Are you ready to be swept up in a regal romance? Longtime sweethearts Zoe and Robert had their nuptials in Adare Manor, Co. Limerick, in an unforgettable celebration. The couple who have known each other since they were nine years old, felt like royalty on their big day, one that overflowed with love, joy and luxury. Starring sage green bridesmaids dresses, a Coronas concert and a mountain top proposal, their story is one for the books! Images on the day were captured through the lens of Louise Scott Photography and their wedding video was by Vow Art; the results are just superb. We hope you enjoy this gorgeous wedding!
Zoe tells us that Robert chose her dream engagement ring from an antique store (the same one where Orlando Bloom allegedly bought Katy Perry's beautiful ring) and let's just say it was love on sight! The bridal bouquet was an assortment of white peonies, white roses and eucalyptus, as well as some other fresh and zesty greens. Peonies are a super popular choice as they are said to guarantee a blissful marriage; yes please!
The bridal party were all decked out in dusty pink silk PJs and were all aglow with excitement for Zoe on her big day!
Adare Manor looked simply magnificent adorned with the white bridal flowers. Simple, elegant and utterly timeless. Zoe's gorgeous silk dress was the Chloe dress by Savannah Miller and featured a bias cut cowl neck with micro spaghetti straps. It also sported a plunging low back and elegant puddle train in warm ivory; it suited her perfectly!
The couple met at nine years old at their local sailing club in Wexford. "We spent all our summers until we were in our early 20s down in Wexford, although we hung around in the same group, love didn’t blossom that early!" says Zoe. "We reconnected years later at a Coronas concert and we have been inseparable ever since." Very sweet. Flash forward to Valentine's Day 2021 while the couple were on holidays in South Africa. Rob proposed on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town and it was a big yes from Zoe who was over the moon.
The choice to go for sage green for her seven bridesmaids was so elegant and we love the different styles of dress for each member of the bridal party which the flowers complement perfectly. Can we just take a moment for her mum as well - one of the most elegant mothers of the bride to grace One Fab Day.
"Our wedding was an intimate weekend with our closest friends and family," says Zoe. "The atmosphere in Adare Manor was magical; so full of love and happiness. The ceremony was very personal and relaxed. The food was incredible. The night was full of music, dancing and singing. It was the perfect mix!" The couple knew Adare Manor was the place for them because of the amazing food and accommodation. "We are both real foodies so we wanted real attention to detail in that regard. We also wanted somewhere our guests could relax and be taken care of," says Robert. "It was essential that all our guests could stay on site," they explain.
Robert's slick three-piece suit was from the fabulous Louis Copeland and looked perfect next to Zoe. Zoe's advice for couples is to savour each moment because the day really flies. "Make sure you set time aside to have a drink alone during the day. It was so special to take 30 mins just the two of us."
When it came to organising the celebrations, everything was taken care of by the wedding planner at Adare Manor, Julie Irwin, who the couple say was incredible. Zoe explains, "From the moment we visited we felt like royalty. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing."
Their amazing wedding cake was a breathtaking creation that featured three tiers and a multitude of white roses and eucalyptus climbing upwards.
When asked about their best bits Zoe says, "The people made our day. The speeches meant so much to us and being able to spend so much time with our guests was the best part." The couple took their honeymoon to the Greek island of Santorini which they thoroughly enjoyed. "We went on honeymoon to Hotel Petra Villas in Santorini. It was amazing; the weather, the views, and the hotel were all a dream!"
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Zoe and Robert for sharing their wonderful wedding day with us. A massive thank you also to Louise Scott Photography for these dreamy images. There's also lots more wedding inspiration in the gallery below so enjoy!
