The Forge Miltown Malbay

Welcome Party

Armada Hotel

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Celebratory Brunch

Fall

Our Wedding

7 years later we finally seal the deal! Can't wait to have you by our side.

Our Story

Our Story in Photos

Bella Blumel

Taylor Walsh

Sara Emmons

Hunter Schilb

Rachel Cardozo

Jason Harris

Lily Botelho

Kanah Robinson

Malarie Charron

Kush Vyas

Olivia Charron

Michael Carone

Wedding Party

Q + A

We understand that traveling internationally for any wedding is a big request; that's why we have put together everything you will need to know for traveling to our wedding. We strongly suggest planning additional activities around our wedding date and making a fun vacation out of this occasion!

Flights

The closest airport to the venue is Shannon International Airport which is about 1 hour away from the town of Miltown Malbay. The only 3 airports that fly direct are Boston Logan, JFK, and Newark. Most layovers include Boston, JFK, London-Heathrow and Dublin International. Please make sure to include your flight and hotel plans on your RSVP! Most airlines begin booking flights one year out from the date.

Transportation

From Shannon Airport:&nbsp;Shannon Airport is the closest airport to Spanish Point about a 45-min drive away.Taxi/Car Service: You will need to pre-book. Additional resources to come closer to our weddingCar: You can hire a car through Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Europcar. Additional resources&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/explore-ireland/car-hire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> There aren't any Ubers in Spanish Point but there are a handful of local taxis. Matt Keating (4-seater) +353-86-604-9444Peter Murrihy (4-seater) +353-87-611-0887Tom O`Halloran (4-seater) +353-87-968-3427 Luke Flannery (8-seater) +353-86-602-7000Cara Foran (8-seater) +353-86-074-1487Johnny Foran (8-seater) +353-87-952-7323 From Dublin Airport:&nbsp;Dublin Airport is further away from Spanish Point but tends to have more flight options than Shannon.Car: You can hire a car through Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dooley, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, NewWay and Sixt (3-hour drive). Additional resources&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dublinairport.com/to-from-the-airport/car-rental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>Bus: EirEagle bus directly from Dublin Airport to Limerick City Centre- Arthur's Quay (2.5 hours). You'll then have to drive from Limerick to Spanish Point (1-hour drive)Train: You can take a bus (34-min) to Dublin Heuston Station or Dublin Connolly Station and take a train to Ennis Train Station. You'll then have to take another bus (1 hr 15 min) or drive from Ennis to Spanish Point (30-min)﻿Few Things To Keep In MindIf you are planning to reserve a car, please make sure your US based car insurance will cover you. If not, you may be able to apply through your credit card provider for international car insurance. This will need to be done in advance as Ireland usually requires an exception for most insurance providers. Alternatively, you can purchase your car insurance through the car rental provider. We recommend using a flight tracker like Google Flights or Hopper to see if you're getting a good deal but to book your flights with the airline directly.

Hotels

We have reserved rooms at the Armada Hotel for the night of our wedding at a discounted rate for our guests. Please contact the hotel directly via phone/email and let them know you're booking for the Blumel/Walsh wedding on August 31st, 2025.Email: reservations@armadahotel.comPhone: +353 65 707 9000Room blocks expire on July 6th, 2025. If you need us to book rooms for you, just let us know.

We have reserved room blocks at the Armada Hotel. Please contact the hotel directly via phone/email and let them know you're booking for the Blumel/Walsh wedding on August 31st, 2025.Email: reservations@armadahotel.comPhone: +353 65 707 9000

There are lots of other accommodation options in Spanish Point and nearby towns/villages. Here are a few more of our&nbsp;hotel or B&amp;B&nbsp;recommendations listed in proximity to the Armada Hotel: <a href="https://www.bellbridgehotelclare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bellbridge House Hotel</a> is another hotel in Spanish Point about a 10-minute walk to the Armada. The <a href="https://www.lahinchcoasthotel.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lahinch Coast Hotel</a> is a Four Star Spacious Hotel in the coastal village of Lahinch Co. Clare. It's a 14 minute drive from the Armada Hotel. <a href="https://www.armadacottages.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Armada Cottages</a> are owned by the Armada Hotel and are situated right next to the hotel (100m away). They have panoramic views of Spanish Point Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. There are 6 cottages in total. Each cottage has 3-bedrooms and sleeps 6 to 7 guests depending on which cottage. <a href="https://www.coastlodge.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coast Lodge</a>&nbsp;is a bed and breakfast located right across from Spanish Point Beach. It is 650 m or a 8-min walk to the Armada. <a href="http://berrylodge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Berry Lodge</a>&nbsp;is a self catering lodge located between Spanish Point and Quilty, about 2 km or a 3-min drive to the Armada. <a href="https://www.trumphotels.com/ireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trump International Golf Links &amp; Hotel&nbsp;</a>is located in Doonbeg which is 16 km or a 15-min drive from the Armada. <a href="https://www.fallshotel.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Falls Hotel &amp; Spa</a>&nbsp;is located in Ennistymon which is 18 km or a 20-min drive from the Armada. <a href="https://www.gregans.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregans Castle Hotel</a>&nbsp;is located in Ballyvaughn which is 40 km or a 43-min drive from the Armada. Here are a few more of our recommendations of websites to book&nbsp;holiday homes/cottages&nbsp;through. We recommend staying in Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay or Quilty:<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a><a href="https://www.vrbo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vrbo</a><a href="https://www.imagineireland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Imagine Ireland</a><a href="https://www.tridentholidayhomes.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trident Holiday Homes</a><a href="https://www.dreamireland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dream Ireland</a><a href="https://www.daft.ie/holiday-homes/ireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daft</a>

Leah & Colin

Leah & Colin

L&C

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Reception

Celebratory Brunch