We share real weddings almost every day here at One Fab Day, and 2021 treated us to some of the coolest and most creative we've ever published! As couples continued to respond to the never-ending challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, they found unexpectedly fabulous ways to make their big days feel special for themselves and their guests. We were floored on a near-daily basis by what they achieved in the face of reduced guest lists, travel bans and last-minute changes to restrictions. So, throughout the month of December, we'll be bringing you a round-up of our favourite real weddings of 2021. These are the One Fab Day team's personal favourite weddings, the ones that will live rent-free in our heads for years to come, so we hope you love them as much as we do!
We've already shared our favourite real weddings, wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, groom outfits and films of the year, so be sure to click through the list below to see our picks!
- See our favourite real wedding dresses of the year 2021 here.
- See our favourite real bridesmaids dresses of the year 2021 here.
- See our favourite real wedding films of the year 2021 here.
- See our favourite real groom outfits of the year 2021 here.
Our Favourite Real Weddings of the Year 2021
Ciara McGarry, Social Media Executive
Ciara was totally smitten with Cíara and Will's laid-back Dublin city wedding. You'll find the full set of photos by John Gillooley in our original feature here.
“If I was to eventually get married, this is exactly what I would love to do. So much style (seriously, just look at this wedding party!), lots of laughs and a day I genuinely would have liked to be invited to!”
Helen Doyle, Account Manager
Helen loved the wild romance of Bailey and Derek's rustic Donegal elopement. You'll find the full set of images by Lauren Carroll Photos in our original feature here.
“This elopement is so simplistic and stunning! She was so naturally beautiful, they both were!"
Marianne Foody, Junior Writer
Louise and Ruairi's elegant and fun-filled big day at Tully Mill at Florence Court in Co. Fermanagh was the one for Marianne! You'll find the full set of images by Colin Colleran in our original feature here.
"I loved everything about this wedding! They totally ditched lots of traditions and created their own, with Louise having her grandmother as her maid of honour, and the couple planting the rose bush together during their ceremony so that they can give cuttings to their children one day, and so their love lives on! I also loved the deep tonal colour palette and Louise’s choice of roses, foxgloves and delpheniums for her flowers!"
Rebecca Fox, Account Manager
Rebecca was bowled over by the epic florals and sensational style of Alyson and David's day. You can see the full set of photos by Lima Conlon in our original feature here.
"Autumnal weddings are my favourite, and this wedding captured every essence of a modern-day fairytale in my eyes. They had me at the jaw-dropping, moody floral displays and black wedding cake!"
Celina Murphy, Editor
My personal pick for real wedding of the year 2021 is Muireann and Rebecca's Tankardstown House wedding. You can see the original feature here, with imagery by the talented Aoife O'Sullivan.
"I wrote the feature on Muireann and Rebecca's real wedding back in June, but I can still remember every stylish detail so clearly - it has such a beautiful, vibrant, cohesive style that appears in everything from the dresses (jaw-droppingly fabulous) to the florals (seasonal and sensational) to the little knitted pumpkins that adorned each place setting. If ever there was proof that a pandemic wedding can be incredible, this is it!"
Karen Louise Daly, Deputy Editor
Karen's pick is a cool and colourful micro wedding at Ballyseede Castle, the big day of Lucy and Shane. You'll find the full set of images by White Cat Studio in our original feature here.
"I just adored everything from Lucy and Shane's gorgeous micro-wedding from the epic, vintage-inspired style (you gotta check out the shoes!) to the fabulous Autumnal details throughout the day, but especially just how fun it looks to have been! I wish I was a guest at this one for sure!"
Before we leave you, we want to say a huge thank you to all the talented wedding photographers and couples who allowed us to share their incredible weddings this year. We loved every minute we spent poring over those gorgeous photographs!
See more amazing 2021 real weddings here.
