Paris Proposal at Eiffel Tower Leads to Waterford Wedding

When Conor Mulhall told Michelle Bodie he was taking her to Paris for a few days in May 2024, she had no idea she'd return home with a ring, concert memories, and the happiest story to tell.

The couple, who met eight years ago through mutual friends in Dublin, knew from the start they'd found something special. Conor, living in Waterford, and Michelle, a self-described "culinary explorer" who had traveled everywhere from Iceland to Dubai, built a life filled with music, theatre, and adventure.

Their Paris trip started with dinner at Moulin Rouge. The next evening, Conor brought Michelle to Madame Brasserie on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, where he got down on one knee in front of 300 strangers. He'd somehow smuggled the ring through two security metal detectors without her noticing.

But the surprises didn't end there. The next day, Conor revealed VIP tickets to see Taylor Swift in Paris that very night, the opening show of her European tour.

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What makes this story shine isn't just the grand romantic gestures. It's how Conor wove together everything Michelle loves into one unforgettable trip, then matched that energy two years later with a wedding that brought their families together from across the globe.

The couple married at the Tower Hotel in Waterford on May 8, 2026, exactly two years after the proposal date. Celebrant Miriam Fitzgerald crafted a ceremony as personal and unique as their love story, while Déise Weddings transformed the venue into something magical.

They celebrated over three days with family and friends who traveled from around the world. Michelle's twin brother is getting married this August, and Conor's daughter Emma just turned 21, so the celebrations continue.

Now the couple is planning their honeymoon, debating between Japan, Bali, and Nashville. After eight years together and a proposal that started with Paris and ended with Taylor Swift, wherever they choose will be exactly right.