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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!
The Social Wedding – Michelle & Alan’s Documented Day in Glasson Lakehouse by bella&bold

Alan and Michelle married in August this year in the stunning setting of Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club in Athlone. The couple set out to create memories by getting their guests as involved as possible, snapping the day away and posting their shots on various social networks. The couple added little personal details such as Facebook ‘like’ cufflinks for the groomsmen (the groom works at FB!) and even managed to get their entire wedding party to perform a pre-choreographed version of ‘I’ve had the time of my life’ from Dirty Dancing! Everything from the littlest details to the biggest show-stopping moments was captured superbly by Michelle Kenna of bella&bold Photography.

Real Weddings
Chic Scandinavian Wedding Inspiration

Chances are if you’re hosting a Christmas wedding you’re probably secretly dreaming of the above. Although we can’t promise you the white stuff on your big day, with a healthy dose of today’s gorgeous Scandinavian wedding inspiration, you can create

Inspiration
Five Ways With Wedding Balloons

At Mrs2Be we love to see a bride who’s a little different and does her own thing. If you’re not a hearts and (wedding) flowers kind of girl, then wedding balloons could be just the thing for you. But how

Inspiration
Christmas Gifts For The Girls

So, have you counted the number of shopping days left before the big event? We haven’t exactly hit single figures yet, but this year it seems people are more on the ball than ever with their Christmas shopping and we

Inspiration
Winterberry Wedding Inspiration – Burgundy & Berry Colour Palette

We’re getting well into the Christmas spirit with all of our latest moodboards, and today is no different! Taking inspiration from dark plums, burgundies, winter berries, cranberries and just about any other rich dark purple shade we could get our hands on, we’ve put together this little palette to get you in the winter wedding mood.

Décor & Flowers
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

Hair, Make Up & BeautyPlanning & Advice
How to Prepare for Your Bridal Hair Styling Trial and What to Expect

We’ve already told you all you need to know about a make-up trial – and now for the hair! Gorgeously styled into a spectacular work of art (even if you’re wearing it loose), it’ll make you feel the most beautiful ever. A hair trial is the perfect opportunity to get creative and find that perfect look. Bridal hair stylist Cathy McNulty shares her pro tips on what to expect and how to prepare.

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
DIY Delight: Slane Castle Wedding By Julie Cummins Photography

Fancy a hardcore DIY treat today missies? Well, that is exactly what we have got for you! Captured by the ever fabulous Julie Cummins, today’s couple packed their wedding with inspirational ideas perfectly tailored to suit them.

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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

InspirationPlanning & Advice
Groom Style – It’s All in the Details

When it comes to sprucing up for your big day, guys can now take many routes, from a dapper black tie style (your very own James Bond!) to traditional three-pieces and the more casual approach with the likes of chinos and jeans making an appearance. And don’t underestimate the importance of accessories (we ladies fine-tuned it at birth!) – they’re brilliant for helping you put your own stamp on your tux or three-piece. If you’re on the hunt for some ideas, here’s a few to help you get started…

The Groom
A Wedding at Home – Marquee Party in Dublin by Fiona Morgan

Helen and Pete got to call all the shots as soon as they decided to have their wedding reception in Helen’s parents’ back garden! They spent the run up to the big day surrounded by close friends as they went about personalising their day with plenty of crafty DIY projects. A nautical theme made its way to the big day, with each table named after a ship, reminding everybody of how the couple met on a cruise ship five years ago…

Real Weddings
You Asked, We Answered! Colourful Wedding Shoes For The Quirky Bride

We know you’ve all been loving our recent shoe posts and are thirsty for more – of the coloured variety this time! So, especially for those of you who fancy wearing your something blue on your feet, or will be

Fashion & Jewellery
Christmas Themed Wedding Shoot

It’s well and truly December and the Christmas tree is finally up in the Mrs2Be office! We reckon that’s permission enough to get seriously Christmassy with our wedding planning for the next few weeks, starting with this fab shoot from some

Inspiration
Top Wedding Venues in Wicklow, Ireland – Cosy Country Houses, Eclectic Estates and Luxurious Hotels.

Wicklow, the ‘Garden of Ireland’, is home to some spectacular, intimate, alternative, luxurious and romantic wedding venues. Beautiful manor houses nestle quietly on the foothills of the majestic Wicklow Mountains, and all are within an hour’s drive of the capital Dublin. Wicklow is a fabulous location for couples looking for a picturesque setting away from the city but still within easy reach.

Venues
DIY Kids’ Wedding Activity Bags: The Dos and Don’ts!

To have children at your wedding or not; it’s one of the greatest debates amongst brides. The choice is a totally personal one, but if you do decide to invite children to your wedding, bear in mind their parents who

Inspiration
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.

Planning & Advice
How to Prepare for Your Bridal Make-up Trial and What to Expect

Are you worried about your upcoming make-up trial? Or maybe the one you’ve had already was a disappointment? Or perhaps you simply don’t know what you are looking for? weddingsonline comes to the rescue! We chatted to Professional Make-up Artist Louise McMahon and have compiled a one-of-a-kind guide to assist you with your wedding make-up trial – how to prepare, what to expect, what to ask for, and how to find that perfect look you’ll love!

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
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

Hair, Make Up & BeautyPlanning & Advice
5 Fun Alternatives to Ring Pillows

Your wedding rings play a pretty big part in the wedding ceremony as they symbolise you and your hubby’s new status. Make sure they make their way to the altar in one piece (and in style) by investing in something pretty to perch them on. While we love the traditional ring pillow, we’ve come across some other interesting ways to have your ring bearer carry your rings up the aisle. Here’s five of our favourite…

Legal & Ceremony
Elegant Waterford Castle Wedding by Daniel Balteanu

Stately elegant castle weddings don’t come much better than ones with a backdrop like this, as Waterford Castle was the venue for Lisa and Roman’s timeless wedding in September this year. With thanks to award winning photographer, Daniel Balteanu from My Wedding

Real Weddings