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Ask the Experts – When Should I Expect to get my Wedding Photo Album?
There is nothing more exciting after your wedding than finally getting your hands on your professional photo album. All the Instagram and iPhone snaps in the world won’t compare to seeing your wedding day beautifully portrayed in a storybook for you to pass on from generation to generation. Of course, with all that anticipation comes a little bit of anxiety – “It’s been two weeks!!! Where the heck is it!!” – Before you lose the rag with your photographer, we’ve asked our experts just how long after your wedding you should expect to receive your photo album, and why…
Ask the Experts – Should I send ‘save-the-dates’?
The charming idea of sending save-the-dates has really made an impression on today’s Irish brides – it’s a wonderful way to create a great buzz for your upcoming wedding. But when exactly should they be sent, and to whom? Here’s some good advice, direct from our experts!
Five Bridal Superstitions & How To Survive Them
In today’s no-nonsense age, few people admit to being afraid of the black cat, avoiding walking under ladders, or opening umbrellas indoors. Yet bridal superstitions seem to be alive and well! Women who, until engagement day, displayed completely reasonable behaviour are suddenly saying no to wearing pearls, because it may bring bad luck, and choosing not to marry on the 13th of any given month.
Ask the Experts – When Should I Start Shopping for my Wedding Dress?
Wedding dress shopping is one of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding, but it can also be one of the most frustrating and confusing of times as you search for and sometimes second guess one of the most memorable outfits of your life! Never fear, the wedding experts are here to advise you on the best time to start shopping and how to make sure you find the dress of your dreams with ease.
Ask the Expert – ‘How long before the wedding should I pick up the cake?’
The wedding cake is no ordinary cake – it must be presented at the venue on your wedding day in the freshest and most pristine state! Our experts tell us about the ideal time to pick up your cake and why delivery is your best option.
Top Table Dilemmas – Family Issues
Your wedding top table is like a VIP area – everyone wants to be included! While it’s traditional to include the parents, the best man and the chief bridesmaid, you may have some difficulties if there are any family issues. Here are some brilliant alternatives to a traditional top table setting that may help you avoid any family conflicts.
Wedding Invitation Wording
Wording wedding invitations is simpler than you think – the etiquette calls for including important information that the guests will find useful and essential. Many couples worry over the correct wording, but don’t worry – we break it all down for you with this useful guide.
What Do Ushers Do?
The groom has a job – to show up groomed and say “I do”. The best man has a job – to support the groom. But what about the ushers? Are they just decorative escorts to the bridesmaids, extras from the stag do, or perhaps something along the lines of Robin Hood’s merry men? Well – yes, no and maybe! How about no more guessing – here’s our no-nonsense guide to usher duties.
Top 10 First Dance Songs
Wedding traditions come and go, but the newlyweds’ first dance is here to stay! It’s one of the most memorable parts of the entire wedding day and one the guests look forward to very much. Read on for the most popular wedding songs of 2013 so far, plus some fantastic alternative suggestions you just may love!
What To Do After the Wedding – Your Legal Checklist
Peace at last… in the first weeks of your newlywed life you probably would like nothing more than to enjoy each other away from all the wedding planning. You may already have a to-do list for after the wedding – store the dress, send thank-you cards, return unwanted gifts… however, there are important legal things you should do as soon as you can.
Wedding Music Advice from Ceremonial Singer Faye Potts
If you’re struggling to choose between the music you want and the music you think you should have for your wedding, then this post is for you. Guest blogger, professional vocalist Faye Potts, offers her advice for choosing and placing your ceremonial music.
Three Reasons to Have a Friday 13th Wedding
It’s no secret that us Irish are an awful superstitious bunch altogether. The turning point for me was watching Darby O’Gill and The Little People when I was eight and the nightmares that followed. But why, as grown-ups, are we
Ask the Experts – “Do wedding guests expect an open bar or free drinks at the reception?”
When it comes to your wedding reception, one of the main themes is how to make sure everybody has a great time without you having to remortgage your house to pay for it. A decent amount of your reception budget will go towards a drinks reception – but what exactly have guests come to expect from a wedding when it comes to toasting the bride and groom? A cup of tea or an open bar? We ask the experts what the current trend is when it comes to booze at Irish weddings…
Las Vegas Wedding Know How
Ok, so you might not be running away to Vegas to get married, but what if you were? How would you go about it? Read on for a bit of Sunday morning escapism.
Ask The Experts – Honeymoon – Where do I go to catch the sun after my winter wedding?
The classic honeymoon destinations are the sunny ones – even more so for the winter brides who have the perfect opportunity to get on that flight and catch some rays after the white wedding! Here are some expert suggestions for the tried-and-tested destinations, as well as some more unusual ones for a true trip of a lifetime. Our experts Joanna of Travel Focus, Fiona of Classic Resorts and Andre of Gohop.ie give their top picks for the winter-wedded sun-chasers.
Is Name Meshing For You?
To mesh or not to mesh – that is the question. By marrying you are creating a brand new family unit – why not create a brand new surname to make your union even more unique? Is name meshing for you?
Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Advice
Sometimes, only straight-up honest advice will help when buying bridesmaid dresses. After years of hearing daunting stories from stressed-out brides, we have narrowed it down to these simple points.
Ask the Experts – “How do I get people to RSVP to my Wedding Invitations?!”
Ask any newlywed and they’ll tell you – one of the top frustrations while planning a wedding is trying to get people to RSVP! No, you say, that’s a simple enough task; we send an invite, they say yay or nay. Simple right? Not so. In fact, there are a couple of things you MUST think through before sending your invites to be sure you have the right numbers by the time you sit down to the dinner. We’ve asked our stationery experts – Lantz Weddings, Impack Designs and Clifford Designs what tricks you can use to get people to RSVP to your invitations!
Ask the Experts – “Should we have the wedding speeches before or after the meal?”
The ‘wedding speeches before or after the meal’ debate is one that comes up over and over again. Generally, couples will opt to have their speeches after the meal, so that guests are fed and watered and can relax and enjoy all the well wishes. However, for many people public speaking brings with it a rucksack of nerves. So do you put the nervous bridal party before the guests, or is there an alternative? We asked four expert wedding coordinators their opinions.
Creating a Wedding Gift List means Creating Lasting Memories – The Wedding Shop at Brown Thomas
Registering a wedding gift list presents a unique opportunity to receive beautiful and timeless gifts that not only serve as a reminder of that special day but also start a personal collection of memorable and meaningful heirlooms for posterity. Wedding
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