The place can we even start? Your face shall be hurting from smiling after studying about this unforgettable celebration of enjoyable and elegance. Clare Louise and Matthew selected a fascinating historic woodland location for his or her summer time marriage ceremony, Finnebrogue Woods in Co. Down. Their massive day had all the pieces from outsized bouquets in watercolour hues to a vintage-inspired Lambeth buttercream marriage ceremony cake and the sweetest pastel combine and match bridesmaid attire. Their lakeside reception had a pageant really feel because of the tipis and the sound of trumpets wafting via the nice and cozy air. They have been blessed with fantastic climate so not solely was their day painted in an ethereal glow however they took the dancefloor exterior and danced as the solar set. There may be a lot gorgeousness to unpack, so put together to feast your eyes on all of the magic with gorgeous footage from Gillian Higgins Images.

Clare Louise is from Downpatrick in Co. Down and Scotsman Matthew is from Edinburgh. They met in Scotland in November 2014 and Clare Louise tells us: “I used to be dwelling in Dundee and he was dwelling in Edinburgh. We matched on Tinder and had our first date in Edinburgh, all the pieces felt so proper and so we spent the yr hanging out between Dundee and Edinburgh! We booked a visit to Bali collectively after courting for eight weeks so we moved quick!”

Matthew picked a really distinctive spot to suggest. He popped the query on the floating lodge, the Fingal in Leith, Edinburgh. “It was our seven-year anniversary and I did assume it was slightly excessive for an anniversary celebration, however I went with it, in fact! Matthew requested me to marry him earlier than dinner so we had just a few celebratory drinks, had some scrumptious meals after which rang our family members to share our information! It was such a stunning night!”

They immediately fell in love with their marriage ceremony venue, Finnebrogue Woods in Downpatrick, and their massive day was laced with sentimentality for Clare Louise because it’s situated only a five-minute drive from her household dwelling. “After we first visited the venue, we each knew it was proper for us. With the backdrop of the Quoile river, I’ve so many childhood recollections right here and it’s a view I grew up loving as a result of it’s stunning when the solar is shining and when the rain is pouring – we knew we would win both method!”

“To rejoice our marriage ceremony with this excellent view appeared so becoming and having lived in Edinburgh for therefore lengthy, it was actually particular to rejoice someplace that actually felt like dwelling!” They drew on the pure fantastic thing about the gorgeous lakeside location for his or her marriage ceremony aesthetic utilising gentle tones and free-flowing florals.

“Finnebrogue itself does the arduous work and we knew that our ending touches would assist make the venue replicate us.” Now onto the type, which was magnificent.

Clare Louise appeared totally breathtaking in a gracefully draped silky marriage ceremony robe which had a chic halter neckline and he or she wore the straps tied in a bow on the again. She accessorised with gold magnolia floral studs and gold chunky block heels.

80 visitors joined them for his or her marriage ceremony day on July eighth, 2023. “We wished our marriage ceremony day to be distinctive to us and we’re so fortunate to have family members who have been eager to assist us in attaining that.”

“My mum is so gifted and with nice dedication she and her good friend Christine took on the alteration of my marriage ceremony gown. She additionally handmade my veil which was so particular – 10 metres of handstitched embroidery is not any imply feat!”

Matthew’s dad Stephen sadly handed away in Could 2022, just some months after the couple obtained engaged. His reminiscence was honoured on their marriage ceremony day in such a gorgeous method. “He was a giant automotive fanatic and his most treasured automotive was his Audi RS2 which we used as our marriage ceremony automotive. With the ability to go away the ceremony simply the 2 of us within the RS2 was so particular.” 

Wish to combine and match bridesmaids attire however do not know the place to start out? Clare Louise’s bridesmaids served up critically fantastic inspiration. They appeared unimaginable in satin attire in rainbow pastel shades which is one of many sweetest bridesmaid gown developments proper now.

Matthew and his groomsmen appeared so dapper of their marriage ceremony apparel which included kilts in shades of deep inexperienced and blue and so they wore daring buttonholes.

