There’s a reason why real weddings are one of our most popular features – we all love seeing real brides and grooms ideas being brought to life and how they put their own personal stamp on their day. So with so many gorgeous ideas floating about the real wedding section, we thought we’d do a wee round up of some pretty cool ideas. Here are 20 awesome ideas from real Irish weddings…
1. Bridal Signs
Make a fuss of the bride-to-be with a cute sign to celebrate the wedding day is here (woohoo)!
Top: Image from real wedding by Insight Photography | Bottom: Image from real wedding by Michelle Prunty
2. Personalised Hangers
We love this sweet idea from Aoife and Mark’s wedding – the tags with thank you note transform the simple wooden hangers in to a thoughtful and pretty way to display the bridesmaid dresses!
Image via real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
3. Personalised Number Plates
Lucy and Liam’s Big Day was a big hit with you all for lots of reasons – the mint bridesmaid dresses, fab Breaffy House setting and all the sweet little details including this one! We love how the bridal party travelled in style with their very own personalised number plates.
Looking for your own personalised number plates? Check out Wedding Worx who specialise in personalised number plates!
Image from real wedding by Eden Photography
4. Ribbons & Maps
Amy and Ross made sure their guests didn’t have to worry about wrong turns by leaving baskets of maps and celebratory ribbons so guests could tie them to their car! Uber smart – and a sweet way for everyone to feel part of the festivities.
Image from real wedding by DKPHOTO
5. We’re all Family
If you want to create a fun family vibe at your ceremony, make like Melissa and Gerard pop a ‘Pick a Seat, Not a Side’ sign outside your ceremony venue. Pick up a similar one up from the weddingsonline shop here! P.S. How gorgeous is the old fashioned bike?!
Image from real wedding by Elaine Kennedy
6. Here Comes the Bride
If you’re looking for a way to make your flower girl or page boy feel extra important, give them a super cute ‘Here Comes the Bride’ sign to hold as they walk down the aisle.
Image from real wedding by Elaine Kennedy
7. Hearts for Lost Loved Ones
Sharon and Donal hung hearts from a tree at their wedding ceremony to remember lost loved ones who couldn’t be there. We think it is a beautiful way to honour those who are no longer with us.
Image from real wedding by Couple Photography
8. Involve your Pets
If you’ve a family pet, chances are you’ll want to include them in your day in some way – we love how Ailish & Vinny dressed their adorable doggie in a mini tuxedo to join in the celebrations… so cute!
Image from real wedding by Insight Photography
9. Tin Cans for Getaway Car
Pretty up your wedding ‘getaway’ car with some tin cans! Make them super personal by writing your wedding date, names and including any other doodles that mean something to you.
Image from real wedding by Moat Hill Photography
10. Ice Cream Fun
What’s not to love about an ice cream van?! Guests will love this nostalgic treat and Karen and Andy even got some super cute snaps in the ice cream van at their celebrations!
Image from real wedding by Julie Cummins Photography
11. Childhood Snaps
If you’re looking to chart your relationship, involve your family or make your day that little more personal, include childhood snaps in your day. Paige and Kjell used them as table numbers which was a lovely touch – and guests get a good giggle at how you’ve changed over the years.
Image from real wedding by Circus Photography
12. Instagram Hashtags
If you want to make sure you don’t miss any of the wedding action, create your very own hastag like Valerie and Evan so guests can tag their snaps so you can relive the day the morning after.
Image from real wedding by Extraordinary Weddings Italy
13. Al Fresco Tipples
If your day is all about laid back fun, Katie and Kian’s backyard wedding is bursting with inspiration – create a fun, festival feel by popping some cool drinks in an old tub or wheelbarrow that guests can pick at.
Image from real wedding by Eden Photography
14. Fun & Games
We love how Katie and Kian ensured their guests were entertained with an outdoor table tennis. Giant Jenga and Frisbee goes down a treat too!
Image from real wedding by Eden Photography
15. Guestbook Doodles
There are so many variations on the wedding guest book but we love Nicola and Niall’s take on it where they got guests to doodle mini portraits of themselves – so cute!
Image from real wedding by DKPHOTO
16. Thanking Your Guests
If you’re looking to thank your guests and haven’t been able to think how, this sweet idea from Tara and John’s wedding is perfect. Pop one on each guests table to let them know just how much them being there means to you.
Image from real wedding by Insight Photography
17. Personalised Cake Topper
It’s the personal touches that makes the day your own and this sweet cake topper of Daniel and Marie-Thérèse was a gorgeous addition to their celebrations – and the great thing about something like this is that you get to keep it afterwards!
Image from real wedding by Aileen Kennedy Photography
18. Serve Desserts in Vintage China
There are so many uses for vintage china besides your typical place settings (which looks idyllic by itself…) but spoon some Eton Mess in to old teacups and you’ve one heavenly treat!
Image from real wedding by Moat Hill Photography
19. Dancing Shoes for the Ladies
The flip flop basket is always a welcome sight by ladies ready to kick off the heels and hit the dance floor! And we love the addition of some cute signs like Aoife and Mark’s at their Ballymagarvey celebrations to encourage guests to get partying…
Image via real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
20. Sparklers
If you’re after some magical snaps (and some al fresco fun for guests), take a leaf out of Sean & Claire’s Big Day and finish the festivities off with a little sparkle. You could even pass sparklers out for the first dance outdoors if you’re banking on a dry day.
Image from real wedding by Couple Photography
