Saoirse-Monica Jackson Marries DJ Denis Sulta in Celtic-Infused Three-Day Celebration
Hi, I’m Riley Carter. Okay, but like… you get married, throw a three-day party at an Irish manor, and somehow manage to hide a tartan twist from your spouse? That is exactly what happened when Derry Girls alum Saoirse-Monica Jackson and DJ Denis Sulta tied the knot.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson, best known for her role on the hit series Derry Girls, married DJ Denis Sulta, whose real name is Hector Barbour, in a lavish three-day celebration at Dromquinna Manor in Ireland. The couple hosted 160 guests and intentionally wove both of their Celtic heritages into the events. The wedding was profiled in British Vogue on August 15, when Saoirse described the overall vibe and confirmed creative details.
The bride, 31, wore a custom Annie’s Ibiza gown featuring an ivory corset and distinctive puff sleeves, with a concealed reversible tartan panel to honor her husband’s Scottish background. Saoirse called her look a “Celtic warrior princess” and admitted the tartan detail was a surprise for Hector. The groom, 32, wore a traditional kilt in Hebridean MacKenzie tartan by MacGregor and MacDuff, paired with a Montrose doublet jacket. He accessorized with his father’s sporran and a family brooch, adding personal and ancestral significance to his attire.
Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Saoirse’s former Derry Girls co-star, served as a bridesmaid and was among the 160 attendees. The pair, who began their relationship during the pandemic, exchanged vows before a crowd that celebrated with uniquely playful touches. After the ceremony the newlyweds made a dramatic exit to Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime,” setting the tone for a reception that mixed heartfelt tradition with delightfully ridiculous moments.
Guinness pints poured with a foam photo of the couple, blending local flavor with personalized details. Saoirse also shared a family-friendly bit of chaos: her father dressed as Darth Vader to nod to Hector being jokingly registered as a Jedi on his birth certificate. A singer dressed as Elphaba from Wicked belted out “Defying Gravity,” a favorite of the groom, turning the reception into something between a musical number and a midnight fantasy.
Late into the night Saoirse revealed the tartan side of her corset and danced, admitting Hector had been none the wiser until she flipped it inside out. The celebration stretched well into the early hours; the bride recalled being in bed at 4:30 a.m. while some guests carried on until 7:00 a.m. Reflecting on the weekend, she said guests called it cinematic and expressed a desire to relive it.
The wedding stands out for its mix of celebrity-friendly styling and down-to-earth cultural loyalty. It combined high-fashion elements from a designer whose other clients include major stars with genuine family heirlooms and playful surprises that reflected both partners’ personalities. Saoirse’s bespoke gown drew inspiration from a dress previously worn by Zendaya, while still feeling uniquely hers thanks to the tartan conceit and puffed sleeves.
This union is another example of celebrity weddings that lean into personal heritage and creative pageantry, balancing intimate moments with show-stopping theatrics. Keep an eye on Saoirse and Hector as newlyweds who clearly know how to throw a party that friends will call “movie-like” for years to come.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and British Vogue, E! Online
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
