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Meet The Faces Behind These Owner Managed Wedding Venues In Ireland

Ireland is home to many incredible wedding venues – it’s one of the reasons that hundreds of couples every year choose Ireland as their destination wedding location! Not only is Ireland known for its majestic castles, elegant hotels and cozy country houses… many of these venues are also managed by the owner. The personal touch, level of passion and attention to detail is what sets apart these owner managed wedding venues in Ireland! So, today we want to introduce you to the faces behind the stunning wedding venues. 

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Protecting Your Wedding Dress Outdoors: Tips to Keep It Clean and Gorgeous

Planning an outdoor wedding? While the scenery will be picture-perfect, there’s one thing you’ll need to keep in mind—mud and dirt. Whether you’re saying “I do” in a beautiful garden or on a windswept beach, your wedding dress can be vulnerable to the elements. But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to ensure your dress stays looking pristine throughout your special day. Read on for some clever tips to protect the bottom of your gown and keep it in tip-top shape, no matter where you celebrate!

Planning & Advice
Honeymoon Destinations in Ireland: The Best Romantic Getaways

Ireland offers a wealth of dreamy honeymoon locations, from the rugged beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way to peaceful countryside escapes, making it the perfect destination for couples looking to unwind and explore after their wedding day. Whether you’re seeking stunning coastal views, charming villages, or luxurious retreats, Ireland is brimming with romantic getaways that will make your honeymoon a true fairytale.

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Kitsch Cake Love

There’s a new/old wedding cake trend doing the rounds in 2025 and we are here for it! 

You’ll have to look to the past, all the way back to the 1980’s to discover when these buttercream beauties were first popular! 

Not only do they look fabulous, they are guaranteed to taste every bit as good. If you want to add a little drama to your wedding cake, these beauties will definitely make a statement… 

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Wedding Wednesdays: How To Nail Your Wedding Stationery Timeline [Episode 139]

Today, we’re diving into something that often gets overlooked but is SO important: your wedding stationery timeline. From save-the-dates to thank you cards, we’re talking about how to manage all the paper pieces that will make your wedding experience complete—and stress-free! And if you’re planning a wedding here in Ireland or across Europe, I’ve got some tips that are especially relevant to your needs.

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WOL Loves: Five Incredible European Wedding Venues

We could all do with some sunshine and warmth right now, yes?! 

If you crave guaranteed sunshine on your wedding day and fancy hopping on a plane to say your I do’s check out these five incredible European wedding venues… 

Destination Weddings
Pick your Wedding Date – Like A Pro!

When you are working out your wedding date there are a lot of important factors to consider. With bank holidays dotted throughout the year, major sporting events to be avoided and special days such as Mothering Sunday, it can be a tricky one to get right!

Planning & Advice
Indoor or Outdoor Wedding Venue? Here’s How To Choose!

Are you trying to decide between an indoor or outdoor wedding venue? When it comes to choose between the two, there’s a lot to consider!

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Creative “No Gifts Please” Wording For Your Wedding Website

Once your family and friends receive invitations to your Big Day, the next thing they will do is check out your wedding website. That’s where they’ll get all the key details that are too wordy to put on an invitation.

Planning & Advice
Here’s Why Guests Are RSVPing ‘No’ To Your Wedding

If you’ve begun reading through RSVPs and spotting that quite a few guests are unable to make it, then this post is for you. There are a few common reasons why guests are RSVPing ‘no’ to your wedding.

Planning & Advice

10 Stylish Ties and Bow Ties for the Groom

Is your groom going for a tie or bow tie to complete his wedding day attire?
In general terms, bow ties tend to suit formal weddings and black-tie, whilst traditional ties are more suited to less casual days. There is however, no need to feel you have to stick to any formal rules but your own! A great way to differentiate the groom from his groomsmen is to choose a mix and match option, maybe choosing a patterned tie for the groom and plain for the rest of the party.

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10 Stylish Ties and Bow Ties for the Groom

A Charming Summer Italian Wedding Full Of Bright Colours

Kim and Mark’s wedding beautifully captured the essence of a Summer Italian Wedding, set in the charming ambiance of Torre Collevento in Orvieto, Umbria.

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Seven Sparkle Dresses for a New Years Eve Wedding

A New Years Eve wedding will mark a fabulous end to the year and kick off the new year in style, so you’ll definitely need an outfit to live up to this special date. Our advice? Don’t be afraid to go all out, sparkle all the way to midnight! 

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Fashion & Jewellery
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Cold Weather Wedding Skincare Tips To Try

As the weather gets a little gloomier and colder, we’re starting to think about all things winter! If you’re planning a winter wedding of your own, now is a great time to start investing in a good skincare routine. Here are some ideas and cold weather wedding skincare tips to try…

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Hair, Make Up & Beauty

Read These Posts Before You Elope In Ireland!

The great thing about getting married is that it looks different for everyone – we love individuality! If the sound of eloping is top of your agenda right now, amazing, we can’t wait to see how your day unfolds. If Ireland is calling you, no matter where in the world you are right now, we hope these five posts will help you realise your dream Irish elopement…

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Elegant Table Styling Ideas for your Reception

Adding extra to your tables is not a wedding essential but many couples like to show their personality and continue the feeling of the day through their decor. If elegant, timeless, pretty and classic sound like your kind of vibe, we hope you adore these ideas… 

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Décor & Flowers
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How To Have A Mixed Gender Wedding Party

Break tradition and include your best woman, man of honour, groomsmaid or bridesman in the festivities! Here’s how to handle the mixed gender wedding party.

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Planning & Advice

WOL Loves: Honeymoon Advisors

Your honeymoon, whether you head off immediately after, or further down the line should be the final hurrah to your nuptials, it’s absolutely a special holiday. 

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Honeymoon
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Five Seriously Stylish Grooms From 2024 Real Weddings

This one’s for the seriously stylish grooms! 
There’s no better place to gather inspiration than our weekly Real Weddings. Today we’ve been having a look back at the gorgeous weddings we’ve shared this year to bring you five seriously stylish grooms. Whether your style is classic or alternative, you’ll be blown away with these stylish guys… 

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In My Bride Era: Taylor Swift Hen Party Ideas

Swifties and friends of Swifties, this one’s for you! If you’re planning a hen party and wanting to celebrate your bestie and her Lover by telling their Love Story, well, long story short, there are so many Gorgeous Taylor Swift hen party ideas for you. 

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