Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration at an 18th Century Irish Greenhouse

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

If it’s classic romance you’re after, it certainly isn’t hard to find in a secret garden tucked away on the property of an 18th century Irish Manor. And, in case that doesn’t immediately send you off to daydream land, imagine this: dilapidated stone, cozy cottages, a blooming greenhouse, and foraged florals. Now, ready to see your imagination come to life?? Grace and Saviour designed a dreamy day for an intimate wedding celebration and a bride who finds beauty everywhere she goes. Paula O’Hara Photography gave us some more insight into the days inspiration:

This collaboration was inspired by vintage botanical illustrations from the 18th century. A lot of love went into fully illustrating the abundance of summer season, a celebration of the season in it’s fullness. What better place to celebrate love and life! We fell in love with these mature gardens and their old vintage greenhouse, in particular. It would be the perfect summer venue for a small, intimate gathering. There were hidden pools of gorgeous light in the woods, crumbling old walls, pathways through trailing roses…a wealth of places to create gorgeous wedding portraits.

Time to get lost in the romance of it all!

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The Botanical Invitation

styled invitation suite

A day inspired by botanic prints deserves a dreamy invitation! Lenka Calligraphy certainly delivered with those delicate lines + natural materials.

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Foliaged Florals

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

You know the florals are going to be on point when the theme is secret garden! Petal Studio designed the loveliest bouquets and foraged treasures for the bride to prepare in anticipation of her wedding day.

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Swooning over here!!

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

A Greenhouse Reception

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Dinner in a Greenhouse

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The linens, the chairs, the beeswax candles and fresh figs, not to mention the ultra-romantic setting…is this a fairy tale?

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Secret Garden Bridal Style

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

The bride donned a relaxed gown from Ivory and Pearl with classic Hunter boots and, later, simple white heels.

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

She’s every bit the vision with thick curls by Lynette Murray Hair and natural makeup by Jennifer Ireland.

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Garden of Sweets

The Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Herbs + blooms top the sweet finishes by Cove Cake Design!

flower topped cake

Isn’t it utterly divine? All in favor of finding a secret garden in Ireland…? Great, we’ll meet you there! Thanks to the creative team for sharing your lovely collaboration + vision!

photography: Paula O'Hara Photography // venue name: Carncairn Lodge, Broughshane, Ireland // event design: Grace and Saviour // planning: Grace and Saviour // florals: Petal Studio // wedding dress boutique: Ivory and Pearl // hair stylist: Lynette Murray Hair // makeup artist: Jennifer Ireland // paper goods: Lenka Calligraphy // calligraphy: Lenka Calligraphy // catering: Jane's Kitchen // cake: Cove Cake Design // furniture rentals: SBD events // models: Molly Jeffrey

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