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THE COUPLE
Aoife O’Sullivan, model and primary school teacher, and Colm Spillane, maths and PE teacher.
THEY LIVE
in Blackrock, Cork.
THE VENUE
Mount Juliet Estate, Co Kilkenny.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Adam and Grace Photography.
THEY MET
Online when we were in college.
THE CEREMONY
Our ceremony took place at St Colmcille’s Church in the picturesque village of Inistioge, Kilkenny. Initially, we considered the church in Thomastown, but after a colleague suggested visiting Inistioge, I instantly fell in love with the village. We knew right away that it was the perfect place to bring our friends and family for the ceremony. Fortunately, my local priest from Ballinadee, Father Michael O’Mahony, was able to travel to Kilkenny to officiate the mass, which added a deeply personal touch to the day.
THE RECEPTION
I first discovered Mount Juliet Estate online and could only have dreamed of getting married there. When we visited the venue one weekend, we knew immediately that no other place could compare. The Estate had everything we could have wished for – a stunning backdrop for photos, exceptional staff and service, and a resort-like atmosphere.
From the moment we drove through the gates, we felt completely immersed and able to fully relax. We loved the idea of hosting our drinks reception in the elegant Manor House, with our guests then moving to Hunter’s Yard for dinner and dancing.
THE ENTERTAINMENT
I have a deep love for music, so I invested a lot of time in carefully selecting the performers for our wedding. We were thrilled to have the brilliant Glenn Murphy sing in the church, and his beautiful rendition of Pavarotti’s Ave Maria as I walked down the aisle was unforgettable. Glenn has previously performed with Adele and even appeared on The Ellen Show, so we were overjoyed that he could be part of our special day. For the drinks reception, we enjoyed some smooth jazz, followed by an unforgettable night of dancing with the incredible Bentley Boys, who kept everyone on their feet all night long.
THE DECOR
Mount Juliet Estate hardly needed any additional decor, as the period home decor spoke for itself. However, we did add a flower cloud above the top table, which I absolutely loved. It created a beautiful backdrop for our wedding speeches. This stunning arrangement was provided by Daisy Chain Kinsale.
I asked all of my best friends and my sister to be bridesmaids on the day and thought the more girls the merrier! It really felt so special having them all by my side. I told them the bridesmaid dress theme was going to be floral and I’m pretty sure they all probably made a face at the thought of it, but I trusted my gut and really thought they looked so beautiful on the day. I loved that a lot of bridesmaid dresses in the ’90s had floral prints and I wanted to pick a dress I would buy for myself for an occasion. The girls looked spectacular and I adore all the photos of us together.