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There
was exceptional magic and extraordinary romance at the couple's wedding
reception, which was held at Ashford Castle Hotel in County Mayo. The newlyweds
hosted 120 close friends and family for the weekend at the fairytale hotel,
set on the spectacular island-dotted shore of Ireland's largest lake.
For guests, the enchantment began as they returned from the abbey to be
greeted by ten bagpipers and five drummers, all dressed in the red and green
of County Mayo. A red carpet led directly to the outdoor pathways that crossed
a beautiful terrace and passed a majestic fountain as guests wandered towards
the flower-filled marquee.
Rob Van Helden, the floral designer, travelled to Holland with the couple
to visit flower growers and tulip gardens. "Keely had a picture in her head
of a romantic, enchanted garden with soft pastel colours, and we worked
together to bring that to life. She wanted the guests to say: 'Wow, I've
never seen anything like this'" |
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