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Reliving those Special Memories – Why Hiring a Wedding Videographer is so Important
Hiring a wedding videographer is more important than you think – your wedding DVD will one day be priceless. By Alan Berg
Elaine Kennedy Photography & Harvey’s Point the overall winners of weddingsonline Awards 2014!
The highly anticipated weddingsonline Awards 2014 were announced last night at a glamorous black tie ceremony in the stylish surroundings of Clontarf Castle! Read on to see the full list of category winners…
DIY Tutorial: Love Cake Topper
Today is the first of our monthly DIY posts! First up is a fab floral cake topper… our resident DIYers have been busy putting together this step-by-step tutorial for couples looking to add the personal touch to their wedding cake! And we adore the finished product. This whimsical wire love cake topper would be a gorgeous addition to any tiers, and is totally customisable to suit your own colour scheme – just pick a fabric that suits your wedding style. See how to make it here!
The weddingsonline Awards Are Nearly Here!
We’re so excited; the annual weddingsonline awards are almost upon us! Taking place this Monday, 10th February at the gorgeous Clontarf Castle, finalists and guests can look forward to a glamorous night of fine dining and music from The Upbeat Generation as well as finally finding who has snatched one of the coveted winners’ titles for 2014!
Wedding Themes To Suit Every Style of Couple Part 1
When it comes to your wedding décor, you want it to reflect you as a couple as well as blow your guests away with all the incredible touches! And there are tons of gorgeous details you can incorporate in to your day that can sum you and your other half up – think about what it is you both like be it books, the beach or all things glamorous and Gatsby and go from there. Here are five themes that would make for great wedding inspiration…
Valentine’s Gift Ideas – For Him, Her & DIY
With wedding plans galore, it can be easy to forget that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you are an old romantic and love embracing this loved up day, we’ve rounded up some gift ideas to impress himself, herself or for those that want to go the extra mile, some DIY’s for that home-made touch.
Ways to Fit Exercise in to Your Day for The Busy Bride-To-Be
We’re not ones to advocate losing weight, or shaping up for the sake of a wedding dress, unless of course it’s something you feel you want to do. But for many brides-to-be, this hectic and heady engagement period can be insanely busy, balancing normal stuff – shopping, bills, life – with planning a mega event we’ve dreamed about for years, as well as the pressure we put on ourselves to look A-mazing come the big day itself. So while exercise may not be on your agenda for weight purposes, it might be a handy ally in combating the stresses that come with seating plans and the like. For those of you who are struggling to fit in a weekly, let alone daily exercise fix, we’ve some sneaky ways to squeeze it in to even the busiest brides schedule…
Wedding Trends 2014 – Radiant Orchid, Blush Tones and All Things Social
With January coming to an end and wedding planning well under way, you can make some time for the fun stuff – pretty colour palettes and photobooths and the likes! So with this in mind, we’re turning our attention to some of 2014s hottest wedding trends – wedding planner, Sharon Mc Meel is here to talk us through the little details that will be a big deal this year…
The Best Foods For Fabulous Skin
When it comes to good skin, you may automatically think of the beauty booty adorning your bathroom shelves. Of course, a good skincare regime is important but when it comes to gorgeously glowing, healthy skin, the best place to start is with your shopping basket. You may be at the gritted teeth stage, fed up of hearing ‘you are what you eat’, but when it comes to your skin and your body, it’s the holy grail!
The Engagement Shoot – All You Need to Know
If you’re still revelling in your newly engaged status and are looking for a fun day out to mark this amazing transitional period, you might be interested in an ‘Engagement Shoot’. Hugely popular in the states, engagement shoots involve hiring a photographer to capture beautiful photographs of you and your new fiancé. With that gorgeous newly engaged glow, there’s no better time for a few snaps you’ll return to time and time again! As well as being as romantic as it gets, there’s lots of practical reasons why they are useful. We’ve got all the info you need to know as well as some inspiration from near and far…
69% of couples covering all wedding costs themselves, says results of Ireland’s largest wedding survey by weddingsonline
Couples move away from traditional values in 2014 with 69% of couples covering all wedding costs themselves, says results of Ireland’s largest wedding survey by weddingsonline. Click here to see the full results.
