Real weddings are a great place to nab ideas for your own Big Day so we’ve rounded up some sweet, personal and thoughtful ideas from our recent real weddings to inspire you all! Here are 20 gorgeous ideas…
1. Countdown Sign
Photo from Maeve & Dylan’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas Photography
Get yourself all excited for the Big Day with a countdown sign where you can tick off the days as it gets closer!
2. Surprise Bridal Sign
Photo from Amy & Shane’s real wedding by Insight Photography
Surprise the bride-to-be on the wedding morning with a cute wedding sign celebrating the Big Day is here!
3. Matching Robes
Photo from Valerie & Paul’s real wedding by Insight Photography
Getting ready with your girls is an exciting part of the day so make it all the more memorable and fun by donning some personalised robes. Shop these pretty floral robes over on WowWee.ie.
4. Personalised Hangers
Photo from Amy & Shane’s real wedding by Insight Photography
We love this adorable idea from Amy & Shane’s wedding – surprise your bridesmaids with a gorgeous bridesmaid tag for their guna to make them feel extra special.
5. Happy Tears
Photo from Maeve & Dylan’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas Photography
Have some hankies on standby for all those happy tears that are sure to be shed. Go one better by having some super cute bride and groom tissues like Maeve & Dylan! You can pick up wedding tissues in the weddingsonline shop here.
6. Thoughtful Gifts
Photo from Amy & Shane’s real wedding by Insight Photography
Surprise your other half with a sentimental gift to mark the Big Day! This awesome watch idea complete with personalised note is as gorgeous as it gets.
7. Here Comes the Bride Sign
Photo from Eoin & Suzie’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas Photography
We love a good sign and this sweet ‘Wait Till You See Your Bride’ one is sure to have him/her beaming as you make your way down the aisle.
8. Superhero Socks
Photo from Anne & Chris’ real wedding by Emma Russell Photography
We’re seeing more and more photos of lads baring their socks for a fun wedding photo and superhero, striped and spotty socks are all the rage. Pick some up for the lads and have a fun photo op of your own.
9. Pick a Seat not a Side Ceremony Sign
Photo from Tara & Fionan’s real wedding by DKPHOTO
We love Tara & Fionan’s laid back approach to ceremony seating letting guests from both sides mingle and sit wherever they like.
10. Your Love Story
Photo from Amy & Shane’s real wedding by Insight Photography
Share the milestones from your relationship with all your guests with a cute ‘Love Story’ sign like Amy & Shane’s. Include everything from where and when you met to the engagement.
11. Childhood Photos
Photo from Julie & Sean’s real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
If you’re looking to make your day that little bit more personal, include photos from your childhood and relationship in your day. Childhood pics can be great as table numbers (check them out here) or hang some photos of you both around your venue in honour of your love story.
12. Personalised Guest Book
Photo from Sinead & Erich’s real wedding by Linda Clarke Photography
The guest book is a great keepsake and a way for everyone to wish you well! Take a leaf out of Sinead & Erich’s book and have your wedding guests create a bit of wall art you can hang in your home afterwards.
13. Personal Touches
Photo from Amy & Shane’s real wedding by Insight Photography
Celebrate your love story with some of your favourite things or some cute and romantic touches like your initials!
14. Family Photos
Photo from Maeve & Dylan’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas Photography
Honour your parents or grandparents love stories with some photos of them on their Big Day!
15. Remember Lost Loved Ones
Photo from Maria & Sean’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas Photography
There are lots of lovely ways to remember lost loved ones at your wedding such as this beautiful sign and candle combination.
16. Personalised Cake Topper
Photo from Sinead & Erich’s real wedding by Linda Clarke Photography
We love the adorable Lego figurines and personalised bunting from Sinead & Erich’s Big Day – a cute cake topper is a fun way to get your personality across and make the day all the more personal.
17. Love is Sweet Candy Buffet Bags
Photo from Lucas & Ida’s real wedding by Aidan Oliver Photography
The candy buffet is always a big hit at weddings as a nostalgic post-dinner treat. Give it a personal twist with some personalised paper bags like these one’s from Lucas & Ida’s Big Day.
18. Dancing Shoes
Photo from Aoife & Mark’s real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
Make sure the dance floor stays full to the brim by having some flip flips on stand by for all the tired feet. Pair them with a fun ‘dancing shoes’ sign like this one from Aoife & Mark’s celebrations.
19. Thank You Note
Photo from Tara & Fionan’s real wedding by DKPHOTO
Let your guests know just how much it means to you that they’re there by popping some ‘Thank You’ signs around your venue.
20. Personalised Number Plates
Photo from Kate & Alan’s real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
Travel in style like Kate & Alan with your very own personalised number plates!
