Former Carlow Rose of Tralee marries London escort at stunning wedding in Portugal nine years after meeting
Emma O'Byrne and her husband Martin Davey tied the knot last Friday on June 20.
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Emma and her husband Martin got married last week
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Emma and Martin had their wedding in Portugal
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Emma and Martin posed for some gorgeous snaps on their wedding day
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The beautiful bride represented Carlow in the 2016 Rose of Tralee festival and Martin acted as an escort for the London Rose in the same year.
The pair didn't actually spend a lot of time together during the main event but they caught each other's eyes during a BBQ the day after the competition.
Martin got down on one knee and popped the question in 2023.
And nine years later, Emma and Martin have exchanged vows and become Mr and Mrs.
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The happy couple legally got married in Ireland in May and celebrated the occasion at Mount Falcon Estate in Mayo.
They were then surrounded by 140 of their loved ones for their glamorous wedding in Portugal last week.
And the newly weds looked more in love than ever in heart-melting photos
taken by
Matt and Lena Photography.
Emma stunned in a Milla Nova white floor-length ball gown from Amore Bridalwear Youghal.
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The fabulous sleeveless frock was fitted on the bodice and flowed out into a long train.
Kathryn Thomas wows in Rose of Tralee look
The psychologist had her luscious locks pulled back off her face into a low bun.
She finished off her bridal look wearing a white veil and a pair of white pointed-toe kitten heels.
Martin looked dapper wearing a classic black suit with a white shirt and black dickie bow.
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The couple made sure to have a few Irish touches for their big day with an Irish poem and a few traditional songs performed.
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A table of Roses were invited to join in on the special day including Maggie McEldowney and her husband John Slowey.
Maggie
was the
the iconic
series back in 2016 as
Rose
after her third attempt at applying for the show.
At the time of the show, Maggie was dating Chicago Fire Service worker Jim FitzGibbon, who could not attend the festival due to work matters.
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Instead, John stepped in and escorted the Irish lady on her big day - and the rest is history.
John
And after just 10 months being engaged, the pair have
The love birds got married last weekend on Saturday, May 24, in a beautiful ceremony in Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort in Chicago.
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They were surrounded by their loving family and friends, with many of them flying over from Ireland.
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Emma was the Carlow Rose in 2016
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