A Fairytale Vacation spot Dromoland Citadel Marriage ceremony

Basic, elegant and timeless are simply three phrases that sum up this fairytale vacation spot Dromoland Citadel Marriage ceremony. With beautiful particulars, dreamy florals and essentially the most valuable heirloom accent, you will notice precisely that within the particulars! US couple Joan and Tom started the brand new chapter of their love story with essentially the most memorable celebration for his or her 98 company that was as basic as love itself, that includes a church ceremony and fairytale reception full with a princess-worthy Steven Birnbaum Bridal ball robe! Brosnan Photographic captured their love story, and we’re so excited to share their inspiring day. Get able to pinch your self, as a result of this enchanted marriage ceremony goes to have you ever suppose you are dreaming!

Bride Joan grew up in Lake Placid New York, after her dad and mom relocated from New York Metropolis in 2001. As a younger teenager, wanting to see the remainder of the nation Joan readily swapped the attractive mountains of the Adirondacks for the gorgeous surroundings of the California shoreline. Groom Tom grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, adopted by Scottsdale, Arizona, adopted by Dallas, Texas (the place he spent his extra adolescence.) When it got here time to decide on a university – he was able to proceed his journey westward in the direction of California. Whereas at USD, his dad and mom relocated again to his mom’s residence state of New Jersey (not earlier than taking a fast two yr detour in D.C.)

Joan and Tom met at The College of San Diego the place they have been each California transplants. They formally met at a university “Wine Wednesday,” launched by two mutual associates. They have been inseparable ever since! Though Tom likes to constantly level out that Joan made the primary transfer. The couple lives in New York Metropolis the place Tom works as a lawyer and Joan as an affiliate producer.

On their five-year anniversary, Tom deliberate a “shock” date within the metropolis. They met up at a favourite bar and Tom instructed Joan they’d be taking the ferry to a brand new restaurant he needed to attempt, in order that they walked to the St. George ferry terminal on the Hudson River – however as an alternative of getting on the ferry, a non-public boat was ready! The couple cruised across the Hudson River at sundown, having fun with champagne. Tom proposed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty. The boat dropped them off on the New Jersey facet of the river for an intimate dinner with their two households.

Joan’s show-stopping fairytale robe is a customized Steven Birnbaum Bridal design. The vanilla duchess satin ball robe featured a sweetheart neckline, satin coated buttons operating all down the again and removable puff sleeves.

Joan accomplished her bridal look with the Jimmy Choo Rosalia Pearl Pumps, a Marciano pearl clutch and an vintage rose level lace veil worn by her grandmother and namesake, on her marriage ceremony day in 1953. How magical is that!? Joan tells us that carrying her grandmother’s veil was such a surreal feeling. “Since she is not with us, it was so particular to have that household heirloom. I might actually really feel her presence on the day.”

The bridesmaids appeared gorgeous of their matching Jenny Yoo Corinne attire in latte satin.

The {couples} ceremony occurred on the quaint St. John’s Church in Cratloe, County Clare.

The couple have gotten solely nice issues to say about their venue, Dromoland Citadel, in addition to candy private purpose for selecting it additionally! Joan tells us, “my household and I took an unforgettable journey to Dromoland Citadel once I was in school. Sarcastically, my dad and mom had been there a few years earlier when my mother was newly pregnant with me! When initially planning, Dromoland got here to thoughts, so Tom and I went to go to as a pair and simply fell in love with the thought. We cherished that the venue had each the inn and the citadel as choices for company to remain on property – in addition to so many actions for folks to take part in like golf, falconry (a favourite!) and archery. The citadel itself is gorgeous and positively invoked that timeless basic class we have been in search of. We can not say sufficient good issues about Susan and Margaret of  Dromoland Weddings; they have been so heat and accommodating all through our prolonged marriage ceremony planning course of.”

Joan describes their marriage ceremony day as, “elegant and timeless. We actually weren’t drawn to something too “stylish” and needed a basic really feel for our day that we’d look again on and respect thirty years from now. My mother is such an enormous proponent of candles and lighting so we actually emphasised heat candlelight throughout our design section. The candelabras and votives of assorted heights actually made our imaginative and prescient come to life. I needed gentle and romantic flower preparations that complimented the nice and cozy lighting – Patsie & Co Floral Design actually delivered!

After travelling to this point to assist them rejoice, Joan and Tom have been eager to offer their company an unforgettable marriage ceremony weekend expertise in Eire! “Along with the Robinson household we deliberate an epic three day extravaganza. My mother-in-law Beth hosted a improbable Welcome Dinner on Friday with dwell music, signature cocktails and a full buffet dinner in addition to an unimaginable day journey to the cliffs of Moher. My mother organized a wonderful tea celebration for the women on Thursday as nicely – full with champagne, in fact!”

Joan provides, “for the marriage itself, we actually needed it to really feel like an basic old-school ceremonial dinner. Tom and I like a great ceremonial dinner! We selected a menu that included numerous household type sides, in addition to our favourite drinks to serve at residence – gin & tonic’s (rebranded as Joan & Tomic’s) and espresso martini’s! Adopted, in fact, by an epic dance celebration.

Joan tells us that her high piece of recommendation for engaged {couples} planning a vacation spot marriage ceremony is to consider the weekend as an entire. ” I cherished having a lot time to spend with all of the folks in our lives who made the hassle to be there. We by no means felt rushed or added stress on our special occasion to find time for everyone, as a result of we felt like we had a lot time within the lead up. Additionally – I actually cherished listening to The OneFab Day Podcast on planning a vacation spot marriage ceremony! It is a should hear if you’re planning one your self.”

The couple’s stunning all-white cake was created by Tara from Damaged Spoon Truffles.

For marriage ceremony favours company have been gifted Dromoland tea towels and chocolate chip cookies additionally by Damaged Spoon Truffles.

She provides, “we additionally selected an upbeat first dance music (Would not It Be Good by the Seaside Boys) – it was simply completely us. I might say do not feel pressured to have a standard “sluggish” first dance if that is not your factor – have enjoyable with it!”

The couple had booked a visit to to the Algarve area of Portugal adopted by a couple of days in Lisbon for his or her honeymoon. “The climate was improbable and we actually loved all of the meals, solar and scrumptious drinks. In the event you can, positively enable a couple of days at the start of your honeymoon to decompress from all issues marriage ceremony. I swear we did nothing however lounge round and sleep the primary few days — it was blissful.”

Thanks a lot to Joan and Tom for sharing their fairytale Dromoland Citadel marriage ceremony with us, and to Christina of Brosnan Photographic for offering the attractive imagery! There are much more pictures to swoon over within the gallery beneath.