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DESTINATION WEDDING / IRELAND

The Castle Keep: A Luttrellstown Castle Wedding Editorial

Inside a high-fashion Luttrellstown Castle wedding editorial inspired by Ireland’s storied country-house romance, photographed by Genevieve de Manio.

Photography Genevieve de Manio
Published in WedLuxe Experiences Magazine
Venue Luttrellstown Castle Resort
Event Planning & Styling Bruce Russell Events
Fashion Styling The Stylish Bride
Two people on horses and a man standing between them pose in front of ivy-covered Luttrellstown Castle, with several dogs gathered around on the green lawn. The scene is formal, elegant, and outdoors—evoking the refined atmosphere of a castle wedding worthy of WedLuxe.

Luttrellstown Castle Resort rises among the rolling emerald hills of Ireland. The 600-year-old estate blends historic grandeur with the scale and service of a modern luxury resort.

A High-Fashion Wedding Editorial at Luttrellstown Castle

Although its exact age remains uncertain, Luttrellstown Castle’s story reaches back to 1436. During the reign of King Henry VI, Sir Henry Luttrell seized the estate and established a dynasty that held the land for more than three centuries.

The Guinness family later shaped the property between the 1910s and 1950s. In 1999, the castle hosted the wedding of David and Victoria Beckham, adding modern celebrity history to its centuries-old story.

WedLuxe visited the estate with acclaimed wedding photographer Genevieve de Manio. Together, the team created this high-fashion editorial for the inaugural global destination edition of WEDLUXE EXPERIENCES.

Angela Desveaux, WedLuxe editor-in-chief and creative director, produced the editorial. Bruce Russell Events led event planning and menswear styling, while The Stylish Bride directed the fashion styling.

Explore more luxury weddings in Ireland and destination wedding inspiration on WedLuxe.

When we visited Luttrellstown Castle Resort, our group was instantly mesmerized. Staying in the castle was an experience of a lifetime—after all, it’s not every day you have an entire 15th-century castle to yourself! (When you book the castle, it’s yours exclusively.) Choosing our suites was the first highlight. From “The Duchess of Cumberland” to “The King John,” all twenty suites are unique and luxurious. As I peeked into each room, I couldn’t help but think, “…If these walls could talk, they would certainly have some incredible tales to tell.” Outside the castle walls was a playground like no other. The impeccably manicured estate grounds seemed endless, including the world-renowned golf course and clubhouse. The Great Irish Outdoors is at its very best here, with the resort offering everything from falconry to an authentic horse and hound experience, the latter of which we were lucky enough to capture. We felt like we had the “luck of the Irish,” during our stay, including a perfect fairytale ending, when just moments after completing our last shot of the day, the most extraordinary rainbow appeared like magic over the emerald fields of Luttrellstown Castle.