The marriage flowers included evergreen roses, child’s breath and blue tweedia and so they bloomed in gentle shades of blue, peach and pink. Probably the most treasured moments from their ceremony got here courtesy of Matthew’s mum.

“She learn the poem Blessing of the Palms by Rev. Daniel L. Harris on the finish of our ceremony which was actually stunning.”,

After tying the knot, the newlyweds took a romantic stroll across the picturesque seaside city of Saul. Their reception on the fascinating woodland marriage ceremony venue was held by the shore of the glittering lake.

Their celebration had a pageant really feel because of the towering tipis on the garden and visitors mingled within the sunshine as they loved mouth-watering nibbles. “We’re actually keen about meals, so it was actually vital for us to get this proper. We have been actually grateful to our caterers for his or her flexibility in serving to us put collectively a menu that we have been each actually enthusiastic about!”

They discovered an exquisite approach to protect their marriage ceremony bouquets. That they had them hand-dried and organized fantastically in a hand-made body. “Rebecca did an unimaginable job and we now have our framed piece hanging above our mattress to get pleasure from endlessly!”

Matthew is a photographer himself and when it got here to their special occasion they wished pure and heat documentary-style photographs. “Our first alternative was Gillian, who was completely phenomenal. Gillian and Tim captured our day completely and so they have been completely beautiful individuals which helped hold the entire expertise so relaxed and enjoyable!”

Their reception was held in a tipi which was romantic and rustic, lush foliage abounded as did twinkling fairy lights.

The desk settings included pastel candles with desk numbers and menus sporting delicate illustrations of foliage, flowers and meals.

The bride blew their visitors away along with her shock trumpet efficiency. “I’ve lengthy been a fan of Linley Hamilton and when he agreed to play on our marriage ceremony day, we have been each fairly greatly surprised! I performed the trumpet rising up and I could not resist the chance to play at my very own marriage ceremony. Solely Matthew knew about it prematurely so it was a pleasant shock and possibly the primary trumpet conga line at Finnebrogue! It was a variety of enjoyable!”

They flipped the script by serving their cake as a part of the drinks reception and it proved to be among the best selections they made when it got here to their massive day. “My mum and pop are superb bakers – so that they made a choice of our favorite truffles. I used to be undoubtedly prepared for some cake by then!” The spectacular unfold included chocolate, blueberry and floral-dappled creations.

The vintage-inspired, cherry-topped pink and purple Lambeth buttercream cake was the star of the delectable present. The cake development is actually rising in recognition and we will see why, it is so enjoyable and fabulous.

A really particular VIP visitor made an look on the reception, their lovely whippet Pablo who was carrying a really dapper bow tie and all. As for the massive day itself, Clare Louise advices {couples} to: “Simply waft, absorb the joy that comes with it and have enjoyable.”

Clare Louise’s mum even made the ‘Eternal Love’ banner which was hung contained in the teepee. “Eternal Love by Love Affair was our first dance tune. It’s now’s a tremendous souvenir from the day which is now hung in our hallway!”

Your marriage ceremony day can go by in a flash and it is so vital to carve out time alone along with your associate the place you possibly can. The couple loved a really particular second collectively by taking the small rowing boat out on the lake.

With Matthew being Scottish, the ceilidh was their “not-so-secret ingredient” to social gathering. “We have been fortunate sufficient to have this exterior because the solar was setting, it was unimaginable. Our ceilidh band was completely unbelievable, the caller gave everybody the arrogance to provide it a go and have a little bit of enjoyable!”

Clare Louise and Matthew have all the time dreamed of visiting Japan so it is their excellent honeymoon vacation spot. “We determined to not go straight after our marriage ceremony and as a substitute put it aside for cherry blossom season. We’re so excited!”

We need to say an enormous congratulations and thanks to Clare Louise and Matthew for sharing their exceptionally cool tipi marriage ceremony with One Fab Day and to Gillian Higgins Images for the unimaginable pictures.

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