irish eyes were smiling

Irish eyes were smiling when Jessica Farruggia and Sean Barry were wed this past St. Patrick’s Day at The Castle at Ashley Manor. In fact, the couple planned a festive evening for their guests that had everyone smiling.

When the bride, a wedding coordinator, and her longtime best friend decided to tie the knot, they did so with an air of fun about the event. Says the bride, “When standing on the front lines of the wedding world you see it all. You become a walking magazine full of ads, ideas, stories, do's, don’ts, the best ever, the worst ever, and one of the best critics for a bride and groom to have.” This bride knew she wanted to have fun.

Seeking fun in every aspect of the festivities, the couple chose a color scheme of fuschia, tangerine, maize, ivory and of course, a touch of green. No pinching allowed! If Irish eyes were smiling at the wedding, then hillbilly teeth were laughing when the reception rolled around. The couple chose tables adorned with striking crushed satin linens that were decorated with large Kelly green hats, and cups filled with chocolate shamrocks.

All joking aside, the bride was resplendent in an ivory Brides by Demetrios gown and custom jewelry created especially for the wedding. The groom’s tuxedo featured an ivory vest and tie, while the groomsmen wore a soft gold to coordinate with the bridesmaids’ maize gowns. The couple was wed in an outdoor ceremony in The Castle’s gazebo, which was decorated with paper pom pom balls.

The festive evening shared with more than 120 guests was the perfect beginning of a lifetime of love and laughter for a couple who met while singing Karaoke.

WeddIng and ReceptIon Locations:
The Castle at Ashley Manor

Photographer:
Largo Photography

Caterer:
Personal Chef Catering

Gown:
Brides by Demetrios

Jewelry:
Custom Jewelry by Lani

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