Michaela Harte-McAreavey , 27 , was strangled in January 2011 just days after her wedding . The couple had been together for two years and were planning to get married later this year. She added that the families would not be making any further statements during the trial , which is expected to last for three weeks . Two hotel workers pleaded not guilty to premeditated killing , police say . Proceedings were adjourned after a jury of six men and three women was selected .
Michaela Harte-McAreavey , 27 , was strangled in January 2011 just days after her wedding . The couple had been together for two years and were planning to get married later this year. Two hotel workers pleaded not guilty to premeditated killing , police say . Proceedings were adjourned after a jury of six men and three women was selected .