their Citadel Leslie Property was Hannah McKernan assisted by second shooter Jude Browne.
So, first issues first, how did our pretty couple meet? Groom Richard is from County Meath and Bride Sheena is from County Armagh the place the couple are actually based mostly. The pair met by means of mutual mates on Valentine’s night time 14th Feb 2020 only a month earlier than Covid commenced. Sheena tells us, “we solely had time to say a fast hiya after which Richard despatched me a personal message on social media the next day and the remainder is historical past!”
The proposal occurred whereas the pair have been on a visit to Abu Dhabi. Richard knew that Sheena’s favorite time of the 12 months was Spring time so he deliberate to pop the all-important query whereas visiting household in UAE. On Easter April 2022, Richard bought down on one knee at The Louvre Abu Dhabi, one among Sheenas favorite locations to go to whereas Sheena’s sister Claire took a deliberate video of the particular second. (Richard had it meticulously deliberate!) Sheena had completely no concept, and it was a magical journey from that time on, to say the least.
When it got here to planning their marriage ceremony the couple wished a day with a ‘romantic, elegant and traditional vibe.’ The bride provides, ‘crucial side of our marriage ceremony was to be surrounded by our whole household circle and mates, creating an setting the place everybody might have an incredible day and reminiscences that will final a lifetime.’
And the proper venue for his or her romantic and stylish celebration? The great Citadel Leslie Property in Co. Monaghan which the couple inform us had every little thing they have been searching for in a marriage venue. Sheena says ‘in planning our marriage ceremony, we had chosen to go to 5 attainable areas, and in all actually Citadel Leslie was the one which ticked all our bins. It was stunningly stunning, secluded, romantic and had a attraction that we discovered loveliest. We felt it was the venue that the majority suited our hopes for our large day.’
When it comes to the feel and appear Sheena tells us, ‘we have been retaining away from excessive and flashy particulars. Our purpose was for simplicity, magnificence and clear strains that flowed from the blacktie costume code and was in line with the romantic and idyllic venue Citadel Leslie Property. The spring floral shows on the church and the venue echoed softness and refinement. This was carried by means of within the chosen stationary, desk décor, and household apparel.’
‘Spring as we had talked about earlier than is our favorite time of the 12 months, so it was vital to us that this was represented on our marriage ceremony day. Every part from the color palette, to the fashion of my bespoke costume. My bespoke crown created by the wonderful Niamh Barber Millinery mirrored my love for comfortable spring florals.’
The couple selected a stunning pale color palette of whites, ivories, yellow, ochre, with touches of blush and peach with a lot of Irish foliage. These stunning shades have been introduced along with Icelandic Poppy, anemone, Quicksand Roses, Sahara Roses and trailing Jasmine within the bouquets and florals by Lindsey at The Wilde Studio. A traditional and stylish imaginative and prescient which got here collectively fantastically on the day.
Sheena’s totally dreamy robe is by New Zealand bridal label Hera Couture which she souced at The Vow Bridal boutique in Co. Tyrone. We love the corset element and the comfortable frills on the removable sleeves.
She accomplished her bridal look with a showstopping handcrafted crown by Niamh Barber Millinery, a full size Richard Designs veil and white peeptoe Gucci heels with gold button detailing.
Richard and his groomsmen saved a traditional look with black tuxes from from Bogart Menswear whereas the Groom wore a velvet bowtie so as to add a contact of glamour to his look.
The pageboys appeared darling in outfits from Roco Clothes, whereas flowergirls Ella and Slaney have been oh-so-pretty in customized pink clothes and velvet capes by Lora Dressmaking.
The bridesmaids wowed in customized blush bridesmaids clothes by Una Rodden Couture which the bride paired with the Penny gold pleated lamé bow heels by Loeffler Randall. Una Rodden Couture additionally made Sheena’s mums Mom of the Bride outfit and her sister’s beautiful marriage ceremony visitor look.
Sheena had just a few stand out moments and reminiscences from the day which she seems again on fondly. These embrace; ‘Having my deceased Grandfathers pioneer pin on my bridal bouquet. Our photographer Hannah captured essentially the most stunning picture of this. My dad driving me in a self-drive classic automobile to the church & then by my husband Richard driving us to our reception, and my sister Claire supporting us in designing our invitations and creating them so fantastically. Claire additionally created all the on the day stationary together with welcome indicators, mass booklets, desk names and desk plan.’
At their reception, the couple had just a few shock in retailer for his or her friends which included an icecream cart from Brook Avenue and one among our favorite marriage ceremony traits proper now, an audio visitor ebook! ‘We each felt the day could possibly be finest captured by the voices of our friends and so we employed an audio visitor ebook. We will pay attention to those messages at any time which is beautiful, and nicely, an icecream cart is a should. Hail, rain or shine, it isn’t a celebration with out ice-cream!’
Sheena and Richard added an additional stage of personalisation to their reception with some additional particulars employed from SBD Occasions which inclueded a black and white chequered dance ground, wood cross again chairs, a cream carpet runner and luxe gold cutlery.
The couple select an all-white marriage ceremony cake by Primrose Lane Bakery which was completed with their initails in gold, recent blooms and an outsized velvet ribbon tie.
After planning their very own totally beautiful large day, they’ve the next recommendation for engaged {couples}. ‘Our essential recommendation to different {couples} planning a marriage is to do not forget that every little thing will probably be okay on the day! Firstly, create checklist of the massive points of the day – Date, Ceremony, Venue, paperwork, Priest/Celebrant and handle them as quickly as attainable. When you get all the massive points sorted every little thing else falls into place. Try to benefit from the build-up as a result of all of it passes so shortly.’
‘Create a personal temper board on Pinterest and share this with distributors so that they know precisely what you keep in mind.Attempt to not grow to be overwhelmed by all of the small points and put your belief in your distributors. They’re the specialists. Relying in your funds after all, We consider the meals and the music is what your friends keep in mind most so definitely put additional thought into each of those points if you happen to can afford it.’
The bride provides, ‘and lastly, on the day of the marriage, spend a short while alone as a pair, give yourselves time to breathe, and take within the second simply the 2 of you.’
After the epic celebrations the couple headed on a minimoon in Eire. ‘We visited the gorgeous Ballyfin Demesne for just a few nights and it was completely stunning. It was pretty to wind down and reminisce collectively about our large day.. We’re at the moment planning our Honeymoon nonetheless it isn’t finalised simply but.’
Taking to the ground as newlyweds, the couple’s first dance was to Biblical by Callum Scott.
A really particular thanks to our couple Sheena and Richard, in addition to to Hannah McKernan and second shooter Jude Browne for sharing this fabulous spring Citadel Leslie Property marriage ceremony with One Fab Day!
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