A Magical and Slightly Medieval Martinstown House Wedding

We know you will not be capable to cease smiling about as we speak’s enchanting actual wedding ceremony. Jen and Oisín envisioned tying the knot at a festival-style venue that had a fairytale vibe and was surrounded by idyllic pure magnificence. Their goals got here true at Martinstown House in Co. Kildare the place they have been joined by 105 of their cherished folks to have a good time their love on a wonderful day in May.

Their household and associates helped deliver their dream day to life in all its spectacular glory which made each second significant and unforgettable. Joyful, private and pure magic from starting to finish, you’ll be able to count on all the pieces from bridal fashion with a classic slant to medieval signage and unique meadow florals! Sounds unbelievable proper? Check out their candy spring celebration with pictures from Danielle O’Hora.

Jen and Oisín inform us that they met on Tinder many moons in the past in 2016! They are each from Dublin they usually stay there nonetheless as we speak.

Jen proposed to Oisín a few years in the past throughout a random journey and in a single day keep in Oldtown, Co. Meath. She had initially deliberate to make it a really light-hearted and unromantic affair by popping the query at a petroleum station however she modified her method. “I figured he deserved better than that, so I proposed at the end of our night out after many cocktails!”

Their high precedence was to make sure their wedding ceremony was enjoyable for all their family members. It was “relaxed, natural, silly and slightly medieval” in theme!

Martinstown House is a magical nineteenth century nation home nestled on a lush property of personal park and farmlands and Jen and Oisín fell immediately in love once they seen it. “As soon as we saw the unique, yellow, fairytale-style house (Hansel & Gretel vibes!) and the absolutely stunning ceremony area that was immersed in nature and glamping village, we were hooked! The marquee also had this really cool tapestry-style wallpaper which fitted our vibe completely. But I think what really sold us was Edward the owner and Jim the wedding coordinator. They are both so kind, funny, personable and hospitable. They made the whole planning process so easy for us!”

The festivities kicked off the night time earlier than for the couple and their households with a wonderful dinner and a trad session at Martinstown House which rapidly developed into a serious singsong. It was a stunning approach to begin their unforgettable celebration that was crammed with love in each second.

Their household and associates helped make the celebration so uniquely theirs. Jen’s mum Brenda was their celebrant and it made the ceremony such a wonderful and particular expertise. “She made the ceremony so personal and funny and really captured the essence of our relationship. It was also so great to have so many people we care about getting involved in the day.”

Oisín’s dad Diarmuid was not solely their videographer however he additionally performed trad music through the ceremony with Oisín’s brother and sister-in-law. They carried out a magical soundtrack on the concertina, mandolin and harp. The couple’s 4 associates additionally sang and performed guitar as Jen walked down the aisle.

The ceremony readings left everybody feeling heat and fuzzy as Oisin’s mum did a stunning poem as Gaeilge and Jen’s pal Asti learn a stunning and foolish poem concerning the historical past of their relationship!

Their enchanting wedding ceremony theme was a mishmash of all of the issues they love. “We wanted a sun-dappled wedding with lots of plants and flowers around us (the weather started off very rainy and cold but as soon as Jen walked down the aisle, the sun came out!), there was also a very slight medieval theme in terms of the signage and the marquee tapestry. This is just a weird aesthetic that we both love – it wasn’t tied into anything else, so quite random!”

Jen wore a minimalist silk robe by OneAddington with golden 70s-style heels that she purchased in Dunnes Stores for a tenner a few years in the past, a dreamy lace veil from Etsy, a gold sequin bag from a classic vendor in Canada, and her and her bridesmaids all wore jewelry by her wonderful pal Megan at Saltwater Design.

The bridesmaids seemed elegant in satin combine and match robes which have been sourced from numerous outlets and on Vinted.

Oisín embraced relaxed class together with his striped linen swimsuit from Next which he wore with brown Dr. Martens and a pocket sq. which he designed from a Palestinian keffiyeh.

Their vibrant and unfastened florals have been designed by Jackie’s Florist in Ballyfermot. “I despatched Sarah Jane many reference photographs all with a unique vibe and he or she someway got here up with the bouquet of my goals! If I may consider a sentence to sum up the temporary, it was ‘wild meadow with pops of tropical color’ and he or she completely nailed it.”

They discovered their photographer Danielle O’Hora on Instagram they usually adored her use of movie pictures and the sentimental vibe it creates!

The bride sheds extra gentle on the environment of their beautiful day, “I was so happy that the ceremony was full of genuine laughter and good craic. We really wanted to avoid the cliché that you don’t really get to enjoy your wedding day because you’re so busy! As soon as the meal started, we felt we could finally relax and throw ourselves into celebration mode and do lots of silly dancing.”

Their high piece of wedding ceremony recommendation is do not sweat the small stuff. “I know you might be worrying about the weather, about how the music is going to sound, about whether you’ve coordinated everything correctly and in a way that perfectly reflects you – but on the day, you’re just going to be so happy and buzzing none of that stuff will really matter. Try and enjoy your wedding and don’t get wrapped up in the details.”

Jen’s neighbour Oisin Furlong, from the band Thumper, introduced collectively of variety of his very proficient musician associates to kind the couple’s wedding ceremony band they usually delivered all their favorite tunes. Later, their pal Ian DJed and saved the celebration going into the early hours.

Jen and Oisín selected a sun-kissed journey for his or her honeymoon as they went to Milos in Greece for every week after which to Sicily in Italy for an additional few days. They would completely suggest each locations to newlyweds.

Congratulations Jen and Oisín! It was such a pleasure to share your magical Martinstown House wedding ceremony and the most important thanks to photographer Danielle O’Hora who captured each second so superbly.

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