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What Should A Guest Do If They Can No Longer Attend A Wedding?

So what should a guest do if they can no longer attend a wedding? Check this out:

Planning & Advice
Wedding Toast Tips For Guests Who Don’t Drink

Now hear me out… while most Irish wedding guests are up for several alcoholic drinks, there will always be at least a few guests who don’t drink. Wondering how to manage these guests without them feeling left out? Take a look at these super simple tips!

Planning & Advice
Your Green Folder Appointment: Everything You Need To Know

For couples getting married in Ireland, thinking about your green folder appointment and registering intent to marry is enough to get your palms sweaty! 

Legal & Ceremony
Make Your Wedding Child Friendly

Although the wedding day will likely whizz by in a flash for you, it can be a long, and dare we say it, boring day for children! If you’re having little guests attend, or even you own kids, it’s a good idea to have some kind of entertainment or childcare in place to ensure they have a brilliant time, and you get peace to enjoy it. 

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Spooky Halloween Wedding Ideas

With Halloween just around the corner, we’re thinking about all things spooky! If you’re thinking of hosting a Halloween wedding, there are plenty of dark and twisted things you can do. 

Inspiration
WOL Loves: Autumn & Winter Reception Decor Inspiration

Not all couples decide to add extra decor to their reception space other than table centres and the all-important cake, but if you want to really wow your guests, you’re going to love these ideas! 

Décor & Flowers
Wedding Wednesday: Things Your Makeup Artist Wants You To Do Before The Wedding [Episode 72]

Believe it or not, just showing up on the morning of your wedding isn’t enough to look and feel your absolute best! There are a few things your makeup artist wants you to do before your wedding.

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Six Pink Pops To Add To Your Day

If an all-white wedding doesn’t sound like your perfect day, have you considered adding pink into the mix?
Yes pink might not be a revolutionary colour for weddings but hear us out – there’s a shade for every season and it’s so romantic and beautiful! Today we’ve got some great pink ideas to bring your wedding day to life, from flowers to stationery, pink makes the perfect wedding accent colour…

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The Perfect Wedding Reception Sequence To Keep The Festivities Moving

Your wedding reception sequence is the order that all the events take place. Today, instead of focusing on the timing, we’ll just look at the order and why it’s so important. The sequence will help you to build up to the party time and avoid awkward moments where guests have just arrived on the dance floor before being called back for their next course. 

Planning & Advice
Common Wedding Day Regrets And How To Avoid Them

If you talk to any newly married couple, they will happily share their wedding planning advice and what worked for them. You’ll also start to hear about common wedding day regrets! So today we’ll name them and share how you can avoid them too. 

Planning & Advice
One Happy Couple, Two Wedding Dresses And A 10 Month Engagement

What’s better than one gorgeous wedding dress? Two! We love that Mary chose two beautiful wedding dresses to wear on her Big Day. Mary and Patrick planned their Big Day in just 10 months and incorporated all the things they love, including lovely touches of dusty pink and navy blue!

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Autumn & Winter Cheese Wheel Cakes

A beautifully crafted autumn and winter cheese wheel cake is more than just an appetiser; it’s a conversation starter and a work of art that represents the warmth and hospitality of the season.

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Tips For Choosing Your Engagement Ring

Choosing your engagement ring is a decision that involves lots of research and expert input! Take a look at these amazing and insightful tips from Brian of Alchemy Jewellery. 

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Irish Wedding Venue Survey Results Revealed

The weddingsonline team surveyed 74 Irish wedding venues – these are the results! Want to know how your wedding venue compares? Take a look at the breakdown.

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WOL Loves: Autumn Inspired Wedding Cakes

If you love colour you really can’t beat autumn – from rich shades of burgundy and aubergine, to earthy tones of auburn and rust, autumn brings all the colour! If you’ve been inspired to say I Do during this glorious season we hope you enjoy these works of art – autumn inspired wedding cakes created by fabulous local cake designers…

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Wedding Wednesday: How To Make Your Wedding Fun For Everyone [Episode 71]

Think back to a wedding or event you’ve been to. What was it that made it so memorable and so much fun? I guarantee you it wasn’t the flashy or expensive items or the perfect decor. So, instead of getting caught up in the little wedding day details, THIS is how to make your wedding fun for everyone:

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10 Creative Wedding Table Number Ideas

Help your guests find their table with a set of creative table number ideas. Whether you go for handcrafted or off the shelf, these ten ideas will add extra personality to your reception – and hopefully you’ll have fun dreaming them up, too!

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How To Plan An Elopement In Ireland

Some couples love a wedding with all the frills, while others are more up for an intimate affair. If you’re wanting to escape the planning and choose an elopement in Ireland instead, you’re in the right place!

Planning & Advice
How To Change Your Surname After Marriage In Ireland

Now that you’re married, it’s time to ask how to change your surname after marriage in Ireland! You might be surprised to find out that it’s a lot less complicated than you think. Today, we’ll go through a short checklist of everything you should be aware of.

Marriage
Actor Johnny Ward Married His Beautiful Bride On A Gorgeous Summer Day

Fair City and Love/Hate actor, Johnny Ward married his beautiful bride, Brenda! They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Kilcullen and celebrated their new marriage at the award-winning Westgrove Hotel. We love that they went all out with their wedding entertainment and even had a saxophonist play dance hits on the sunny rooftop terrace. 

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