From Oxford with love
A couple's romantic Irish jaunt for their intimate Irish wedding at Ballyvolane House
Carin and Chris met at Oxford University, where Irish born Carin was studying Law and Chris, well god knows what Chris was studying but it sure involved studying Carin! And you know what, it paid off, with a stunning civil ceremony under the whispering tress in the secluded gardens at Ballyvolane House. A soft rain tempted the couple but held off, after handfasting, bridesmaid Izzy read a mercurial Strawberries Edwin Morgan
"I bent towards you
sweet in that air
in my arms
abandoned like a child
from your eager mouth
the taste of strawberries
in my memory
lean back again
let me love you
let the sun beat
on our forgetfulness
one hour of all
the heat intense
and summer lightning
on the Kilpatrick hills
let the storm wash the plates"
The couple stole a kiss under a sea of umbrellas and afterwards, the guest played boules on the lawn. Chris brazenly cut the cake with a samurai sword and the chitter chatter of loveliness swept them all into a night of dancing, adrift amongst the stars.
Carin and Chris's JOURNEY TO FINDING THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE - WHY BALLYVOLANE HOUSE STOOD OUT
Ballyvolane is located in Castlelyons which is only a 40 minutes from Cork Airport & 3 hours from Dublin! Carin and Chris had a lot of guests traveling from the UK, Uni friends and work colleagues, which family also traveling from around Ireland too, so it made the perfect location due to its easy access just off the motorway!
Ballyvolane House is unique in that the whole venue is available for hire, this historic Irish country house has plenty of extraordinary warmth that provides luxury manor house accommodation, bespoke intimate weddings, glamping and private house parties/exclusive house rentals, located in the beautiful North Cork countryside of southern Ireland. Ballyvolane House is also home to Bertha’s Revenge Gin, so you can drink all your cares away in comfort and style. It really is a Picturesque Escape. Situated in the stunning North Cork countryside, this venue offers breathtaking views and charming surroundings.
