TIME TO SHINE When it came to finding a dress, Amy was keen to blow Oisín away. “I met Victoria Robson at a wedding fair and knew she’d find the one,” says the bride. “I travelled with my mam to her boutique, and walking in spied a design that took my breath away. The Pronovias Sedna gown was the complete opposite of what I thought I wanted, as I’d imagined myself covered in lace, with an off the shoulder fitted design. This, however, was A-line, one shouldered and had no lace in sight! After trying it on every other dress just couldn’t compete. I teamed it with a veil made by Victoria from my mam’s old wedding dress, and my late nana’s earrings and bracelet. I know how much she would have loved Oisín, and it felt like a piece of her was with us on the day.” The rest of the bridal party also looked the part, starting with Amy’s bridesmaids. “My girls wore pale lemon chiffon halter neck dresses with a slit up one side,” continues Amy. “They’re my absolute world, so I wanted them to look as amazing as me. Oisín and his groomsmen also looked incredible in black tuxedos with white shirts. I also gave them all black Ray-Bans for that finishing touch for the photos.” GRUB’S UP Choosing the right flavours for the couple’s wedding cake was an easy decision, thanks to their families’ heritage. “Oisín’s family are Irish and my mam’s side Italian, so our bottom tier was Belgian chocolate; the next, strawberry milkshake; then the next Bailey’s Irish Cream and Italian coffee,” says the bride. “Designwise, I wanted it to be eye catching and show off our theme, so went for lace style piping with white and lemon roses, as well as eucalyptus between each tier. Our cake-maker also supplied our favours; a summer lemon cookie for each guest, decorated with our initials and the date of our wedding.” When it was time to eat, Amy and Oisín’s guests were thoroughly spoilt for choice. “After reception drinks our friends and family enjoyed a warm Asian chicken salad, roast beef with all the trimmings, and mango bavarois with passionfruit purée and edible flowers,” says Amy. “It didn’t end there; as when guests got peckish in the evening they were served hot pork sandwiches with stuffing, chips and gravy. We also had a grazing station with bread, cheese and grapes.” MAKING MEMORIES Entertainment-wise, the night-time party was a big deal for the couple. “We wanted to create a vibe our guests would never forget, with our DJ working with us to create the perfect first dance,” says Amy. “We had a candlelight mix of Cascada’s Everytime We Touch, but halfway through the clubland mix kicked in! We also hired a sax player who performed alongside our DJ. Our guests danced and had the best time ever, waving around the large foam glowsticks we also had to hand.” There were plenty of other moments that will stay with the couple forever. “The speeches made by our best man and my dad were hugely emotional,” continues Amy. “There was also lots of laughter, especially when it got so hot on the day that guests had to fan me under my dress because I was melting! Our best man was also only meant to stand with us at the ceremony at certain points, but he stood there way longer than he should have. When we said our vows there he was – standing right behind us!” REAL WEDDINGS 31
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