This real wedding is a romantic, regal, rouge affair and we are just obsessed! Exquisitely brought to life from the minds of real wedding couple Marian and Paul, the pair created a romantic celebration wedding fit for royalty, castle venue included! With Bellingham Castle as the backdrop to their day, the stunning images by Lifting The Veil are enough to leave you speechless. A deep red colour palette, lush velvet details, seven adorable flower girls and page boys, and a breathtaking gown and crown combo are just the beginning of this stylish celebration. Take a step inside the full gallery at the end of the feature for a closer look at all the details and romance.
Just how incredible is this church door floral display by Vintage Violet Floral Boutique?!
We asked the lovely couple how they met and they told us that it was on a night out in Warrenpoint as teenagers! Marian tells us, "Paul went to University in Belfast, I went to Liverpool to study and stayed for an additional few years to work but we travelled back and forward to see each other so it worked well and got married 13 years later."
Marian tells us that the proposal was "low-key" and a total surprise! "We went out for our usual evening walk and Paul popped the question on a random Thursday evening in August. We were together 11 years at that point and although we had looked at rings, I was still taken by surprise by the proposal which was lovely."
We have to talk about this bride's epic style! Marian's gorgeous wedding dress was a custom design by Alejandra Svarc at White Blossom Bridal. We just adore that cape detail! She completed her wedding day look with a beautiful beaded crown by Niamh Barber.
Some important elements for the couple were the venue and having all seven of their nieces and nephews be part of their day. "We wanted somewhere close enough to home so our guests didn’t have far to travel, Paul is also very fortunate to have both grandparents so we didn’t want them to have too far to travel.
The bridesmaids dresses were also custom creations designed by Una Rodden Couture, as were the adorable flower girl’s dresses and capes which were designed by Bespoke by Lora.
The couple chose Bellingham Castle for their big day but had an eye on it for quite some time! Marian shares, "I always loved Bellingham, even though we weren’t engaged and had never been there I just remember seeing photos and thinking it was stunning. Castle Bellingham ticked all the boxes from location to the grounds and setting, the interior, food and the staff. The service is impeccable and food is amazing."
This amazing cake was actually made with love by Marian's mother and it's so beautiful! A wonderful personal touch for the couple.
The couples advice for anyone planning a wedding is, "don’t stress it will all fall into place. Also the week of the wedding; delegate jobs, people are so thoughtful and genuinely want to help so let them."
For their mini-moon, the couple did a tour around Ireland and are planning a bigger trip for the coming Summer!
A huge thank you to Marian and Paul for sharing their gorgeous Bellingham Castle wedding with us. A special thanks also goes to Lifting The Veil for these wonderful photos. There are more gorgeous images in the gallery below for you to pore over!
