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Olà! Planning A Wedding Abroad
Surely planning a wedding abroad is no different to planning one at home? Oh, but it is! It’s as simple as this: if you can get stressed when your wedding is on your very doorstep, imagine what it will be
Where To Start With Your Wedding Planning
This one’s for all the recently engaged ladies who are asking “where do I start my wedding planning”? It may seem like there’s a lot to do – but starting is actually simpler than you think. Before you buy your first centrepiece, you need to have a chat with your fiancé about the type and size of wedding you want to have. Then comes things like location and date. Our six-step guide makes it a piece of (wedding) cake!
Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget
If I had a Euro for every bride that ever said “we haven’t set a budget, but we won’t spend over X amount,” I’d be very rich! When it comes to planning the biggest day of your life, setting a
Ask the Experts – “Can the Shape of your Wedding Bouquet Affect how you Look?”
There are many myths about weddings in general, and plenty more about wedding fashions and styles. One such myth has a weddingsonline.ie reader a little perplexed – Should you choose you wedding bouquet based on your body type? It’s not something we’d heard about before to be honest – could the shape of your wedding bouquet make you look shorter, taller, bigger or smaller? We turned to our wedding experts to find out…
10 Reasons to Attend a Wedding Fair
Sometimes it seems that not a weekend goes by when there isn’t a wedding fair of one kind or another, whether it’s a small one at a local venue, or a big national one. And chances are, until you got engaged, you probably didn’t give them much thought. But now you may be asking yourself: should I go to a wedding fair? What’s it like? Will I find what I want? Will it be fun or a bore? We say… yes you should attend at least one wedding fair – there’s nothing quite like it!
How To Choose A Wedding Venue That’s Right For You
For some newly engaged couples, choosing a wedding venue is a no brainer; they have a favourite hotel or venue that they decided on even before they knew they were getting married! For others, the choice of venue is something
10 Things You Can Do Now That You’re Engaged
A huge congratulations to our newly engaged brides and grooms-to-be! Because it’s such an exciting time, we’ve put together a little list of things you can look forward to now that you’re the proud owner of a sparkly new fáinne. Enjoy!
Party Food – Fun Finger Food and Canapés
You can’t beat canapés – these tiny bite-sized bundles of joy are the ultimate party food and are great for staving off the hunger pangs after the wedding ceremony with a glass of champers or three. By going the canapé route, you can wow your guests with a wide selection of tasty treats that will appeal to all palettes, plus you and your guests won’t make a holy show of yourself dribbling all over your good frock! Here’s some gorgeous options for a New Year’s or wedding celebration…
Review: Semi-permanent Mink Eyelash Extensions at NuEssence
Last week we suggested using the Christmas period to test-run those long wearing bridal beauty treatments you’ve been thinking about, starting with your three week manicure. Well, this week we’re bringing the focus up to the peepers by trying out those
Festive Wedding Flowers: Traditional or Not?
For many brides, flowers are a mind boggle. Trust us, we love our flowers here at Mrs2Be, but our knowledge of floral varieties ends at the difference between calla and Casablanca lilies. If you’re planning to get married over the
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.
Review: Artistic Colour Gloss Three Week Manicure from Mink Hand and Foot Spa
Ah, the festive season. The never-ending flow of wine, the countless mince pies and the 12 (million) pubs of Christmas . We do love it. If you’re anything like us, then you’ll probably find that between office parties, family gatherings
8 Amazing Wedding Buffet Ideas
We all know that you just can’t go wrong with a sweet buffet – adults and kids alike absolutely love them, and for a good reason of course… all those colours, flavours, and oh the fun! So we thought we’d take the fun one step further – what other buffet options would you consider?
Mumzilla, Dadzilla, Groomzilla, Bridesmaidzilla – A Case Study
Have you found yourself in a curious situation… surrounded by strange creatures who have come to life solely for the purpose of making your wedding planning interesting at best, and unbearable at worst? Uh-oh! You’ve been attacked by the ZILLAS!
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.
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