Sneak discovered the amazing secret plans for Shane Filan's wedding! according to our source, Shane and fiancee Gillian Walsh will tie the knot in a touching ceremony later at the end of this year, between christmas and new year's Eve - and will celebrate with their family and all their famous friends at a reception in a luxurious castle. Here's your easy-to-follow guide to the big day!

1.) THE CHURCH
The pair will Marry at Picturesque Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo in West Ireland, where Shane was best man for his brother Liam's Wedding on 21st September last year. The tiny and Idyllic church, whish is steeped in history, is also where James bond star Pierce Brosnan got Married there," confirmed our source. We think it looks gorgeous too!

2.) THE DATE
The pair have sensibly chosen to Marry on a day when all of their friends and family will be around and not on tour! It's still to be confirmed, but Sneak heard the Ceremony is likely to take place on Saturday 27th December . "Like Bandmate Bryan Mcfadden, Shane's chosen a winter wedding," Our source told us exclusively

3.) THE RINGS
As Shane chose a platinum chain-link engagement ring and Gillian chose a solitaire diamond, it's thought that, just like Posh and Becks, they will go for a similar design for their Wedding rings. We've heard that Shane might go for a simple platinum band while Gillian's will be more decorative and include more Gems. Blingin'!

4.) THE RECEPTION
The romantic pair are believed to have chosen stunning Ashford Castle, about 40 miles from the church. The hotel, surrounded by lush parkland and top golf courses, offers luxurious suites with posh bathrooms and huge fireplaces. At the time Shane and Gillian will be visiting, the best suite will cost arounf £600 for one night!

5.) THE DRESS
"Gillian loves fashion and is bound to go for a designer frock," revealed our source. She could decide to be patriotic and chose a prominent irish designer, but her romantic side might mean she chooses a dress by celeb favourite Vera Wang, who has designed wedding gowns for everyone from Victoria Beckham to Kristin Davis' sex in the city Character Charlotte!

6.) THE FOOD
Shane and Gillian will specially Create a wedding menu for their guests, which is likely to include fresh fish from Ashford's lakes, red meat and winter vegetables. They might also copy Posh and Becks and offer a choice of two puddings - one for the girls, one for the boys! "Ashford's food is out of this world," said our source

7.) THE GUESTS
Shane could end up with two best men if he asks both bandmate Bryan Mcfadden and Brother Liam to do the honours. Gillian's younger sister will be a bridesmaid and its thought that Bry's eldest daughter Molly Mcfadden could be a flower girl.
In addition to the Bride's and groom's families, the guest list reads like a who's who of pop! The Blue boys, Ronan Keating, Westlife's manager Louis Walsh and Atomic Kitten are all due to Attend, and there's bound to be a late-night sing-song in Ashford Castle's Dungeon Bar with that lot!

8.) THE SCHEDULE
Shane likes to relax by playing golf so he could spend the morning of his big day on the Hotel's award-winning course with fellow golf-lovers Kian and Nicky! He and Gillian are expected to stay at least a couple of days at Ashford and with its stableful of horses plus cruises on the lake, they'll enjoy every minute!

9.) THE HONEYMOON
The pair are still undecided on where to go, but Shane's bound to be flicking through luxury holiday brochures whenever he can on Westlife's tour this year! Sneak heard that the couple might chose luxurious Mauritius; Dubai, where Shane proposed to Gillian; or the romantic Caribbean, with a stop-off in nearby America as both He and Gill love the US.



Taken from Sneak magazine
4th March 2003

I wouldnt read too much into that if I were you... I have seen three other dates and schedules today and they are all different.

Until Shane says it himself, I would not bother about it too much.

yeah i know, i was just typing up all wot was in the sneak magazine for other people to see :)

Lianne
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I know and I was only saying... I have read today that the date is the 27th, 29th, 30th and 23rd!!! There is also a rumour that it could be the 16th... so who knows??
I have also heard that they will be marrying at that place you mentioned (I can't spell it and im not gouing to try!), Doe castle and Slane Castle where B+K tied the knot.
And the times I have heard are 1pm, 10am, 11am, 12pm and 3pm.

So don't take it all as read... that's all I am saying.

yeah i know, wasnt trying to start an argument or anything.
Being the owner of the board u have to avoid the arguments n try to stop them ;)

I know you weren't.
I wasn't either!

lol good

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