When we're writing our real wedding features, we try not to get too caught up in the bride's outfit - after all, a wedding is about so much more than a white dress! - but brides like Jemma make it very challenging! With her embellished dress and cape combo, and epic crystal crown, she really is a vision! Together with her groom, Stephen, she put together the loveliest wedding day at Mount Druid, which was all about rustic, Autumnal glamour and relaxed vibes. We've also shared the couple's wedding film by Make My Day Productions here, and, today, we're thrilled to be bringing you the full set of photographs by the wonderful Colin Colleran. Let's get stuck in, shall we!?

Jemma and Stephen tell us that they met in the iconic Dublin nightclub, Barcode. "We were friends for a while, talking to each other for hours on the phone until one day he rang me up and he said he was mad about a girl, but I didn't realise he was talking about me!" Jemma says. "Then we went out for a drive once a day and he asked to kiss me. 12 years later, here we are!"

The couple were living in Calgary, Canada, when Stephen decided to pop the question. Keen snowboarders at this point, Jemma and Stephen had booked an overnight stay in a cabin in the Rocky Mountains, so they could chase the Northern Lights. "At 1 am, our alarm went off," Jemma remembers. "We got my camera, our headlamps and put some tea in our flask, and off we went to one of our favourite lakes. We got out of the Jeep and - wow! - the sky was so white! With all the stars, it was so beautiful. Stephen was holding me, chatting away, and he took my hand and spun me around to see he was on his knee. At 3:15 am, he asked, and I said, 'Are you messing?' followed by a yes!"

Jemma and Stephen's colour palette for the big day featured lots of blush pinks and dark, moody reds, which together create the most gorgeous contrast!

Jemma's bridal look combines three of our very favourite things - capes, headpieces and 3D floral appliqué! Her dress and cape are by Australian label Made with Love, while her crown headpiece is from the Bo and Luca bridal accessories collection.

When it came time to choose a venue, it was important to Jemma and Stephen that they find a location that gelled with their personalities. "We wanted a venue that was really us," Jemma says. "Also, we wanted everyone to have the best time, so having great food and music was important."

The couple found their perfect venue in Mount Druid in Westmeath. "The first thing I said to Stephen about Mount Druid was, ‘Oh wow, I wish this was my sitting room’," Jemma remembers. "Everywhere you looked, there was something cool going on."

Once the venue was booked, the couple set about designing their dream day. "The overall look was cool and unique, different than any other wedding we have been to, with a laid-back vibe," Jemma says. "It was really the best day of our lives. We had everyone we care about all in one place to celebrate us. For the whole day, I was in this bubble of happiness. I wish we could bottle up the feeling, it’s the best!"

Including friends and family in the day was another huge priority for this pair. "We had my brother and Stephen's cousin as our witnesses and had them sign the register," Jemma says. "We also had our Godmothers do the readings. My Nanny and Grandad joined us at the top table. We loved having them all included. We had guests from America, Canada and England, it was amazing that they travelled to be there. We're so grateful."

Jemma and Stephen were also keen to bring a few personal touches to the venue. "One of my favourites is the globe guestbook for our guests to sign, which was inspired by our travels," Jemma says.

Stephen chose a tweed three-piece by Magee 1866 for the big day and dressed his groomsmen in complimentary three-piece suits by Benetti. What a stylish trio they make!

Clearly, the red bridesmaids dress is here to stay! I love the rich, berry shade that Jemma's girls are wearing - they work so beautifully with those vintage-inspired, autumnal bouquets!

Jemma's advice to engaged couples is to schedule some quality time with yout new spouse on the big day. "Take a few mins with your new hubby, grab a drink and chill. Enjoy the moment and soak it all up!"

For their honeymoon, Jemma and Stephen decided to go to Dubai and Bali. "On the morning of our wedding, I opened Stephen’s card and he surprised me with skydive over the Palm Islands. That was a highlight for us, it was amazing! Dubai is so different and great to see. In Bali, we travelled to four different places. We went sightseeing, but also took time to relax. We had a private pool everywhere we went. We went four days after our wedding, which I highly recommend as you're still on a high from your wedding!"

A beautiful end to a beautiful day! At this point, we've got to say thanks so much to Jemma and Stephen for sharing their wedding story with us, and to Colin Colleran for providing the incredible imagery! You'll find more photographs in the gallery below.

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