Chloe Cotter, from Mitchelstown, and Colin English, from Clogheen in Tipperary, were first introduced in a little village pub in Burncourt back in 2011 through a mutual friend.

While Chloe admits there was an “instant spark”, it wasn’t until a meeting at Araglen Carnival that they officially became an item.

“We got engaged in 2024 at home where, after 15 years of asking me to marry him and me protesting not without a ring, he blindsided me with an actual engagement ring.

Chloe and Colin said their ceremony at the Talbot Hotel in Ballincollig was “so intimate and they really made us feel special.”Chloe and Colin said their ceremony at the Talbot Hotel in Ballincollig was “so intimate and they really made us feel special.”

“In the shock of it all I almost forgot to say yes… but it was clearly never going to be no. The perfect memory to have in our forever home,” said Chloe.

Today, they live in Clogheen in Tipperary.

“We could not be happier with our lovely home that we have settled in together and made our own,” Chloe said.

The couple wed at the Talbot Hotel in Ballincollig recently.

“The ceremony was so intimate and really made us feel so special on the day.”

The bride sourced her dress and veil in Diamond Bridal. “They were fantastic to deal with and made the experience so easy and comfortable,” said Chloe.

The groom’s suits were from Mr. Mister in Cahir. “They were also fantastic to deal with and made everything so easy.”

Chloe sourced her dress and veil from Diamond Bridal while the groom’s suit was from Mr. Mister.Chloe sourced her dress and veil from Diamond Bridal while the groom’s suit was from Mr. Mister.

The couple was supported on the day by their closest family and friends.

After the ceremony, Chloe and Colin held a reception for their guests at the hotel.

Music was by the “fantastic” Ian Hendrick Wedding Band. Their first dance was to Shut Up And Dance by Walk the Moon, a song which the couple “have spent many years dancing to”.

The couple were supported on the day by their bridesmaids and groomsmen.The couple were supported on the day by their bridesmaids and groomsmen.

The “gorgeous” cake was by Trace of Cakes, Ballincollig.

The couple had high praise for the venue.

“They went above and beyond to make our day so special. The team and staff were fantastic.”

Chloe and Colin were first introduced by a mutual friend back in 2011. They got engaged in 2024. Pictures: McMahon Studios Chloe and Colin were first introduced by a mutual friend back in 2011. They got engaged in 2024. Pictures: McMahon Studios

Photos on the day were by McMahon Studios in Ballyporeen, Co.Tipperary.

What was the most memorable thing about the day?

“Marrying my best friend after 15 years,” said Chloe.