Unfolding in the magnificent surrounds of Bellingham Castle in Co. Louth, today's real wedding was a masterclass in refined romance. Clodagh and Paraic celebrated their love with 150 of their favourite people on a gloriously sunny day in April. Their spring wedding oozed contemporary chic style which included a breathtaking Kyha Studios wedding dress and an unexpected yet oh-so-chic bridesmaids' dress colour.

Their castle wedding was bursting with steal-worthy ideas which included fresh twists on everything from the signage to the cake. All the magic of their timeless day was captured exquisitely by Dasha Caffrey. All that's left to do is... enjoy!

Originally from Armagh, Clodagh and Paraic met at university in Belfast almost 10 years ago. They have travelled quite a bit and have enjoyed many adventures together through the years and they got engaged while visiting one of their favourite places in the world, Keem Bay in Achill Island which will forever hold a special place in their hearts.

The Louth-based couple wanted to have a craic-filled day celebrating with their loved ones. Great music was essential and they really wanted to be present and enjoy living in the moment.

They exchanged vows at St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church in Dundalk with an enchanting and elegant soundtrack courtesy of D-Strings.

As for the aesthetic, they dreamt of a bright, springtime celebration that leant toward a timeless feel.

Every love story deserves a cinematic send-off... The couple's vintage getaway car belonged to Paraic's father and was dressed with a delicate lace ‘Just Married’ sign.

One of their most cherished moments was the drive to their dreamy venue as newlyweds. "This was quality time for just the two of us to take it all in. Luckily the weather was on our side so we got to make the most of the car, as we wouldn’t have been able to use it if it was raining, so having that moment really meant a lot to us."

Vintage Violet designed their florals and Clodagh carried a stunning 'something blue' bouquet which also included anthurium and orchids.

Their DIY stationery included an ultra-romantic veil fabric sign.

With the grooms party kitted out in timeless tuxes from Pinstripe Punk, the bridesmaids were so elegant in bespoke brown gowns by Sew Beautiful.

"We feel like we got so lucky with all of our vendors," Clodagh reflects. "They really were amazing and worked so seamlessly together throughout the day that we didn’t have to worry about anything and truly got to enjoy ourselves."

Clodagh was a vision of effortless elegance wearing a Kyha Studios fit and flare gown with a modern bodice which was beautifully matched with Jimmy Choo heels and a lace-trimmed veil.

With music also by Kieran McKillop and Jo Petit and The Dream Band, it was a party to remember.

They hopped on a really sweet wedding cake trend, instead of cake toppers they opted for candles instead. "We really loved cutting our cake. This was something that had been pretty low on the priority list for us throughout the planning and only ordered it the month before the wedding, but it turned out to be one of our favourite moments of the day. We had seen the trend of blowing out some candles and loved the idea of making a wish for our future together. Not only that, but standing in that moment looking out at all of our guests made it even better. We both have a mental image of that moment and our little page boys also got involved which made it extra special."

They would highly recommend going on honeymoon right after the wedding. After getting married on the Friday, they had their Day Two celebrations in Hearty’s Cottage in Co. Armagh on the Saturday and jetted off on their honeymoon on the Tuesday. While it was a hectic weekend they wouldn’t have had it any other way!

"It really was a dream. We went to the Seychelles for a week and then continued on the South Africa for a Safari in Kruger National Park and finishing up the trip in Cape Town. In our biased opinion, it was the best possible honeymoon. We really needed the time in Seychelles to rest and recover after the wedding, followed by an unforgettable adventure with the Safari and finished with some city vibes in Cape Town. There’s no better feeling than that newlywed bliss and taking the time to extend the celebrations."

The warmest thank you to Clodagh, Paraic and Dasha Caffrey for sharing this captivating Bellingham Castle wedding with our readers!

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