It was all she dreamed of and more when presenter and podcaster Síle Seoige married the love of her life, Damien O’Farrell at a specially curated ceremony at the Connemara Coast Hotel, just five minutes from their home, in Galway.
“We poured everything into our ceremony – it was heartfelt, personal, and our vows meant so much to us. We wrote our own, and they were emotional, funny, and real – a reflection of the ten years we’ve shared together.”
Here, they share their special day, exclusively, with us.
“Our celebrant, Ciara, was the perfect fit – she held the space with such warmth and humour, and wove our story together so beautifully in a mix of Gaeilge agus Béarla,” Síle shares.
“It felt like magic – with the sea behind us, our children beside us, and the sun smiling down.”
She goes on to say: “We chose the Connemara Coast Hotel as it’s our local hotel – just five minutes from home – and it couldn’t have been more perfect for our wedding day. They have a gorgeous outdoor gazebo that overlooks the sea, and it was the ideal setting for our ceremony. Thankfully, Mother Nature was smiling down on us… the sun shone, the breeze was gentle, and the day was absolutely beautiful!”
How fabulous!
“The music was beyond special. I walked in with Clíodhna to Fergal’s trad version of An Innocent Warrior from Moana – a family favourite that brought such meaning and magic to the moment. Fabian sang The Voyage during our sand ceremony, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.
“And to finish – Sharon Shannon leading The Galway Girl in celebration – pure joy from start to finish. The ceremony wouldn’t have been the same without it – everyone commented on how beautiful and moving it was.”
Síle also shared how she included her activism into the wedding day.
“My Palestinian kufiya was woven into our handfasting braid – binding our hands and hearts with meaning that runs far deeper than words ever could.”
The Little Touches
Location: Connemara Coast Hotel
Celebrant & Solemniser: Ciara O’Connor
Bride’s dress: Bought in Pearl Lane Bridal, Dress Made with Love Bridal, Sleeves Anna Kara
Jewellery: Maison Sabben
Hair: Natalie O’Brien using InvisiBelle Hair
Makeup: Brigh Egan
Wedding bands: Grace Diamonds
Music: Fergal Scahill, Fabian Joyce and Sharon Shannon
Photography: Deirdre Rusk
Videography: Weddings by Molten Sky
