Young Forever
IWD Real Wedding Abroad Sarah Young Wedding Planner • www.weddingplannermalta.com
IWD Real Wedding Abroad
By Marrying Daniel Young
After two years together, Daniel
The day before her
on 1st June 2013 Paula
organised a surprise two day
parents were due to
break to “Al Maha Desert resort &
go back to Ireland,
Spa” in Dubai where he proposed
Sarah had suggested
to Paula in December 2011.
Paula and her mum
It was a spectacular secluded
go to a top notch
setting which included a private
bridal shop to try on
infinity pool that spills out into the
wedding dresses, at
never-ending vista of stunning
that moment Paula
desert views.
thought its way to
effectively guranteed that she would remain... forever Young
early to choose a They organised their wedding gradually over 18 months. The decision to get married in Malta was made immediately, how could we resist the Maltese weather, stunning views, Catholic culture, good food & fine wine and most of all having a sister like Sarah Young in the family as their wedding planner. The thought of getting married abroad without an excellent wedding planner is unimaginable. Sarah with her years of experience and modern outlook on life was without a doubt what made their wedding in Malta so magical. From organising accommodation for guests to answering Paula’s
a hassle for her, even such things as Paula thought impossible, Sarah made them happen. Her professionalism and good relations with local suppliers makes every brides planning seem like a piece of cake. There was no need for research, phone calls abroad to suppliers or organising accommodation, Sarah and her team did it all. Paula’s Parents visited Malta a few months after their engagement. This was the start of the many months of planning.
every so often query, so promptly, Sarah was
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dress, but as always
a pleasure to work with. Nothing was ever
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Sarah’s
expertise
proved right and that was the day Paula choose her wedding dress. Rosemary in the shop was so helpful and such a caring person, which added to the delightful experience. It was the first dress that Paula tried on and her mother’s reaction said it all, with a tear in her eye, she said “Paula, that’s your dress” In one day they had chosen a venue, church, and purchased her wedding dress. It was a great start to an exciting 18-month of planning ahead.
IWD Real Wedding Abroad
IWD Real Wedding Abroad
Sarah Young Wedding Planner • www.weddingplannermalta.com
Sarah Young Wedding Planner • www.weddingplannermalta.com
Having only one brother with no sisters, Paula’s
instruments which was organized by Yvonne
decision of who to choose as her bridesmaids
Young and it was simply magical”. There were
was very easy, Róisín, Áine & Louise were
granita stands outside the church for all the
like having three sisters on the day and were
guests to taste.
fantastic throughout their wedding preparation. The wedding reception was held at a 5 star They choose Balluta church for their marriage
hotel resort. Guests enjoyed reception drinks
ceremony. The moment Paula entered the
and canapés on the terrace while listening to
church, she looked at her mum & dad and said,
a delightful harpist. Paula & Daniel decided
this is it, when Sarah heard her comment, she
on a traditional Irish 5 course seated dinner
immediately checked to see if it was available,
accompanied by a string quartet. It was a
as always, she was on the ball.
tiffany themed wedding. The tiffany color was elegantly seen from start to finish. Attention to detail was to be seen throughout the day, items were brought from all over the world such as Tiffany colored lollipop fans, personalized napkins, pashminas, Flip flops, P & D sweets from the Phillipines, straws, etc the attention to detail added to the perfection
Most of their guests arrived a few days before
of the theme. As favors, the
the wedding to experience the Maltese island.
ladies were given fresh water
Malta is a perfect location to have fun in a
pearls from the far east in a
relaxed atmosphere where the Maltese are
tiffany colored box wrapped
super welcoming just like the Irish. A few days
in a cream ribbon while
before the wedding, as a Maltese tradition,
the men enjoyed a scratch
Daniel & Paula together with their families
and win card received in
gathered in Daniels parents home to meet and
a tiffany colored envelope
greet all the Maltese family & friends.
which added to the fun and
A pre wedding was held in a beautiful villa the
laughter of the day. Flowers
night before the big day, where guests enjoyed
on the day mainly consisted
the view overlooking Balluta bay, which is their
of white roses, which added
favorite area in Malta.
to the classy ambience.
The morning of the wedding was very relaxed
The wedding after party was
& full of excitement. Daniel and his groomsmen
held in an open air bar where
spent the morning at home with his parents
the Maltese and Irish partied
and Paula had a girlie morning in her hotel
the night away with Gianni’s
suite together with her bridesmaids, parents &
lively band (who was one
brother. “We had a special delivery from Sarah
of the groomsmen) amidst
that
fireworks.
morning,……………
Yummy
Cupcakes,
which went down a treat with a glass of champagne”
“Knowing that so many people had travelled
Neither Paula nor Daniel encountered any
from abroad to celebrate our special day was
stress as some say they do on the morning
the best feeling in the world. Looking back, it
of their wedding. Any hurdles that might have
was the most amazing day of our lives” Thanks
risen were directly sent to Sarah and dealt with
to our photographer we have great photos that
to perfection.
captured the nicest moments of the day.
The wedding ceremony was celebrated by
We choose Taormina, Sicily as our honeymoon
Fr. Tony Aguis.
destination. With spectacular views, romantic
Sarah organises many Irish
weddings in Malta and as a result her team
settings
know exactly what to expect. “Our wedding
atmosphere, it was the perfect location to begin
and
a
relaxed
Mediterranean
ceremony was exactly how we wanted it, we
our new life as Mr. & Mrs. Young.
had a choir of twenty members with various
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