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An Irish Preppy Wedding in Navan, Ireland

The Bride Nichole Morford, 30, managing editor at Summit Business Media The Groom Andrew Altorfer, 33, a technology investment banker The Date Septemb

The Bride Nichole Morford, 30, managing editor at Summit Business Media The Groom Andrew Altorfer, 33, a technology investment banker The Date September 19 Nichole and Andrew knew they wanted a European destination wedding. During a spontaneous trip to Ireland soon after their engagement, Nichole says they fell in love with the warmth of the people and their rich storytelling tradition. For their nuptials, the couple used a neutral palette of ivory and fawn, with touches of tartan and herringbone, to accent the rich green countryside.

Modest centerpieces perfectly complemented the cellar-like ambience of Bellinter House’s restaurant.
White David Austin roses, spray roses and ranunculus gave Nichole’s bouquet a fresh-from-the-garden feel.
The bridesmaids accessorized their J. Crew dresses and cardigans with their own jewelry and heels, but changed into traditional Hunter boots for outdoor bridal party photos.
An illustrated map noted nearby landmarks.
Wedding Guest Portrait
Nearly all of the 75 guests were able to stay on-site at the 18th-century country house, not far from Dublin.
The bridesmaids accessorized their J. Crew dresses and cardigans with their own jewelry and heels, but changed into traditional Hunter boots for outdoor bridal party photos.
Nichole chose an organza mermaid-style gown and borrowed the veil her twin sister had worn in her wedding just four months earlier.
Irish greens popped against the guys’ navy suits.