“What makes a perfect destination wedding in Ireland?” you may be wondering. Well, for everyone it can mean something different. But in general it’s a day where both couples are excited to be in Ireland, create a ceremony and reception that’s truly unique to them and what they want, and most of all — […]

Your biggest decision when planning your wedding will be where to host it. Couples go back and forth between options, weighing concerns like cost, availability, does it come close to what they were envisioning, guest list, and more. It can become quite daunting quickly, and what starts off as an exciting time turns into a […]

Ireland is a unique place in that it can really accommodate any kind of wedding, any size, any style, and budget. In particular, however, it seems to really fit the niche for intimate weddings. Not to be confused with elopements, intimate weddings are full weddings with a smaller guest list — usually not more than […]

Many important elements are planned for your wedding day, and the stationary is no exception. Some couples feel like they can save money by forgoing an invitation suite, but the truth is the stationary can be that one element that gives a polished, finishing touch to your wedding day, and is a great way to […]

We are very excited to share with you our latest style shoot. We collaborated with some of Ireland’s most talented vendors to create a jaw-dropping, gorgeous shoot at the incomparable Mount Juliet Estate, a five-star luxury resort hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland. Shane O’Neill of Aspect Photography was on hand to take the gorgeous pictures. Together with […]

The wedding world has been steadily changing. Long gone are the days of cookie-cutter weddings, indistinguishable from one couple to the next save their names on the invitations. Today, couples are embracing their diversity, realizing they are unique in this world and their wedding day should be a reflection of that. We’re seeing much more […]

We strongly believe here at Waterlily Weddings, that an important part of your wedding day is to express yourselves. Every element, every detail should be a reflection of you both — as individuals and as a couple — and tell the story of where you’ve come from and the direction you are setting to go […]

Adventure. Romance. Epic. Three words that describe the Cliffs of Moher and the picture perfect elopement of Candace and Jonathan this past May. We love when a couple know what they want for their wedding day, but are open and flexible to let the day flow freely. The ending result is crystal clear in pictures: […]

One question we get quite often here at Waterlily Weddings is the difference between an elopement and an intimate wedding. Many couples will use the terms interchangeably, which can lead to confusion in planning your dream wedding day. This post will look at the difference between the two, the advantages of each, and how they both […]

More and more couples are going for a new trend on the wedding scene: pre-wedding photos. With all the hussle and bussle of the wedding day, many brides and grooms are opting for a lower key, less intense, day-before (or even week or month before!) pre-wedding photo shoot. There are lots of reasons to consider […]