Love at the Jazz Festival
Love - and jazz - were in the air on Friday when a couple from Co Meath got married at Derry’s Guildhall during the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival.
Dave Donnery and Ciara O’Brien said ‘I do’ during the weekend’s festivities and afterwards had a chat with the Mayor of the City, Paul Fleming, who was delighted to host them in the Mayor’s Parlour.
Speaking after the ceremony, Dave said: “We’ve had an absolutely fantastic day, we’ve really enjoyed it so far, and we’re really looking forward to the evening now.
“The city is buzzing with people there is so much activity going on there’s a great atmosphere. We’re delighted we decided to get married during the festival, it’s been brilliant, we’d do a million times again if we could.
“It was brilliant going to the Mayor’s parlour after the ceremony and we were presented with a lovely gift, it was such a lovely touch to add to our wedding , we’ll never forget it , it’ll be a great memory for us for the rest of our lives.”
The Mayor said: “I am absolutely delighted to have met with Dave and Ciara today, and I’m also delighted that they’ve chosen Derry’s Jazz Festival as the backdrop to the most important day of their lives.
“It’s a testament to the wonderful atmosphere in Derry during the Jazz weekend, that we have a couple coming all the way from Meath to enjoy their wedding day here.
“I’m 100 percent sure that the happy couple will have a wonderful time in Derry this weekend, and I wish them all the best for the future.”
This festival is arranged for you by Derry City Council in partnership with DCAL/NITB’s Major Events Fund and Diageo/Guinness.
For further information visit www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com or follow festival updates on the City of Culture2013 Facebook site.
Further press information can be obtained by contacting the Marketing and Communications Section, Derry City Council. Tel: 028 7137 6504.
