It All Started at a Bar Called Ladybird…
We met in Atlanta, Georgia - at a bar on the Beltline called Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall. One pint led to another, and before we knew it, we were planning our wedding.
Like a lot of couples here, we initially planned to have our wedding in the States. But the more we explored that path, the more overwhelmed we felt. Laurence is from Ireland, Yasmeen is from Atlanta - and suddenly, the idea of an Irish wedding with wild cliffs, old stone churches, and pub-filled joy started calling to us.
So we planned our wedding 4,000 miles away on the west coast of Ireland. It was beautiful. It was chaotic. It was unforgettable. And it made us realize: there has to be an easier way.
Ladybird Ever After was born from that experience.
We lived it. We loved it. And now we help other couples do the same - just with a lot less stress.
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Atlanta GA. USA
Where it all began over a couple of pints.
Why Trust Us?
We’re not a big faceless agency. We’re a husband-and-wife team who actually show up, reply to your emails, and deeply care about your wedding day.
We built Ladybird Ever After around trust, quality, and joy - and we only work with premium, proven vendors we’d trust with our own wedding (because we already did).
Laurence grew up in Ireland, where his family’s love of hospitality runs three generations deep - starting with his grandfather’s pub in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. It opened in 1955 and still thrives today.
After moving to Atlanta, Laurence worked in tech startups and later led AI programs at Coca-Cola before joining Yasmeen full-time in building Ladybird Ever After.
Yasmeen’s been planning weddings full-time since 2022, after managing events and experiences at Google. She brings calm confidence, logistical magic, and heartfelt attention to every couple she works with.
John J. McNally’s, Est. 1955. Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.
Laurence’s grandfather opened this pub nearly 70 years ago. It’s where our family’s hospitality story began — and it’s still serving pints today.
What You’re Really Getting
You’re getting a bespoke, high-touch planning experience - not a generic package. We’re a husband-and-wife team based in Atlanta, Georgia, and we’ve built Ladybird Ever After to be the easiest, most trustworthy way to get married in Ireland.
All our pricing is in U.S. dollars. You won’t see any “starting from” language or hidden booking fees. No surprise exchange rates, no international wire transfers, and definitely no cash needed on the day of your wedding. We even accept Venmo.
There’s one contract, one clear payment, and everything’s processed here in the States. We’re a registered U.S. business, fully insured, and available to meet on your schedule, in your time zone while you’re planning.
When you land in Ireland, our trusted local team takes over to bring everything to life. You get the best of both worlds: expert support at home, and on-the-ground magic abroad.
This entire process has been designed for maximum beauty, minimum stress. From the first email to the final dance, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting - and exactly who you’re working with.
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare. Ireland
One of our favorite elopement backdrops.