I Do’s Under Blue Skies

Is there anything better than when a fun-loving, beautiful couple arrive at your venue with a clear vision of how they visualise their wedding day.

And that is exactly what happened when the uber-organised, legal recruiter Roisin Griffin (from Kildare) and company director Greg Ashmore (from London), chose Ballinacurra as the perfect location to begin their future together.

They were married in an outdoor humanist ceremony with stunning grounds and views of the water as the backdrop to their special day.

The Delta String Quartet played Stand by Me as Roisin floated across the pristine lawn and into the arms of her beloved wearing a chic wedding dress by British designer Alan Hannah.

 Family and friends basked in the moment, under the clear blue July skies above.

The Cuban All-stars set the tone of the drinks reception on the terrace before guests enjoyed Guinness and Pimms, as a nod to both cultures.

Guests were then seated in the Garden Room for dinner and enjoyed a Chef’s Signature 4 Course Tasting Menu which gave guests from abroad a flavour of the freshest of local produce.

After dinner the Cuban Cocktail Bar was in full swing with signature drinks created in honour of the couple; The Griffin Mojito, the Ashmore Espresso Martini and the Dark & Stormy Marriage which really added the fun-factor for guests who popped in and out of the photo booth to capture every moment as they partied into the early hours!

Day 2 at Ballinacurra was a more casual affair and family and friends got a taste of Arundo, a traditional and lively Irish band, which gave the overseas guests a really authentic taste of Roisin’s heritage. They gathered on the patio for a late afternoon BBQ followed by more great entertainment.

The couple did a mini-moon in Santorini and savoured the big honeymoon for 3 weeks in December taking in Singapore and Malaysia.

Photography by: Julie-Ann Matkin www.halfadreamaway.com