A Fabulous Feline Flick – Get the Look by Make-up Artist Ailbhe Lynch
Today’s bridal beauty look is all about the eyes, specifically the liner! Beautiful bride Sarah loved Adele’s signature flick and was keen to have something similar for her big day so Make-up artist Ailbhe Lynch used a matte neutral lid, complemented by a strong black flick to emphasise the eyes. Here, she shows us, step-by-step, how to achieve this stunning look.
Top Wedding Venues in Cork, Ireland – From Cosy Country Houses to Romantic Hotels & Estates
Home to the Gourmet Capital of Ireland, stunning coastlines, rugged scenery and a bustling city packed full of shopping and excursions, Cork has it all. Whether you’re looking for a quaint country manor complete with picturesque setting, an exclusive venue to call your own, a lavish 5* hotel with all the trimmings or a luxurious resort perched beside the sea, you’ll find it in today’s venue guide. Here’s our pick of some of the top wedding venues in Cork…
10 Things You Can Do Now That You’re Engaged
A huge congratulations to our newly engaged brides and grooms-to-be! Because it’s such an exciting time, we’ve put together a little list of things you can look forward to now that you’re the proud owner of a sparkly new fáinne. Enjoy!
An Elegant Ivory & Green Affair at Luttrellstown Castle by Dreamcatcher Productions
We’ve a real wedding treat for you all today in the form of a super-romantic wedding trailer that will warm your hearts! Today’s love story takes us all the way to Darwin, Australia where Evelyn & Mike met on Anzac day and fell in love three years ago. Their proposal had all the hallmarks of a fairy tale with Mike sneakily asking Evelyn’s dad for her hand in marriage during a trip to Ireland, popping the question atop a tower in Dromoland Castle. One year on, the castle theme continued as family and friends flew in from Australia to join the couple as they tied the knot in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clondalkin followed by a reception in the stunning Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin. See the day unfold in this oh-so-romantic and intimate trailer of their big day with snippets from Mike and Evelyn about their love story (aww), all beautifully captured by Dreamcatcher productions.
A Chic Party Palette to Inspire
Party season is all about fun, glamour and the glitziest décor. Dust down those disco balls and pop on those heels, we’ve a glamorous party palette to inspire those of you planning a festive wedding bash or getting married on New Year’s eve. Enjoy!
Party Food – Fun Finger Food and Canapés
You can’t beat canapés – these tiny bite-sized bundles of joy are the ultimate party food and are great for staving off the hunger pangs after the wedding ceremony with a glass of champers or three. By going the canapé route, you can wow your guests with a wide selection of tasty treats that will appeal to all palettes, plus you and your guests won’t make a holy show of yourself dribbling all over your good frock! Here’s some gorgeous options for a New Year’s or wedding celebration…
5 Festive DIY Favours
There are so many gorgeous favours you can give your guests as a little thank you, particularly at winter time. And you can’t go wrong with the DIY route. Sweet and thoughtful, whether you opt for something your guests can nibble on afterwards, or a pretty token they can hang on their tree, the gesture will be appreciated. Here’s five sweet DIYs you can try for your own winter wedding…
A Sweet Summer Wedding at Marlfield House by Eden Photography
Jodie and Fergal were blessed with sunshine for their big day in Marlfield House last August, with the bride wowing in a stunning A-line gown which took her from day to night by removing the lace overlay. After the surprise proposal on Jodie’s birthday, the couple set about organising their big day with light peach, cream and greens playing a big part in the decor choices. Family and friends pitched in with Jodie’s aunt crafting organza and Gypsophila pew ends for their romantic ceremony and a stunning peach cake made by a family friend (and brought all the way from the UK!) for their elegant reception. Their day was beautifully captured by Eden Photography.
Wedding Stationery – 13 Pretty Illustrated Invitations
We’ve come over all crafty this afternoon! We’re a little bit in love with some seriously gorgeous stationery prints at the mo… all of which have one thing in common, that artsy touch. Yep, with crafty brides and grooms paving the way for all things DIY, invitations with an illustrative twist are becoming very popular as couples try and tie their invitations in with their wedding theme. Here’s a few we’re loving right now…
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