Siobhan Riordan, originally from Knocknaheeny, and Alan McCarthy, from Brooklodge, first met almost ten years ago.
The couple, who live in Glanmire, had their first date walking on the beautiful strand in Youghal. On New Year’s Day 2023, Alan planned to return to the seaside town with Siobhan to ask her a special question, but the weather had other plans.
Siobhan and Alan first met almost a decade ago and got engaged on New Year’s Day 2023. Pictures Ray Terry Photography
Instead, under the shelter of a grand old tree at Fota Gardens, and in the company of their two sons, Conor and Aaron, Alan asked Siobhan to marry him.
The couple tied the knot at the Orangery at Maryborough House Hotel on December 29, 2024.
The bride’s hair and make-up were by Stephanie Peyton and Rebecca…