No, I don’t think theme weddings are very common here, let alone a Valentine wedding. Here is an account of a very gora dream Valentine’s wedding with bells on:
A spectacular Valentine’s theme Traveller wedding in Killarney yesterday (Wednesday - Feb 11 2009) was a dream come true for longtime sweethearts Thomas O’Brien and his bride Louise Quilligan, both natives of the town.
St Mary’s Cathedral was bedecked in red and white flowers when the bride arrived – accompanied by eight bridesmaids.
Two stretch limousines, a Hummer and a Landau, pulled by two Irish draught horses, ferried the bridal party to the cathedral.
The couple, both aged 19, have known each other since their early teens, the happy groom said yesterday.
Fr Kevin McNamara, celebrant, said the couple did not want to leave anyone out, which is why they had 16 attendants.“The style was incredible. There was a great sense of awe about the whole occasion,” said the priest.
The wedding party left in a stretch cream car, accompanied by over 100 guests, for a wedding reception almost four hours away in Co Carlow.
- Anne Lucey
Thomas O’Brien and Louise Quilligan:
Just three of the eight bridesmaids - Rebecca Quilligan, Sabrina O’Brien and Melanie Kelly - running for cover from the rain at the wedding:
I love the bridesmaids’ dresses. 