Cathy + Shane's Happily Ever After

This one's all about the guests...

There comes a time in your life when nearly every weekend there seems to be another fabulous wedding to attend. For Cathy and Shane they'd been to their fair share of weddings long before there was a ring on Cathy's finger. As a result they were well experienced at being wedding guests and wanted to make sure their guests were more than looked after. So, for their real wedding they chose a venue guests could treat as a mini weekend away as well as a space to celebrate Cathy and Shane's love. Darek Novak was on hand to capture each fun filled moment, and today we're delighted to share it with you all.

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Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

Cathy and Shane met on respective work nights out, both at Howl at the Moon in Dublin. Shane's colleagues approached Cathy and her friends, but it wasn't until Shane introduced himself to Cathy that her eyes lit up.

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Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

The summer Shane had intended to propose to Cathy he broke his leg. At the time he was also planning to run a marathon so once the cast came off he convinced Cathy he still wanted to run the race - three weeks later. Little did Cathy know he had something else on his mind entirely. Cathy explains..."We arranged for us to meet at the finish line and I watched extremely anxious to see if he made it or not. Then all of a sudden he runs over in a full tux with a bottle of Champagne holding a ring. He had a car waiting and we went to the Ritz Powercourt. Shocked does not describe the day."

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

Having attended numerous wedding together and apart Cathy and Shane knew exactly what it was like to be a wedding guest by the time their own came around. With this experience under their belts they wanted to make sure their wedding was enjoyable for everyone in attendance, not just them as a couple.

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

With this in mind Cathy and Shane chose a venue they knew guests could relax in and enjoy, even when they weren't celebrating with the happy couple. Cathy explains..."Our main priorities, was our guests. Shane and I have attended a phenomenal amount of weddings over the years so we were very conscience of the feel we wanted. From the spa in the hotel, to the grounds. Our guests came for our wedding but they also got a weekend away for themselves. Also we had six tables of sixteen for larger groups of friends and we felt this was a nice touch we have never seen before."

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

Cathy and Shane's venue of choice was Farnham Estate, which they chose for its amenities as well as the glass house reception, surrounding lakes, Georgian rooms and old manor house. As Cathy describes - "It was modern but had the Jane Austen feel I wanted."

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

Admirably organised, Cathy and Shane planned their wedding with precision and had very little to do in the weeks before the wedding day. A strategy, Cathy explains, would highly recommend if at all possible, "We would be very organised so within three months of engagement we were looking at invitations, sourcing vintage china and working on the projects we had in mind. From five months before the wedding we didn't have much to do, so it was a very enjoyable time. We were expecting to be more stressed but everything fell into place."

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

From early on in the planning Cathy and Shane decided on a subtle vintage aesthetic with music from jazz music by Trio Royale for the reception, pretty china table numbers, Art Deco inspired jewellery and classic bridal makeup with a strong red lip by The Powder Room Studio.

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

Ultimately though, what made the day really special was the effort that guests made to travel and attend Cathy and Shane's wedding. Cathy gratefully explains..."I was very aware I would never have this many friends and families in the one room like this ever again. We had guests come from Canada, UK and all over Europe to be with us and we were so touched."

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

After their wedding Cathy and Shane travelled to Las Vegas where they celebrated Cathy's 30th birthday, before continuing on to the Dominican Republic. Huge congratulations to you both, and thanks so much for sharing your wedding day with us all! A big thank you also goes to Darek Novak for sharing his work with us again. To see more from Darek Novak visit www.photosligo.com

Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com
Pretty Farnham Estate Wedding by Darek Novak | see it all on onefabday.com

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Reception Music: Trio Royale

Photography: Darek Novak Photography

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