We actually needed to change our date four times and our venue because of the pandemic. We eventually got married on July 3rd 2021 - the very best day of our way of life! We got married in the amazing Tullyglass house hotel in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

We met in our hometown of Pomeroy County Tyrone, long ago in 2008. I was 15, Brian was 17. It was raining and I remember he stopped and inquired if I wanted his Hoodie. I actually knew his brother before this so when I saw Brian I knew who he was from only then do we were the very best of friends for nearly 4 years. Skip on 4 years, Brian plucked in the courage to inquire about me out, 1 pizza along with a cinema date later I was ‘official’ on June 9th 2012. Then on 25th December 2017, I got the very best present underneath the tree. A little blue tiffany bag, which I thought would be a necklace. Safe to express my heart skipped a beat when I saw the stunning diamond engagement ring. I was so busy crying, jumping and shouting with excitement I forgot to express yes but I think both of us knew the solution! It was certainly a Christmas I will not forget. We are not people to have an extravagant engagement and think it’s so nice and special that it is intimate. Between Brian and I, it had been the perfect engagement. We love the privacy to achieve the memories of this day between ourselves.

Close to the real bride, Emma stood inside with 2 bridesmaids and her mum. The bridesmaids wear jumpsuits with white trousers and gold tops. Emma wears her white Ronald Joyce Tai wedding gown. Mum wears ivory bridesmaid dresses. Real bride Emma stood together with her husband with a grey building and cream floral bushes. She wears Ronald Joyce 18202, a sheath wedding gown with lace cuff long sleeves, a v-neckline and a long train

I knew I always wanted simple, timeless, and chic. Therefore you could say I had a style in mind. It was all low but I come with an eye for detail which helped me use the finer information on a special day.

I honestly loved planning the marriage, aside from the pandemic changing plans obviously, I really have to express I was quite calm and organised. My bridesmaids couldn't believe how well I was coping with it all. I knew the primary goal ended up being to marry my mate, so all the look was worthwhile!!

Real bride Emma stood with her husband Brian in the posh entrance lobby. Emma has her to the camera showing the outdoors back and bustle of Ronald Joyce's 18202 wedding gown

We knew we wanted a church wedding, and that we knew it had been always going to become at home. We aren’t ones for destination weddings, we simply wanted a conventional wedding that our family members could attend. The church we got married in was where I was christened, which meant a great deal to me to become able to walk down the aisle in an intimate ceremony with friends and family.

When I first got engaged the vision I had was completely different from what I opted for. I tried on a few dresses after which discovered that what I wanted didn't suit me. I knew I wanted plain sleeves after fitting all other types.

I visited 2 dress shops, I opted for all my wedding parties in one shop then only myself and my mother towards the one where I found my dream gown. It was perfect. Definitely easier to go with an inferior entourage.

As soon as I saw the gown hanging up, I was obsessed! I tried it on first then tried on gowns after but even my bridal consultant knew how happy I looked in my dress which was the Ronald Joyce Tai gown, style 18202. My parents bought me my gown at the time I found it which so happened to become my birthday. It was from McElhinneys Bridal Rooms in Ballybofey Co. Donegal Ireland.

Close to the real bride, Emma stood smiling and hugging her husband Brian. Her back is to your camera, showing a floor-length tulle veil and also the v-shape open back of her white Ronald Joyce 18202 wedding gown Black and white image of real bride Emma sitting on the church pew alongside her husband Brian in her own white Ronald Joyce 18202 Tai wedding gown with a floor-length tulle veil over her face.

Honestly, it had been the elegance from it. The way it sat on me and just how the little detail managed to get so attractive. The feel of the fabric alone along with using the neckline and mid back really did feel beautiful inside it. Which is not something I often feel!

The store was amazing if any bride wants a sexy wedding dress in Ireland it is most surely where I would recommend it. From personalised signs welcoming me, to champagne and velvet bath robes. It was just stunning!

The actual big day went as smoothly as it may have. It was amazing and everyone agreed. Due to people not receiving out in such a long time than attending a marriage. Everyone had a complete blast!

Seeing Brian at the top of the aisle, he even shed a tear which got me going. It helped me realise how lucky I was and just how lucky I was to be in a position to have our trip to long last. That and also the fact I was able to share each day with those we'd not seen in such a long time due to covid restrictions. To see people laugh and enjoy themselves was unbelievable.

Real bride Emma approaches her husband at the altar. She holds a lot of white roses and wears Ronald Joyce 18202 Tai wedding gown with a floor-length tulle veil over her face.

Both people were so pleased with every aspect of your day, I was nervous about changing venues in the south of Ireland towards the north, but we took the danger and it was the very best decision we made. The hotel was amazing, plus they really went far above for us. Nothing would be a problem, the proprietor Gus is perfect for the job, he really went of his way for all of us. Therefore, the modification of the venue ended up better than we were able to have even imagined our first venue could achieve.

I am a nurse and Brian is really a company director during covid we'd not have much spare time to plan everything. During this time I graduated, started as a neonatal intensive care nurse, changed our wedding four times moved house and started our very own self-build. Through everything, Brian was there for me personally, and also it made us stronger.

My main strategies for other brides-to-be is always to limit the number of people you are taking with you wedding gown shopping, grab your hands on every chance to do something wedding related, may it go for a cocktail to speak about themes together with your bridesmaids in order to take each day out searching for anything for the large day! It goes by so quickly and fundamental essential things you will miss. I would also say, relax. I was not nervous or uptight whatsoever, I found it overwhelming at one stage of my day so we took ourselves to a room to simply sit down and breathe for 5 minutes. We made a decision to travel separately from the wedding party and I found this the only real time we actually got to become by ourselves and discuss the ceremony. We really enjoyed reading this part.

Real bride Emma stood outside holding hands with husband Brian in Ronald Joyce Tai 18202, a fitted sheath wedding gown with long lace cuff sleeves, an embellished waist and a v neckline. Real bride Emma stood outside near guests holding a lot of white roses in Ronald Joyce 18202, a fitted sheath wedding gown with long lace cuff sleeves along with a v neckline.

Our photographer was the astonishing Hannah Mckernan she was the very best. Every spot of light she saw I was there and we cannot wait to determine the final images. Her jobs are incredible, she's such a natural undertakes photographer which is the primary reason we chose her.