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Going Green On Your Big Day – Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas
Thankfully we are now all of a generation where we appreciate the world around us. We know we’re only getting this planet once and many of us want to do our best to care for it. Your wedding day, as
Welly Good Fun! Wedding Wellies for The Prepared Bride
I suppose we should face it. Ireland means rain! Yes, this summer we were baked in glorious sunshine for longer than I can ever remember, but the rain has returned. At Mrs2Be, we like our brides to be prepared for
What To Do After the Wedding – Your Legal Checklist
Peace at last… in the first weeks of your newlywed life you probably would like nothing more than to enjoy each other away from all the wedding planning. You may already have a to-do list for after the wedding – store the dress, send thank-you cards, return unwanted gifts… however, there are important legal things you should do as soon as you can.
Wedding Music Advice from Ceremonial Singer Faye Potts
If you’re struggling to choose between the music you want and the music you think you should have for your wedding, then this post is for you. Guest blogger, professional vocalist Faye Potts, offers her advice for choosing and placing your ceremonial music.
5 Unusual Guest Book Alternatives
Today’s brides are looking for that unique touch – unusual favours, one-of-a-kind décor, memorable wedding entertainment… why not the guest books? Ask your guests to sign something they aren’t expecting and we guarantee they will love it! Here are five of our favourite guest book alternatives to inspire every bride!
A Rockin’ 50s Themed Wedding at Kippure Estate by Linda Clarke Photography
After putting their wedding plans on the back burner, Elaine and Bryan were surprised to find that a random dinner at a well known diner would spark their interest in throwing a fun 50s themed celebration! The couple tied the knot in rockabilly style on the fabulous grounds of Kippure Estate, and afterwards treated guests to a fifties themed feast of milkshakes, burgers, hot dogs and apple pie. Linda Clarke was on hand to capture the day as it unfolded…
Aideen Bodkin Autumn/Winter 13: Mother of the Bride Fashion
One thing we love about the winter months (freezing temperatures not included) is the rich and vibrant colour palettes that arrive with our favourite fashions. Today we are talking mother of the bride wear. After seeing the bride and her
Autumn Wedding Colour Inspiration – Opulent Emerald Green & Gold
The Pantone colour of the year 2013 is really coming into its own this autumn. September weddings are blessed with nature’s most vibrant backdrop with leaves of fiery reds, oranges, and opulent golds. And what better colour to finish this palette than a deep and daring emerald green? Our moodboard today is a regal, yet wholly modern collection of inspirational images that are destined to get the autumn bride’s creative juices flowing.
Three Reasons to Have a Friday 13th Wedding
It’s no secret that us Irish are an awful superstitious bunch altogether. The turning point for me was watching Darby O’Gill and The Little People when I was eight and the nightmares that followed. But why, as grown-ups, are we
Ask the Experts – “Do wedding guests expect an open bar or free drinks at the reception?”
When it comes to your wedding reception, one of the main themes is how to make sure everybody has a great time without you having to remortgage your house to pay for it. A decent amount of your reception budget will go towards a drinks reception – but what exactly have guests come to expect from a wedding when it comes to toasting the bride and groom? A cup of tea or an open bar? We ask the experts what the current trend is when it comes to booze at Irish weddings…
Five Fab Ways With Flowers
Smart brides know that flowers are the key accent that add life, vibrancy and atmosphere to any wedding. Flowers can beautifully decorate your venue, add the finishing touch to your groom’s handsome suit, convey your colour scheme and adorn your
Buckle Up! Sparkling Bridal Belts, Sashes and Cummerbunds
Most women adore shoes. For some it’s the lure of designer handbags. But for others, belts are their vice! A belt can transform any outfit and the same can be said for your wedding dress. If you have chosen a
Wedding Photo Checklist
As life’s milestones go, your wedding day is one of those days that deserve to be beautifully documented from start to finish! Here’s our essential wedding photo checklist.
Christine and Maurice’s Perfect Day at The Dunraven Arms Hotel
Now, this is an interesting wedding story; the wedding that was and then wasn’t! Read on to find out why Christine and Maurice’s wedding day took many different paths before they finally made it up the aisle and said ‘I
A Maryborough Marquee Real Wedding by Rory O’Toole Photography
We’re delighted to be able to share the magnificent photos of Joanne and Eddie’s wedding celebrations in the spectacular Maryborough Hotel & Spa. The couple opted for a pretty pale blue palette to set the tone for their relaxed, informal ceremony and for their laid back reception in Maryborough’s striking marquee. Rory O’Toole was on hand to document the day, and snapped some of the most romantic wedding photos on the fabulous winding stair of the estate. Beautiful…
Las Vegas Wedding Know How
Ok, so you might not be running away to Vegas to get married, but what if you were? How would you go about it? Read on for a bit of Sunday morning escapism.
Mulranny Park Hotel Wedding Experience
An amazing €1,000 off weddings booked on the day! Have you ever dreamt of having your wedding perched atop a hill with the most stunning view over Clew Bay? With a vista that takes in the majestic Croagh Patrick, an
Vintage Inspired Bridal Shoot
What happens when some of Ireland’s top wedding suppliers get together to style their own bridal shoot? You’re about to find out!
Purple Rain – Nessa & Daragh’s Real Wedding at Glasson by Couple Photography
Nessa and Daragh were married at the fabulous Glasson Country Club in Westmeath, during one of Ireland’s longest and hottest summer months in recent history. Unfortunately, it was little less paddling pools and a little more puddle pumps on the day itself, and it rained from morning ’til night. Mother nature can be a cruel matriarch but wasn’t a force strong enough to hamper the bride and groom’s fabulous celebration, which was captured beautifully by the lovely Ros Byrne of Couple Photography.
Soft & Romantic Ruffles – A Dream Wedding Moodboard to Inspire
Beautiful and romantic ruffles are popping up in wedding trend reports all year – on statement cakes, heavenly dresses, dreamy decor and anywhere else you can think of! Imagine soft, light layering for the bridesmaids and a wedding cake whipped into a flurry and you’ll start getting the mood of this terribly chic theme.
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