Channel 4 Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson's stunning three-day Irish wedding
Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson and her DJ partner honoured their Celtic roots as they tied the knot in a spectacular three-day Irish celebration.
The 31-year-old, famed for portraying schoolgirl Erin Quinn in the beloved Channel 4 series, donned a cream gown featuring puff sleeves as she exchanged vows with Hector Barbour, professionally known as Denis Sulta, near Kenmare in Co Kerry.
Fellow Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell opted for an elegant floor-length green Rat & Boa number whilst serving as one of the bridesmaids, as Jackson made her way down the aisle, accompanied by her father, to a rendition of the programme's iconic theme tune Dreams by The Cranberries. It comes after Andy Carroll 'splits from Lou Teasdale due to her demands' weeks after public row.
Reflecting on the event to British Vogue, Jackson remarked: "Everybody said that the whole weekend was like something from a movie, and it really was.
"I want to do it again." Jackson's gown underwent a stunning transformation for the evening reception, with the skirt being shortened and the corset reversed to showcase a tartan detail.
The bride's bespoke Annie's Ibiza creation incorporated touching tributes to both her mother's and mother-in-law's bridal gowns in its design, she revealed to the magazine.
Barbour popped the question with a bespoke ring during a seaside getaway in Donegal whilst the couple were clad in Dryrobes and Crocs, the pair disclosed to Vogue.
Jackson revealed that Barbour had penned his entire proposal speech, which she treasured being able to revisit afterwards. The pair initially planned to tie the knot overseas for an alfresco celebration, but chose Ireland as a nod to their shared Celtic roots, they revealed to Vogue.
In pictures captured by StoryofEve, Scottish-born Barbour donned a kilt and feathered hat for the nuptials, alongside his groomsmen. Sharing snaps from the festivities on Instagram, Jackson penned "to infinity and beyond", including a clip of her hubby sweeping her off her feet on the dance floor.
In another post filled with videos from the big day, she expressed her gratitude to their loved ones, writing: "To all our loved ones, you are everything".
One video captures Jackson in her bridal gown, playfully quipping "she's a shy bride, a very shy bride" before cheekily asking "When's the kissing?"
A photo showed Jackson enjoying a pint of Guinness, while a video features the bride sharing a dance with O'Donnell, who portrayed fellow schoolgirl Michelle Mallon in Derry Girls.
The Bafta-winning series, penned by Lisa McGee for Channel 4, chronicles the lives of teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland during the 1990s, prior to the Good Friday Agreement.
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