Planning a wedding — big or small — can become a daunting, stressful task. What’s supposed to be one of the most exciting and memorable days of your life turns into a collection of open tabs on your desktop, 300+ inspo images on Pinterest, and everyone from well-meaning loved ones to complete strangers offering their […]

Not even the Irish mist could put a damper on Hanna and Patrick’s wedding at Virginia Park Lodge this past August. A gorgeous floral arch served as focal point for the completely bespoke ceremony, wildflowers in bright white and ivory tones mixed with gorgeous emerald greenery lined the aisles and danced under the fairy lights […]

Even though we tend to focus our blog on the amazing destination weddings we plan in Ireland, part of the planning process is also getting some inspiration into the history, culture, and celebrations of Ireland. And with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, what better way to get acquainted than with an ol’ fashioned pub quiz!  […]

Sunny day — check. Brilliant backdrop — check. A bit of Irish history, culture, and atmosphere all in a relaxed setting where you can actually sit back and enjoy your wedding day with those you love? Check. Check. Check! We love Marwa and Luke’s brilliant intimate wedding day in the west, featuring some of our […]

This modern day fairytale brings together a handsome Irish lad with a gorgeous American lass in one of Ireland’s most stunning of settings, incorporating lots of incredible thoughtful details and a bit of DIY from a super talented bride!  We had the pleasure of helping Lisa and Ronan design and plan their dream castle wedding […]

So many fantastic places in Ireland to get married, and Kinsale is no exception! This charming seaport town boasts everything you want for a relaxed intimate wedding: some of the best food and wine on the island, lots of cute and quirky shops, a healthy dose of history and historical sites to visit, and some […]

It’s the organic, effortless, little moments that will make your wedding day memorable.  Shannon and Darren never fancied a large traditional wedding.  Their hearts took them to Ireland, where they envisioned an intimate ceremony full of meaning with their dearest loved ones, exploring the gorgeous scenery and cliffs, then celebrating after in a low-key, super […]

One of our favorite weddings of 2018 is Devin and Damin’s gorgeous ethereal wedding at Kilruddery House & Gardens. From start to finish, this wedding strikes each note with precision, from overall look to ceremony decor, to reception style.  A phenomenal highlight was the surprise poem reading by Devin’s grandmother in their native Lakota language […]

Happy New Year everyone! We had an incredible 2018 here at Waterlily Weddings, and as the team reminisced on our favorite moments, we thought it’d be fun to share them with you!  From castles to pubs, gorgeous gowns to bright blue leather jackets, fireworks and boat rides, we’ve had some pretty spectacular weddings this year […]

We are so in love with Sarah and Nick’s intimate wedding at an Irish ruin on the Aran Islands! Their sun-kissed multi-cultural wedding day sparkled and glowed off the Irish coast. The day was filled with lots of incredible personal details like Sarah’s grandmother’s heirlooms, a custom designed dress and gorgeous veil, and a bespoke […]