Real Weddings - Clare and Mike

One beautiful day in May, Clare and Mike joined us at The Lodge to celebrate their love.

"It truly was the absolute best weekend of our lives"

In May, we were delighted to welcome Clare and Mike to Virginia Park Lodge as they celebrated their wedding surrounded by over 150 family and friends. Bringing together Clare's roots in Tipperary and Mike's home of San Francisco, the day began with an intimate ceremony in the Marchioness Room before guests spilled out into the gardens for a sunshine-filled drinks reception.

 Free-flowing Prosecco, an Aperol Spritz cocktail station and a fresh oyster bar set the tone for the celebrations, before everyone gathered in the Pavilion for dinner, dancing and a spectacular evening of festivities. The perfect finale came in the form of Guinness cake served with ice cream – a fitting nod to the couple's Irish-American love story.

"It felt like Virginia Park Lodge was just made only for us and our wedding, we felt so proud to show it off to all the guests."

Dzifa, Folklore Photography
Dzifa, Folklore Photography
Dzifa, Folklore Photography
Dzifa, Folklore Photography
Dzifa, Folklore Photography

"Words cannot really express my absolute awe and admiration for the way you handled our wedding - both the Welcome Drinks evening and the Wedding Day.

You just took care of us in the best possible way! Everything was perfectly laid out and the flow and organisation throughout was spot on. We both felt so relaxed and at ease knowing you and the team were looking after us. Ye really are a class act!!!"

"We have gotten so many compliments on the venue, the staff and the food - it honestly was one of the best things I've ever eaten!"

A very special thanks to Clare and Mike for choosing us and sharing their wonderful feedback. 

Photographer: Folklore Photography

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