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The Six Best Places to Get Married in Ireland The Six Best Places for A Wedding in Ireland As anyone who is happily married will attest to, every wedding ceremony is a wonderful and magical event, whether on a beach in Kauai or at a little chapel in Las Vegas. There's something special, however, about an Irish Celtic wedding. It is, perhaps, the beautiful, soft Celtic light that falls across the face of the bride, or the sound of a warm, crackling fire in an ancient castle, but it is certainly unique. Adare Manor, once the hunting retreat of an English gentleman, is beautiful and majestic, and is at the top of our survey. Adare Manor's staff, unpretentious yet attentive, are of the highest quality. Having dinner in the candlelit great hall is an experience all on it's own. As a wedding venue, it is incomparable. However, Powerscourt Castle, runs a close second to Adare. In The Wicklow Hills, just outside of Dublin, Powerscourt is warm and sophisticated. The sprawling and beautiful gardens include one of the leading golf courses in the country. For couples who prefer the buzz of a city, University Church is a popular venue for ceremonies. On Stephens Green, at the very heart of Dublin, you'll find your pick of hotels in the surrounding area to have the reception. Within walking distance there are the Fitzwilliam Hotel, the Merrion Hotel, and the August Shelbourne Hotel. From the trendy Merrion to the magnificence of the newly refurbished Shelbourne, any of these locations can provide a wedding celebration of the highest quality. For couples that are looking for a hint of the country, try Hotel Dunloe Castle. Completely surrounded by sixty four acres of gardens and parkland, and overlooking the renowned Gap of Dunloe, a wedding ceremony held here would permit their guests and the wedding party to easily travel to see some of the most magnificent scenery in Europe. The Radisson SAS St Helens caters to people that want the advantages of a wedding ceremony in the big city minus the commotion. Only fifteen minutes from Dublin's centre, on spacious and extravagant grounds, it is a hidden treasure. Within the walls the city seems like it's a thousand miles away. The hotel offers several packages, from the standard to the Diamond Package for couples that wish to push the boat out a bit further. Next on the list is Dromoland Castle, in the center of County Clare. Proprietors of this site characterize it as one in which old-world elegance is combined with modern age conveniences. This isn't a hollow claim. Dromoland is also less than ten miles from Shannon airport, which is a stop-over point for transatlantic travel, making it really accessible for friends and family traveling from the United States. The business of weddings in Ireland is booming and there is a wealth of information and resources, particularly on the internet, to help you plan. For information on essentials from wedding dresses to wedding cakes, you'll find extensive lists are available if you look. If it is the magic of Celtic tradition and culture that is appealing about having an Irish wedding, there are additionally many jewelers that sell Irish wedding bands to fit the occasion. So, putting together a wedding in Ireland couldn't be too much simpler, except for the small matter of finding your soul mate. But how tough is that? L Maher is a writer for http://www.irishcelticjewels.com who writes about Irish history, customs and the remarkable places to have the perfect wedding in Ireland. Get information on Dromoland Castle Hotel and the meaning of Celtic and Claddagh wedding jewelry.
ET's got your look at Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky on their wedding day -- including the details behind Chelsea's bridal fashion!
Chelsea's show-stopping wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang, a family friend. Marc's tuxedo, as well as former President Bill Clinton's tie were designed by Christopher Bailey at Burberry, a good friend of the couple's.
The mother of the bride, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, wore a gown designed by her friend, famed designer Oscar de la Renta.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton has married longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky!
The nuptials took place Saturday evening at the lavish Astor Court estate in Rhinebeck, New York, where the couple exchanged vows before hundreds of guests. Clinton's famous parents -- former President Bill Clinton and current U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- were by their daughter's side for the "I Dos."
The proud parents released the following statement to ET: "Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhinebeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their well-wishes on this special day."
Chelsea Clinton's star-studded nuptials are underway right now at the exclusive Astor Courts estate in Rhinebeck, New York. Read on for more...
The bride-to-be arrived at the wedding site earlier Saturday morning, followed by her famous mom's arrival at 5:10 p.m. EST. A presidential motorcade was making its way to the location about one hour ago, and we're told that the V.I.P. passenger aboard was none other than Chelsea's dad, former President Bill Clinton.
Check back here for the latest wedding developments, including the pronouncement of "Husband and Wife"!
A presidential motorcade is on its way to the site of Chelsea Clinton's nuptials, and we're told that the V.I.P. passenger aboard is none other than Chelsea's dad, former President Bill Clinton.
A police official also tells us that Hillary Clinton arrived at the wedding site, Astor Courts, around 5:10 p.m. EST, while bride-to-be Chelsea got there early this morning.
Keep checking back here for the latest as the countdown to Chelsea's wedding continues!
With Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's wedding expected to get underway in about two hours, their guests are on the go aboard party busses, and we’ve got the details.
At 4:45 p.m. EST the party busses arrived at a security check point en route to Astor Courts, the scenic Hudson River estate where the nuptials are expected to take place.
On Friday, Astor Courts was reportedly ramping up its wedding preps by installing two helicopter landing pads on its grounds.
ET is on the ground in Rhinebeck, New York -- where Chelsea Clinton is expected to get married Saturday evening -- and we've got the 411 on famous faces spotted out around town!
Big names sighted on Saturday so far include Ted Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen, wedding dress designer Vera Wang, and longtime Clinton political allies including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe and former Bill Clinton advisor Vernon Jordan.
Also spotted was movie producer Steve Bing, who lent his private plane to the former president when Clinton flew to North Korea to help bring home Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two American journalists who'd been imprisoned in the Asian country.
Pre-wedding fever has officially gripped Rhinebeck, New York –- the small town where Chelsea Clinton is expected to tie the knot with Marc Mezvinsky on Saturday evening.
See some of the humorous and touching sights from around Rhinebeck. Then, keep checking back here for the latest as we remain on wedding watch!
