One popular topic of conversation in Ireland is the weather and it's usually about how cold, wet and miserable it is. So when Suzanne and Darragh decided to have an outdoor wedding in the month of December, people must have thought they were nuts, or at least very optimistic. However their optimism paid off, and the first week in December saw temperatures hit 15 and 16 degrees with bright sunshine and no rain. Now we are of course talking about 2016 and not this year! This year the weather was baltic and there wasn't a hope of having an outdoor wedding.

Anyway, back to last December and Suzanne and Darragh's wedding in the charming Stationhouse Hotel, which is one of our favourite local venues. Nestled in the heart of the County Meath countryside, the converted railway station provides an ideal location for a wedding, including the ceremony which takes place where the old turntable once stood.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stationhouse Hotel-0268Beautiful December outdoor ceremony at the Stationhouse Hotel

The site of the old turntable provided a sheltered location for this outdoor wedding ceremony in December.

Wedding morning preparations-8859Nothing like a drop of whiskey on your wedding day. A drop of whiskey to warm the lads up on the morning of the wedding.

Wedding morning preparations-0071Wedding morning preparations. The ladies had a drink or two to start them off too.

Wedding morning preparations-0094Wedding morning preparations. A last minute check on the make up.

Wedding morning preparations-8906Wedding morning preparations. Nearly time to head to the ceremony.

Wedding morning preparations-0165Wedding morning preparations. The detail in Suzanne's dress was amazing.

Wedding morning preparations-3080Wedding morning preparations. The red ribbon holding the rings together added that little touch of Christmas.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stationhouse Hotel-8955Beautiful December outdoor ceremony at the Stationhouse Hotel Darragh and his groomsmen patiently waiting for the bride.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stationhouse Hotel-0244Beautiful December outdoor ceremony at the Stationhouse Hotel The guests assembled for the ceremony in the Winter sunshine under the guidance of Celebrant, Joe Armstrong.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stationhouse Hotel-3199Beautiful December outdoor ceremony at the Stationhouse Hotel The sand ceremony is always a nice touch.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stationhouse Hotel-8972Beautiful December outdoor ceremony at the Stationhouse Hotel Nothing like a big wave from the guests.

Bridal Party at the Stationhouse-3269Family and Bridal Party photos at the Stationhouse Hotel Even in early December the autumn colours were still out in force.

Bridal Party at the Stationhouse-3295Family and Bridal Party photos at the Stationhouse Hotel Suzanne and Darragh enjoying a quiet moment.

Wedding speeches at Stationhouse Hotel-3393Wedding speeches at Stationhouse Hotel Darragh had the best man in stitches during the speeches.

Wedding reception at Stationhouse Hotel-0382Suzanne & Darragh's wedding reception at the Stationhouse Hotel The Stationhouse always looks magical at Christmas.

First Dance for Suzanne and Darragh-3527Suzanne and Darragh's first dance. The end of the night (for us anyway) but the party was only starting for the wedding guests.