There's no better place to showcase the year's most grand bridal gowns than through the gates of Ballyfin Demesne in the Irish Midlands. Here, you'll find yourself ensconced in a bygone era rich in tradition and romance-a fairy-tale setting to match a collection of over-the-top, dramatic wedding dresses fit for a queen.

Photography by Alvaro Goveia. Styling by Tara Williams. Shot on location at Ballyfin Demesne, Ireland. Hair and makeup by Blair Petty using NARS cosmetics for Plutino Group. A special thanks to Carol Ann Kelley-Elwell from Victoria King PR, and Tourism Ireland. Editor Alison McGill. First published in the Fall/Winter 2016 issue of Weddingbells.