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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!
Questions to Ask Your Cake Designer Before Booking

A good cake designer brings real skill and creativity to the table, and the right one will work with you to create something that actually feels like yours. Before you sign anything, though, it’s worth going into your consultation prepared. Here are the key questions to ask your wedding cake designer before you commit.

Cakes
Sicilian Sunshine Destination Wedding with Elegant Styling

Meet Aimee and Jordan. With the help and guidance of Best Wedding Italy, Aimee and Jordan planned an elegant Sicilian wedding ceremony followed by an immersive and memorable musical entertainment packed party that lasted until 3am!

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Is a Destination Wedding in Ireland Worth It?

If you’ve been dreaming of saying your vows somewhere that actually takes your breath away, a destination wedding in Ireland deserves a serious look. Ancient castles, wild Atlantic coastlines, lush green valleys, and a welcome so warm it’s practically a national sport. Ireland has a lot going for it.

Elopements
How to Brief Your Wedding Photographer: What to Tell Them Before the Big Day

Your wedding photographer will spend more time with you on the day than almost anyone else. They’ll follow you from getting ready to the last dance, capturing moments you won’t even remember happening. So it makes sense to put a bit of thought into how you brief them before the big day arrives.

Planning & Advice
Summer Celebrations: Outdoor Entertainment and Dining Ideas

Are you planning a summer wedding celebration and want to make the most of the weather and your venues outdoor areas? Today we’re here to ensure your entertainment and dining options are on point, from golf to live drawings and pizza to charcuterie boards, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 

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10 Questions to Ask Each Other Before the Big Day

You’ve said yes, you’re deep in venue research, and your Pinterest board is out of control. But before you get swept up in seating plans and centrepieces, there’s one thing worth putting at the top of your to-do list: a proper, honest conversation with your partner.

Planning & Advice
Couple Photography, Total Fans Of: The Romance of Being Swept Off Your Feet

The romance of being swept of your feet, Irish photographer, Ros from Couple Photography is a huge fan of capturing these special moments and shares some of her favourites with us. Enjoy… 

Inspiration
How to Choose an Irish Wedding Venue Without Seeing It in Person

Plenty of couples have successfully chosen their Irish wedding venue from abroad, and with the right approach, you can too. Here’s how to do it without losing your mind in the process.

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How to Create Your Wedding Guest List Without Falling Out with Anyone

You don’t need to please everybody to keep the peace. With a clear plan, a few ground rules and some honest conversations, you can create a wedding guest list that feels right for you both, without causing unnecessary drama along the way. Here’s how to tackle your guest list with confidence, kindness and your sanity intact.

Planning & Advice
From Belfast to New York: A Central Park Elopement with 29 Guests

Meet Danielle and Ciaran. Today’s couple brought a group of close friends and family over to New York with them from their home in Belfast in June.  They held their wedding in Central Park with twenty-nine guests.

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Traveling With Your Wedding Dress: Here’s What To Do

Destination wedding couples, this one’s for you! If you are tying the knot in a romantic location abroad, there’s one thing you need to consider which you might not have thought of yet. Today we are sharing details on what to do if you are traveling with your wedding dress!

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Peacock Themed Destination Wedding in Malta

Meet Haider and Hitesh. We’re delighted to share this unique two day wedding filled with drama, atmosphere and incredible peacock floral installations!

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Destination WeddingsReal Weddings

Ask the Expert: Miriam Wade Jewellery

Your wedding and engagement ring are two of the most worn pieces of jewellery, they are very special symbols of your love and commitment and deserve to be worn with pride. Today we’ve been chatting to award winning goldsmith, Miriam Wade about the process of creating your jewellery heirlooms and discovering her incredible talent

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Bridal Hair Trends for Summer 2026 Brides

With wedding season ramping up now the warmer weather is here today we’re having a look at the bridal hair styles we’ll be seeing this summer.

Your wedding hair is one of those finishing touches that will elevate your look and bring all those fashion decisions together, today we’ve got lots of great inspiration from our recommended bridal hair specialists – from flowing curls to elaborate up-do’s here’s the looks you’ll be loving this summer… 

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Hair, Make Up & Beauty
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How to Choose Between a Civil Ceremony and a Humanist Ceremony in Ireland

When it comes to planning your wedding ceremony in Ireland, two of the most popular non-religious options are the civil ceremony and the humanist ceremony. Both are legally recognised, both can be completely personalised, and both can be incredibly meaningful. So how do you choose? Here’s a straightforward comparison to help you figure out which one feels right for you.

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Legal & Ceremony

Fabulous Dried Floral Creations by Irish Makers

By nature your wedding flowers will bloom on your wedding day and then fade, but it is possible to keep them forever – have you heard of or considered preserving them? Today we are sharing the prettiest blooms that have been preserved to keep forever… 

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Décor & Flowers

Your Engagement Checklist: The First 10 Things to Do After Getting Engaged

Take a moment, pour something celebratory, and enjoy it. Because once the news is out, the questions will follow fast. “Have you set a date?” “Where are you thinking for the venue?” “Can I be a bridesmaid?” Before any of that, here’s a practical, pressure-free guide to what to do after getting engaged in Ireland – in a sensible order.

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Planning & Advice

WOL Loves: 15 Swimwear Options for Honeymoon

If you’re jetting off to a beautiful beach resort for your honeymoon a great swimwear wardrobe will be required! Today we’ve got 15 ideas from tummy control to stylish cut out options and everything in between… 

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Honeymoon
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The Lads’ Morning: Behind the Scenes and All the Craic

Sport, laughter, freezing swims, and the calm before the biggest moment of the day, Ros from Couple Photography is bringing us behind the scenes and proving it’s not just the girls who have all the wedding morning fun! 

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WOL Loves: Home from Home: Hen Party Accommodation

Are you searching for the perfect place to stay for your Hen – no panicking, we’ve got great options here… 

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