THEIR courses crossed in the work environment however civil engineer Aileen Prendergast and task supervisor Niall Mulcahy switched Cork for sun-soaked Crete for their engagement.
The newlyweds, who are based in Douglas, fulfilled simply over 4 years back and were wed just recently in Langtons Hotel, John Street, Kilkenny, hosting their reception in the very same place.
“Niall and I got engaged while away on vacation in June 2022. Niall proposed a peaceful stretch of beach, under a moon and a sky filled with stars at midnight. Here’s the amusing bit: Niall kept the ring in his pocket all week trying to find the ideal area to propose– best up until the last night!” states the bride-to-be, who is initially from Doonbeg, Co Clare.
Aileen and Niall, from Mallow, Co Cork, exchanged pledges in the ballroom at Langtons in an event led by Carrigaline-based Jacquie Lee, The Serene Celebrant.
“Jacqui listens to your story and provides it to your audience with compassion, heat and credibility,” states Aileen.
“The wedding event group at Langtons guarantee whatever runs like clockwork on the day. There is a factor they get the incredible awards regularly year on year for the effort they take into offering remarkable service.”
Photographers Laura and Benny Photography (lauraandbennyphotography.com) lagged the lens, as were videographers Oleg and Ernest (Weddimony Films).
The couple prepared a “hassle-free” occasion with “no driving, no trouble”, includes Niall.
“We likewise restricted what others needed to do so that there was no tension on anybody. As an example, we strolled into the event together, finished some pictures together before the event and had a ‘very first appearance’ [photoshoot] ahead of time,” he states.
“This lowered what our moms and dads required to do and cut down on the time for photos later on so that we might delight in a longer beverages reception.
“Laura and Benny were remarkable on the day. Our ‘very first appearance’ and couple photoshoot, before the event, was so pleasurable and is among Aileen’s preferred parts of the day reflecting on it.”
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The newlyweds’ moms and dads, Maeve and Tony Prendergast and Ber and Kevin Mulcahy, likewise assisted them arrange an event to keep in mind, as did their wedding event celebration.
Aileen picked her buddies Una O’Grady, Niamh Gallagher and Niamh Nash to be her bridesmaids while Niall’s sibling David Mulcahy was by his side as his finest guy and his pals Kieran O’Sullivan and Brendan Canty were the groomsmen.
Aileen includes: “We didn’t invest cash on any additionals like sweet carts or additional home entertainment however we did invest a bit more to get the very best specialists we might on the day for the primary parts.” Aileen looked super-stylish in a gown by Sharon Gregory Design Studio, Mallow.
Lisa Coffey was her makeup artist, with Linda Morris producing the bridal upstyling.
Tom Murphy Suite Hire, Cork, guaranteed the groom was dapper and acclaimed Kilkenny household service Flowers by Lucy produced the flower design.
Honeyvoom Duo supplied the music for the event and wedding event band The Harleys made sure the dance flooring was complete later on that night.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Morocco and prepare a longer journey later on this year.
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