Wedding of the Week: Cork couple first met at school

“WE were blessed to have our family and friends with us on the day to celebrate. We will hold the memories of the day close to our hearts.”

So said bride Rebecca McGahey, who married Kevin Kearney.

The couple live in Ballincollig and are the owners of RMC Hair and Beauty in the town.

They have three children, Kyle, Isaac and Jaxson. Rebecca was six months pregnant with Jaxson at the wedding.

Recalling how they first met, she said: “We met at secondary school in Ballincollig about 13 years ago. We are together since we were very young.

We got engaged at home in 2018 with our first born son Kyle, on Christmas Day.

The couple were married in the Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig on July 21, 2023. They had a civil ceremony, presided over by Brian Twomey, a Cork celebrant.

Rebecca’s dress was a Disney Belle dress from Cinderella’s Closet. Kevin’s suit was from Morley’s in Cork.

The bride’s make-up was by Make-up By Laura, while hair was by Nicola Hurley, and tan was by Aine from Beauty Box spray tanning.

They were joined by family and friends for their special day – including many who travelled from afar.

The couple said; “All of our siblings, including Rebecca’s brother Aaron, who travelled home from Thailand, attended. Gearoid, the groomsman, travelled home from Canada.

“We had lots of family members travel from Derry where Rebecca’s dad is originally from.

“We are happy that we had Rebecca’s uncle William attend our wedding as he has sadly passed away in recent weeks, so we will particularly remember the memories we shared with him on this day.”

Rebecca’s bridal party included Valerie, Aimee, Roslyn (sister) and Kelly.

Kevin’s party included Ben (brother) Gearoid, Ryan and Daniel.

The couple had their sons Kyle and Isaac as page boys and niece Anna and goddaughter Scarlett as flower girls.

The cake was made my Trace of Cakes in Ballincollig, and The Waxies played music at their wedding reception.

Story Begins recorded the big day for them, while photographs were taken by Bismark.

“Our first dance was to You’re Still The One by Shania Twain,” said Rebecca.