We're getting married

Michael & Paulina

Saturday 22 August 2026
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Our Journey

Our Story

Paulina and Michael when they were young

16 years. That's not a courtship, that's a life sentence with time off for good behavior.

Paulina and Michael met way back when Facebook was just for university students and Netflix still mailed you DVDs. After 16 years, three houseplants (RIP fern), two cats, approximately 4,000 takeaways, and one global pandemic, they're finally making it official.

"Why now?" people ask. Well, they've mastered living together, survived IKEA furniture assembly, and agreed on pizza toppings. The only logical next step was marriage. Plus, they've finally accepted that nobody else would put up with their respective nonsense.

Michael proposed when he realized Paulina was the only person who could find his keys without him actually losing them first. Paulina said yes when she accepted that Michael's idea of "folding laundry" is definitely not hers, and that's okay.

So here we are—nearly 16 years of practice for one day of celebration. They've been engaged longer than most celebrity marriages. They're basically already married, just without the paperwork and the tax benefits.

Now they're finally doing the thing. No refunds, exchanges, or returns accepted. See you there!

Paulina and Michael - The day we got engaged
The Wedding

Ceremony

When

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Ceremony begins at 10:30 AM

Please arrive by 10:15 AM

Where

Glengarriff Woods

Glengarriff, County Cork

Outdoor woodland ceremony

A Ceremony Among the Trees

A short walk from the car park marked A on the map below to the ceremony location marked B.

Dress Code

We don't care what you wear

But in all seriousness, wear comfortable shoes for walking through the woods. There will be a small few chairs for those who need them but assume you'll be standing (not for too long) so wear something comfortable.

We know the ceremony is quite far from the city so please don't feel like you have to travel all the way if it's too inconvenient. We'll hopefully see you at the reception anyway, be grand!

The Celebration

Reception

When

4:00 PM - Late

Where

Brian Dillons GAA Club

Montenotte, Cork, Co. Cork, T23 ED89

Celebration at Brian Dillons

After the ceremony, we'll continue the celebration at Brian Dillons GAA Club.

The hall will be transformed into a warm, welcoming space where we'll enjoy a delicious hog on a spit with burgers, potatoes, salads and vegetarian options. There will also be a tonne of drink for sappy heartfelt toasts, and plenty of music and dancing if you're into that sort of thing.

If you're the type to whip out your instrument of choice and play a tune, bring it along! We love a good session and would be thrilled to have some impromptu music after the band.

What to Expect

  • Cheap wine at the tables but wine nonetheless, and a fully stocked bar for your stout of choice, probably just Guinness.
  • Buffet-style feast with hog on a spit, burgers, salads, and vegetarian options.
  • Live music, most likely featuring the bride and groom!
  • A kids play area with toys and games to keep the little ones entertained.
The Day

Wedding Timeline

10:15am

Arrive By

Arrive at Glengarriff Woods and take the short walk to the ceremony in the woods.

10:30am

Ceremony

We exchange vows surrounded by nature, friends and loved ones.

11:30am

Photos & Tea

Quick group photos and tea before Paulina and Michael head off to take their photos.

Enjoy Glengarriff

There's a few hours now between the ceremony and reception in Brian Dillons GAA so why not enjoy Glengarriff for a while with a walk in the woods or a sneaky pint in the village!

04:00pm

Reception Arrival

Arrive at Brian Dillons for the reception and get stuck in to a strong cup of tea.

05:00pm

FOOD!

Time to get stuck into the feast. It's a buffet style pig on a spit with a tonne of side dishes from what I hear.

08:00pm

Music and Craic

We cheaped out a little here so Michael and Paulina will join the band to reduce the bill.

11:00pm

Session or Playlist

You get to choose, if you don't want to listen to a shit spotify playlist then bring some instruments and we'll have a good lock-in style session.

00:30am

Thank god it's over

You can finally go to bed after a long day of standing, dancing and romancing with a belly full of food and drink (tea or otherwise), and hopefully some great memories!

Questions

FAQ

Questions?

If you need any help with travel arrangements or have questions about the area, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Paulina: +353 85 108 1090

Join Us

RSVP

We would be honored if you could celebrate this special day with us. Please let us know if you'll be joining by May 24th, 2026, or thereabouts.

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