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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 a Wedding Budget That Actually Works

Talking money isn’t the most romantic part of wedding planning, but a solid wedding budget planner is what makes everything else possible. Get this right early on, and every other decision, from your venue to your guest list, becomes so much easier.

BudgetsPlanning & Advice
How to Plan an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony Your Guests Will Love

Worried about a sea of phones popping up the moment you walk down the aisle? An unplugged wedding ceremony might be exactly what you need. It’s a simple way to keep your guests present in the moment, rather than watching your big day through a screen.

Planning & Advice
Soft and Elegant Celebration with Sage Green Maids

Meet Teilo and Geraldine. Today’s couple held an early summer wedding at The Heritage Killenard with neutral shades, stunning dried floral arrangements and pretty sage green bridesmaids.

Real Weddings
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.

Planning & Advice
Bridesmaid Dresses Made Easy: Your Complete Guide

Choosing your wedding dress is one of the most exciting parts of planning your day—but once you’ve found “the one,” it’s time to turn your attention to your bridesmaids. Finding dresses that suit your wedding style, complement different body shapes and fit within your budget can feel like a challenge, but with a little planning it doesn’t have to be stressful.
Here are our top tips for choosing bridesmaid dresses that will leave everyone looking and feeling fabulous

BridesmaidsFashion & Jewellery
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.

Planning & Advice
Golden Hour: Everything you Need to Know (So You Don’t Miss It!)

You know those dreamy wedding portraits with the beautiful light that just scream romance? Those are golden hour photos and if you’re getting married during the summer, there’s a fairly good chance your photographer will insist you catch portraits during this very small window of opportunity.

Inspiration
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.

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Articles

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

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.

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BridesmaidsFashion & 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

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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ElopementsPlanning & 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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Hen Party