How to Politely Ask for Cash Instead of Gifts

Asking for cash instead of gifts used to feel a bit awkward, but these days it’s completely normal, especially for couples who’ve already set up home together or are saving for something bigger, like a honeymoon. The key is finding the right wedding cash gift wording so your request feels thoughtful rather than transactional. Here’s how to get it right.

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How Far in Advance Should You Book Your Wedding Suppliers?

Knowing what to book for your wedding is one thing. Knowing when to book each supplier is what actually keeps your planning on track. With so many moving parts, getting the timing right can be the difference between a smooth run-up to the big day and a last-minute scramble.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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How to Handle RSVPs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples

RSVPs might seem like a small part of wedding planning, but getting them right makes a big difference to your final headcount, your budget, and your stress levels. Here’s how I’d recommend handling RSVPs from start to finish.

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How to Give a Wedding Speech If You’re Terrified of Public Speaking

If you’ve got a wedding speech looming, the thought of standing up in front of a room full of guests can feel like the scariest part of the whole day. The good news is that a memorable speech is entirely within reach, even if public speaking really isn’t your thing. I’ve pulled together some practical wedding speech tips to help you prepare, plus a few useful links along the way, including a peek at my Maid of Honour speech intro in action. Have a read through these tips, then get writing. You’ve got this.

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Five Final Planning Tasks to Sort Before the Day

Today we have five planning tasks you don’t need to sort until you have all those RSVPs back and know exactly who will be celebrating with you on your wedding day. 

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How to Write Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit List (and Why You Need One)

One of the best ways to look after your bestie on her big day is to put together a proper wedding emergency kit. Think of it as your unofficial job as chief problem-solver, minus the cape.

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How to Break In Your Wedding Shoes Before the Big Day (Yes, Really)

Considering you’ll be wearing them for your entire big day, from the ceremony right through to the last dance, you want them to feel good. There’s enough going on without sore feet stealing the show. So if you’re wondering how to break in wedding shoes properly (and painlessly), keep reading.

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How to Build a Wedding Morning Beauty Schedule That Doesn’t Overrun

Fancy a 5am wake up call on your wedding day? Didn’t think so. The good news is a solid wedding morning timeline means you, your wedding party and both sets of parents can all be ready on time, without anyone rushing out the door with one eyebrow done. Here’s how to build a wedding morning beauty schedule that actually works, step by step.

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How to Write a Maid of Honour Speech That Gets the Balance Right

You’ve been asked to give the maid of honour speech and you haven’t the foggiest where to start. Don’t panic. Every great speech starts exactly where you are now: a blank page and a bit of pressure. Here’s how to turn that into something your best friend will remember for years.

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Everything You Need to Sort After Your Wedding (The Admin No One Warns You About)

You’ve said your vows, had your first dance and waved off the last guest, congratulations! But before you fully settle into married life, there’s some post-wedding checklist admin to tackle. Get through it now, then sit back and enjoy newlywed bliss with a clear conscience.

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How to Handle Dietary Requirements at Your Wedding (Without Losing Your Mind)

Somewhere between choosing your menu and sending out invites, you’ll hit the same wall every couple hits, dietary requirements. Between coeliac guests, vegans, nut allergies and the second cousin who “just doesn’t do fish”, it can feel like you’re catering a small festival rather than a wedding. Take a breath, it’s more manageable than it looks. Here’s how to get wedding dietary requirements sorted without the stress.

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Questions to Ask Before You Book a Wedding Videographer in Ireland

Your photos will show your guests what the day looked like. Your video will show them what it felt like, the speeches, the first dance, the moment your granny got up and stole the show. That’s why picking the right wedding videographer in Ireland deserves just as much thought as any other supplier on your list. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are the questions worth asking.

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How To Write A Best Man’s Speech (Without The Panic)

If you’ve been putting off writing a few words for your best friend’s wedding, whether it’s a lack of inspiration or a touch of deep-seated cynicism, we’re here to help. Below are our best man speech tips to point you in the right (and safest) direction, so you can stand up on the day feeling ready rather than rattled.

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Summer Venue Hunting: What to ask Before Booking

There’s no two ways about it, summer weddings in Ireland are amazing, however dates can be highly sought after. If you are considering say ‘I do’ whilst the sun shines it’s important you choose the perfect venue, one equipped for outdoor events and warm weather celebrations. Today we have ten questions you should ask your potential venues before booking to ensure all eventualities are catered for.

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How to Plan a Drinks Reception That Actually Flows

The drinks reception is where the wedding day really opens up. Guests relax, congratulations are exchanged, and the whole thing starts to feel like a proper celebration. But from that first glass of prosecco to the last song of the night, a lot has to happen in between, and without a bit of thought behind it, the evening can lose momentum fast. Here’s how to plan a wedding evening timeline in Ireland that feels effortless, even when it isn’t.

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