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Our Staff Share Their Best Wedding Planning Advice and Photos From Their Weddings

I love hearing wedding planning and marriage advice from the pros; married people! And even better when said married people are wedding experts. So, I asked my fellow weddingsonline colleagues to share their best wedding planning advice. I even convinced them to let me share their beautiful wedding photos!

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A Woodlands Wedding With Lots Of Forest Green And White

Meet Aaron and Cara! They tied the knot in a meaningful ceremony that they describe as “lovely and personal, filled with our love of God and each other.” The Bible readings by their family, the woody tones of forest green and white, and the tables named after trees – what’s not to love about this wedding! 

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A Relaxed and Informal Wedding With Sage Green and White Details

This modern love story began on the app ‘Plenty of Fish’, continued with an unexpected proposal at home, followed by a gorgeous wedding celebration! They knew they wanted the festivities to be relaxed and informal, and that’s what they got.

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How to Stay Cool in your Wedding Dress

Summer weddings are amazing, and we’ve been so lucky the last few weeks with gorgeous weather but it can play havoc with our clothing! With lots of sunshine and dancing until the early hours, staying cool and comfortable in your dress is a priority you should consider. With a little planning and creativity and our tips below you’ll not be worrying about sweating the night away in your dress! 

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Mixed Gender Wedding Party Tips

A mixed gender wedding party is the ultimate choice for brides who want their best guy friend at their bachelorette or grooms who want their sister up there with them during the ceremony.

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Rainy Wedding Day Ahead? Do This!

It can feel like all your plans and ruined and it’s the absolute end of the world, but trust us, it’s not. There’s so much you can do on a rainy wedding day and still have the best day ever!

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A Magical Wedding With Teal, Soft Pink and White Details

Say hello to Sarah and Tom, a gorgeous and stylish couple. After 10 years together, one child and a mortgage, Tom popped the question, followed by a stunning wedding 4 years later at Ballymagarvey Village. We love that the inspiration for their wedding theme came from a selection of Sarah’s favourite colours: teal, soft pink and white! 

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Real Wedding: Getting Married Where They Got Engaged

What could be more romantic than celebrating your wedding at the same location where you originally said ‘Yes’! That’s exactly what John and Geraldine did! They chose their engagement location as the perfect spot for their wedding, and the festivities couldn’t have been more beautiful. 

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New Year’s Day Wedding Love

New Year’s resolution: get married. And that’s exactly what Evelyn and Dominick did on the 1st of January 2023! This New Year’s Day wedding is full of white and green details and a lot of family love. 

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A Dreamy Summer Wedding With White and Green Decor

What could be better than tying the knot in the gorgeous summer sun with 130 of your closest friends and family? Aisling and Daniel embraced the romantic summer weather and incorporated lots of white and green into their wedding decor. 

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A Beautiful Lilac Wedding in Spain

Meet Leyla and Max! They tied the knot in a beautiful wedding in Spain. We love their lilac details and the focus they put on entertainment! 

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A Stunning Wedding With Lots of Black and White Details

Meet Sherelle and Mikey! They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony and reception, full of their favourite black and white details. 

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A DIY Wedding With Pretty White Roses And Baby’s Breath

Say hello to Lindsey and Brian! They planned a beautiful DIY wedding – they made all the decorations themselves, including the table plan, menus, flowers, sweets cart and sparklers! 

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A Fairytale Wedding Full Of Cherry Blossom Trees

What could be more romantic than tying the knot amongst beautiful cherry blossom trees? That’s exactly what Wayne and Kate did! Their lovely story began in secondary school, with a proposal at the Trevi Fountain in Rome and a stunning wedding surrounded by their nearest and dearest. 

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A Magical Harry Potter Wedding With A Nod To Gryffindor

If you are looking for some Harry Potter wedding inspiration, take a look at the stunning details that Shauna and Tomas put into their Big Day. 

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I Bet Your Wedding Guests Will Hate This

When it comes to planning a wedding, there’s no way you’re going to please everyone. But if you want your guests to have an incredible time at your wedding, you may want to think about the things they love and hate. Not surprisingly, there are things guests hate at weddings and it’s important to pay attention to them.

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A Bright Summer Wedding With Lots of Pastel Colours

Meet Nicole and Ian, a beautiful couple who got married in summer. To complement the warm weather, they incorporated lots of pastel colours into the festivities! 

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A Colourful Wedding With A Springtime Feel

Say hello to Hannah and Gearóid! They wanted to incorporate a fresh springtime feel to their wedding and we love the bright colours they included. Lots of lavender, pink, purple, green and a touch of yellow too! 

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A Gorgeous Green Wedding in Ireland

Meet Jennifer and Eoin! They got engaged during the lockdown of Summer 2020 and celebrated their wedding at the gorgeous Tinakilly Country House. Without being too bothered about wedding themes or colours, they settled on a green wedding, with shades of sage in the bridesmaids dresses and wedding stationery. 

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Wedding Dress Shopping: What To Take And What To Avoid!

I remember the day I first went wedding dress shopping. For some reason, I envisioned standing on a platform in the middle of the store in nothing but my underwear, while bridal store consultants searched for something that would look good on me. Boy, was I wrong.

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