When everything works out just right.

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Once Kate and Donal visited their venue they fell in love and just like that the planning process became effortlessly simple. Putting trust in the ones who know best Kate and Donal ended up with a fairytale Killashee wedding radiating glamour and most importantly, true love. Lima Conlon captured all the glamour and I have a feeling your gunna love each and every little detail...

Kate fills us in on how she and Donal ended up together (under not quite fairytale circumstances)... "I spotted Donie on a night out with college friends at a rave in a half-abandoned pub. After some initial nos to his dinner date requests only to check if he really was interested and make him more eager, I finally said yes to a Keith Barry Show. Several dates later and another Keith Barry show which I hated but never said, we were going out, an ‘item’. We have travelled the world on unforgettable journeys, moved in together and haven't looked back since."

Pretty Pastel Wedding by Lima Conlan Photography // onefabday.com

After being together five years, Donal proposed at the amazing Monart Hotel & Spa. Kate remembers the moment... "I said yes in the midst of tears, shock and panic but with a nice shiny rock to seal the deal how could I resist."

The dapper pair chose Killashee as their reception venue and just fell more and more in love with it as the planning process went on. Kate gushes... "From the moment we visited Killashee we knew it was the dream venue for us. We were blown away driving up the long driveway surrounded by trees and flowers up to the house and hotel entrance. Killashee offered us the mix of old and new with their hotel. The old house offered a traditional feel with beautifully manicured gardens for our drinks reception and photos. The hotel offered a beautifully decorated reception with grand staircase, fantastic sized ballroom for our dinner and late night party in the Snug (a traditional old style pub) for our residents bar. The ballroom was WOW. It catered for our guests numbers and offered a separate dance floor and bar area in the same room which let us move from the meal straight to the party!"

Kate continues... "Killashee's location from both our family homes, distance from Dublin and my local church made the decision even easier. The facilities on site including the Bistro restaurant and spa offered us and our guests a great atmosphere and place to gather for a family dinner the night before and the pool and spa for some R&R for the big day. From the outset, Killashee were so professional and easy to work with. Their personal approach and a keen interest in every detail in planning our wedding day made it feel so special. This excellent service started when we initially contacted them to view it as a possible wedding venue and continued all the way up and throughout our wedding day. Killashee had everything we wanted and more."

To match the glamour of the ballroom Kate wore a beautiful full skirt Pronovias wedding dress, while Donal looked dapper in a black two piece suit and bow-tie. Such a gorgeous couple!

To keep guests entertained throughout the wedding Kate and Donal hired an ice-cream truck and light up dance floor. The rest of the decor was kept relatively simple, allowing the venues surroundings to speak for themselves.

Kate and Donal offer some words of advice to help keep your wedding planning as stress-free as possible... "Enjoy the experience! It is incredible, even the research, planning and organising. Decide your numbers and an estimated budget (which is so hard because once you start you won’t know where to stop, but try stick to it as it is so easy to get carried away. Pick a date and only view the venues that can host your numbers, budget and dates. Enjoy all the shopping it is the most you are ever going to do, dresses, suits, shoes, hair, photographer, videographer, makeup, hair, cake, flowers and decorations the list is never ending! Listen to recommendations and read reviews online! Utilise the venue and their expertise too."

To complete their fairytale wedding experience Kate and Donal honeymooned in Dubai and the Seychelles. They recommend... "Both were amazing but the Seychelles was truly special. It sets the standard for all holidays going forward."

Huge congratulations to you both and thank you for sharing your wedding day with us all. A big thank you also goes to Lima Conlon for sharing her work with us. To see more from Lima Conlon visit www.limaconlon.pixieset.com