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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!
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.
8 Ways To Decorate A Wedding Marquee
The tent is pitched… and you are free to let your imagination roam free. Read on for great ideas how to decorate a wedding marquee.
Chic White Wedding Décor
Want to have an utterly stylish and chic wedding reception? Simple, dress your venue with angelic white accessories! We’re all about white today and it’s not only the bride who can wear it well – white blooms, table linen and
Lovely in Lace – Sarah & Michael’s Real Wedding by Eden Photography
Today we have a seriously stylish wedding to share with you, you lucky things! Sarah and Mick tied the knot in an intimate and serene ceremony in St. Patrick’s Church, Johnstownbridge before heading to the glorious Moyvalley Hotel for an elegant evening of cocktails and craic where they were entertained by magician Shane Black and with music from The Swing Singer. The bride looked ravishing in a magnificent mermaid style full lace Pronovias wedding dress and personally designed lace cape, her dark hair contrasting beautifully with a vintage style Jenny Packham hair comb and her dainty 20s art deco style shoes finishing her look to perfection. Photography is by the brilliant Tanya of Eden Photography.
Wedding Gift Lists: Beautiful Bed Linen
We all love presents right? Well, surely compiling your wedding gift list has to be the best thing ever!! Choosing exactly what you want for your home – fab! Bed Linen is one of those things that only you know
5 Things Worth Spending Money On For Your Wedding Day
Unless you are a bride-to-be who uses the word “budget” only when telling a joke, you are probably being pretty smart about your wedding spend. Shopping around for best-priced suppliers, getting those venue deals, finding your wedding gown for less at an out-of-town boutique, or going DIY… yes we all know what that’s like. You will find piles of brilliant advice online about how to save money on your big day. But what SHOULD you spend your money on to have the best wedding day ever? The answer is very simple!
Floral Garlands
Flowers can take your wedding from beautiful to out-of-this-world beautiful! There are no rules to say you should only be carrying flowers – why not add them to your hair? If a floral hair crown is good enough for Natalie
Music Be The Food Of Love…. Moira and Ciarán’s Music Inspired Wedding Day
When a whole lot of love, fun and family spirit has been added to a wedding, this is the result! Moira and Ciarán’s big day was full of just that plus lots of music and laughter. Their passion for music
Ask the Experts – “How do I get people to RSVP to my Wedding Invitations?!”
Ask any newlywed and they’ll tell you – one of the top frustrations while planning a wedding is trying to get people to RSVP! No, you say, that’s a simple enough task; we send an invite, they say yay or nay. Simple right? Not so. In fact, there are a couple of things you MUST think through before sending your invites to be sure you have the right numbers by the time you sit down to the dinner. We’ve asked our stationery experts – Lantz Weddings, Impack Designs and Clifford Designs what tricks you can use to get people to RSVP to your invitations!
Beside the Seaside – Sarah & Mick’s Real Wedding by Andrew O’Dwyer Photography
Today’s real wedding by Andrew O’Dwyer Photography sees an enchanting House of Delphine bride tie the knot with her dapper French Connection groom. Sarah and Mick’s wedding beside the stunning Kenmare Bay was all about good views, good food and good company. The bridesmaids wore cowl-back satin seagreen gowns from Ghost, complimenting the bride’s low lace back satin gown by Kerry-based bridal designer House of Delphine…
Dromoland Castle celebrates 50 years as a Hotel with Launch of new Cookbook
Dromoland Castle, Ireland’s award-winning premier luxury resort in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare celebrated its 50th year as a hotel last month with a Gala Dinner and the launch of the ‘Dromoland Castle Cookbook’, which has been specially produced as part of the 50 year celebrations.
Destination Wedding: A Relaxed Retro Celebration in San Miniato, Italy
Today we’re taking a trip to the stunning setting of San Miniato in Tuscany for Roger and Lucy’s laid back, retro classic real wedding. The couple enlisted the help of Infinity Weddings & Events wedding planner Barbara Caló, who brought all their ideas together and helped them to realise their dream wedding day. “The scenery was beautiful, the accommodation was perfect, and our wedding planner Barbara filled us with such confidence that we simply had to let her plan our big day!”
Classic Charm For Tracy and Peter at The Station House
We love a bride with a classic look, which is exactly what today’s bride Tracy wanted for her special day to Peter. Dublin based photographer Daniel from DK Photo was on hand to capture the magic of this family celebration
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