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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!
Ask The Experts – ‘Can I Take My flowers From the Church to the Reception?’
Today, our experts from Jimazen, A Room in Bloom, Little Daisy Flowers and Wow Weddings give their advice for this bridal dilemma – is it acceptable to remove the floral arrangements from the church after the ceremony, and take them to the reception? Click here to find out.
Ask the Experts – ‘How Long Before The Wedding Should I Send The Invites?’
Whether you’re having a big celebration or an intimate do, you need to give your guests enough notice, especially if they’re travelling from afar. Today, our experts from Lantz Weddings, Finer Details and the Parlour Press Wedding Stationery share their invaluable advice on the best time to send your invites.
Where To Start With Your Wedding Planning
This one’s for all the recently engaged ladies who are asking “where do I start my wedding planning”? It may seem like there’s a lot to do – but starting is actually simpler than you think. Before you buy your first centrepiece, you need to have a chat with your fiancé about the type and size of wedding you want to have. Then comes things like location and date. Our six-step guide makes it a piece of (wedding) cake!
10 Things To Ask When Planning Your Wedding Budget
Some of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your wedding will be all about the budget – so how do you prepare? First, ensure you’re not left to make all the decisions on your own. Secondly, here’s a list of 10 important questions to consider – discuss them with your fiancé at the earliest opportunity, and together you’ll be able to agree on the things that are most important to the both of you. After all, it’s your wedding day – have it exactly the way you want.
10 Reasons to Attend a Wedding Fair
Sometimes it seems that not a weekend goes by when there isn’t a wedding fair of one kind or another, whether it’s a small one at a local venue, or a big national one. And chances are, until you got engaged, you probably didn’t give them much thought. But now you may be asking yourself: should I go to a wedding fair? What’s it like? Will I find what I want? Will it be fun or a bore? We say… yes you should attend at least one wedding fair – there’s nothing quite like it!
Most Talked About Celebrity Engagements Of 2013
Ah, celebs – they’re just like us! They meet and fall in love like anyone else… and then the day comes when the guy gets down on one knee. The only difference is that their romance develops in somewhat more exotic and luxurious locations than we are used to. Here are five of the most talked-about engagements of 2013… and one ‘are they or aren’t they’ cliffhanger!
Most Talked About Celebrity Weddings 2013
Every day is someone’s wedding day – and in celeb-land 2013 it was definitely a very romantic year. From big international stars, to those who looked to gain a little more exposure by selling their story to a glossy mag, celebs all over the place were getting wed, promising to love, cherish, mix the cocktails, and keep their five international homes neat and tidy. Let’s have a recap!
Top 12 Alternative Destinations for Weddings Abroad
We’re big fans of weddings abroad – but we wouldn’t be the trendsetters that we are if we didn’t suggest some locations off the bridal track, shall we say. Ladies (and gents), we give you – the best alternative wedding abroad locations. Definitely worth considering, they give you everything a bride could wish for – spectacular locations, adventure, a chance to have a one-of-a-kind day, and of course – your budget will thank you as well.
How to Prepare for Your Bridal Hair Styling Trial and What to Expect
We’ve already told you all you need to know about a make-up trial – and now for the hair! Gorgeously styled into a spectacular work of art (even if you’re wearing it loose), it’ll make you feel the most beautiful ever. A hair trial is the perfect opportunity to get creative and find that perfect look. Bridal hair stylist Cathy McNulty shares her pro tips on what to expect and how to prepare.
How to Prepare for Your Bridal Make-up Trial and What to Expect
Are you worried about your upcoming make-up trial? Or maybe the one you’ve had already was a disappointment? Or perhaps you simply don’t know what you are looking for? weddingsonline comes to the rescue! We chatted to Professional Make-up Artist Louise McMahon and have compiled a one-of-a-kind guide to assist you with your wedding make-up trial – how to prepare, what to expect, what to ask for, and how to find that perfect look you’ll love!
8 Amazing Wedding Buffet Ideas
We all know that you just can’t go wrong with a sweet buffet – adults and kids alike absolutely love them, and for a good reason of course… all those colours, flavours, and oh the fun! So we thought we’d take the fun one step further – what other buffet options would you consider?
Mumzilla, Dadzilla, Groomzilla, Bridesmaidzilla – A Case Study
Have you found yourself in a curious situation… surrounded by strange creatures who have come to life solely for the purpose of making your wedding planning interesting at best, and unbearable at worst? Uh-oh! You’ve been attacked by the ZILLAS!
5 Easy DIY Wedding Favours
So you want to make sure your favours are so fantastic, the guests will prefer them to the wedding cake? It’s easy – make them unique, or delicious, or useful – or all three! Here are our top five easy and budget-friendly DIY wedding favours you and your guests will love!
Wedding Traditions Around The World
Every country and culture has its own wedding customs – some may inspire an Irish bride, while others can give her a good giggle! From broken crockery in Germany and India’s sacred fire, to the French macaron tower and the Greek custom of spitting on the bride – here are some of our favourite foreign wedding traditions.
Ask the Experts – Should I send ‘save-the-dates’?
The charming idea of sending save-the-dates has really made an impression on today’s Irish brides – it’s a wonderful way to create a great buzz for your upcoming wedding. But when exactly should they be sent, and to whom? Here’s some good advice, direct from our experts!
Five Bridal Superstitions & How To Survive Them
In today’s no-nonsense age, few people admit to being afraid of the black cat, avoiding walking under ladders, or opening umbrellas indoors. Yet bridal superstitions seem to be alive and well! Women who, until engagement day, displayed completely reasonable behaviour are suddenly saying no to wearing pearls, because it may bring bad luck, and choosing not to marry on the 13th of any given month.
Ask the Expert – ‘How long before the wedding should I pick up the cake?’
The wedding cake is no ordinary cake – it must be presented at the venue on your wedding day in the freshest and most pristine state! Our experts tell us about the ideal time to pick up your cake and why delivery is your best option.
Top Table Dilemmas – Family Issues
Your wedding top table is like a VIP area – everyone wants to be included! While it’s traditional to include the parents, the best man and the chief bridesmaid, you may have some difficulties if there are any family issues. Here are some brilliant alternatives to a traditional top table setting that may help you avoid any family conflicts.
Wedding Invitation Wording
Wording wedding invitations is simpler than you think – the etiquette calls for including important information that the guests will find useful and essential. Many couples worry over the correct wording, but don’t worry – we break it all down for you with this useful guide.
What Do Ushers Do?
The groom has a job – to show up groomed and say “I do”. The best man has a job – to support the groom. But what about the ushers? Are they just decorative escorts to the bridesmaids, extras from the stag do, or perhaps something along the lines of Robin Hood’s merry men? Well – yes, no and maybe! How about no more guessing – here’s our no-nonsense guide to usher duties.
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