Harley Weir's fairytale Irish wedding was a collaboration with designer Dilara Findikoglu. Harley, a vintage lover, wanted a unique dress for her wedding to John Kelleher at Lismore Castle. She found inspiration in Dilara's autumn/winter '23/'24 collection, specifically Look 26. Harley sourced 'bits and bobs' from Etsy to elevate the exquisite corsetry, resulting in a couture-adjacent gown adorned with bows and a pre-Raphaelite-meets-Princess Leia veil. The dress was a dream come true for Harley, who felt like a princess and delighted in the mud creeping onto its delicate fabric. The wedding was a traditional affair with a unique twist. Harley's bridesmaids wore pretty pink Simone Rocha dresses, and she slipped into a crochet creation by Jaimee Callon McKenna for the wedding dinner. The couple's love story began at a house party and blossomed into an engagement in May. Harley's speech touched on their Valentine's Day encounter, where they unknowingly bought each other packs of matches with hidden hearts. The wedding was a celebration of their whirlwind courtship, with Harley's hen party in Lismore and John's fishing trip nearby. The couple chose a traditional wedding menu and natural wine, and Harley kept her camera in its case to stay present. The wedding rings were made from wax and gold melted from old jewelry. Harley's final engagement ring, designed by Dominic Jones, complemented her wedding band. The wedding was captured by photographer Alexander Ingham Brooke, who had a biblical, soulful aesthetic. The couple's love for vintage and fairytales was evident throughout the day, from the dress to the cake decorations. Harley's Manolos, originally bright purple, were bleached in her bathtub, and the wooden shoes for the evening dress were crafted by Callon McKenna's boyfriend. The wedding was a true reflection of the couple's personalities, with a ceilidh celebrating their Scottish and Irish heritage. The photographer packed away his camera as the second Dilara dress hit the dancefloor, but the merry guests captured the deconstructed corsetry for posterity. Friends of the newlyweds took turns DJing, playing music to please a crowd of all ages. The story of Harley and John's wedding is a testament to their love for vintage, fairytales, and unique traditions.
