Planning & Advice

Marquee Weddings: Where To Start

Whether you avail of a hotel’s very own onsite marquee or choose to do it all yourself and hire one, marquee weddings can’t help but impress! If you do opt for hire, here’s a list of things to think about when planning your celebrations.

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5 New & Unmissable Wedding Trends For 2014

From personalised art and polka dots to origami, here are some of the newest and funnest wedding trends rolling in right now!

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The Pinterest Bride – How Not To Go Crazy

From Princess Bride to Pinterest Bride – who would have imagined this picture-collecting site would become such a source of inspiration for newlyweds-to-be across the world? It’s a veritable fountain of information – as long as you use it wisely. Read on.

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Ask The Experts – ‘Can my Scottish Best Man Wear a Kilt, or Is a Suit the Right Option?’

Sometimes even the grooms have to put their thinking caps on when faced with pressing fashion questions! Here, our suit hire experts advise on what to do when the best man has alternative ideas for his attire.

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9 Nifty Tips for Planning your Day After Wedding Party

We recently did a feature on the best ways to spend the day after your wedding day which we hope gave you some ideas on how to keep the party going and make a massive weekend out of your big day! Today we’re looking at things to consider when planning your day after party and how to make your event as fun and hassle free as possible.

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5 Alternative Places to Find Wedding Inspiration

Inspiration isn’t just for the creative souls – couples need it too, to make a wedding day truly their own. But where do you find it? Your inspiration could be anywhere, lurking in details you both love, in your memories, and in your ideas for the future. Here are five alternative places to find wedding inspiration.

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Ask the Expert: “What’s the Story with Bridal Sample Sales?”

As you begin the search for your dream wedding dress, you may come across events that are known as bridal sample sales. But what exactly happens at a sample sale and can you really bag a bargain there? Bride-to-be Georgia is on a tight budget and is curious about what to expect at a sample sale before she braves the crowds so today we’ve asked our experts at Belleza Bridal, Abelle Bridal and Memories to explain all.

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Last Minute Wedding Prep For Brides

Ahh! There’s a week to go until your big day, your head’s spinning and you’ve worked out what being stressed actually feels like – help! We’re joking, this won’t be you, as long as you follow our top tips on what to

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Ask the Experts: When Should I Get Fitted for My Wedding Suit?

Today we’re delighted to be helping out one of our grooms who is feeling just a little pressured into getting his suit all boxed off months in advance of the wedding day. So we’ve asked our experts CT2 Suit Hire Dublin, Bond Brothers, Dorian Black and Salingers how soon is too soon to pick out your wedding suit and when is the last minute (!) you can leave getting all suited up until!

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5 Biggest Wedding Planning Problems – And How To Deal

We couldn’t help but notice that, over the years, brides and grooms keep asking for advice about the same five wedding planning problems. We say – the best thing you can do is to know about them in advance, so in case they happen, you can handle them like a pro. Read on to find out what they are – and how to solve them.

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We’re All Family Now – The Pros of Not Having a Seating Plan

This debate will go on as long as weddings do – should you have a seating chart for your guests or not? Well, there are definitely many benefits to not having one. It’s certainly one great way to add a sense of fun to your wedding, if it suits your personality. Here are all the reasons why you shouldn’t worry about telling your guests were to sit – and a few other options.

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Ask The Experts – ‘Can I Take My flowers From the Church to the Reception?’

Today, our experts from Jimazen, A Room in Bloom, Little Daisy Flowers and Wow Weddings give their advice for this bridal dilemma – is it acceptable to remove the floral arrangements from the church after the ceremony, and take them to the reception? Click here to find out.

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10 Top Entertainment Options For Your Day

Your wedding will undoubtedly be amazing but if you’re looking for some ways to add an extra element of fun, there are plenty of original entertainment ideas out there you can include from a troupe of Irish dancers who’ll get your guests’ feet tapping to modern magicians who will amaze with psychological tricks and cartoon artist’s who can whip up witty caricatures! Here are 10 top entertainment options to consider…

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Ask the Experts – “I’m a Second-time Bride… What Should I Wear?!”

Today our experts are helping bride-to-be Aoife find the dress of her dreams. Aoife is having a very intimate wedding and is getting married for the second time, she doesn’t want a traditional wedding dress but still wants to feel like a bride on the day.

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Planning A Wedding in Ireland from Abroad

You may have had to do a double-take on the title there, but this morning we’re not talking about planning a wedding abroad. Actually, it’s quite the opposite – planning a wedding in Ireland from abroad. With emigration at an

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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

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Top Restaurants to Spend a Romantic Valentine’s Day 2014

Looking to impress your other half this Valentine’s weekend? A romantic restaurant retreat could just be the ticket ( food being the way to the heart, as everybody knows)… Check out our pick of the best offers from some of the country’s top eateries in this Valentine’s special and get planning your night of l’amore. Bon appetit lovers!

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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!

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Ask the Experts – ‘How Long Before The Wedding Should I Send The Invites?’

Whether you’re having a big celebration or an intimate do, you need to give your guests enough notice, especially if they’re travelling from afar. Today, our experts from Lantz Weddings, Finer Details and the Parlour Press Wedding Stationery share their invaluable advice on the best time to send your invites.

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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.

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