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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!
Bridal Baubles – Jewellery to Suit Every Style of Bride

If you are thinking about investing in some beautiful jewellery for your wedding day, it can be money well spent. Unlike the dress (sob!) it is something you will be able to wear afterwards (hey, we’re all for breaking that out too every now and again… just to get the wear out of it and all that!) and something you will treasure too. There’s lots of gorgeous options available for the modern bride, from pretty pearl pieces to gem encrusted numbers and more simple traditional styles. Here’s a selection of what’s on offer…. beware, some seriously swoon-worthy gems await ladies!

Fashion & Jewellery
Smokey Eye Bridal Beauty – Get the Look by Make-up Artist Sharon McCormack

Beautiful bride Lorraine Melia loves her make-up and wanted “a little bit more” than the natural look for her wedding day. Make-up Artist Sharon McCormack shows us how to get this soft yet smokey eye bridal look with this easy step by step guide!

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
Groom Style – It’s All in the Details

When it comes to sprucing up for your big day, guys can now take many routes, from a dapper black tie style (your very own James Bond!) to traditional three-pieces and the more casual approach with the likes of chinos and jeans making an appearance. And don’t underestimate the importance of accessories (we ladies fine-tuned it at birth!) – they’re brilliant for helping you put your own stamp on your tux or three-piece. If you’re on the hunt for some ideas, here’s a few to help you get started…

The Groom
Wonderful Winter Dessert Ideas

Winter and desserts go hand in hand as far as we’re concerned! Oh-so-comforting on those chilly days, you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to compiling a winter dessert menu. From comforting homely pies to crème brûlées, chocolate fondants and other festive favourites, take a peek at some mouthwatering dessert styles you can opt for.

Planning & Advice
5 Fun Alternatives to Ring Pillows

Your wedding rings play a pretty big part in the wedding ceremony as they symbolise you and your hubby’s new status. Make sure they make their way to the altar in one piece (and in style) by investing in something pretty to perch them on. While we love the traditional ring pillow, we’ve come across some other interesting ways to have your ring bearer carry your rings up the aisle. Here’s five of our favourite…

Legal & Ceremony
Meet weddingsonline’s Real Bride Blogger, Pamela

weddingsonline editor Pam is getting married next year and is going to be sharing her trials and tribulations along the way! In the first of her posts, she talks proposals…

Real Weddings
26 Gorgeous Mother of the Bride and Groom Styles

Your big day will be a huge milestone for your parents (and not just because they’re finally getting rid of you!) so it’s natural they will want to look their best too! Lots of attention is paid to the mother of the bride’s (and grooms) style so getting something they feel good in is important. There’s lots of gorgeous styles to be found to suit every shape and taste. Here’s a look at some of the styles on offer!

Fashion & Jewellery
Velvet Room Nightclub in Sligo to Re-launch on 7th December

The Award-winning Velvet Room Nightclub on Kempten Promenade in the heart of Sligo will be getting a fresh new look over the coming weeks in time for the Christmas period!

Articles
8 Cute and Cosy Ideas for Winter Wedding Guests

There’s something undeniably romantic about winter weddings – whether it’s the crisp days, cosy attire or roaring log fires that tend to go hand in hand with a bash at this time of year, they can be pretty close to magical. And they’re also the perfect opportunity to conjure up some creative wedding ideas that will not only wow your guests but will warm them up too. We have 8 cute ideas to keep your guests toasty…

Décor & Flowers
30 Bridal Nail Styles to Inspire

Your nails will be centre stage on your wedding day (what with the new addition to your ring finger) so make sure they’re suitably dressed for the occasion! Whether you opt for a classic manicure, a splash of colour or some serious sparkle, we’ve a selection of nail styles to inspire you…

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
Patrick Casey 2014 Collection

Irish designer Patrick Casey has pulled out all the stops with his latest collection ‘Rosecliff’, which showcases contemporary designs overflowing with delicate detailing…

Fashion & Jewellery
Autumn/Winter Bridal Cover-Ups

Whether you’re a May bride or you’re going to be walking down the aisle in November, the weather will have a say and it may not be what you wished for! But for Autumn/Winter brides, chilly days are almost a certainty, so, for those who want to come prepared, we’ve rounded up a selection of cosy cover-ups from fab faux furs and capes, to comfy cardies and dazzling jackets for those who are after something a little less traditional…

Fashion & Jewellery
5 Fun Ways to Ask your Bridesmaids

Gone is slipping it in to a convo over a quick cuppa, and as for a good old fashioned phone call, forget about it. This generation of bridesmaid-to-be expect a little more! We have rounded up five fun ways to propose to your bridesmaids…

Bridesmaids
Rustic Woodland Wedding Inspiration

We’re taking inspiration from the great outdoors today and have created a romantic, rustic wedding palette brimming with fabulous foliage and woodsy details…

Décor & Flowers
Kadee Bride to Unveil Temperley London 2014 Bridal Collection

Internationally renowned bridal and couture designer Temperley London 2014 Bridal Collection will be exclusively unveiled for ‘Irish Brides to be’ at leading bridal boutique Kadee Bride for one day only next Saturday 2nd November.

Articles
Confetti Inspiration Palette

Nothing says celebration like confetti! And your wedding day is one major celebration. If you want to up the fun factor (and add a blatant pop of colour!), incorporate some confetti inspired details in to your day…

Décor & Flowers
Temperley Bridal 2014 Iris Collection

New York Bridal fashion week came to a close last week and one of the collections that stood out for us had to be the Queen of ethereal, Alice Temperley. Full of floaty numbers and romantic details, Autumn/Winter brides can look forward to shopping this effortless collection in 2014.

Fashion & Jewellery
8 Gorgeously Gothic Halloween Wedding Ideas

Get in to the spirit of this spooky time of year with these 8 elegant wedding ideas for your Halloween wedding bash!

Décor & Flowers
14 Fabulous Navy Bridesmaid Dresses

If you’re looking to score some brownie points with your bridesmaids by getting them a dress they can wear once the wedding is over, navy can be a sleek and sensible choice. Timeless and elegant, it is perfect for an autumn or winter wedding so we have rounded up a selection of fabulous finds for you…

BridesmaidsDécor & FlowersFashion & Jewellery