Paige and Danny O’Donoghue’s wedding was bursting with beautiful English blooms in a marquee dressed to the nines at her parent’s home. A dream come true... Images courtesy of Boutique Film & Photography Danny and Paige met the modern way, via Tinder. Love blossomed, as Paige tells us. “Our proposal was just perfect. In 2021, shortly after the birth of our son, Freddie, my now husband Danny booked us a holiday to the Greek island of Santorini. We’ve always had a boat day on any holiday we’ve done together, so it was only right that on this trip, Danny booked a boat for the afternoon. However, this wasn’t any tourist boat this time. I arrived at the port, and a luxury private yacht was waiting for me with the captain handing us a glass of champagne each. We spent the afternoon jumping into the ocean, sipping wine and nibbling on Greek snacks. At sunset, we were taken to the middle of the ocean, where Danny got down on one knee and presented me with a stunning pear-shaped diamond ring.” Danny always wanted to get married in a church and Paige always wanted to get married close to home, so the perfect wedding was planned. Danny O’Donoghue and Paige O’Donoghue wed on 26th August 2023 at All Saints’ Church in Stock followed by a marquee reception at her parents’ home close by. SETTING THE SCENE An English countryside wedding with hints of blush pink was the order of the day. Paige tells us more, “We wanted it to feel as though the outside was growing inside and for the flowers to be taking over. We were looking for sophistication and didn’t want to fall into the rustic category so accomplished this with our decor and chose our suppliers carefully.” The English Garden theme flowed throughout, from bespoke invitations with their chosen flowers drawn in watercolour, to the bridesmaid dresses with floral baskets to the edible flowers served with desserts and the entire marquee being transformed into a garden. “I was definitely inspired by Netflix’s Bridgerton! We spent 18 months planning with our florist how to transform this space. The ceiling of the traditional pole tent marquee was draped with hanging foliage, which hung from 20 strings of Edison light bulbs. On the round tables, we used lower arrangements with candles entwined in the florals. For the sweetheart table, we had two meadows either side with a large arrangement sitting in the middle, with lots of candles on the floor and the table.” Stunning. DRESSED TO IMPRESS Paige chose a Pronovias mermaid gown. “Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved mermaid gowns, so I knew I had to try some on.” Paige explains. “My dreams came true when I found the Pronovias ‘Aethra’ gown. It was the perfected combination of classic yet sexy. It featured a strapless sweetheart plunge neckline and was covered in a sea of three-dimensional flowers (which fitted in with my garden theme) and sequins that subtly sparkled in the light. As I got married in a church, I opted for an over skirt for my grand entrance which I didn’t take off until our cake cutting. It felt so regal with the skirt but by our first dance I was ready to move a bit more, which was an added surprise for the guests as it looked like I was wearing a whole new dress.” Danny decided that traditional morning suit in black and grey would suit the tone of the day, especially as the church dated back to REAL WEDDINGS 37
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