JOIN US
TO CELEBRATE THE MARRIAGE OF
Gary Wells
&
Janine Forster
On the 14th of Sept. 2012 at Castle Leslie - Ireland
Love at first sight
Gary was very privileged to begin life on the 27th March, 1984 – in the Orchard County (and Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland) of Armagh. 7 days later, his soulmate was born, albeit in the lesser known, City of Belfast.
It would be 18 years before fate let their paths finally cross, while studying at the University of Ulster in Coleraine, and they have been best friends ever since.
Gary, perhaps best known for his ‘boy-band’ good looks and gangster whit says: ‘Janine is the most amazing and beautiful person that he has ever met’.
It was in was on New Years Eve/Day on the River Seine, under a bridge at Le Notre Dame – that Gary finally asked his best friend to be his wife, obviously she agreed.
They spent the next 21 months planning and organising the biggest day of their lives, and cannot wait to share it with their best friends and family. (Anonymous)
- Who: Gary + Janine
- What: A Romantic Parisian Proposal
- Where: The bank of the river Seine, Notre Dame de Paris
- When: 1/1/11
- Why: Two best friends fell in love
Date: 14th September 2012
Time: 12 O'Clock
Location: St. Marks Church, Holywood Road, Belfast
The Wedding
The wedding will take place at St. Marks Church, Holywood Road, Belfast at 12 O'Clock. Guests are then asked to meet at the Castle, Castle Leslie Estate, for a champagne reception at 3 O'Clock.
Date: 14th September 2012
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Castle Leslie - Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Ireland
Wedding Evening Reception
The evening reception will take place at Castle Leslie - Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Ireland from 8.30pm - 1am.
Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie Estate’s colourful history is awash with politics, royalty and war. The Leslie family has lived on the Estate since 1665. The land was purchased with a £2000-reward given to John Leslie, the fighting bishop, by King Charles II. The Family’s non-conformist ancestors include warlike bishops, politicians, social reformers, agricultural innovators, philanthropic wives, fine pre-Raphaelite painters, writers and war heroes. They've been connected with royalty, ambassadors and prime ministers, and regularly visited by foreign émigrés, wits, poets and infamous kleptomaniacs.
Family HistoryThe Leslie Family can trace its ancestry back to Atilla the Hun. The first Leslie came from Scotland and was a Hungarian nobleman called Bartholomew Leslie. He was the chamberlain and protector of Margaret Queen of Scotland. The family motto ‘Grip Fast’ originated through him. While fleeing enemies Queen Margaret rode pillion on the back of Bartholomew's horse. When fording a river, the queen fell off and Bartholomew threw her the end of his belt and told her to grip fast the buckle. He saved the Queen's life & from that day onwards she bestowed the motto Grip Fast on the Leslies.
The Castle
As one of the finest luxury hotels Ireland has to offer, Castle Leslie is filled with beautiful furniture, antiques and heirlooms. The Castle has twenty original and uniquely decorated bedrooms and bathrooms. The Castle is full of character, furnished with authentic flair and dotted with family heirlooms.
The Hunting Lodge
Located at the entrance to Castle Leslie, it is the bridge between the Estate and the village, bringing as it does, locals and guests together in an atmosphere of conviviality and comfort. It is the social hub of the Estate, the ideal spot to relax with family, friends or new acquaintances.
Alternative Accomodation
The quaint village of Glaslough has a number of B&Bs/Guesthouses avaiable. Nearby Monaghan town also boasts a number of hotels to suit all tastes... Click on the pictures above to find out more.
