Catering
Simon W. Desmond
Bespoke catering from a farmhouse kitchen in Baltimore, West Cork.
simonwdesmond.comFriday 2 July
The day
14:00
Ceremony
The Honan Chapel, UCC. Seated by 13:45. Unplugged Ceremony (No phones)
16:30
Cocktail Reception
Bloomfield House, Rochestown. Music by the OffBeats Jazz Trio
18:30
Dinner
By Simon W. Desmond
21:30
Music
The OffBeats
23:45
Late-night snack
Something to keep you going
00:00
DJ
Till late
Saturday 3 July
Day 2
Details to be announced, stay tuned!
Ceremony · 2pm
The Honan
Chapel
Chapel
College Road · UCC
An unplugged ceremony
We would love it if people could put their phones away during our ceremony. We have a brilliant photographer who will capture the ceremony, so you can be fully present with us.
We ask that you don't post photos of the bride and groom on social media. Photos of yourselves are more than welcome, so snap and share away.
The ceremony music will be played by some of our talented family members.
Getting there
Parking and buses
Guest parking information
Honan Chapel: There are a number of carparks and some on-street pay & display parking around the campus
UCC parking information
Bloomfield House: Please use the carpark at St. Patrick's Church (not the street parking outside the house). This is a residential area so please be respectful of our neighbours and do not block gates or driveways
From UCC, take the 216 from Bandon Road. From town, the 223 from South Mall. Both stop a five-minute walk away.
The route10.1 km · about 15 min by car
Where to stay
Rochestown Park Hotel
1.6 km · 20 min walk · 5 min drive
Maryborough Hotel and Spa
2.1 km · 30 min walk · 5 min drive
Woodview House
B&B · Rochestown Rise, off the Rochestown Road
Acorn Lodge
B&B · Rochestown Road
What to wear
The reception will be a garden marquee venue, and as such is weather dependent. The dress code is Summer Cocktail attire. We want you to be comfortable on the day - something you already own is perfect, no need to buy new. Here is roughly what to expect:
Men
Suit and tie, summer weight.
Women
Mini, midi or maxi, weather depending.
Block heels or flats. The garden is grass.
Just so you know, the bridesmaids are in green.
Wedding party
Judy's side
Stephen's side
Flower girls
Ruby Nunan and Poppy Mills
Meet the team
Our day wouldn't be possible without our amazing team working behind the scenes
Music
The OffBeats
Cork's premier 9 piece party band, made up of some of the finest musicians in the country.
theoffbeats.ie
Photography
Seán Lordan
Documentary style wedding and editorial photographer based in Cork. Seán loves to shoot in the moment and steers away from over posed photographs.
studiolordan.com
Content
Evergreen by Kellie
A wedding content creation studio devoted to capturing the beauty of life's most meaningful moments.
evergreenbykellie.com
Aoraki, New Zealand
Gifts
Being surrounded by our friends and family is our favourite gift. If you'd like to, a contribution towards our honeymoon to New Zealand would be much appreciated.
Honeymoon fundQuestions
We'll have extended canapés during the drinks reception for guests to be able to mingle and catch up, followed by a sit-down family style main course and dessert. There will be a late-night snack in the evening.
There is parking at both the chapel and house. For the ceremony, there are a number of carparks and some on-street pay & display parking around the UCC campus (UCC parking information). Parking can be limited, particularly at the nearest car park, so please plan accordingly.
At Bloomfield House, please use the carpark at St. Patrick's Church (not the street parking outside the house). This is a residential area so please be respectful of our neighbours and do not block gates or driveways.
Taxi, or the 216 bus from Bandon Road. Feel free to stop for a pint or take photos en route.
Only during the ceremony, which is unplugged. We would love it if people could put their phones away while it's on; our photographer will capture it. Outside of the ceremony, feel free to take photos at any time. We ask that you don't post photos of the bride and groom on social media. Photos of yourselves are more than welcome.
Please add allergies, intolerances and preferences to your RSVP and we will ensure there is food for you.
By 1 March 2027
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