Mr James and Mrs Ann-Marie Ryan.
Despite the snow and freezing weather conditions, the wedding took place yesterday of the very lovely Miss Ann-Marie Delahunty, daughter of Mrs Anne and Mr Billy Delahunty, Templetuohy, Thurles Co. Tipperary, to Mr James Ryan, son of Mrs Josephine Ryan and the Late Mr Michael Ryan, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.
The wedding ceremony took place in the historic 19th century Church of The Sacred Heart, in Templetuohy, with the ceremony presided over by Rev. Fr. Pat Murphy, ably assisted by Rev. Fr. Liam Everard.
Escorted down the aisle by her father Billy, the bride looked stunning in a champagne lace vintage afternoon bridal gown. Equally beautiful were her bridesmaids, Aoife Fogarty, Lucy Fogarty, Helena Loughnane and Maryanne Loughnane, all who wore full-length seasonal red evening gowns, highlighted by matching champagne waist bands.
The groom, James and his groomsmen, Liam Stapleton, John Paul Ryan, Joseph Fahy and Darragh Ryan, all looked dashing in their black evening suits, elegantly highlighted by white wing collared shirts and matching red silk cravats.
The brides Flower Girl for the ceremony was Miss Leah Delahunty escorted by Pageboy, Master Aaron Ryan.
The couple publicly exchanged their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, and following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Ryan retired to the popular wedding venue, the four star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel in the heart of Kilkenny City, where guests were entertained to a champagne and strawberry reception, together with other assorted refreshments.
Following family photographs at Kilkenny Castle and within the hotel’s expansive foyer, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels ‘Kings Banqueting Suite’ for a lavish feast, which was followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.
A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Mr Eamon Anglim.
The couple intend to spend their honeymoon visiting the second most populous city in the United States, Los Angeles, and the most populous city in Nevada, Las Vegas, followed by a cruise in the Caribbean Sea.
To Ann-Marie and James, go best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together, from all your family and many friends here in Co.Tipperary.
Ann-Maria & James what a lovely couple the very best of health & happiness to both