{"id":5838,"date":"2022-07-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/wedding-of-the-week-landmarks-and-significant-birthdays-in-emma-and-toms-romance\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T17:00:00","slug":"wedding-of-the-week-landmarks-and-significant-birthdays-in-emma-and-toms-romance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/wedding-of-the-week-landmarks-and-significant-birthdays-in-emma-and-toms-romance\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding of the week: Landmarks and significant birthdays in Emma and Tom’s romance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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They discovered they had chemistry during a physics class and Emma-Louise (Emma) O\u2019Brien and Thomas (Tom) Barry recently exchanged vows.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Emma, originally from Cheshire, in Britain, and now living in Clashmore, Co Waterford, and Tom from Lismore, County Waterford, met during their days at Blackwater Community School in Lismore, and started going out on Emma\u2019s 18th birthday.<\/p>\n

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Fast-forward to another landmark birthday, and Tom popped the question in the gardens at Versailles in 2020, when they were on a trip to Paris to mark Emma\u2019s 30th.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The couple announced their engagement when they moved into their forever home in Clashmore last year.<\/p>\n

Buildings that hold deep meaning for the couple star in their romance story. The next chapter began in May 2022 at a historic County Waterford estate \u2014 the location of their intimate wedding ceremony, which was led by Marian Dooley, interfaith solemniser.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom formerly lived in the gatehouse of Tourin House & Gardens. Tourin House is the residence of the Jameson family and Tom and his family have been friends with the Jameson sisters all of his life,\u201d says Emma.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey do not facilitate weddings, but we were delighted when they agreed to allow us to conduct the ceremony on the grounds around their home. Tom’s father Keith jokingly said on the wedding day: \u2018Barrys have been born there, died there and now one of us has gotten married there.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWith such a long-standing family link to the estate and friendship with the family, we felt privileged to be the first, and possibly only, people to get married here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\"Chris

Chris Healy, David O’Brien, Emma-Louise O’Brien and Thomas Barry, and Rose and Keith Barry<\/figcaption><\/picture>\n

The father-of-the-bride, David O\u2019Brien, arrived from Perth in Australia for the occasion. \u201cMy dad had a long way to travel to walk me down the aisle,\u201d jokes Emma.<\/p>\n

Also toasting to their happiness were Emma\u2019s mom, Christine Healy, and Tom\u2019s mother and father, Rose and Keith Barry, Emma\u2019s grandfather, Ray Milne, and Tom\u2019s grandparents, Brenda and Billy Barry.<\/p>\n\"Carla

Carla Sullivan, Emma-Louise O’Brien, Niamh Coughlan, Dermot Horgan, Isabella and Nadia Sullivan<\/figcaption><\/picture>\n

Emma\u2019s cousin Carla Sullivan was matron of honour and her friends Niamh Coughlan and Dermot Horgan were the bridesmaid and bridesman respectively, while her cousins Nadia Sullivan and Isabella Sullivan were the flower girls.<\/p>\n

Carla\u2019s husband James Sullivan was also the wedding photographer while a friend, Ruairi O’Neill was the videographer.<\/p>\n\"Paul

Paul O’Mara, Ben Haynes, Kevin Barry, Tom Barry, Dave Barry, Sam Wilson<\/figcaption><\/picture>\n

The groom\u2019s brothers David and Kevin Barry were by his side as best man and groomsman while his friends Paul O\u2019Mara, Ben Haynes and Sam Wilson were groomsmen.<\/p>\n

Emma was picture-perfect in a Madison James Bridal design sourced in Cinderella’s Closet, Cork. \u201cThey were really friendly and I felt so relaxed being a plus-sized bride here,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

“The drinks reception took place at Tourin House, with Prosecco and juice supplied by Keniry’s Centra in Tallow, with thanks to Tim for helping us last minute,” says the bride.<\/p>\n

Then it was off to The Old Bank, Dungarvan, for the wedding meal. \u201cIt was another historic building for us to celebrate our day in whilst enjoying locally-sourced fantastic food, a great atmosphere and wonderful service,\u201d says the bride.<\/p>\n

The wedding afters celebration unfolded in The Creamery, Dungarvan. \u201cMy friends Dermot Horgan (bridal party), Gustavo Zepeda, Lisa Hartnett, mom (Christine Healy) and fairy godmother (Angela Welwood) helped to decorate the venue along with the fantastic Debra who works there,\u201d says the bride.<\/p>\n

DJ Tomcat supplied the music while the wedding cakes were made by friends and family and decorated by Emma and Rachel Wilson, another close friend.<\/p>\n\"Mother-of-the-bride

Mother-of-the-bride Chris Healy and Emma-Louise O’Brien<\/figcaption><\/picture>\n

The wedding party travelled in style in Emma\u2019s mother\u2019s restored Mini. \u201cIt seemed to be the perfect vehicle for the job, although getting into it was fun,\u201d says Emma.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can’t stress enough how much we value the circle of people that supported us in making this day truly special, especially my mom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\"Emma-Louise

Emma-Louise O’Brien looks fabulous in a Madison James Bridal design from Cinderella’s Closet, Cork<\/figcaption><\/picture>\n

The bridal hairstyling was by Kim Glam Hair, Aglish; with makeup by Crazy Dolls MUA, Cork, and the floral arrangements were by Ina McCarthy Flowers, Midleton.<\/p>\n

The suits were by Best Menswear, Mahon Point. \u201cScott was excellent to deal with,\u201d says Emma.<\/p>\n

The wedding decorations were hand-made by the couple’s friends, Aisling Byrne, Lisa Hartnett, Naomi Lawlee, and Emma’s mother, Christine.<\/p>\n