Real Weddings

The most beautiful real weddings from Ireland and abroad are here on  Ireland's best wedding blog. Be inspired by cool Irish real weddings by the best wedding photographers in the country, as well as plenty of destination weddings by top wedding planners.
A Dream Destination Wedding by Dubrovnik Luxury Weddings

Fiona and Michael headed off to Dubrovnik for a dream wedding by the sea. This is the story of their big day...

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One Sunny Day in September - Real Wedding by Monica Hadarean Photography

A seriously wow wedding dress, sunshine galore and lots of fabulous details - it's Margareta and Mark's fairytale real wedding in Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel...

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Secret Blarney Castle Proposal by Ian Mitchinson

We have something a little different today - a completely secret engagement shoot at Blarney Castle, featuring two awesome Americans, one of whom didn't know she was being photographed! Sounds interesting, doesn't it - the craziness was captured stunningly by

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A Seriously Stylish Wedding at Tulfarris by Art Wedding Photography

Vintage updos, rustic and romantic décor and photos so beautiful you'll want to print them out and put them on your own wall (!), it's the fabulous Katie and Sean's super stylish wedding day...

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A Magical Wedding at The Village at Lyons by Michelle Prunty

We think Sophie and Paul's magical wedding at the Village at Lyons is just about the most perfect way to start the week – and we know you’ll agree as soon as you feast your eyes on the gorgeous photographs from the brilliant Michelle Prunty!

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Love on Lough Ree - Wineport Lodge Real Wedding by Insight Photography

Onlookers were in for a treat when groom Dean and his boys arrived in style to The Wineport Lodge (there was Lycra involved). It's fair to say Dean and Bernadette’s unique wedding on the shores of Lough Ree wasn’t short in either the romance or the surprise department!

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Aisling and Darren's DIY Vintage Tea Party Wedding at Ballymagarvey

Finally, it's Friday! We have a pretty wedding to kick start your weekend; Aisling and Darren chose the beautiful setting of Ballymagarvey Village for their wedding day, which was captured by IG Studio. Keep an eye out for Aisling's bespoke

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A St. Paddy's Day Wedding in Ballymagarvey Village!

We're delighted to be able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the very special wedding of Niamh and Peter at Ballymagarvey Village. Suzanne Thompson of Circus Photography captured the fabulous day as it unfolded.

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A Romantic Homecoming Wedding at the Armada Hotel by McMahon Studios

Ciara and Eoghan met in Austria, got engaged in Chicago, moved to Australia and, in October last year, returned to the west coast of Ireland to get married in the presence of their close friends and family. The couple had the challenge of planning their big day from 10,000 miles away, and as you'll see from the magnificent photos by McMahon Studios, managed to pull it off without a hitch. The bride wore a beautiful lace Essence of Australia gown and was complemented perfectly by her bridesmaids in aubergine twobirds bridesmaid gowns.

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Inishbofin Island Wedding By Paul Andrews Photography

There's a real international feel to today's wedding. Buncrana girl Glenda met her future husband, Kerry man Billy, in Sydney, Australia. To celebrate their wedding, the couple decided home is truly where the heart is and headed back to Ireland

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A Surprise Serenade - Real Wedding at Leixlip Manor by Emma Russell Photography

We're delighted to kick off the week with a a beautiful real wedding by Emma Russell Photography. Alan and Nicola tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony in Lucan, Dublin, before heading off to be wined and dined in the stunning surroundings of Leixlip Manor and Gardens. Alan made sure he brought the romance on the day, with a surprise serenade by a special guest that got everybody teary eyed - guys take note!

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Spring Themed Mount Juliet Wedding By Michelle O'Sullivan Photography

Surely the worst of the crazy weather is over us! We're SO looking forward to spring blooming .. eventually! Today we have a beautiful spring themed wedding from Michelle O'Sullivan. The bride wore Vera Wang - need we say more?! Ah,

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An Extraordinary Real Wedding in La Morra, Italy

Marius and Marthe decided to get off the beaten track and found the most spectacular setting for their wedding weekend in La Morra, Italy. Helped along the way by the passionate wedding planner Barbara Gourdain of Extraordinary Weddings Italy, the couple planned three days of utter escape for the entire wedding party as they immersed themselves in the magnificent scenery and fabulous food Italy has to offer.

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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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Classic Neutral Celebration by Julie Cummins Photography

Romantic, soft, pretty and perfect are all words that could describe today's featured wedding. This gorgeous couple, Ruth and Ian, tied the knot in November surrounded by family and friends at Castle Leslie Estate, with photographer Julie Cummins on board to

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Jennie & Colin's Wedfest Wedding By Syona Photography

  When a couple's first wedding requirement is to have fun, well, we know it's going to be a good one and today that's exactly what we've got! To chase away the rainy day blues, let us introduce you to

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Destination Wedding at Lake Como Italy by The Italian Wedding Event

Simmy and Mike dreamed of tying the knot with the breathtaking scenery of Lake Como in Italy as their backdrop. Luckily for them the incredible Federica of The Italian Wedding Event was able to pull it all together in just two months! The couple and their family travelled all the way from Hong Kong to celebrate, with the bride sporting three - yes, three - outstandingly beautiful designer wedding dresses throughout the day! All the beautiful details as well as the stunning landscape of Italy's most famous glacial lake region were captured perfectly by Italian photographer Cristiano Ostinelli.

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Cocktails & Croquet at Ballinacurra House - Real wedding by Andrew O'Dwyer Photography

With the historic Louvre and the City of Love as the magical backdrop to their engagement, poetry and romance would prevail at Maeve and Joe’s autumn wedding celebration at Ballinacurra House. The style on the day was of fragile elegance – the ethereal bride in Stephanie Allin’s floor-skimming silk Indi Rose adorned with a beautiful bespoke lace bolero, the bridesmaids in wispy knee-length dove grey and the angelic flower girls in subtle rose. Guests enjoyed a soft sunlit evening of cocktails, croquet and canapés on the luscious lawn of Ballinacurra House before being treated to a laid-back evening of fine dining and elegant entertainment. Andrew O’Dwyer was on hand to capture the dreamy day as it flawlessly unfolded…

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Canadian Brewery Wedding Celebration

There's nothing quite like a rustic wedding with a unique location. Today's celebration comes direct from Edmonton, Canada, as Tara and Stephen chose to hold their wedding in The Yellowhead Brewery. Read on to fill up on stunning rustic inspiration! With thanks

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An Elegant and Enchanting Day at The K Club by Michelle Prunty Photography

We are delighted to be able to share with you an incredible wedding from the painfully talented Michelle Prunty. Michelle's photos excite and inspire us every time, and we're sure you'll feel the exact same when you see how she documented Miriam and Michael's perfect day. The couple were married in August with a reception in the impressive K Club, Kildare. Miriam cut an elegant, chic figure in a stunning Amanda Wakeley sheath gown, and was complemented to perfection by her beautiful bridesmaids in soft pink. We could go on all day gushing about how breathtaking this celebration was, but instead we think we'll let Michelle's pictures do the talking!

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