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Kate and Richie tied the knot in Estoi, Algarve early this June. The church where they had their ceremony sits atop a 100 steps and overlooks the Algarve mountains to the North. At the bottom of the church is Anna’s Cafe. Anna, as far as we can tell, is a golden retriever, and is usually sleeping on the job – she’s a hands off manager it seems.
Kate and Richie are from Ireland and their destination wedding in Portugal was a happy and musical celebration full of irish folk music.
There were live performances during the ceremony. Kate walked down the isle to “She Moved Through the Fair”
The beautiful outdoor reception was held at Casa do Lago where the sound of fiddles and tin whistles went long into the night.
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“. . .I once had a sweet-heart, I loved her so well
I loved her far better than my tongue could tell
Her parents they slight me for my want of gear
So adieu to you Molly, since you are not here
I dreamed last night that my true love came in
So softly she came that her feet made no din
She stepped up to me and this she did say
It will not be long, love, till our wedding day. . .”
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Reception Venue: Casa Do Lago
Wedding Planner: Algarve Events
Band: Six Irish Men Band
Irish Legend on the Fiddle: John Sheahan from the Dubliners
Video: The Amazing Rabbit
DJ: Tim Fortune
Make up: Miss Lucy Jane
Hair Stylist: Abi Parker
Flowers: Suzannah Flowers
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Kate and Richie had a beautiful beach engaged session, check it out here: Kate + Richie, Beach Engagement in Portugal
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