When a Nosebleed in Barcelona Becomes a Love Story

Yes I didn't expect for it to start that way either

Editorial & Fine Art Tipperary Photographer
Wedding party in formal attire stands together on sunny path with trees and green lawn in background.

Fast forward a few years, and here we are, watching M and M say "I do" under the glasshouse at the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Kilshane House in Tipperary. Friends and family travelled from London, Ireland and Germany to help celebrate the day. 

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A romantic bridal bouquet with peach roses, purple flowers, and eucalyptus leaves held against a white wedding dress.

A German girl with impeccable taste meets an Irish boy with heroic instincts

(and, it turns out, a big heart)

in Barcelona.

A pair of elegant ivory satin bridal heels with ankle straps against a bright blue sky background.
Wedding invitation suite with white stiletto heels, floral accents, and delicate jewelry arranged in natural light.

Getting ready at Kilshane House - Bride & Groom Prep

The Morning: Billiards and Bridal Bliss


M was already up in the bridal suite (if I could move in there permanently, I totes would). While she calmly had her makeup done by the ever-talented @makeupbyyvonne, downstairs in the cellar bar, M and his groomsmen were doing whatever it is groomsmen do, probably telling stories they swore they'd never repeat.


Hair magic was worked by @bridal_hair_by_marie, creating soft, timeless waves that made M look like she'd walked straight out of a Jane Austen novel and into a Vogue editorial. And her bouquet? A vision in soft greens and whites, lovingly crafted by the fab team at @spring_st_flowers.

A stately stone manor house with classical columns and a glass conservatory wing under blue sky framed by green leaves.
A Victorian-style glass conservatory with white frames and domed roof stands against a blue sky with tree branches framing the top.
Close-up view of ornate glass greenhouse roof panels and metal framework against blue sky with architectural details.
A figure stands in shadow between classical columns at the entrance of a brick building in black and white.
People standing in front of a historic stone building with tall columns and large windows on a sunny day.
A stone fountain surrounded by tables and chairs in a courtyard with climbing vines and terracotta walls.
Elegant wedding bouquet with white peonies, blue hydrangeas, pink blooms and eucalyptus placed by a sunny window.
Abstract blurred image with diagonal motion creating soft streaks of beige, pink, green and blue colors.
A delicate bouquet of white and light blue flowers in a glass vase sits on a windowsill in soft natural light.
A pair of soft pink ballet pointe shoes rests on a light blue surface in a dreamy, ethereal composition.
A person in white pajamas reaches up to touch an elegant white wedding dress hanging on a door.
A soft, dreamy photograph of an elegant white wedding dress hanging against a light-colored wall in natural light.
Person in white lace loungewear sitting by sunny window with beige curtains and looking outside at nature view.
Wedding party members pose together wearing matching pink floral robes while getting ready in a sunlit room.
Two women in formal attire pose together in an elegant room with beige walls and curtains.

The Glasshouse Ceremony: Nice to see some sunshine in April


At 2:10 pm (because we’re not savages, we allow a fashionable 10-minute delay), under the lush canopy of the Kilshane glasshouse, the ceremony began. Miriam walked herself down the aisle, glowing, calm, and so clearly head-over-heels.


The incredible @sarah.the.irish.celebrant officiated with warmth, humour, and just the right amount of heartfelt mush. And as the Munster String Trio played, there wasn’t a dry eye—or a dry prosecco glass—in sight.

Someone in a flowing white wedding dress with flowers walking down an outdoor aisle with a person in a blue suit.
A young child walks down an outdoor path at a formal event wearing a navy blue vest and tie.
Close-up side view of a delicate silver bracelet on a person's wrist wearing a white dress.
A couple shares their first kiss during a wedding ceremony inside a sunlit greenhouse with guests looking on.
A black and white wedding photograph capturing a couple embracing in a doorway with a bare tree visible in the background.
Wedding ceremony taking place in an elegant conservatory filled with lush greenery and natural light.

The sunny Reception on the front lawn


After the ceremony, guests mingled in the front rooms and spilled outside (thank you, Irish weather gods) while M and M snuck away for couple portraits down by the lake, on the bridge, near the Gazabo. Think sweeping veil shots, soft golden light, which makes it one of my most favourite venues in Tipperary to get the best wedding photos.


Music for the evening was by The Mixtapes, who had everyone on the dance floor—including M’s godson H, who made a very dashing ring bearer earlier in the day and boy did he know how to dance. The cake? A masterpiece by @cake_etc_limk which I'm still a little sour that I didn't get to taste!

Wedding Party, Sparklers & Couple photos at Kilshane House

Elegant two-tier white wedding cake decorated with pink, yellow and blue fresh flowers on a marble stand with lit candles.
Elegant white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses, yellow garden roses and blue forget-me-nots.
A white three-tier wedding cake decorated with delicate pink, yellow and purple flowers alongside lit white taper candles.
A couple shares an elegant moment at their wedding reception in a vintage room with tall windows and flowing white curtains.
Bridal couple sharing a kiss beside an elegantly decorated wedding cake table with floral arrangements and artwork.
White gown sweeps up elegant wooden staircase with ornate banister in moody vintage interior setting.
Elegant bride in flowing white wedding gown and veil gazes down while holding dress hem in moody green-lit room.
A shadowy figure stands in a doorway while a silhouette of a deer head decorates the wall of a dimly lit stairwell.
A bride and groom share an intimate moment silhouetted against a bright window in black and white photography.
Wedding party in sage green and black attire poses together on a sunny day on gravel path near trees.
Wedding party in soft sage green attire poses playfully outside stone building with large windows.
A couple stands together on a gravel path surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills on their wedding day.
A romantic outdoor wedding portrait capturing an intimate moment between a couple in formal attire at sunset.
Newlyweds pose together on their wedding day outside a stone church in elegant attire with a romantic bouquet.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss under a wooden gazebo overlooking a scenic lake at their outdoor wedding.

Thinking of Getting Married at Kilshane House?

Honestly, do it. The staff are amazing, the light is divine, and there’s a glasshouse. A literal glasshouse. It's like something out of a period drama, but with better cocktails.


If you're looking for a photographer who will laugh with your nan, hype you up mid-veil shot, and possibly dance backup in your flash mob, book Sarah Kate Photography for your Kilshane House wedding.

Two people in wedding attire walk on a lush green lawn with a majestic cedar tree and rolling hills in the background.

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