the variations on a nebulous theme woven on a celestial loom.
-Michelle Franklin
The next morning Jo and Andrew woke to clear skies and began their wedding day. To honor their last breakfast before marriage Ballyfin served them each their favorite meals on Ballyfin's private china. After getting ready separately they met in the estate's orchard for their first look. Matching the nature of the gardens and orchard it was quiet and intimate, a calm moment before the day's celebrations began.
Shortly thereafter they were taken to the lake where a sprawling king's table had been set for an autumnal picnic with their bridal party and parents. The Italian-style family picnic included artisanal bread, charcuterie, cheeses and figs alongside the champagne, Dom Perignon 2012, a vintage from the year Jo and Andrew began dating. Following the picnic, the bridal party walked through the lush forest for portraits before they headed back to the Ballyfin house to prepare for the wedding ceremony...
Check back next week for Part Four -- the wedding! -- of Jo and Andrew's destination wedding in Ireland and don't miss Part One and Part Two. You can also find this Irish adventure featured in the Fall Issue of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine which is on stands now!
Creative Direction, Event Design & Styling: Pearl & Godiva // Venue and Catering: Ballyfin Demense, Co. Laois, Ireland // Florals: Hanako + Honey of a Thousand Flowers // Decor and linens supplied and created by: Pearl & Godiva // Stationery: Mr. Boddinton + Day of Stationery & Calligraphy by Tara Jones // Wedding Gown: Mira Zwillinger // Veil: Emily Riggs Bridal // Bridal Party Lace Robes: Emily Riggs Bridal // Make Up Artist: Sjaniel // Hair Stylist: Glen Cullen