LAURA & DANNY
“From the very first conversation with Kate, we knew we were in good hands. She is warm, organised, and just genuinely lovely to work with; every interaction with her felt easy, never stressful, which is not something I expected going into wedding planning.”
Our first wedding at Ballyfin Demesne
A Ballyfin Wedding that embraced every inch of its drama
For all its grandeur, Ballyfin Demesne lends itself, innately, to deeply personal weddings. The house and grounds offer an extraordinary backdrop, but the pleasure lies in seeing its temporary inhabitants become totally at home for a weekend.
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At Love & Gatherings, we approach wedding planning with that balance in mind: considering how each space will feel, how the day will unfold and how guests will experience it. Planning weddings in Ireland brings us to many remarkable places and Ballyfin this summer, was a particularly “pinch me” moment… a place that’s been on our vision board for years. Our gorgeously creative bride Laura brought us into her vision so gracefully, resulting in a wonderful partnership and a wedding that we’re so proud to have been a part of.
PLANNING: LOVE & GATHERINGS
VENUE: BALLYFIN DEMESNE
PHOTOGRAPHY: IVANA PATARCIC
FLORALS: THE GARDEN
CELEBRANT: THE SERENE CELEBRANT
STATIONERY: THE BRIDE!
HAIR: AIDAN DARCY
MAKEUP: LISA SHANNON
entertainment: EMPIRE PRODUCTIONS
“What I’ll remember most is how chilled I was able to be on the actual day. I didn’t spend a single moment worrying about logistics, timings, or whether something had been forgotten, because I knew Kate had it all handled. That’s such a rare gift to give a bride: the ability to actually be present in your own wedding day instead of managing it. I got to just enjoy every second, and that was entirely down to Kate and her team.”