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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!
Fabulous Post-Ceremony Activities For Your Big Day

These post-ceremony activities will give your guests something to do! A tasty treat, piece of art, or a chance to have photos with alpacas…. they’ll be delighted!

Inspiration
Wedding Wednesday: How To Choose Your Wedding Dress [Episode 84]

It’s time for wedding dress shopping!!! This is one of the most fun parts of planning your wedding and it’s important to be prepared – so today, with the help of a fabulous wedding dress expert, we’re going to walk you through how to choose your wedding dress. 

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Types Of Irish Wedding Ceremonies

Getting legally married in Ireland? There are several types of Irish wedding ceremonies that you can choose from. Take a look at everything you need to know about religious ceremonies, secular ceremonies and civil ceremonies, as well as who can legally officiate them. 

Legal & Ceremony
A Charming Wedding With Classic And Muted Tones

Say hello to Sionead and Mark! If you’re a fan of classic and muted tones, personalised details and a focus on friends and family, you’re going to love this.

ArticlesReal Weddings
Giving A Wedding Speech? These Tips Are For You!

If you are giving a wedding speech anytime soon, the thought of getting up in front of hundreds of strangers may have you in a panic. Despite your nerves, it’s totally possible to write and deliver a memorable wedding speech, even if you’ve never done one before!

Planning & Advice
Gorgeous Wedding Decor Spotted In Real Weddings

If you’re anything like me, you love looking at real weddings just to see what real life couples did on their Big Day. Want to see some gorgeous wedding decor spotted in real weddings? Then check this out and be prepared to be inspired.

Décor & Flowers
Wedding Wednesday: 20 Mistakes Brides Make (And How To Avoid Them) [Episode 83]

Even the most organised bride can stumble and make mistakes, but you don’t have to. There are so many decisions to make and it’s no wonder brides make mistakes along the way. For most of us, this is the first and only wedding we’ll ever plan, so nobody blames you.

Podcast
Priest-Approved Hymns For Your Religious Wedding Ceremony

Are you hunting for beautiful hymns for your religious wedding but not sure where to start? Here’s a popular question you’ve probably asked: “I’m getting married in a church but have no idea what religious music to choose and my priest is strict”. Well, thanks to the fabulous Olivia Romeo’s priest-approved hymns list, you’re sorted! 

Legal & Ceremony
Wedding Trends For 2024: Our Top 10 Picks!

It’s the start of the year and the perfect time to look at our favourite wedding trends for 2024! With everything from balletcore to sharing platters and flash photography, there’s a lot to love. Take a peek at our top 10 picks.

Inspiration
Memorable Wedding Ideas Your Guests Will Adore

If you are looking for ways to blow your guests’ minds, then you’re in the right place! You don’t have to go crazy or spend all your money to plan a memorable wedding. Sometimes all you’ve got to do is incorporate some exciting entertainment that guests aren’t expecting. Keep them on their toes, get them laughing and smiling, and find ways to immerse them in an activity. They’ll be absolutely delighted! 

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A Romantic Summer’s Day Wedding With Dusky Pink Details

Say hello to Hayley and Gary! They tied the knot in a romantic summer’s day wedding. The dusky pink and white details shone throughout their decor, flowers and attire. 

ArticlesReal Weddings
Planning Your Wedding? Welcome to weddingsonline!

weddingsonline really is a one-stop-shop for everything you need to plan your Big Day. So, if you are newly engaged and planning your wedding, let’s show you around.

Planning & Advice
Wedding Wednesday: Create Your Wedding Guest List Without Losing Your Mind [Episode 82]

The title of this episode was going to be: How to create your wedding guest list in 10 easy steps. But, I realised that there’s nothing easy about choosing who will and won’t attend your wedding! It’s a big decision and many couples feel overwhelmed by the task. You may be dreading this task and you’ve probably got your knowledge of wedding etiquette on your mind too. I get it, I’ve been there too! And what I’ve done is broken this task down into 10 logical steps to help you create your wedding guest list without losing your mind. So, while this won’t be easy, it will be manageable.

Podcast
Newly Engaged? Start Here!

If you are newly engaged, then this is for you! Congratulations on your very happy news and welcome to weddingsonline. We’re here to help you plan the perfect wedding by sharing expert tips, wedding planning how-tos and all the inspiration

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About To Propose? Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

If you are about to propose, we’ve got something very special for you. Since we’re in that fabulous week between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s the perfect time to plan your proposal!

Engagement
You’ll Love These Adorable Bridesmaid Proposal Sayings

Asking somebody to be your bridesmaid is a big task. It’s not super time consuming but it’s a really big deal and a sign of true friendship. You’re asking somebody you love and trust to play a special role in your wedding. This says a lot about the friendship and you are telling somebody how much they mean to you! Of course you want to get the asking part right. Some call this proposing. So, in the spirit of asking your besties to be your bridesmaids, be inspired by these super cute bridesmaid proposal sayings! They will help you ask the question…

Bridesmaids
Wedding Wednesday: Wedding Expenses Couples Always Forget To Plan For [Episode 81]

Let’s be honest, weddings cost money! Last week we spoke about genius ways to save money on your wedding. One tip is to know exactly what you’ve got to spend and what you need to purchase. The tricky thing is that there are a few wedding expenses couples always forget to plan for. I’ll list them so you don’t forget these!!

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How To Use Social Media To Plan Your Wedding

If we’re honest, we all love to scroll through social media. It can be hard not to go crazy when you’re planning your wedding and there are tons of ideas out there! Before you know it, after looking through social media, minutes turn to hours and you’ve pinned a ton of posts that are nothing like the wedding you’re actually planning. If that’s you, take a look at our guide on how to use social media to plan your wedding.

Planning & Advice
A Small And Intimate Dusty Blue Wedding

Say hello to Kelsey and Laurence! They got married at the beautiful Annebrook House Hotel, hosting a small and intimate wedding. We love the dusty blue wedding details and personal touches!

ArticlesReal Weddings
Fabulous Edible Centrepieces Your Guests Will Love

I am a huge fan of using one thing for multiple purposes! It’s a great way to save money and it takes the stress out of decision-making. And this is precisely why edible centrepieces are such a winner. 

Inspiration