Rustic meets glam in this drop-dead gorgeous styled shoot

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We've always wanted to see an Irish wedding that takes place entirely outdoors, but while we wait for some ambitious couple to attempt the damn-near-impossible, we've got this beautiful styled shoot to fawn over! Photographed at Mount Juliet by Shane O'Neill of Aspect Photography and styled by Waterlily Weddings, this shoot reminds us of some of our favourite al fresco destination weddings, but with an Irish twist. Merging chic and rustic styles and filled with bold scarlets, it proves just how gorgeous an out-of-doors Irish wedding could be... if the weather played ball, of course!

Irish Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Mount Juliet by Aspect Photography

Waterlily Weddings stylist Mishy explains why she decided to focus the shoot outdoors. "Ireland in particular has a spectacular spring season and when the fields are in full bloom with flowers against the gorgeous soft moss, it can be exquisite and quite romantic, just perfect for a wedding setting."

In Mishy's styling, glamorous gold cutlery and luxurious fabrics mix effortlessly with rustic flowers and vintage-inspired stationery. "I feel like two styles that work best in Ireland are bohemian and classic, so for this shoot I was intrigued by the idea of merging the two," she says. "There is still a sense of freedom and earthiness about this shoot but it’s defined an elegant way."

In the first bridal look, Mishy wanted something with delicate embroidery to echo the delicate wildflowers at Mount Juliet. "We chose a flowing gown with incredible bodice detail by Australian designer Anna Campbell. The Sierra dress is light and airy, but still retains an incredible level of detail, especially on the back and sleeve. But the standout detail for this look is the Juliet veil. It created an ethereal effect that nailed the elegant bohemian look we were going for."

Mishy was also inspired by French textiles for the shoot, one floral pattern in particular. "I wanted to take a textile pattern, deconstruct it, then redefine it throughout wedding elements for our shoot to show how textiles can be very inspiring for a wedding palette. I found a pattern with bright scarlet red and turquoise, painted with gorgeous flowers and pops of color that I just kept going back to."

We love the contrast of the gold tablewear and the rustic table runners! "We used black candles to modernise the look and give it that slightly moody touch," Mishy explains.

Soft blush and peach peonies sit perfectly amongst red roses and greenery in this gorgeous centrepiece by The French Touch. Anyone thinking of this combo for their wedding flowers or bouquet?

Mishy asked Jen from Cupcakes and Counting to hand-paint the scarlet and turquoise pattern she fount onto the bottom layer of the cake. "The top layer was painted in edible gold to give a neutral base and draw on that elegant vibe, and the hand-forged edible flowers and gold leaves give a nod to the season while also elevating the cake to fit a formal wedding. The flavor? Red velvet, of course!"

We can't forget about these incredible macaroons, also by Cupcakes and Counting. "The macaroons in red velvet and Guinness are perfectly Irish, opulent, and a delicious start to your confection table!" Mishy says.

We love this cocktail illustration by Lichen Ink, which Mishy commissioned especially for the shoot! "I wanted to swing the trend back to classic cocktails so we went for good ol’ Irish whiskey for this shoot. Not only does the golden color compliment the color palette, but it’s authentically Irish. Lichen Ink custom designed these incredible bar signs for us, using hand calligraphy, hand drawing and watercolor!"

The shoot's second bridal look featured the Saffron dress from the Fall 2017 Temperley London collection. "Here we went with a bolder red lip, and softened that with hair expertly pulled back in chignon and adorned with an elegant flower crown for this modern, bohemian bride. This look embraces confidence and showcases how romantic Mount Juliet can be."

Mishy was careful include a few not-too-obvious Irish elements in the shoot. "We had Irish whiskey on the bar menu, we played off of Ireland’s green in the estate’s pastures and meadows that set the scene for our shoot, and we used a crystal-adorned chord for the hand-fasting chord, which also hit the bohemian vibe."

There you have it - all the inspiration you need to create a chic outdoor wedding in Ireland, and a few neat ideas for indoor celebrations too! Thanks so much to Aspect Photography and Waterlily Weddings for sharing this beautiful shoot!