How To Wed Like Golfer Rory McIlroy

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With Rory McIlroy’s anniversary just around the corner, we look back at the weddings of other sport heroes in the past five years.

Sport celebrities are always busy, whether it’s training, sport tournaments, family life, or getting married – they never seem to settle! So let’s take a moment to remember their big days.

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll

Proposal: Paris, December 2015.

Wedding Day: International golfer Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland tied the knot with Erica Stoll on 22nd April 2017. The wedding took place at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, with the golfer reportedly booking the whole hotel for the privacy of his guests such as Pierce Bronsan and Niall Horan. The whole wedding was so private, we’re yet to see any photos! We’ll be seeing more of Rory this year when he attends the July Open in Portush.

Honeymoon: Canouan Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, $14,000 a night resort in the Caribbean.

Ashford Castle

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian

Proposal: Rome, Decemeber 2016

Wedding Day: American tennis player Serena Williams married Alexis Ohanian in a lavish ceremony on 16th November 2017. Serena wore a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen princess gown and cape at the New Orleans’ Contemporary Arts Centre which held a Beauty and the Beast elegant theme. Wedding favours paid homage to Serena’s successful career, with guests receiving miniature trophies and the tables being named after her Grand Slam titles. Serena later changed into a Versace dress for a night of dancing, snacking and a carousel!

Honeymoon: Kamalame Cay Resort, a private island in the Bahamas.

Bob Metelus and Erica Rodriquez & Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

Wedding Day: Footballer Lionel Messi put the city of Rosario to a stand still when he married his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo on 30th June 2017. Hundreds of police were on hand for the 260 guests of family, friends and celebrities. Lionel met his wife when he was just five years old and Antonella, 29, wore a Rosa Clara dress, the Barcelona based designer. While the wedding took place in their home country of Argentina, the couple live in Barcelona with their two sons. Lionel’s Barcelona teammates were in attendance as well as teammates form Argentina’s national team.

Honeymoon: Sea Star Villa at Rosewood’s Jumby Bay Resort on the Caribbean island of Antigua, with own private beach and costing £3,900 per night and took friends and family with them.

Eitan Abramovich

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson

Proposal: Colorado, February 2015.

Wedding Day: 28 time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps went all out and had not one, but two weddings! Michael married former Miss California USA Nichole Johnson in a five people ceremony on 13th June 2016 in their backyard in Arizona, and in their pyjamas too! Then on October 29th, the couple and 50 of their closest loved ones celebrated at a ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The couple had a romantic seaside ceremony with son Boomer having a big role as ring bearer! Nicole wore Julie Vino and wanted something less traditional for her beach wedding.

Boone Studios

Andy Murray and Kim Sears

Proposal: November 2014.

Wedding Day: Pro tennis player Andy Murray married his girlfriend of nine years, Kim Sears, in a traditional Scottish ceremony on 11th April 2015. The ceremony took place in Dunblane Cathedral, a beautiful 12th Century building. Kim stunned in a Jenny Packham embroidered gown with embellished sleeves while Andy wore a traditional blue and green kilt. After the ceremony, the couple and their guests went to Cromlix, owned by Andy and sits now as a luxury hotel. The streets were lined with well wishers too, with many joking it was a Scottish royal wedding!

Honeymoon: Monaco.

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Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristic

Proposal: Monte Carlo, September 2013.

Wedding Day: Serbian pro tennis player married pregnant childhood sweetheart Jelena Ristic on 10th July 2014, with Jelena wearing a beautiful gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The venue was at Aman Sveti Stefan resort in Montengaro and the ceremony took place outdoors, with both Novak and Jelena holding back tears! The wedding took place four days after his Wimbledon win, and it added to the special day.

Hello! Magazine

Kyle Lafferty and Vanessa Chung

Wedding Day: On 21st May 2016, Northern Ireland star Kyle Lafferty married Scottish model Vanessa Chung and celebrated their nuptials at the world famous Gleneagles Hotel that sits midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Vanessa wore a bespoke wedding gown designed just for her, and paired it with crystal encrusted Louboutin peep toes. All their nearest and dearest were there to celebrate with the couple and Vanessa was spotted soon after the wedding supporting her new hubby at the 2016 Euros!

Julie Lamont Photography

Stephen Cluxton and Joanne O’Connor

Wedding Day: Gaelic football star Stephen Cluxton married his long-term girlfriend Joanne O’Connor on New Year’s Eve 2015. The ceremony took place at St. John’s Church in County Laois, and while the weather was wet and very windy, this didn’t take the smiles of their faces nor any of their guests! Joanne looked beautiful in a silk, ivory dress with a sweetheart neckline and the Dublin Captain looked dapper in a three piece suit and bow tie. The celebrations that followed took place in the five star Heritage Hotel.

Pat Moore

Jessica Ennis and Andy Hill

Proposal: Christmas Eve 2010.

Wedding Day: Olympic athlete champion Jessica also married her childhood sweetheart, on 18th May 2013, at St Michael and All Angels Church, Hathersage. Jessica stunned in a Monique Lhuillier gown that was enshrouded in a ruffle skirt with v-neck top and finishing the look with a cathedral veil. After their ceremony the happy couple walked out to the song All You Need Is Love before stepping into their vintage car that took them to their reception to celebrate with their 100 guests.

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Stephen Ferris and Laura McNally

Proposal: Barcelona 2015 with a custom made ring.

Wedding Day: Ulster rugby legend Stephen Ferris tied the knot with Laura McNally in August 2017, with her brother Gary giving her away at Virgina Park Lodge’s Lavender Gardens in County Cavan and stunned in a Berta gown. After their ceremony, guests enjoyed a drinks reception and music from local artists from Portrush and a meal from chef Richard Corrigan, who is a three time Great British Menu winner. Apparently the speeches were the best part of the day, with all the men having everyone in stitches!

Honeymoon: The Maldives.

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Bernard Brogan and Keira Doyle

Proposal: December 2015.

Wedding Day: After four years together, GAA star Bernard Brogan married Keira Doyle on 23rd December 2016 at a beautiful winter ceremony at Thomastown Church in County Kilkenny in front of 200 guests. Keira stunned in a chiffon gown and winter furs, with her bridesmaids donning turquoise jumpsuits and fur coats. Following the ceremony, the couple and their guests celebrated at Mount Juliet Resort, with almost the entire venue booked up for it. Also in attendance were Bernard’s Dublin team mates.

Honeymoon: South African safari and city break in Cape Town.

Colin O’Riordan

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