While the times we are living in are making more and more brides and grooms think about the option of an elopement or a intimate wedding as an alternative to their big wedding day we have adored, recommended and planned them for over 14 years! Some of our greatest weddings and happiest memories are from […]

With all of the restrictions on gathering sizes we have been thinking a lot about our favorite small weddings over the years. Smaller weddings offer a very intimate experience for the couple and their guests. They are stress free, romantic and full of love. I think these are things we could all do with more […]

It is just about one of the oddest Friday’s I can remember in 14 years of running Waterlily Weddings. Instead of being knee deep in confirming final wedding details and the minutia of on the day schedules, we are helping couples uproot their original plans and dates and move to a completely different time of […]

It’s a cool and crisp morning this St. Patrick’s Day. The sun is shining and the sky is a brilliant azure blue — a sneak peek of spring and all its glories that are to come. If not for the incredible events happening around the world with the novel coronavirus, this would be a spectacular […]

Welcome to March! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up in a few weeks, we at Waterlily Weddings thought it’d be fun to go through some notes and separate the fact from fiction on what’s Irish and what’s not. Many pubs in Ireland (and in America) have what are called “quiz nights” — one night 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 […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! As love is in the air, we thought we’d take this chance to look back at some of the most incredibly romantic moments and details we’ve had the honor of helping with over the years. We’re talking about romantic venues, backdrops, flowers, first looks, thoughtful details and more. We hope you’ll enjoy […]

So in love with the gorgeous soft peach, pink, white and emerald tones in Bridgett and Chad’s incredible castle wedding! The theme was based on fun and vibrancy, echoed throughout the color palette and all of the great details of the day including custom Jenga games, cocktails, and some fabulous DIY stationary details! This 3 […]

We are so excited to finally share this absolutely STUNNING castle wedding with you! Sarah and Brenden were so much fun to plan with and had lots of incredible ideas to work in.  Waterford Castle served as venue for this Games of Thrones inspired wedding. Our design and style team helped conceptualize a moody (but seasonal) […]

One question we got a lot is “What’s the difference between a Venue Coordinator and a Wedding Planner/Coordinator? Aren’t they they same thing?” The answer is NO. The Short Answer: A wedding planner/coordinator can do what a venue coordinator does; but a venue coordinator doesn’t do what a wedding coordinator does. The Longer Answer: A […]