We said yes! David proposed on his 50th birthday, and we’re delighted to be celebrating our wedding with family and friends. We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.
Ceremony
The Barrow Suite, Midlands Park Hotel
2.30pm
Open ceremony mapWedding Day
26th November 2026
Midlands Park Hotel
Portlaoise
We said yes! David proposed on his 50th birthday, and we’re delighted to be celebrating our wedding with family and friends. We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.

Welcome
Everything guests need for the day is gathered here, from timings and travel to key details for the celebration.
Venue & Travel
Venue & Travel
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Portlaoise train station, making it very convenient for guests travelling from out of town.
Ceremony
2.30pm
Open ceremony mapReception
3.30
Open reception mapTransport
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Portlaoise train station, making it very convenient for guests travelling from out of town.
Venue Sneak Peek
Accommodation
Places To Stay
Hotel options for guests travelling in for the celebration.
We highly recommend staying at the venue itself, other accommodation options include Airbnb and local B&Bs as below
Centrally Located to Venue
Centrally Located to Venue
20 Min drive from Venue
Weekend Timeline
What’s Happening And When
A clear outline of the celebration so guests can settle in & know where they need to be.
14:00 Guests Arrive
14:15 All Guests Seated
14:30 Sharp Ceremony Begins
15:30 Reception & Music
17:30 Speeches & Dinner
21:00 Band followed by DJ
Day Two
Keep The Celebrations Going
Because one day simply won't be enough...
Day Two Details
The Sally Gardens
Portlaoise Town Centre
From 16:00 onwards
We'd love for you to continue celebrating with us on Day 2 as we relax, reminisce, and make even more special memories together
Join us for drinks, music, laughter and more celebrations with the people we love the most
Suppliers
Helpful Local Contacts
Recommended local beauty, hair, and wedding-day extras guests may want to book ahead of time.
Hair & Makeup
Walking distance to venue
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Walking distance to venue
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Our Story
A few favourite moments and a little of the story behind the day.
We met thanks to a little matchmaking from David’s niece, who was setting us up without either of us even realising it.
Safe to say, it was a memorable first night. Things were going well, and David went in for a kiss… which wasn’t exactly reciprocated by Fiona. David’s reaction? “That went differently in my head!”
Thankfully, things only went from strength to strength, and before long David was finally on his first ever proper date. Then, as they say, the rest is history.
Fast forward to a very special evening — David’s 50th birthday — surrounded by family and friends. With the help of the kids, who held up cards asking the big question, David asked Fiona to marry him. She said yes.
We can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of our story with all of you.



FAQ
A simple place to check the practical details guests usually want before travelling and over the weekend.
Only if included on the invitation. We’d love to keep our wedding intimate and personal.
No — this will be an adults-only celebration, with the exception of our own children and immediate family members.
We kindly ask guests not to take photos during the ceremony. Please avoid taking photos while the bride is walking down the aisle, as it may interfere with the professional photography.
Yes — there is a multi-storey car park on site.
Formal wedding attire. Please reserve the colours white and emerald green for the bridal party.
Guests will be welcomed with prosecco and strawberry mojitos on arrival.
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Portlaoise train station, making it very convenient for guests travelling from out of town.
Please be seated for the ceremony by 2:15 PM sharp — Fiona is a stickler for timekeeping!