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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!
Most Talked About Celebrity Engagements Of 2013

Ah, celebs – they’re just like us! They meet and fall in love like anyone else… and then the day comes when the guy gets down on one knee. The only difference is that their romance develops in somewhat more exotic and luxurious locations than we are used to. Here are five of the most talked-about engagements of 2013… and one ‘are they or aren’t they’ cliffhanger!

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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!

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A Chic Summer’s Day at BrookLodge – Real Wedding by Konrad Kubic Photography

Nicola and Maurice were married on a beautifully sunny September day this year at the fabulous BrookLodge, Macreddin Village. The bride looked radiant in a stunning silk one-shoulder La Sposa gown while the groom and his men cut a playful figure with waistcoats and colourfully striped bow ties. The couple literally ‘tied the knot’ in a joyful hand-fasting ceremony before entertaining guests with fabulous food and a band that kept everyone dancing ’til the wee hours.

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An Elegant Ivory & Green Affair at Luttrellstown Castle by Dreamcatcher Productions

We’ve a real wedding treat for you all today in the form of a super-romantic wedding trailer that will warm your hearts! Today’s love story takes us all the way to Darwin, Australia where Evelyn & Mike met on Anzac day and fell in love three years ago. Their proposal had all the hallmarks of a fairy tale with Mike sneakily asking Evelyn’s dad for her hand in marriage during a trip to Ireland, popping the question atop a tower in Dromoland Castle. One year on, the castle theme continued as family and friends flew in from Australia to join the couple as they tied the knot in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clondalkin followed by a reception in the stunning Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin. See the day unfold in this oh-so-romantic and intimate trailer of their big day with snippets from Mike and Evelyn about their love story (aww), all beautifully captured by Dreamcatcher productions.

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9 Ideal Venues to Suit your Wedding Style

Your wedding venue needs to tick a lot of boxes, but ultimately it should be somewhere you love… somewhere that reflects your personality and style as a couple. Looking for a private, secret estate to spend time alone with friends and family? Or perhaps an intimate, alternative space in the heart of the city takes your fancy? Do you have your heart set on a romantic and magical castle wedding? Or maybe you want an all out laid-back festival vibe for you and your guests to just relax and have fun? Whatever type of wedding venue you’re looking for, you’ll find it on weddingsonline! Here’s just a few of our favourites to get you into the swing of things…

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2014 Wedding Trends That The Experts Are Getting Excited About!

  Is this your year? The year you’ll say “I do” to your other half? We’re ready to welcome a fresh new year and already it’s shaping up to be a good one! We’re getting pretty excited to see what

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A Chic Party Palette to Inspire

Party season is all about fun, glamour and the glitziest décor. Dust down those disco balls and pop on those heels, we’ve a glamorous party palette to inspire those of you planning a festive wedding bash or getting married on New Year’s eve. Enjoy!

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Name In Lights: Illuminated Wedding Signs and Decor

It’s your big day so why not up the drama and go all theatrical with some classy illuminated wedding decor? This is one American trend that we welcome to our isles with welcome arms! Illuminated wedding signs are a sure

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Dublin Zoo Wedding by The Portrait Room

Getting a sense of each and every couple’s personality through their wedding choices is one of the best things about working at Mrs2Be. We love today’s couple’s sense of mischief, as they chose Dublin Zoo as their wedding venue. Click

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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…

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Most Talked About Celebrity Weddings 2013

Every day is someone’s wedding day – and in celeb-land 2013 it was definitely a very romantic year. From big international stars, to those who looked to gain a little more exposure by selling their story to a glossy mag, celebs all over the place were getting wed, promising to love, cherish, mix the cocktails, and keep their five international homes neat and tidy. Let’s have a recap!

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Mrs2Be’s Top 2013 Real Wedding Moments

We’re so lucky in the Mrs2Be offices to share so many magical weddings with you throughout the year. We love discovering each unique day and cooing over those quirky little details, oohing at all the mesmerising wedding gowns and laughing

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Glamorous Bridal Cover Ups For Your Winter Wedding

It’s winter, the wind is howling and the frost is on the ground. You are just about to step out your front door, on your way to get married! But you won’t feel the cold because you are a Mrs2Be

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High Flying Rosbeg Beach Wedding By This Modern Love

If your craving some blissful wedding beauty, you have arrived at the right place today! When Jenny and Mårten got married earlier this year on Rosbeg beach, the calm of the sea really did make this one utterly stylish, relaxed,

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5 Festive DIY Favours

There are so many gorgeous favours you can give your guests as a little thank you, particularly at winter time. And you can’t go wrong with the DIY route. Sweet and thoughtful, whether you opt for something your guests can nibble on afterwards, or a pretty token they can hang on their tree, the gesture will be appreciated. Here’s five sweet DIYs you can try for your own winter wedding…

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14 Fabulous Hair Accessories from Irish Designers & Online Bridal Stores

There’s no better way to complete a wedding look than with the perfect headpiece or hair accessory. Hair accessories come in many, many forms and before you get purchasing you need to decide on a style that both makes you feel a million dollars, and also suits your wedding dress and hair style. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind statement headpiece, a cute and classic hair comb or a romantic boho Juliet cap, we’ve found the best places both online and in Ireland to start your search – and while you’re at it, check out the 14 fabulous pieces we’ve chosen to inspire your decision!

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Lisa Cannon and Glenda Gilson Both Get Engaged!

Image credits: Main image: TV3.ie. Left:  Lisa Cannon; right: Glenda Gilson. It was a busy week for the Xpose girls, with not one but two members of the team getting engaged!

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A Sweet Summer Wedding at Marlfield House by Eden Photography

Jodie and Fergal were blessed with sunshine for their big day in Marlfield House last August, with the bride wowing in a stunning A-line gown which took her from day to night by removing the lace overlay. After the surprise proposal on Jodie’s birthday, the couple set about organising their big day with light peach, cream and greens playing a big part in the decor choices. Family and friends pitched in with Jodie’s aunt crafting organza and Gypsophila pew ends for their romantic ceremony and a stunning peach cake made by a family friend (and brought all the way from the UK!) for their elegant reception. Their day was beautifully captured by Eden Photography.

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Naked Wedding Cakes

Don’t worry, this is a child-friendly post, no adult themed wedding cakes around here! Oh no, instead we have one of the latest trends for wedding cakes; naked wedding cakes, or unfinished cakes that ooze sophisticated rustic charm. We’ve loved

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Ten Christmas Party Dresses For Your Bridesmaids

Are you planning an extra sparkly wedding day? Do your bridesmaids need dresses with an extra festive edge? Well, you’ve come to the right place, because today we have Mrs2Be’s top ten Christmas party dresses for your bridesmaids. And if

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