[wedding] Ashling + Cormac, Bandara Resort & Spa, Bophut, Koh Samui

They met at work in a restaurant, on Ashling’s first day nearly 15 years ago, she’d already caught his attention after walking into the kitchen… apparently that night the restaurant guests had to wait a little longer than usual to get their desserts.

Since then they’ve moved and travelled together and made a good story of their own, have a beautiful home together in Australia, and the proudest parents ever! This is just the beginning of a new story they get to write together though, and I’m so happy and honoured to have been asked to be a part of their beautiful wedding day!

They chose the Bandara Resort & Spa, Samui as their wedding venue, and what a beautiful resort to hold a wedding!

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Ashling had this gorgeous dress which I fell in love with at first sight…. sigh..

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Ashling… what a name! I’d never heard it before, but during their speeches I found out it means ‘dream’ how beautiful!

The girls had some sparkling while they got ready together chatting about their holiday & helping to turn Ashling’s nerves into excitement…

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Dany of Samui Hair did all the girls’ hair as well as Ashling’s makeup, she did a beautiful job, as always!

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K. Gee the hotel’s wedding planner, organised and planned everything and was running around on the day ensuring everything went smoothly, walk-talky in tow… the Bandara is such a huge property!

While the girls were getting ready, it started raining which gave us all a bit of a scare there for a bit, but luckily it stopped right before the ceremony! Perfect timing, really.

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Meanwhile,  I headed around the corner to see what the boys were up to and got some photos with them 🙂

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By then the rain had stopped just enough for us to walk out with our umbrellas and we got some nice photos with the guys outdoors.

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They suggested we get some photos by the pool table up near the lobby of the Bandara..
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Then chilled out for a bit with a cigar each… they came prepared! 😉

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I love these two photos here 🙂

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I then headed back to check on the girls who were nearly all done up and they all looked so beautiful!

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I took the girls outside for some photos with their drinks while Ashling had her final touches done..

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Gorgeous bouquets, don’t you think?! LOVE the lotus flowers, they add such a classic (and very Thai) touch 🙂

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Then it was time!!! The girls helped Ash into her beautiful gown and everyone got really excited!!

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I love this photo showing all the girls sharing in their excitement and happiness together!

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I quickly got some ceremony & aisle photos, K. Gee did a stunning job at making everything come together…

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Now, This… THIS is the look of a man who thinks his bride is stunning…

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Ashling’s mum was so happy to have been able to walk her daughter down the aisle to marry the man she loves.

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After the ceremony we hung around for some group, family and bridal party photos…

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The dinner set up by the resort and K. Gee was beautiful to say the least.

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After, I stole Ash and Cor away for a few minutes to get some photos with just the two of them…

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Then it was time for everyone to be seated for dinner…

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The speeches were hilarious!

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Then as the night came to and end, they let off some lanterns for good luck…

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And I asked for one last photo of the happy couple…

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To see more of their photos feel free to watch their photo slideshow below which I love as well 🙂

I hope you enjoyed reading Ashling & Cormac’s story as much as I did recalling it and please feel free to leave a comment letting me and Ash & Cor know if you loved it!
Happy Thursday!!
xoxo
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