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Lauren & Stefan — Cabra Castle

A wedding at Cabra Castle.

Lauren and Stefan’s day paired a bright church ceremony with the gardens and richly decorated rooms of Cabra Castle. Soft blue dresses and white flowers recur throughout, before fireworks and dancing bring the story into the evening.

Lauren and Stefan on the garden steps at Cabra Castle

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The last little details

White flowers and lace set the tone at the start of the day. The preparations moved between small details, a toast and the final adjustments to Lauren’s dress.

Close portrait of Lauren before the ceremony

The preparations seen through a house window

Lauren outdoors with women in blue dresses

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Grey suits and good company

Stefan’s grey suit and the darker suits around him brought a different colour to the morning photographs. There was help with the tie before the group headed out together.

The men gathered outside before the ceremony

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Down the red aisle

The church’s red aisle and stained glass framed the ceremony. Readings, rings and the signing were followed by a kiss and a lively welcome on the steps outside.

Stefan and the men waiting in the church

A young guest reading during the ceremony

Lauren and Stefan holding hands at the ceremony

The church aisle leading towards stained glass

Guests welcoming Lauren and Stefan outside the church

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Church doors and castle rooms

After a few photographs at the church, Lauren and Stefan travelled on to Cabra Castle. The portraits include a toast in the car and quiet moments in the window light inside.

Lauren and her dress at the church doorway

Lauren holding her bouquet beside a window

Lauren and Stefan raising glasses in the wedding car

Lauren and Stefan kissing beside the car

Lauren seated beside a tall castle window

Stefan standing close to Lauren at the window

Lauren and Stefan embracing in a dark interior

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Together at the castle

Cabra’s steps and stone exterior made a backdrop for the group photographs. Between those photographs came hugs, conversations and a view of everyone gathering on the terrace.

Lauren with women in blue dresses on the garden steps

Cabra Castle exterior with the wedding cars

A group photograph in the ornate castle room

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Candles and blue details

The cake picked up the soft blue details from earlier in the day. Around the tables, candlelight and flowers framed speeches, laughter and the couple’s reactions.

Wedding cake decorated with blue butterflies

A guest giving a speech in the reception room

A guest reading from notes during the speeches

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Fireworks and dancing

The story returned outside for photographs at the lit castle entrance and fireworks overhead. Back indoors, Lauren and Stefan’s first dance led into a busy floor with the band playing.