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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!
Sharp & Sleek Weddings
Frills, bows, ruffles and flounce all make for a pretty wedding, but if none of these appeal to your personality, we’ve had a look at what you need for a sharp, sleek and very sophisticated affair.
Orla and Colin’s Travel Themed Castle Dargan Wedding
Having already featured Orla and Colin’s engagement shoot and engagement party, we practically feel like family at this stage, so it was only right that we should have a wee peek at the wedding itself!
Here Comes your Girl! Bernice & Fergal’s Real Wedding by Julie Cummins Photography
Fourteen months after one seriously well prepared and ultra-romantic proposal (it involved a helicopter, that’s all we’re saying) Bernice and Fergal’s big day was in full swing. The couple planned a wedding celebration their guests could really enjoy – where a fun and friendly atmosphere would ensure plenty of laughter and the fondest of memories for all. Bernice shone in the most perfect Paloma Blanca wedding gown, while the girls added some Irish charm in clover green Dessy bridesmaids dresses. Their day was captured by the wonderfully talented Julie Cummins.
Destination Hen-Do – No Passport Required!
When it comes to your hen party, you want it to be three things: memorable, fun and accessible to all. With purse strings tighter than ever before, we’re looking to our own fair shores to deliver us the perfect destinations,
Ask The Experts – Honeymoon – Where do I go to catch the sun after my winter wedding?
The classic honeymoon destinations are the sunny ones – even more so for the winter brides who have the perfect opportunity to get on that flight and catch some rays after the white wedding! Here are some expert suggestions for the tried-and-tested destinations, as well as some more unusual ones for a true trip of a lifetime. Our experts Joanna of Travel Focus, Fiona of Classic Resorts and Andre of Gohop.ie give their top picks for the winter-wedded sun-chasers.
Morocco Magic – Moroccan Inspired Wedding Ideas
If you harbour dreams of visiting the breathtaking North African country of Morocco, then why not add a touch of Moroccan charm to your wedding day? The colours, sights, sounds and smells associated with Morocco are ideal for a vivid wedding
Ciara and George’s Chilled Out Muckross Park Hotel Wedding
Today’s wedding is all about the love and the dress. Oh my, how we have fallen hard for this Alice Temperley gown! With the talent of Emily Doran behind the camera, Ciara and Georges’ wedding is a sight to behold.
Button Up! Buttonhole Inspiration For Your Groom
Long gone are the days when a simple carnation would do the trick for your groom’s buttonhole. These days buttonholes are a whole work of art in themselves, with everything and anything, from twine, felt, paper and even comic books
A Holiday Fling to the Real Thing! Lisa & Derek’s Real Wedding by Ebony & Pearl Photography
A life-altering romance blossomed when Australian lass Lisa met Irish-born Derek on a 2008 trip to the US, but as with the most famous of love stories, the course of true love was not to run smoothly… A holiday ‘fling’ (her words!) turned to several extended stays half way around the world when bureaucracy got the better of the two and they had to say a heart-wrenching ‘goodbye’ to each other. Luckily love was a force that could snap even the thickest of red tapes, and the couple found a way to remain together forever, and gave us a gorgeous real wedding to share with you all!
Page Boy Fashion He’ll Want To Wear
Little boys – they’re just as important on your wedding day as little girls. If you have a special little nephew, or even a son of your own, give him a job on your wedding day as the perfect ring
Perfect Peach & Teal Wedding Colour Palette
This is one of the most exciting colour palettes we’ve seen this year and is perfect for a bride who is confident in her styling abilities. Now this peach and teal colour palette isn’t the easiest of wedding themes or trends to pull off but, as always, a fine dose of inspiration will surely get your juices flowing! Contemporary with a hint of vintage, this colour scheme is sure to bring a boost of boldness to your decor and dress!
Curvy Couture – Plus Size Bridal Fashion
Good morning lovely ladies! Today we’re looking at bridal gowns for the plus size bride, because no matter what shape or size, every bride wants to feel beautiful and comfortable on her wedding day. Purchasing from a plus size range
Is Name Meshing For You?
To mesh or not to mesh – that is the question. By marrying you are creating a brand new family unit – why not create a brand new surname to make your union even more unique? Is name meshing for you?
Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Advice
Sometimes, only straight-up honest advice will help when buying bridesmaid dresses. After years of hearing daunting stories from stressed-out brides, we have narrowed it down to these simple points.
All That Glitters: Gold and Glitter Wedding Cake Ideas
Are you are bit of a magpie? In that case, these gold and glitter wedding cakes will be right up your street!
Minty n’ Modern – Orla & John’s Hamlet Court Hotel Wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
When local Kildare lass Orla set eyes on the strapping new head electrician at the Hamlet Court Hotel, little did she know that they’d be back in the same building together 10 years late for their fabulous wedding fete! The couple exchanged vows in an intimate church ceremony before treating guests to a luxury evening of Champagne celebrations. The bride looked the epitome of modern elegance in a high neck, fitted full length Pronovias gown with statement bow bustle while her two sisters brought dollops of personality to the wedding palette in gorgeous mint green bridesmaid dresses.
Baby On Board – Maternity Bridesmaids’ Fashion
So, your bridesmaid has announced that she’s expecting and you’re a little anxious about getting her a dress. Panic not, because we’ve tracked down some stylish and affordable options for her and her tiny plus one.
You Complete Me! Jigsaw Wedding Inspiration
Most brides will agree that the best bit about planning your wedding, apart from the actual getting married bit, is choosing your theme and personalising your day. Literally anything goes these days, from an elegant tea party to a rock
Top Irish Castle Wedding Venues – 16 of Ireland’s Luxury Castles for Destination Weddings in Ireland
Ireland is a country world-renowned for it’s beautiful, peaceful landscape and unparalleled hospitality, and one of the major reasons Ireland is a top wedding destination is the abundance of glorious, authentic, luxury castles dotted around our green countryside. Since they were little girls, a castle wedding has been the ultimate dream for many brides-to-be. Today we’re taking a look at 16 of the most beautiful Irish castles to hold your wedding celebrations, whether you’re lucky enough to be getting hitched at home, or travelling to Ireland for the definitive destination wedding.
Oh, We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside! Sinéad and Bryn’s Brooklodge Wedding
Brighton and Hove was the port of call for Sinead and Bryn, as they themed their Brooklodge wedding around the popular English seaside resort.
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