A Modern Fairytale Dromoland Castle Wedding

Martyna and Tiarnach’s wedding ceremony at Dromoland Castle was a shocking mix of non-public connection, trendy styling, and fairytale romance. With Martyna’s household having a particular connection to Dromoland Castle, the couple’s day was full of significant touches and unforgettable moments from the beginning. A jaw-dropping bespoke bridal look, a black-tie reception with cocktails, piano, and a Sinatra set from the band ensured magnificence and enjoyable, whereas company have been welcomed by the stirring sound of bagpipes. Their 90s and 00s-inspired aesthetic—drawing on basic Vera Wang fashion and the enduring wedding ceremony of David and Victoria Beckham—shone by means of within the styling, the nostalgic Lambeth cake, and florals that includes anthuriums and grapes, lovingly sourced from the bride’s mom’s retailer.

Artfully captured by Love Story by Anouska Proetta Brandon, and accompanied by video from Ivory Films (which we’ll be sharing very quickly), this Dromoland Castle wedding ceremony is a masterclass in marrying timeless glamour with private, trendy touches.

Bride Martyna was born in Poland and has lived in Ireland for over 20 years, whereas Groom Tiarnach hails from Monaghan. The couple have spent a few years dwelling and dealing in Dublin and just lately purchased their first house collectively in Bray. The pair first crossed paths at The Jar on Camden Street. Tiarnach caught Martyna’s consideration by sharing images from his holidays in Donegal, sweeping her off her toes. The very subsequent day, he collected her from the National Gallery—flip flops and all—for a dinner date at FX Buckley, a gesture Martyna thought was fairly cool on the time!

Dates turned to like, and love changed into a proposal when Tiarnach requested Martyna to marry him on Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg throughout a quiet morning stroll. “It was very private and romantic, and as my mum lives nearby, we can now return to our special place whenever we visit,” the bride says.

Tiarnach shocked Martyna by selecting the proper ring completely on his personal, together with the right measurement (because of the crew at Appleby!). The proposal coincided with the Doonbeg Jazz Festival weekend, making it much more memorable. The day started with a champagne breakfast with Martyna’s mum, adopted by a keep at Doonbeg Golf Resort, and ended with dancing the evening away at considered one of their favorite native spots, Tubridy’s Bar and Restaurant.

Once engaged, the couple set about planning their dream day. From the very starting, their focus was on staying collectively all through the celebrations and dancing till the very finish of the evening. Equally necessary was guaranteeing their household and associates had an unforgettable expertise, which included rigorously curating the menu with the Dromoland Castle crew. They additionally prioritized reserving the proper band and capturing the day in stunning images and video, creating recollections to cherish for years to return.

“We wanted something timeless, classic and elegant,” Martyna tells. “It was a black tie with cocktails and piano at the reception, with bagpipes on arrival, and Sinatra from the band later. The day was just so special, full of laughter, happy tears and dancing with our family and friends. Amazing weather was just the icing on the wedding cake.”

The couple’s connection to Dromoland Castle ran deep, as Martyna’s household used to reside on the grounds, making the venue particularly near their hearts. Beyond this private connection, the fairytale Irish fort rapidly grew to become their first alternative for a lot of different causes. The bride defined, “The service in the Castle is unparalleled, the food and drinks are delicious, and the entire place is just full of character and history. Dromoland’s wedding planner Margaret and the entire team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, which made everything so much easier for us.”

Martyna and Tiarnach stated “I do” on 15 March 2025 in entrance of 100 company on the stunning Ennis Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Ennis, Co. Clare.

The couple cherished each second of the ceremony, making it onerous to choose a single favorite ingredient. Highlights included the basic studying from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, fantastically delivered by the bride’s sister, heartfelt prayers and reflections from their closest associates, a shifting rendition of Grace sung by Tiarnach’s sister and her accomplice, and the elegant Canon in D carried out by a good friend because the bride made her entrance.

