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Find everything you need to know about planning your Irish wedding on Ireland’s top wedding blog. We cover everything from wedding updos and beautiful real weddings to finding the perfect wedding dress so sit back and be inspired and informed!
How To Create Your Own Wedding Website For Free

Somewhere between “save the dates” and “seating plans,” you’ll realise you need somewhere to put all those extra details that just won’t fit on an invitation. That’s exactly what a free wedding website is for.

Planning & Advice
Sun-Drenched Mediterranean Wedding Style You’ll Love

If balmy days drenched in sunlight are what you dream of for your wedding day, why not inject some bold Mediterranean style to your day? 

Think Tuscan sunsets or Greek coast elegance mixed with rustic luxury for a day that is colourful, warm and inviting for you and your guests. Inspired by our summer travels we hope the following inspiration helps you plan your dream day. 

Inspiration
How to Communicate With Your Suppliers in the Final Two Weeks

The final two weeks before your wedding can feel like a full-time job on top of your actual job. But good wedding supplier communication now is what turns a stressful countdown into a smooth one. Here’s exactly what to say, and how to say it, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Planning & Advice
How to Prepare for Your Wedding Hair and Makeup Trial

Your wedding hair and makeup trial is one of the most exciting appointments in the whole planning process. It’s also one worth taking seriously, since a bit of prep beforehand can be the difference between leaving the salon feeling like yourself, only better, or leaving with a look that needs a rethink. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

Articles
Moyvalley Weddings for Exclusive Celebrations and Elopements

Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort offers a unique blend of a modern hotel and the historic Balyna House, making it a top choice for couples seeking privacy and exclusive use for their Irish wedding or elopement.

ElopementsVenues
Nine Summer Cocktails for 2026 Weddings

Can you beat a great cocktail on a summers day?! We don’t think you can! 

Serving a fun range of cocktails to your guests either on arrival at the ceremony or as part of the drinks reception is always a great idea. Whether it’s laced with booze or alcohol-free, here are our top choices for summer wedding refreshments: 

Inspiration
How to Help Guests Travel to Ireland for Your Wedding

If your guest list includes people flying in from abroad, or simply travelling from the other end of the country, a little planning goes a long way. Good wedding guest travel tips aren’t just about being a thoughtful host, they’re about making sure everyone actually makes it to your ceremony on time, in good form, and without a stressful journey behind them. Here’s how to make travel as smooth as possible for everyone on your guest list.

ElopementsPlanning & Advice
How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer: Expert Advice

Your wedding photographs will become some of your most treasured keepsakes, so choosing the right photographer is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during the planning process. From finding a style you love to understanding what’s included in a package, knowing what to look for can make all the difference.

Planning & Advice
How to Choose Your Wedding Party Outfits Without Causing a Diplomatic Incident

Choosing bridesmaid dresses can turn into one of the trickiest parts of wedding planning. Everyone has an opinion, every dress site has a thousand options, and somewhere in the middle of it all, you may have found yourself asking: should bridesmaids match or not? With so many options out there, it’s no wonder decision fatigue sets in.

BridesmaidsFashion & Jewellery

Top Reviewed Venues 2026 Q2

Today we’re sharing the best reviewed wedding venues on weddingsonline.ie for Q2 2026 — decided entirely by feedback from real couples. In each category we’ve counted down the venues with the strongest review record over the quarter.

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Articles
Cavan Crystal Hotel summer wedding

Minimal Monochrome Spanish Destination Wedding with Incredible Style

Chloe and Conor headed to a private valley in Spain to host their incredibly stylish destination wedding at the stunning vineyard wedding venue, Masia Cabellut. Their day was rich in modern styling and centred around celebrating their love with their guests. 

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Real Weddings
Minimalist Spanish wedding Masia Cabellut

For Life’s Important Moments, Wear Something Designed For You!

Maire Forkin Designs Couture provides luxury bespoke and made-to-measure fashion services for women across Ireland and the UK. The company specialises in creating elegant, custom-designed outfits for special occasions, including Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits, wedding dresses, evening wear, black-tie attire, and occasion wear.

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Fashion & Jewellery

How to Choose Between a Makeup Artist and Doing It Yourself

Your wedding day look is one of those details that photos will capture forever, so it’s worth thinking through properly. Some brides know straight away that a professional is the way to go, while others fancy taking the DIY route. So how do you decide? Here’s what to consider.

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Hair, Make Up & Beauty

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows: A Step-by-Step Guide for Irish Couples

Writing your own wedding vows is one of the most personal things you can do on your wedding day. It’s also, for many couples, one of the most daunting. The good news is that with a bit of time and the right approach, you’ll have something genuinely beautiful to say. Here’s how to get there.

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Legal & Ceremony

From West of Ireland to Weddings Nationwide: The Balla Florists Story

When Judi Roche started Balla Florists in County Mayo over 22 years ago, she faced a challenge that every small creative business knows intimately: how do you get discovered when you’re not in a big city, social media doesn’t yet exist, and your whole reputation depends on trust built face to face?

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Décor & Flowers

What To Do With Your Phone On Your Wedding Day

It sounds like a small thing, but sorting out your wedding day phone etiquette in advance can save you a surprising amount of hassle. No missed moments, no distracted photos, no scrambling to answer a call from a lost guest during your first dance. Let’s talk it through.

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Planning & Advice

Honeymoon Cruises – The Perfect Way to Begin Married Life with e-travel.ie

After months of planning, choosing flowers, organising guests and perfecting every last detail, your honeymoon should be exactly what you’ve been dreaming of – effortless, romantic and completely relaxing. That’s why more and more couples are choosing a cruise honeymoon with expert help from e-travel.ie. 

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Honeymoon
Honeymoon Cruises with e-travel.ie

Summer Suiting: 11 Irish Stores to Discover

Whether you’re planning a formal black-tie celebration, a laid-back outdoor ceremony or something in between, these 11 Irish stores combine craftsmanship, quality and style to help you dress for the occasion. Here’s where to shop for the best summer suiting this season.

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The Groom
Summer suiting: Wedding suit suppliers in Ireland

How to Set a Hen or Stag Budget That Works for the Whole Group

Whether you’re the one getting married or the Maid of Honour or Best Man pulling it all together, sorting out a hen or stag budget early on is one of the kindest things you can do for the group. Nobody wants to feel awkward about money, and nobody wants to find out three days before the trip that it’s costing twice what they expected. Let’s talk through how to get it right from the start.

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