Winter 2020

And just like that it’s all
over and I’m an old married wife...
just kidding!
Well, don’t mind the ‘old’
part, I am now officially
a wife and have been for
the last two months. I haven’t got
used to that word yet, along with
my new surname and calling my
other half my ’husband’.
It’s very surreal but a lovely
feeling nonetheless. A feeling I can
only describe as warm and fuzzy,
and content.
As far as nerves go, I was really
quite nervous beforehand. I was
really nervous about the service
and walking
up the aisle
particularly. We
had quite a big
guest list and the
thought of having
so many people
looking at us in
silence for a solid
hour was giving
me nightmares. If
you’re feeling like
this, don’t be.
We had a
rehearsal the week
before which really helped settle
my nerves and it really wasn’t half
as bad as I thought. That didn’t
stop me having a little cry at the
back of the chapel when I peeked
in to see everyone though. I’m sure
we’re all the same at this point!
People will tell you, the day flies
by and it’ll be over before you
know it. They’re not wrong- it
really does go by in a blink. So one
huge piece of advice I would give
is to really live in the moment on
the day. Ditch your phone - I didn’t
look at mine once on the day and it
was great. There will be plenty of
photos to steal the day after.
We worked with Shea Deighan
and QML Videos and they were
both fantastic. From the minute
they entered our homes in the
morning until they left the hotel
at night, they were brilliant. My
husband, myself and our friends
don’t take ourselves too seriously
and we really love having a bit of
craic and these guys were perfect
for our personality.
Another massive recommendation
I would give is The Inishowen
Gateway Hotel. I could not say
one bad thing about our hotel! The
staff were fantastic, the food was
absolutely delicious, and the day
ran perfectly.
We felt so comfortable and
relaxed throughout our day and the
morning after and we can’t wait
to visit the hotel again sometime
soon.
Hair and makeup were done by
Makeup by Julie
and RUA by John
Paul Doherty.
They both were
absolutely
fantastic and
made us feel like
a million dollars.
The flowers
and all decor in
the service and
in the hotel was
done by Happy
Ever Vintage and
again I could not
recommend this company enough.
We had the pleasure of dancing
the night away to The Muddlers
Club and when I say danced,
we didn’t, along with the entire
wedding, sit down all night. The
band is incredible, and we couldn’t
recommend them enough.
One last piece of advice I
woould give any future brides is to
remember it’s YOUR day.
Don’t try to please everyone and
anyone. Do what makes you happy.
Don’t put yourself in mountains
of debt to try to impress other
people. The main thing about the
entire day is that you’re marrying
the person of your dreams.
I couldn’t write the column
without mentioning my amazing
husband. I am forever grateful that
you came into my life, and out of
all the millions of people on this
planet, we ended up together as
husband and wife.
I’ll love you forever.
Naomi xx
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