Why a fairy wedding? I've been captivated by fairies since my 20s. I was immersing myself in energy healing at the time and through that period, I had some close encounters with the elemental realm. I have friends who’ve seen fairies, others who’ve painted them.

Many years ago I attended a 50^th birthday party on the grounds of a stately home in Wicklow.  All the ladies dressed up as fairies and were adorned with the most beautiful ornate wings and ever since then I dreamt that if I ever got married myself that it would have to be a fairy themed wedding. Fortunately my husband to be was totally open to the idea and was more than happy to create it with me.

We visited Brigit's Garden in 2017 for Annabelle's seventh birthday celebration and in my heart I knew this was the perfect place. Our date with those gardens in 2020 was postponed when COVID struck,  so myself and Patrick held a hand fasting ceremony that day under an ancient tree on the grounds where we live.  It was very Fairyesque!  Hand fasting is an old Irish tradition, where you  commit yourself to your beloved for a year, and in that time you decide  whether you choose to go your separate ways or commit to each other for the long haul.  Needless to say we chose the latter.  It was a really magical day with just family and a few close friends.  Our dear friend Jaya, our very own fairy priestess performed the service.  Jaya herself has illustrated her own fairy cards and as a child saw many a fairy in her home in the west of Ireland.