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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 Handle Dietary Requirements at Your Wedding (Without Losing Your Mind)

Somewhere between choosing your menu and sending out invites, you’ll hit the same wall every couple hits, dietary requirements. Between coeliac guests, vegans, nut allergies and the second cousin who “just doesn’t do fish”, it can feel like you’re catering a small festival rather than a wedding. Take a breath, it’s more manageable than it looks. Here’s how to get wedding dietary requirements sorted without the stress.

Planning & Advice
St Patrick’s Weekend Wedding with Tones of Green and Burgundy

Meet Rebecca and Michael. Celebrating their wedding day over St Patrick’s weekend our couple chose a deep green colour scheme with accents of  rich burgundy flowers for a modern look.

Real Weddings
Questions to Ask Before You Book a Wedding Videographer in Ireland

Your photos will show your guests what the day looked like. Your video will show them what it felt like, the speeches, the first dance, the moment your granny got up and stole the show. That’s why picking the right wedding videographer in Ireland deserves just as much thought as any other supplier on your list. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are the questions worth asking.

Planning & Advice
Add Summer onto Your Wedding Menu

If you are planning a summer wedding, your menu is one of the easiest ways to embrace the season. Fresh, seasonal, colourful ingredients and lighter dishes can create a memorable dining experience that perfectly complements a sunny celebration. Whether you’re hosting a garden party, marquee reception or elegant hotel wedding, a seasonal menu is guaranteed to impress your guests.

Inspiration
How To Write A Best Man’s Speech (Without The Panic)

If you’ve been putting off writing a few words for your best friend’s wedding, whether it’s a lack of inspiration or a touch of deep-seated cynicism, we’re here to help. Below are our best man speech tips to point you in the right (and safest) direction, so you can stand up on the day feeling ready rather than rattled.

Planning & Advice
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.

The Groom
Australian Couples Planning an Irish Wedding: What to Know

If you’re considering an Irish wedding, you’re in good company. But planning a wedding in Ireland from Australia comes with a few extra logistics. Here’s what you need to know before saying “I do” on Irish soil.

Elopements
Summer Venue Hunting: What to ask Before Booking

There’s no two ways about it, summer weddings in Ireland are amazing, however dates can be highly sought after. If you are considering say ‘I do’ whilst the sun shines it’s important you choose the perfect venue, one equipped for outdoor events and warm weather celebrations. Today we have ten questions you should ask your potential venues before booking to ensure all eventualities are catered for.

Planning & Advice
Top Reviewed Venues 2026 Q2

Today we’re sharing the best reviewed wedding venues on weddingsonline.ie for Q2 2026 — decided entirely by feedback from real couples. In each category we’ve counted down the venues with the strongest review record over the quarter.

Articles
Top Reviewed Wedding Suppliers for 2026 Q2

Today we’re sharing the best reviewed wedding suppliers on weddingsonline.ie for Q2 2026 — decided entirely by feedback from real couples. In each category we’ve counted down the suppliers with the strongest review record over the quarter.

Articles

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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ArticlesFashion & Jewellery

Pretty in Pink Romantic Wedding at Cavan Crystal Hotel

Meet Martina and Sean. Today’s couple celebrated their love with a pretty pink themed day bathed in romance and with lots of fun elements, memorable entertainment and beautiful bridal style.

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Real Weddings
Cavan Crystal Hotel summer wedding

For Life’s Important Moments, Wear Something Designed For You!

Maire Forkin Designs Couture provides luxury bespoke and made-to-measure fashion services for women across Ireland and the UK. The company specialises in creating elegant, custom-designed outfits for special occasions, including Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits, wedding dresses, evening wear, black-tie attire, and occasion wear.

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Fashion & Jewellery

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
Bridal hair for summer 2026 brides

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 Plan a Drinks Reception That Actually Flows

The drinks reception is where the wedding day really opens up. Guests relax, congratulations are exchanged, and the whole thing starts to feel like a proper celebration. But from that first glass of prosecco to the last song of the night, a lot has to happen in between, and without a bit of thought behind it, the evening can lose momentum fast. Here’s how to plan a wedding evening timeline in Ireland that feels effortless, even when it isn’t.

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Planning & Advice

Mini Moon in Ireland Hot Spots

After the excitement of your wedding day, many newlyweds are choosing to swap long-haul travel for a romantic escape closer to home. A mini moon offers the perfect opportunity to unwind, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories without the stress of extensive planning or travel. Staying at home in Ireland, with its breathtaking landscapes, luxurious hotels, charming coastal towns, and cosy countryside retreats, provides an idyllic setting for a post-wedding getaway.

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Honeymoon
Mini moon in Ireland

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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The Groom
Couple Photography wedding morning

Three Fun Hen Party Theme Ideas for 2026 

The much anticipated hen party has got a glow up in 2026! If you are beginning to plan a memorable hen party for your best girl, this is for you. From what to wear to all the themed bits and pieces you will need, today we are sharing three amazing theme ideas, that your Bride will adore. 

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Hen Party
Hen party theme ideas