The bride’s show-stopping wedding ceremony look was a masterclass in bridal styling and bespoke design. The corset and sleeves have been created by Dublin-based designer Darla Haute Couture which she sourced at The One by Sinead Corcoran. Paired with a bespoke flowing skirt from Anne Gregory Bridal in Wicklow, the ensemble completely balanced construction and romance. Her veil, additionally from TheOne by Sinead Corcoran, added a smooth, ethereal end.

Accessories accomplished the look with understated luxurious: Valentino bridal platforms, a pearl necklace from Tiffany & Co. through Brown Thomas Dublin, and a fragile Jennifer Behr headband from MyTheresa.

The groom seemed effortlessly sharp in a tailor-made Canali swimsuit from Brown Thomas, Dublin, paired with glossy Christian Louboutin sneakers. His ensemble was completely accessorised with a Gucci bow tie and Ferragamo cufflinks, additionally from Brown Thomas, including touches of timeless magnificence.

The bride’s maid of honour complemented the subtle fashion in a classy pink Solace London costume, sourced through MyTheresa, whereas the groomsmen opted for their very own fits, giving the marriage occasion a trendy but relaxed really feel.

Can we take a second to understand this show-stopping mother-of-the-bride look? Martyna’s mother wore a shocking monochrome Solace London costume from Mytheresa, paired with a classy hat from Isobel Boutique in Adare, Co. Limerick. Accessories included Jimmy Choo sneakers and a Celine bag, completely ending a contemporary MOB look stuffed with magnificence and magnificence.

When requested what impressed their wedding ceremony aesthetic, the couple cited the 90s and 2000s, a basic Vera Wang fashion, and the enduring wedding ceremony of David and Victoria Beckham. “Anthuriums, grapes, and my bouquet were my ideas,” the bride explains. “Anthuriums have been the primary flowers at my dad and mom’ wedding ceremony, so I actually wished them to be entrance and centre at mine too.”

The reception at Dromoland Castle was nothing in need of a contemporary fairytale. Towering candelabras have been adorned with lush hydrangea, rose, and anthurium preparations, whereas bunches of grapes have been artfully displayed beneath, making a scene harking back to a tremendous artwork portray. “Luis from Flowers by Luis brought the arrangements to life with hydrangeas and white and blush pink roses. The grapes were kindly supplied by my mum’s store, Shannon Pantry in Shannon Shopping Centre, and were enjoyed by all after dinner. I wanted to make sure our family store was included in the wedding in some way,” the bride shared.

The couple’s wedding ceremony featured a 90s-style Lambeth cake, a candy nod to their love of that period.

When requested what made the day actually particular and private, the bride fondly displays on the considerate touches and distinctive parts that made their wedding ceremony unforgettable. “A traditional blessing from my mum before I left, my sister being my only bridesmaid, the aisle music played by our friend, the performance by Tiarnach’s sister and her partner at the ceremony, my grandparents flying in for the wedding, sitting on our own during the dinner which allowed us to take a breath and to be together, the amazing weather, dancing until the venue closed, Tiarnach’s gift delivered in the morning of the wedding which was a photo album of our best moments and a Tiffany bracelet, letters we wrote to each other on the day of the wedding.”

For their first dance, the couple selected the timeless basic Unchained Melody.

When requested what recommendation they might give to different {couples} planning their wedding ceremony, the bride suggests shifting the beginning time up by an hour to permit for a smoother circulate, and reminds {couples} to maintain calm and keep collectively all through the day. ” It goes incredibly fast but sitting on our own really settled us and gave us time to reflect together.”

After celebrating Day 2 of their wedding ceremony in Doonbeg with household and associates, the couple escaped on St. Patrick’s Day to the newly renovated Armada House in Spanish Point for a minimoon. “The stay was truly special and gave us so much privacy for reflection after the wedding. We truly chose the best of Clare for our special three days! For our honeymoon, we went to Maldives which was just amazing. I would definitely recommend it. Usually, we are trying to fit in the adventure element but we truly appreciated the serenity of the paradise island straight after the wedding.”

Thanks a lot to Martyna and Tiarnach for sharing their epic Dromoland Castle wedding ceremony day with us, and to Love Story by Anouska Proetta Brandon for offering the attractive imagery! There are much more beautiful pictures to peruse within the gallery beneath.

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