A Joyful Garden to Manor Wedding From Linfield House to Mount Juliet Estate in the Irish Countryside

By Kevin Harson20 August 2025

Soft pink, blue, lavender, and peach pastels with pops of coral and cerulean

The couple didn’t have a formal theme, but they knew they wanted the day to feel pretty, personal, and fun. Celebrating at home was the most important element, so the ceremony and cocktail hour took place on the front lawn of the bride’s family home, Linfield House. Their planner, Tara Fay, helped create a relaxed garden atmosphere full of pastel florals and elegant touches. Afterwards, guests moved on to the reception at nearby Mount Juliet Estate, a historic manor house in the Irish countryside with sweeping views of the River Nore. The day was effortlessly beautiful and joyful, with so many meaningful and thoughtful details.

“Very private. It was just the two of us when we were on holiday in Chamonix.”

The bride found her dress at Heart Aflutter Bridal in London, but credits Dublin designer Helen Cody with making the alterations that made all the difference to how she felt in it on the day.

The bridesmaids wore matching cerulean satin gowns with an asymmetrical ruffled hem, which popped against the pastel florals.

The groomsmen wore stylish matching black tuxedos, adding a classic and formal touch.

The couple chose to have a fully vegetarian wedding. The menu featured Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as cherry vine tomato and red pepper soup, ravioli with tender stem broccoli, and beetroot with whipped goat cheese. “I was so happy that the wedding was completely vegetarian,” says the bride. “It was something I was worried about, but the food ended up being one of the most talked about topics with our guests. Everyone loved it!”

The florals were a standout feature and the bride’s personal favorite detail. There were flowers at every turn, from a floral-decked staircase and arches at the bride’s home, to the abundant arrangements featured throughout the reception space. The bride walked down an aisle bursting with pastel blooms, as if she was stepping through a meadow of wildflowers towards her groom. Even the stationery featured floral details, tying the whole look together. Designed in soft tones with occasional pops of coral and cerulean, the arrangements brought color and romance to every part of the celebration.

The cake was a three-tiered design by Cake Cuppery, decorated with wildflowers, gold leaf, fresh and dried fruit. It was displayed on a table surrounded by lush florals, blending beautifully with the rest of the day’s floral-forward decor.

The ceremony took place in a clear marquee on the bride’s family property, followed by cocktails on the lawn served from a mobile bar in a restored vintage horsebox. The couple then made a quick getaway in a vintage MG to Mount Juliet Estate for the reception. “The decision that I was most happy with was having the ceremony at home,” says Katie Mai. “That was one of my favorite parts of the day.”

The escort card display was garden-inspired, using vintage pots, with each card placed like a plant marker. This creative and whimsical design element set the scene for the botanical beauty of the reception.