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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 Plan The Most Fun Wedding Ever!

Knowing how to plan the most fun wedding ever means stepping away from the “It’s my day” mentality if you want to hear guests say “This is the best wedding!”.

InspirationPlanning & Advice
Where To Buy Bridesmaids Dresses In Ireland

All across the country there are fabulous designers and bridal boutiques, ready to help you find the perfect bridesmaids dresses. Take a peek at our list.

BridesmaidsFashion & Jewellery
Wedding Party Alternatives For The Offbeat Couple

The days are long gone where you “have” to have bridesmaids, groomsmen, a maid of honour and a best man. Ditch the tradition and check out these wedding party alternatives instead!

Planning & Advice
A Classic Wedding With White, Black, Forest Green & Gold

“Our wedding theme was classic and simple elegance – white, black & forest green with a hint of gold.”

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15 Things Your Wedding Website Needs

So, you’ve got to create a wedding website and you don’t know where to start? Well, we’ve got this sorted for you.

Planning & Advice
Where to Find Wedding Celebrants, Ministers and Solemnisers for Your Irish Wedding

These wedding celebrants, ministers and solemnisers can bring your wedding ceremony to life!

Legal & Ceremony
The Absolute Best Dublin City Wedding Venues

Planning a Dublin City wedding? Take a look at our list of beautiful venues!

Venues
Splurge or Save: Wedding Edition

It’s no secret that weddings can be expensive. The real secret is that it’s possible to save money in areas that matter less to you! Today we’re breaking it down for you on just where to splurge or save. 

BudgetsPlanning & Advice
A Romantic (Short Notice) Rearranged Wedding

“A massive thank you to this group, the Dublin registry office, our venue and suppliers, our family and friends and the weddingsonline/HIGM team, for making our (short notice) rearranged wedding day an absolutely fantastic experience.”

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Celebrate Your Life and Love for One Another with a Unique Humanist Wedding Ceremony

If you want something different or you’re a non-traditional couple, a humanist wedding ceremony celebrated by the Humanist Association of Ireland may be just for you.

Legal & Ceremony
Must-Have Photos With Your Wedding Party

You’ll have your besties with you all day long, so why not make the most of the opportunity to take lots of fun photos together! We’ve created a list of must-have photos that we know you’ll love taking with your wedding party. 

BridesmaidsInspiration
The Wedding Speech – Everything You Need To Know!

If you’ve got a wedding speech to deliver, you’re in the right place! Today we are breaking it all down for you so you know exactly what to do to prepare well.

Planning & Advice
5 Iconic Royal Wedding Dresses in History

Today we’re celebrating the rule-breakers and icons who inspired today’s traditions! That’s right, we’re looking at iconic royal wedding dresses in history.

Fashion & Jewellery
A Rustic, Country Theme With Antlers and Flowers

They opted for a rustic, country theme with antlers and flowers! They picked green and white flowers weaved through the antlers on the top table. 

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How To Get Married Legally in Ireland

If you’ve ever wondered how to get married legally in Ireland or Northern Ireland, you are in the right place.

Legal & Ceremony
The Best Wedding Dress Shops in Ireland

The first step is to know where you’d like to try on your dream wedding dress. We’ve narrowed it down for you by listing the absolute best wedding dress shops in Ireland.

Fashion & Jewellery
Creative Date Night Ideas For All Budgets

If you’ve been together for a number of years, you might find that you’re running out of creative date night ideas. We’ve got you covered!

Inspiration
Funny Quotes For Your Wedding Speech

Want to give your guests a bit of a laugh during your wedding speech? These funny quotes are sure to do the trick!

Planning & Advice
How This One Site Can Help Your Wedding Planning

I’d like to introduce you to the one site that can help you with ALL your wedding planning tasks. It’s a bit of a one-stop-shop for everything wedding-related, and you will thank me for this.

Planning & Advice
A Rustic Wedding With Lavender, Purple and Pops of Pink

“We wanted a rustic theme decor and the girls from Sheen Flowers outdid themselves with the flowers and decor outside the venue. We decided to have lavender, purple and a pop of pink to brighten things up.”

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