Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who know each other 20 years, enjoy dream day

A COUPLE who have known each other for more than 20 years and grew up just 10 minutes away, were recently married.

Michelle Holland is from Ladysbridge and Stephen Sloane is from Knockadoon, where they currently now live.

The couple said: “We are from the same parish so have known each other for the last 20 years, being two years apart in school, when Michelle came home from Australia in 2018 we got together almost straight away and the rest is history!”

They were engaged on December 2 2022 in The Plaza in Killarney.

They were married at St. Mary’s Church, Ladysbridge on May 3, by Fr. Maurice Colgan OP (a family friend of Steve’s).

Michelle got her dress in Memories Boutique in Cork from the amazing Karl, shoes and veil were from Ellen in Wedding Bells in Castlemartyr.

Steve got a Made to Measure suit in Saville Menswear in Cork city and got the groomsmen and dad’s suits in Devereux Menswear in Dungarvan.

Among the guests were Michelle’s parents and two brothers, two sisters and their families had a huge part to play on the day as well as Steve’s dad, two brothers and extended family and the couple’s mazing circle of friends.

– Michelle had two friends (Elaine and Laura) and two cousins (Grace & Caoimhe) as bridesmaids.

– Steve had his two brothers Brian (Best Man) and Conor and two friends (Mike who Steve will be Best Man for in July and Rob who flew back from Australia especially for the big day).

Michelle’s two niece’s Ivy and Addison and two nephews Eoghlan and Ethan as well as Steve’s nephew Charlie were also in the bridal party.

They held their reception at Castlemartyr Resort, close to both their homes.

It was “our dream venue and lived up to all expectations.” The cake was by the Baker Boy.

The band was the Boogie Band, Steve’s younger brother and groomsman Conor who is a musician over in Lanzarote joined the band on stage for a few songs along with Steve’s uncle Terry who played the bass.

Their first dance was to Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls.

As to the most memorable thing about the day?

Steve’s most memorable part of the day was seeing Michelle’s smile walking up the aisle.

Michelle’s favourite part was walking up the aisle with her Dad, walking into the reception and the first dance – all parts she was most nervous about but loved on the day.

– Tim our photographer and Veselko our videographer from Bokeh Photography & Film were exceptional on the day and ensured we got what we wanted without missing out on any of our day.

Michelle Holland & Stephen Sloane. Pictures: Bokeh Photography and Film