Former Miss Ireland Aoife O’Sullivan and husband Colm Spillane married on June 21, 2024, hosting 220 guests at the Mount Juliet Estate in County Kilkenny after planning the entire celebration herself. Neither O’Sullivan nor Spillane has any personal connection to Kilkenny prior to selecting the venue, with O’Sullivan hailing from Ballinadee in West Cork and Spillane coming from Castle Lyons near Fermoy.
Choosing Inistioge And Mount Juliet For A Large Wedding
The couple held their wedding ceremony at St Colmcille’s Church in the village of Inistioge, a location known for serving as a filming site for the movie Circle of Friends. The venue featured a river directly outside the church grounds and stood a short distance from the reception location. Mount Juliet Estate accommodated 220 guests, reaching the hotel’s maximum capacity for the day. O’Sullivan noted that guest numbers rose significantly due to Spillane’s extensive involvement playing Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) sports across multiple teams, combined with O’Sullivan’s large extended family, which includes her father being one of 10 siblings.
Sourcing A Bardot-Style Dress Through Bridal Modelling Experience
O’Sullivan handled all wedding planning independently, utilizing online planning platforms like Pinterest. Drawing on her modelling background working bridal shows since age 19—including modelling wedding dresses for the website of White and Gold boutique in Kinsale—she estimated she had tried on hundreds of gowns. Accompanied by her mother and a friend at White and Gold, O’Sullivan selected a Bardot-style fitted dress featuring a removable skirt that provided a dramatic look for walking down the aisle before transitioning to a fitted silhouette for the evening reception.
Weather Adjustments And Live Musical Lineups Across Two Days
Heavy rain fell on the wedding day, contrasting with scorching weather the day before and gorgeous conditions the day after. O’Sullivan recalled looking out a window on the morning of the ceremony as the rain began, focusing on her gratitude for marrying Spillane and the presence of her family rather than the weather. Music featured prominently throughout the events. The couple booked wedding band the Swing Cats, while male opera singer Glen Murphy—whom O’Sullivan discovered after seeing him on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and performing with Adele—performed inside the church. For the second day of celebrations, O’Sullivan booked an artist named Neolithic after discovering him performing in a small tent at EP the previous summer. The evening reception included a jazz musician during the drinks reception in The Manor House, followed by a first dance to Stephen Sanchez’s song “Until I Found You.”
Frequently Asked Questions About The Wedding Planning
Where did Aoife O’Sullivan and Colm Spillane host their wedding?
The couple hosted their wedding at the Mount Juliet Estate in County Kilkenny, with the ceremony taking place at St Colmcille’s Church in Inistioge.
How many guests attended the celebration?
The wedding drew 220 guests, which marked the maximum capacity allowed by the hotel venue.
What song did the couple choose for their first dance?
The couple chose “Until I Found You” by Stephen Sanchez for their first dance, selecting it because the track played frequently around the time they got engaged.
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