Angela Desveaux, Founder, Editor-In-Chief, Creative Director and Designer, WedLuxe
A woman in a white dress stands near tall windows with red curtains in an elegant room at Luttrellstown Castle Resort, featuring chandeliers and large classical paintings on the walls—a scene fit for the pages of WedLuxe.
A woman in a white, elegant gown stands by red curtains in a grand room at Luttrellstown Castle, with a large, classical painting on the wall behind her—an exquisite setting that perfectly captures the timeless charm of this renowned wedding venue.
A bearded groom wearing a navy velvet tuxedo, white pleated shirt, and black bow tie poses indoors against a softly blurred gold-framed background.
A bride wearing emerald earrings and a white deep-V wedding gown with lace embroidery and cape sleeves stands before a large equestrian painting.
A groom in a navy velvet tuxedo and black bow tie stands among floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with antique books in a wood-paneled library.
A bride in an ivory ball gown with silver floral embellishments stands beneath crystal chandeliers in an ornate green reception room.
A woman in a white, sparkling ball gown stands in an elegant room with green walls, chandeliers, large paintings, and antique trunks at the renowned Luttrellstown Castle Resort. The enchanting setting exudes fairytale charm worthy of WedLuxe, perfectly blending timeless elegance with modern romance.
A bride and groom stand on a green lawn in front of the majestic Luttrellstown Castle Resort, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A couple holds hands on the steps of a stone manor beside a dark green vintage convertible; one wears a black tuxedo and the other a short white dress.
A bride in a short embroidered white dress leans into a vintage green convertible while a groom in a black tuxedo sits inside near a stone castle tower.
A bride in a long-sleeved white lace gown with oversized floral ruffles sits in a dark green vintage convertible outside a stone manor.
A bride in a white ruffled gown sits at the wheel of a dark green vintage convertible beside a groom in a black tuxedo in a rose garden.
A bride in a white gown stands on stone steps in front of the grand Luttrellstown Castle keep, its tall towers and arched windows framed by lush ivy, all beneath a clear blue sky—a scene fit for the pages of WedLuxe.
A bride in a sleeveless white wedding gown with a sheer floral bodice, layered tulle skirt, and pearl headband stands in a sunlit garden.
A bride in a strapless white lace wedding gown and ornate gold-and-green floral crown poses outdoors against softly blurred greenery.
A bride in a flowing white wedding gown with sheer lace sleeves, an open V-back, and a long train stands on a gravel garden path.
A bride in a floral-embroidered white wedding gown with sheer lace sleeves poses before book-filled shelves in a wood-paneled library.
A groom in a navy velvet tuxedo and black bow tie stands among floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with antique books in a wood-paneled library.
A bride in a strapless white lace corset gown and gold floral crown with long pink ribbons poses in a green garden.
A groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie stands on the lawn before a stone castle with a round crenellated tower, ivy, and a white spiral staircase.
A woman in a long white wedding gown with sheer sleeves and a trailing train stands on stone steps outside an ivy-covered castle with arched windows and purple wisteria.
A bearded groom in a navy velvet tuxedo and black bow tie sits in a dark green leather armchair before wooden library shelves.
A woman in a floor-length white wedding gown with embroidered details and sheer sleeves stands in the open doorway of a stone manor surrounded by ivy and purple wisteria.
A bride in a high-necked, long-sleeved white gown stands barefoot on a lawn between two mounted men in green riding coats, with a pack of hounds and an ivy-covered castle behind them.
A rider in a dark green coat, white breeches, and black helmet sits on a saddled brown horse beside a pack of hounds on a sunlit lawn.
A bride and groom pose before the ivy-covered Luttrellstown Castle while two mounted riders flank a pack of hounds behind them.
A bride in a long-sleeved white gown and floral headpiece rests her arm on a groom in a navy velvet tuxedo on the lawn at Luttrellstown Castle.
A bride in a long-sleeved white gown and beaded headpiece poses with a groom in a navy velvet tuxedo beside a brown horse and hounds.
A bride in a white gown with sheer sleeves stands on a lawn beside a mounted rider, hounds, horses, and the ivy-covered Luttrellstown Castle.
A woman in a vintage white dress and headpiece stands on a lawn in front of the grand Castle Keep at Luttrellstown Castle Resort, with a group of hounds elegantly assembled behind her—a scene reminiscent of WedLuxe-inspired romance.
A close-up of an elegant table setting at Luttrellstown Castle, featuring a floral centerpiece, a white plate with a chain-patterned menu, silverware, a horse figurine on books, and a decorative lidded dish on a blue and beige tablecloth—perfect inspiration for your dream wedding venue.
A woman in a long-sleeved, sequined white gown and a netted headpiece stands in front of bookshelves filled with books, softly lit by warm light—a scene reminiscent of the timeless elegance found at Luttrellstown Castle Resort’s Castle Keep, as featured in WedLuxe.
A woman in a sleeveless, white and gold evening gown stands in a library with wooden bookshelves, a wooden table, and soft lighting, evoking the timeless elegance of a Luttrellstown Castle Resort castle wedding as featured in WedLuxe.
A bride in a fitted, long-sleeved white beaded gown and birdcage veil poses among floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in a wood-paneled library.
A bearded groom wearing a navy velvet tuxedo, white pleated shirt, and black bow tie poses indoors against a softly blurred gold-framed background.
A bride in a high-neck wedding gown with metallic striped lace and a white tulle skirt stands beside wooden bookcases in a traditional library.
A bride in a long-sleeved white satin gown stands on a red-carpeted staircase with her train spread across the steps beneath a painted ceiling.
A woman wearing a long white gown stands on a grand staircase with red carpet, ornate railing, elegant paintings, and a decorative ceiling in the background, evoking the timeless romance of Luttrellstown Castle Resort.
A woman in a white dress stands on grass before the enchanting Luttrellstown Castle Resort, flanked by two people on horses. Several dogs are gathered behind her, near a stone fountain, with the castle keep covered in ivy—a scene fit for a WedLuxe fairytale.

The Team

Every professional who shaped this story, listed by role.

Photography
Genevieve de Manio
Production and Creative Direction
WedLuxe, Angela Desveaux
Co-Production, Event Planning and Design
Bruce Russell Events
Location
Luttrellstown Castle Resort
Makeup Application
Kirstie Murphy, Charlotte Tilbury
Hair Styling
Michael Doyle
Fashion Styling
The Stylish Bride
Florals
The Garden
Stationery
Ruth Kaye Design
Gowns
Elie Saab Bridal, Santos Costura, Marchesa Bridal, Savannah Miller
Headpieces
Saint Beth
Earrings
Maria Elena Headpieces
Menswear
Louis Copeland & Sons
Table Linen
Stable of Ireland
Car
Courtyard Classic Cars
Models
Ciara Buckley and Alex Paval
Cinematography
WedLuxe Films