
Real Wedding – Laura and Andrew
0 Comments
/
Thrilled to share with you some images by talented photographer Emma Russell, of clients Laura and Andrew's wedding at Virginia Park Lodge in Co. Cavan last year.

Real Wedding – Laura and Gregory at Adare Manor
Be prepared for some Pinterest-worthy imagery in today's post! Delighted to share with you some images by award-winning fine art photographer, Laura Gordon, of clients Laura and Gregory's destination wedding at the stately Adare Manor in Co. Limerick.

Elegant Real Weddings with Adam and Grace Photography
Today I am sharing two weddings from 2019 photographed by the supremely talented Adam and Grace Photography, who masterfully capture weddings in a candid, elegant and timeless style.

Wedding Inspiration – Rose of a Different Colour
I am delighted to have been a contributor to an inspirational wedding editorial, A Rose of Different Colour, which was featured in the January edition of Ireland's premier glossy magazine, Image. Victorian splendour meets modern eccentricity was the theme, with concept and styling by the talented Kate O'Dowd of Love and Gatherings

Chocolate Cranberry and Chestnut Cake Recipe
I am always a little indecisive about what to make for a Christmas dessert, but generally come to the conclusion that a centrepiece cake can never go amiss! I have hence been experimenting with some traditional seasonal flavours and am delighted with this resulting Chocolate Chestnut and Cranberry layer cake recipe.

Almond Cake Recipe with Plum and Sweet Geranium Jam and Vanilla Bean Swiss Meringue Buttercream
I only recently discovered scented rose geranium as a baking ingredient, having bought some at our local farmer's market. While not the pretties of leaves, it releases a wonderfully delicate rose scented flavour simply by rubbing to release the oils. It can be used in sweet dishes in a variety of ways, for example by infusing sugar to use in baking and desserts in place of normal sugar, or in scented syrups or jams. It pairs well with citrus flavours, fruits and spices. I choose to use my geranium in a jam with plums, which happened to be in season at the time of late Autumn. It is quite possibly the best jam I have ever made!

Old World Romance Wedding Inspiration
Award-winning stylist, wedding and event planner Kate O'Dowd of Love & Gatherings approached me last summer to contribute to a wedding editorial for Image magazine to be shot at Gloster House, a beautifully restored 17th century mansion that is a lived-in family home as well as a magically elegant wedding venue. The results were truly inspirational!

Lemon Curd and Violet Loaf Cake Recipe
Loaf cakes are a weekend favourite, partly because they are so quick and easy to make. Without the need for layering and filling, a quick glaze or icing and some edible decorations results in something delicious and pretty with minimal effort.

Orange Fennel and Honey Loaf Cake Recipe
I do love a loaf cake...easy to make and requiring little decoration, they are a perfect weekend teatime treat. I devised this recipe for a feature in the November 2018 edition of Irish Country Magazine and hence had the pleasure of having talented photographer Ramona Farrelly follow me in its making in my kitchen...thank you for these lovely photos Ramon!

Real Wedding Inspiration – Three of my favourites from 2018
It is always a delight to receive wedding photos from clients! So many months are spent working closely on their wedding cake design, it is always exciting to finally not only see those plans come to fruition but also to see the cake in the context of the overall wedding styling. Today I am sharing three of many favourite real weddings from 2018!