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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!
Dreamy Greece Wedding Ideas You Can Do From Afar

You don’t have to actually get married in Greece to include these dreamy ideas in your Big Day. These Greece wedding ideas are for anybody, no matter where you plan to tie the knot! 

Inspiration
A Christmas Themed Wedding With Simple And Minimalist Decor

Meet Mark and Laura. This stunning couple got married in that week between Christmas and New Year – you know the one, where you don’t know what day it is. So, they went festive and had a Christmas themed wedding, which they described as ‘simple and minimalistic’. Great combo! 

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How To Propose Like A Pro

Today we’re talking about how to propose! We’re covering all the details, from choosing the ring, to making the plans all the way through to deciding what to say (besides the obvious). If you’re planning on proposing soon, then this is for you!

Engagement
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Wedding Readings: Friendship Edition

We love adding a personal touch to a wedding! And wedding readings are a fabulous way to do just that. This sweet roundup includes lovely wedding readings about friendship. Take a peek at these poems, song lyrics and quotes about friendship! 

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Wedding Wednesday: All The Wedding Tips You’ll Need From The Pros [Episode 94]

This episode is a little different, because it was filmed LIVE at the weddingsonline Awards Gala Dinner earlier this month. I chatted with some of Ireland’s best wedding suppliers and asked for their top tips for couples. So if you’ve ever wanted to hear golden nuggets of mind-blowing wedding tips from the pros, then this is it!

Podcast
Wedding Seating: Should I Tell My Guests Where To Sit?

If you are trying to decide between assigned seating or letting guests choose where to sit, you’re in the right place! By the time it comes to this part of your wedding planning, you’ve already made hundreds of other decisions. We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a bit confused and unsure of what to do. In this post, we have cleared defined assigned seating vs no assigned seating, we’ve listed pros and cons, and offered some helpful alternatives.

Planning & Advice
How To (Politely) Ask For A Cash Wedding Gift

The subject of asking for a cash wedding gift creates some of the most heated discussions brides ever engage in. The opinions range from just a mild ‘it’s totally ok’ shrug to comments like ‘it’s deeply offensive’. So where does today’s world of weddings stand on this subject, exactly?

BudgetsPlanning & Advice
A Dreamy Castle Wedding With Festive Red Decor

Orla and Anthony’s wedding is absolutely dreamy! What started as a nightmare, with the pandemic causing their venue to permanently close, turned into a perfect day. Orla’s dream of getting married in a castle came true when they booked Barberstown Castle! We just love the personal touches, special First Dance flash mob moment and of course, the gorgeous photos. 

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Stunning Walk Down The Aisle Photos To Put A Smile On Your Face

When we ask our brides about their favourite moment from their Big Day, so many of them reflect on the moment they walk down the aisle. This is a big moment. All eyes are on you. You’ve spent months planning your special day and everybody has been waiting for you to arrive.

Inspiration
How To Host A Bilingual Wedding

Looking to host a bilingual wedding and embrace two languages? We’ve got you! There are so many ways to incorporate different languages into a bilingual wedding – from the invitations and website to the music choices and everything in between! 

Planning & Advice
Wedding Wednesday: Neurodiverse and Planning a Wedding? [Episode 93]

If you are neurodivergent, it doesn’t mean you can’t have the wedding of your dreams!  When we picture weddings, we often have visions of a big, lavish affair with lots of beautiful decor and a celebration fit for royalty. You

Podcast
What To Do If You Hate Your Bridesmaids Dress

Oof, this is a tricky one to navigate. If you’re wondering what to do if you hate your bridesmaids dress, then this is for you!

Fashion & JewelleryPlanning & Advice
Important Irish Dates For 2025

There’s a lot to consider when choosing your wedding date. Whether you are looking to get married on a bank holiday weekend or to avoid major sporting events, this list of Important Irish dates for 2025 will come in handy!

Planning & Advice
A Rustic Wedding With An Autumn Theme

Say hello to Claire and Johnny! They planned an Autumn themed wedding full of dried leaves and rustic decor. We love that they placed a big focus on the food, the drinks and the party. So they selected the wedding formalities that they wanted and ditched everything else!

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Ask The Experts: What Do Wedding Flowers Cost?

What do wedding flowers cost? This is something many couples simply have no reference point for! If you’re in the same boat and you’re trying to piece together your wedding budget, then having an understanding of the different types of flowers and what everything costs will be a huge help to you!

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Lucky In Love: St Patrick’s Day Wedding Inspiration

If you’re after the luck of the Irish, then you’ll love this St Patrick’s Day wedding inspiration! From classy touches of green to the subtle addition of the Shamrock and everything in between, there are plenty of ways to inject a little Irish into your Big Day. 

Inspiration
Wedding Wednesday: Avoid These First Dance Mistakes [Episode 92]

If you are choosing to do a First Dance at your wedding, then this episode is for you! There are a few common First Dance mistakes that couples make – but you don’t have to. Take a listen to these mistakes and exactly how you can avoid them…

Podcast
Announcing the Winners of the weddingsonline Awards 24

Breaking News for the Irish Wedding Industry – The winners of the highly coveted weddingsonline awards 2024 were announced this week at a gala dinner celebration at the incredible Lyrath Estate Hotel.

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Wedding Day Essentials Couples Often Forget (But You Don’t Have To)

With so many wedding planning decisions to make, it’s no surprise that couples often forget a few things. But you don’t have to! Here’s our nifty list of wedding day essentials you may not have thought of as the day draws closer…

Planning & Advice
A Fabulously Fun Wedding With Good Food And Good Craic

Meet Catherine and Cathal! This gorgeous couple planned a wedding that revolved entirely around taking care for their guests. Their priority was good food and good craic and that’s exactly what they got!

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