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Read These Posts Before You Elope In Ireland!

The great thing about getting married is that it looks different for everyone – we love individuality! If the sound of eloping is top of your agenda right now, amazing, we can’t wait to see how your day unfolds. If Ireland is calling you, no matter where in the world you are right now, we hope these five posts will help you realise your dream Irish elopement…

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Planning A Symbolic Ceremony: Top Tips From Irish Wedding Celebrants

Planning a symbolic ceremony for your Big Day? You’re in the right place! Today we’re sharing it all, including top tips from Irish wedding celebrants!

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How To Choose Your Wedding Ceremony Venue

Choosing your wedding venue is a big deal and one of the ‘big hitters’ as we like to call them. Once you’ve secured your venue, you’ll be in a great space to send out Save The Dates and start solidifying other wedding plans. Something worth considering is where you actually want to exchange your vows – it’s time to choose your wedding ceremony venue!

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What Documents Do I Need For My HSE Appointment?

Wondering ‘what documents do I need for my HSE appointment?’… check this out!

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How To Write Your Own Wedding Vows

Are you thinking about writing your own wedding vows? We love this idea – so we’ve compiled a few bits of handy info and tips to help you get started.

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Beautiful & Meaningful Handfasting Cords by AnamcharaCords

If you’ve been thinking about including a handfasting ritual in your ceremony, we have just the thing for you today. We’re delighted to introduce you to textile artist, Kelly from AnamcharaCords – thanks for sharing your guidance and beautiful creations with us!

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Wedding Ceremony Music By Instrument

Your wedding ceremony is one of the most significant parts of your wedding day! You will be exchanging vows in front of your friends and family. It’s also a beautiful idea to include your favourite wedding ceremony music. If you’re not sure where to start, how about looking at wedding ceremony music by instrument?

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WOL Loves: Beautiful Unity Candles & Flower Designs

Today we’re delighted to be sharing lots of beautiful unity candles and floral designs to place them in from our recommended suppliers. Unity candles play a significant role during your wedding ceremony and deserve to be celebrated, we hope you love these designs.

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How To Plan An Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

Worried about guests being on their phones at your wedding? You may want to consider hosting an unplugged wedding ceremony! This way, your guests can be fully present, not hiding behind their phones, and you’ll know that they are all enjoying the moment. 

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Same Sex Wedding Ceremony Script Ideas We Love

Things like “I now pronounce you man and wife” only make sense for some couples. We’ve gathered some beautiful same sex wedding ceremony script ideas to suit all couples.

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Christian Wedding Vows For A Faith-Based Wedding Ceremony

If you are hosting a faith-based wedding ceremony, you’re probably wondering about Christian wedding vows. After all, the moment you make those public declarations and promises is the whole reason you’re gathering everyone!

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CSO’s Marriage Statistics For 2023 Revealed

The Central Statistics Office has released their marriage statistics for 2023 and the results are interesting! Compared to their 2022 findings, it’s clear that the amount of weddings taking place in Ireland is starting to come down to pre-pandemic levels.

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Everything You Need To Know About A Handfasting Ceremony

Introducing the handfasting ceremony! If you’ve ever heard the phrase ‘tying the knot’, this is where it comes from! In this beautiful Celtic tradition, the couple’s hands are literally tied together to symbolise them joining together in marriage.

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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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WOL Loves: 5 Male Singers Share Their Favourite Ceremony Songs

A few weeks ago we shared 33 amazing female singers and their favourite ceremony songs to perform (you can catch up with that here), and today it’s the turn of our incredible male artists from across Ireland. 

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WOL Loves: 33 Female Singers Share Their Favourite Ceremony Songs

The addition of live music will transform your wedding ceremony – believe me, it adds that extra special touch of atmosphere to the event and will bring many of your guests to tears! Today we are delighted to present no less than 30 incredible female artists from across Ireland as they share their favourite ceremony songs to perform. 

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Wedding Contracts 101: What You Need To Know

During your wedding planning journey you will get caught up in all the pretty details and the little extras – who can blame you, it’s a pretty special time of your life! However, it is so important to be aware of the legalities that come with booking your suppliers. Whilst we are not legally trained, and we would always advise you seek independent professional legal advice for anything you are unsure about, there are some key details in your wedding contract that we can help you with. Your contracts are there to not only protect you but also your wedding suppliers. 

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WOL Loves: Six Unusual Ceremony Spaces In Ireland (That’ll WOW!)

Your ceremony is the nuts and bolts of the day, the time when magic really does happen and moments you will remember forever, happen. Hosting your ceremony, surrounded by your closets family and friends deserves a memorable space.

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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. 

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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! 

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