Darver Castle Wedding with Burgundy Tuxedo Jackets

The idea of getting married in a castle is giving us all the fairytale happily ever after vibes. Nathan and Delcan chose Darver Castle in Dundalk, Ireland to say their vows. Looking like Kings in matching burgundy velvet tuxedo jackets and bow ties. They set about exploring the venue with their photographer and wedding party capturing some amazing group shots. Their wedding may have been small, but their hearts were certainly full.

Darver Castle Winter wedding with burgundy tuxedo jackets, dark green groomsmen dresses and fairy lights!

Nathan and Delcan's best friends made for a fitting supporting cast as best men and groomsmaids along with friends and family.
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Gay couple kissing at the altar in burgundy tuxedo jackets

Blonde groomsmaid with half up half down hair in a dark green dress

Groomsmaids in dark green dresses with pink flower corsages

Grooms and groomsmen in burgundy and black tuxedos popping champagne

Two grooms in matching burgundy velvet tuxedo jackets

Black and white portrait of two grooms at the altar of their Darver Castle wedding

Two grooms lighting a candle at their Darver Castle winter wedding

Two grooms getting ready on the wedding morning

Two grooms standing outside their house with their pet dogs

Winter wedding at Darver Castle with two grooms in burgundy velvet tuxedo jackets

Grooms with their groomsmaids standing outside their front door on their wedding morning

Grooms in patent shoes and multicoloured rainbow socks

Bridesmaid in a yellow floral robe having her makeup done on the wedding morning

Same-sex couple hugging on their wedding morning

Celebrant conducting a same sex wedding at Darver Castle with foliage and fairy light decor

Ceremony room at Darver Castle with Christmas tree and fairy light festive wedding decor

Groomsmen standing outside Darver Castle in tuxedos

The picturesque Darver Castle dates back to the 15th Century and is situated on 50 acres of fine parkland and wooded grounds in County Louth. A beautiful private estate steeped with history and romance. The venue is lovingly restored by the Carville family, who continue to care for it to this day. In true festive style, Nathan and Declan decorated the castle with Christmas tree's and fairy lights and donned their best suits for their winter wedding. Burgundy velvet jackets to be exact which complemented the groomsmaids dark green dresses perfectly. Hands up who thinks some of the group wedding portraits look like they belong on a Friends billboard? All together now... "I'll be there for you."
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Black and white portrait of two grooms at their winter wedding

Two grooms at Darver Castle winter wedding in three-piece tuxedos with burgundy velvet jackets, bow ties and patent shoes

Portrait of two grooms in tuxedos on a bridge at Darver Castle Estate

Two grooms in tuxedos sitting on a swing at Darver Castle Estate

Groomsmen in tuxedos skipping around the gardens at Darver Castle

Groomsmaids in dark green dresses with frill collar and wrap skirt.

Wedding party portrait for festive wedding at Darver Castle

two grooms kissing at the end of the wedding party line

Groomsmen laughing in black and burgundy tuxedos and bow ties

Two grooms in burgundy velvet tuxedo jackets kissing at winter wedding

Two grooms in burgundy tuxedo jackets cutting their semi naked wedding cake decorated with berries

Portrait of gay couple in matching burgundy tuxedo jackets and rainbow socks

LGBTQ+ couple holding hands at their Darver Castle wedding

Dark green groomsman dresses with frill and wrap detail at Darver Castle wedding

Wedding party portrait for Same sex wedding at Darver Castle with dark green groomsmaids dresses, tuxedos and burgundy velvet jackets

Groom in a burgundy velvet jacket talking to a wedding guest

LGBTQ+ couple holding hands in wine coloured velvet tuxedo jackets

Groom in a wine coloured velvet tuxedo jacket standing with his groomsmaid in a dark green dress

Dark green groomsmaid dress for winter wedding at Darver Castle, Ireland

25 of Nathan and Declan's closest family and friends joined them for their intimate festive wedding.

Emotions ran high during the humanist ceremony, complete with the traditional Irish act of hand-tying seen to symbolise their bond.
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Written by Lorna Shaw

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