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Find everything you need to know about planning your Irish wedding on Ireland’s top wedding blog. We cover everything from wedding updos and beautiful real weddings to finding the perfect wedding dress so sit back and be inspired and informed!
Hen Party Ideas to Suit Every Style of Bride
Hen parties have come on a lot from just a mad night on the tiles with L plates and sashes! The hen scene is crammed with options to suit every style of bride-to be whether you’re a tea and cake kind of gal or are a fan of the great outdoors. Find the perfect one for you or a friend in our hen party guide…
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.
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
11 Fab Floral Invites
A huge trend for 2014 is florals, and they’re coming in many guises – from arches and incredible displays at ceremonies to crowns in the hair, bow ties for the boys, patterned dresses for the maids, and of course the wedding stationery suite. Yes, invites are being showered with petal love – here’s 11 fab floral stationery options we’re lusting after…
Playful Proportions & Signature Separates – Delphine Manivet 2014 Bridal Collection
French designer Delphine Manivet has been captivating wedding enthusiasts (like us!) ever since she said goodbye to haute couture and burst on to the boho bridal scene with her eclectic line of wedding wear nine years ago. Each of Manivet’s collections exudes elegant femininity with an urban edge, making her the designer of choice for brides looking for something alternative yet timeless to showcase their unique style with graceful confidence.
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.
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!
Hot Trend Alert! Bridal Jumpsuits
Yes, we did just say the bridal jumpsuit is the hottest trend for spring /summer brides! Feeling brave? Read on to find out how to work this season’s chicest bridal fashion.
Lush Lingerie For All Budgets
Last week, Valentine’s Day sent our men folk into a right spin; flowers and chocolates, a romantic trip, a fancy meal or something altogether different- the choices are tough in a man’s world, and that’s before they even start thinking
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.
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?!
16 Wonderful Ways to Wear Fresh Flowers in your Hair – Wedding Hairstyles Spring 2014
Fresh flower headpieces are a huge trend for spring 2014 weddings and although they are mainly thought of for more boho style brides, they can be woven into various shapes and sizes to suit even the most traditional bride. Fresh floral headpieces can make a huge statement on the day depending on your personal style, think colourful oversized crowns for a full-on flower child look, or a simple and elegant Grecian style vine intertwined with braids for a vintage, glamorous feel. However you want to wear flowers in your hair, you’re sure to find a style to inspire you right here.
Feminine Floral Wedding Cakes
Florals are always a popular choice for spring weddings, but this year florals are massive news and can be found everywhere, from pretty floral prints on your bridesmaids’ gowns, to bigger than ever floral crowns perched on top of your
Your Guide to Getting Married in a Catholic Church
Between pre-nup forms and letters of freedom, it can be hard to get your head around what in fact you need for a Church wedding in Ireland so we’ve put together a little guide to help you get started…
Designer to Watch: Berta Bridal
Cementing our outrageous crush on the intrepid bridal designers currently coming out of Israel, Berta Bridal is bursting into the international bridal market with some of the most artistic and avant-garde bridal designs yet. The 2014 collection draws inspiration from movies, theatre and history from Western Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries and features the designer’s signature hand-beaded fabrics, uber feminine silhouettes and gravity-defying necklines and illusion backs. Each piece is as breathtaking as the last, and is a testament to the timelessness of even the most untraditional of wedding gowns.
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…
When Disaster Strikes – Wedding Insurance Claims Revealed
Eh, we don’t mean to scare you here, but we didn’t realise just how many things could go disastrously wrong when planning a wedding. And we’re not just talking about a snag in your dress here! Weddinginsurance.ie has recently revealed the top
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.
OPW Now Allowing Couples to Marry at Irish Heritage Sites
In a very exciting move for engaged couples, the OPW (Office of Public Works) announced yesterday that they will offer couples intending to get married in civil ceremonies the option to marry at Irish heritage sites.
Bridal Beauty: Bright & Bold Lips
Your radiant smile is going to be centre stage come your wedding day so if you love your lippy, this is one way to make it stand out even more! Bright and bold lips are hugely popular in the beauty stakes at the moment with brides looking to add a pop of colour to their look. Here’s 17 make-up looks we love from pretty pinks and luscious reds to the more velvety berry shades….
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