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A Romantic Wedding in Kerry by DOK Photography

Karen and Vincent were married in the Sacred Heart Church Kilmoyley, Co. Kerry, with wedding reception in Ballyseede Castle. Deirdre O’Keefe of DOK Photography captured their chic raspberry and 80s themed day!

Real Weddings
A Peacock Themed Wedding by Rubistyle

John and Emma were married in a peacock and pet themed wedding in the Seafield Hotel in Gorey, Co. Wexford. Their photographer, Amy French, of Rubistyle Photography captured their day.

Real Weddings
A Beautiful Bird Theme Wedding In Tipperary by Give us a Goo Photography

Paula and Philip were married in Rockwell College, Cashel, with reception afterwards in Raheen House, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The extremely talented Phil Voon of Give us a Goo Photography captured their day.

Real Weddings
A Beautiful Countryside Wedding in Adare

John and Karen were married in the picturesque village of Adare, Co Limerick. Michelle Prunty captured their sunny, winter wedding in the Dunraven Arms Hotel.

Real Weddings
A Chic, Vintage Wedding at Dublin City Hall

Freida and Clyde were married in Dublin City Hall with wedding reception afterwards in The Cliff Townhouse. Their day was photographed by Moat Hill Photography.

Real Weddings
The Perfect Venue for…

Whether you consider yourself and princess bride or a modern millie, you want your wedding venue to reflect your personality and style. Today we’re choosing wedding venues in Ireland to suit almost every type of bride style: the alternative venues – the MV Cill Airne boat on the Liffey in Dublin and Croke Park; the modern wedding venue – Clonbreany House in Meath and Borris House in Carlow; the unique venue – Ballygarry House in Kerry and Westport House in Mayo; and finally the ‘dream’ venue – Hodson Bay Hotel in Westmeath. This article appeared in the Autumn 2011 edition of B Magazine, please check with venues for current prices and packages.

Venues
Simply Sage Wedding by Insight Photography

Catherine O’Neill and Alan Elliott were married in St John’s Church, Kilkenny with reception afterwards in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. Their elegant sage green wedding was photographed by Insight Photography.

Real Weddings
Sweet as Candy: A Pink & Aubergine Wedding at The Landmark Hotel

Thérèse Callery and Michael Whitty were married in Creeve, Co Roscommon with reception afterwards in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Their wedding was photographed by Suzanne Toal of Zanni Photographic.

Real Weddings
A very Scottish/ Irish Wedding

After an engagement lasting one year and seven months, Andy and Mary were married in St Patrick’s Church, Newport, with reception in Mulranny Park Hotel, Co Mayo. Photographer, Gary Barrett, captured their every special moment!

Real Weddings
Richie and Ailbhe’s Snowy Winter Wedding

After an engagement lasting 15 months, Richie and Ailbhe were married on December 22, 2010 in Barberstown Castle, Straffan. Peter Rowen was there to capture every precious moment, snow and all!

Real Weddings
Top 20 Wedding Trends for 2012

As 2011 draws to a close, WOL Editor Karen Birney lays her cards on the table and forecasts the top 20 wedding trends for 2012.

Fashion & Jewellery
Claire and Peter by Kurt Vinion in Middleton Park House

Claire of Claire Durkin Photography married her true love Peter in a vintage meets eclectic meets golden era themed wedding on September 18, 2010, in Middleton Park House, Co. Westmeath. There to capture every precious moment was good friend and photographer, Kurt Vinion of Prague.

Real Weddings
Guest Bride Feature: The €6 wedding dress

Everyone loves a bargain, especially brides trying to balance a bursting budget. But is a €6 wedding dress from China going too far? By Denise Duffield-Thomas. This article was originally live on WeddingsOnline.ie December 16th 2010

Fashion & JewelleryPlanning & Advice
Real Brides: Real Advice

The best wedding advice from real brides. Compiled by Karen Birney

Planning & Advice
Kate and Sean in Ballintaggart House by Daniel Griffiths Photography

Kate and Sean were married on September 16, 2010 in An Diseart Chapel, Dingle, Co.Kerry with reception afterwards in Ballintaggart House.

Real Weddings
David Fielden 2012

David Fielden, master of modern bridal fashion, gave us a collection to really get our teeth into for 2012. David Fielden’s designs are officially stocked Myrtle Ivory in Ireland. By Karen Birney

Fashion & Jewellery
Sharon & David at Hayfield Manor in Cork Real Wedding

A beautiful intimate wedding, shot by Moat Hill Photography at the charming Hayfield Manor in Cork.

Real Weddings
Sanyukta Shrestha S/S 2012

London-based, Napalese-born designer Sanyukta Shrestha is being hailed as the future of bridal fashion. Her ethical, eco-friendly approach to her line has made her a hit with a green niche, while her hand-loomed, hand-made, avante garde creations have appealed to the ultra modern masses. By Karen Birney

Fashion & Jewellery
Amanda and Conor at Middleton Park House by Studio33 Weddings

We love every wedding here at WeddingsOnline, but we had a particularly special one in May this year. WOL’s own Amanda Dalton married hubby Conor in a beautiful ceremony in Middleton Park House, looking jaw-droppingly stunning (she scrubs up well!) in a Stephanie Allin gown.

Real Weddings
Grey Bridesmaids Dresses

Girly grey, gorgeous graphite or sultry silver -shades of grey are huge for winter bridesmaids for 2012. By Karen Birney

BridesmaidsFashion & Jewellery