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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!
The Ultimate Bridesmaids Dress Shopping Guide

Welcome to the ultimate bridesmaids dress shopping guide. Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about bridesmaids dress shopping, including etiquette, budgets and making sure everyone looks and feels awesome. 

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8 Stationery Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

From not proof reading to not giving enough information, your wedding stationery is one area that it’s easy to make mistakes with – we’re here to help you spot them and hopefully, not make them! 

Planning & Advice
What Type Of Wedding Venue Are You Looking For?

Congratulations on your engagement! Now it’s time to start planning your wedding and what better place to start than with your wedding venue!

Planning & AdviceVenues
WOL Loves: Four Incredible Engagement Rings From Martin Gear Jewellers

We’re self-confessed magpies in the WOL office, and today we have four incredible engagement rings from Martin Gear Jewellers to share. Whether you’re after a classic solitaire or an intricate design, check out these beauties… 

Fashion & Jewellery
Wedding Wednesday: Wedding Trend Alert: Interactive Wedding Entertainment [Episode 97]

The best thing about this wedding trend is that it gets guests involved in the action!!! It’s all about creating moments where guests are involved and not passively watching the wedding happen around them. Today I’m going to share some really cute and creative ways you can host interactive wedding entertainment:

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Floral Bridesmaids Dresses You’ll Adore

Spring and summer weddings are huge for floral bridesmaids dresses and we are here for it. Today we’re sharing lots of beautiful inspiration to get this fresh approach to bridesmaid styling just right!

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Wedding Supplier Contracts: Your Questions Answered

For most couples planning a wedding, entering into the world of negotiation with wedding suppliers is new! Wedding supplier contracts may seem daunting and a little mysterious to you so I’d love to clear up a few things. You’ve probably asked yourself all of the questions I’m covering today, so I hope to bring clarity and reassurance to you.

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Wedding Planning 101: Everything You Need To Know

You’re engaged and now it’s time to start wedding planning! You’ve probably never done this before, so it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Well, we’ve got you covered. 

Planning & Advice
Attending A Wedding Fair? Here’s What To Expect!

As each new season begins many hotels and venues host a wedding fair or showcase. Put simply, they literally show off everything on offer in terms of hosting a wedding at the venue! 

Planning & Advice
A Rustic Vintage Wedding With A Touch Of Elegance

Say hello to Rita and Bryan! They got married at the beautiful Faithlegg Hotel in Waterford, hosting a rustic vintage wedding with a touch of elegance and baby pink as their pop of colour. 

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What’s the Best Month to get Married?

Choosing the perfect month to get married during will depend on a number of factors including your budget, your vision and what season you are drawn towards. We hope that this guide will help you whittle down the options and find the perfect date for you. 

Planning & Advice
What To Do Once You’ve Booked Your Wedding Venue

Choosing, confirming and then booking your wedding venue is a huge task, so well done for completing it! Now you’ve set the wheels in motion and you’ll be able to get more tasks done. You now know when and where you are hosting your Big Day – woohoo – so decision-making should come much easier now! Wondering what to do once you’ve booked your wedding venue? This is it:

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Wedding Wednesday: First Dance Alternatives For Couples Who Don’t Like The Spotlight [Episode 96]

The First Dance is a beautiful moment where you dance together in front of your loved ones. But it’s not for everyone! Maybe you don’t like all eyes on you, maybe you have two left feet or maybe you just want to do something different! Check out these first dance alternatives…

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WOL Loves: Lovely Lace Wedding Gowns

We adore lace wedding gowns, simples! They are perfectly feminine and are available in a huge range of styles to suit you and your day. Whether you are after a classic beauty, sultry and sophisticated or contemporary and minimal, there’s a lace gown to suit. 

Fashion & Jewellery
How To Get That Awesome Confetti Shot

There’s a beautiful moment (usually right after the ceremony), where the married couple walks out joyfully while their guests shower them with confetti. You’ve probably seen gorgeous photos of this moment and wondered how it all came together so effortlessly. Well, if that’s you and you’re getting married soon, take a look at these tips for how to get that awesome confetti shot. With a little bit of planning, the right amount of confetti, and of course, a great wedding photographer, you’ll nail it! 

Planning & Advice
Colour Drench: Vibrant Summer Guestwear Ideas

Nothing says summer like a fabulous dress in a bright and fun shade! Whether you’re a pink girl, or you prefer lilac or green, blue or yellow today we have ten stunning guest wear ideas for all those sunshiny summer weddings you have coming up. 

Fashion & Jewellery
Wedding Day Highlights: What Real Couples Loved About Their Big Day

While planning your wedding, you’ll be making hundreds of decisions. I always recommend that couples start by choosing what means most to them, prioritising those things and then tackling the rest. For some, it’s the flowers, for others it’s the party, the food or the venue. Want to know what other couples remember most and loved most about their Big Day? Take a look at these wedding day highlights…

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A Laid Back Wedding With A Focus On Comfort And Fun

Say hello to Fiona and Robert! This fabulous couple got married at the beautiful Talbot Hotel Carlow. They wanted their wedding to be very laid back so they planned for everything to be centred around having a fun and chilled day. Comfort was a priority, so look out for the custom Converse shoes! And Fiona treated their guests to home made fudge!

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Our Favourite Dog-Friendly Wedding Venues in Ireland

If you’re looking for ways to include your furry friend in your Big Day, then this is for you! We’re listing our favourite dog-friendly wedding venues in Ireland – and boy, you are in for a treat. There are lots of gorgeous wedding venues that will go out of their way to include your dog in your paw-fect day. Whether it be by allowing your dog to walk you down the aisle and then explore the grounds afterwards, or offering complimentary doggy treats and water bowls… these venues are going all out! 

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Ask The Experts: What Does Wedding Hairstyling Cost?

What does wedding hairstyling cost? As you create your wedding budget, it’s important to factor in all your beauty costs, including wedding hairstyling. 

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