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“The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Still others insist that it was Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, who was the true namesake of the holiday. He, too, was beheaded by Claudius II outside Rome.Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl—possibly his jailor’s daughter—who visited him during his confinement.
Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and—most importantly—romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France.” (via history.com)
Aesthetic: concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
The team:
Venue @markreecastlesligo
Photo @christinabrosnan
Planning @waterlily_weddings_
Video @maxven_films
Hair @kreation.hair
MUA @selina_g_makeupartist
Florals @fleurweddings
Dress @kleinfeldbridal
Bride @tulipsforthetable
Conservatories are such a perfect match for a wedding. They can be completely transformed as they are often a blank canvas to work with but leave you feeling so connected to the outdoors. The conservatory at the Cliff at Lyons estate is the perfect blank canvas for intimate weddings.
The team:
Venue @cliffatlyons
Photo @christinabrosnan
Florals @ab_fab_flowers
Cake @theflourhouse
Invitations @theivoryfeatherdesigns
Dress @thewhiteandgoldbridal
Dress @ingridolicbridal
MUA @kirstiemurphy_
Music Suir Quartet
Celebrant @lovejoweddings
Hair @zfilipov25
Rings @jw_weldon
Spend some time in the company of Leah and Oisín and their chic Dublin winter wedding. Winter weddings have a whole different vibe, and I’m here for it.
The team:
Venue @robertasdublin
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @avmedia.ie
Hair @daniellegarner_
Makeup @maryellendarbybridal
Florals @shopthegarden
Prep Venue @merrionhotel
Dress @chosenbykyha
Band @themixtapeband
Ceremony & Reception Music @avocastringquartet
Life’s too short not to dance on the table at your own wedding.
The team:
Venue @gloster_house
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @platinumpictures.ie
Florals @unabloom
Cake @taylorclareanne
Dress @vakkowedding
Makeup @suebrophy_makeup
Hair @matthewfeeney_hair
Catering @greenolivecatering.ie
Ceremony music @dstringsirl
Band @the_eventband
DJ @djandsax.ie
This pleated sleeve Half Penny London wedding dress on Agnes is everything.
The team:
Venue @dromolandcastlehotel
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @platinumpictures
Florals @fleurweddings
Dress @halfpennylondon
Hair @aidandarcyhair
Makeup @siobhanmacken_
Ceremony Music @claireheffernanweddingmusic
Evening Band @bentleyboysband
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