Direct Flight from Boston to Ireland

When we first started planning we decided that despite Ger’s family living in Ireland and my family in Pennsylvania, Boston was going to be a good mid-location for the Wedding.

As you know, plans can always change and most likely do during Wedding Planning.

In January, Ger’s mom was diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer.  It was out of the blue and very unexpected.  Wedding Planning was put on an immediate hold.

After the shock wore off, the surgeries were over and all the tears were shed I made a decision.  The Wedding needed be moved to Ireland.  It would be much easier for Isabel, Ger’s Mom, and for the family.

I scraped the Provence-inspired wedding at Mistral and started at square one.  Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t sad, upset or even frustrated for having to change my plans.  I felt empowered, up for the challenge and knew that this wedding was going to be even more meaningful now. It definitely put things in perspective and had a little to do with some of my strong feelings towards The Do’s & Don’ts of my wedding.

Over the holidays we were visiting Ger’s family in Dungarvan, Ireland, and we took a trip over to The Cliff House.  It was absolutely stunning.  This gem is tucked away in a little town in Ardmore, Ireland overlooking the Irish Sea.  There was something so natural and fresh about The Cliff House.  I felt so at peace there.  Not only are the views out of this world but the food is amazing and the spa is state of the art.  What a perfect location for our guests!

Take a look at some of the photos of The Cliff House.

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

via The Cliff House Hotel  {source}

Isn’t it just so romantic?

Originally we hadn’t considered The Cliff House as our wedding venue since we wanted a Boston Wedding but now it’s  just perfect!  We will still be having a very intimate wedding for only about 20-40 guests and able to have it in one of the beautiful dining rooms (pictured above.)

There will be of course some challenges with planning a “destination” wedding but I’m thrilled to be able to seek your advice and guidance!

All in all, things come up and you need to roll with it.  Sometimes they even turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Has anything come up that changed your wedding plans, for the better?