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Traditional values changing in 2013, says results of Ireland’s largest wedding survey by WeddingsOnline.ie
Ireland’s largest annual wedding survey carried out by popular Irish wedding website WeddingsOnline.ie has found that over a quarter of couples have children before getting married.
Alison and Gearoid’s Elegant Wedding at The K Club
Alison and Gearoid’s beautiful family celebration at The K Club was captured by photographer Philip O’Neill and features lots of glorious details. Enjoy!
Steal their Wedding Style – Maggie & Neal’s Laid-back Wedding at Bellinter
We were completely enchanted by Maggie and Neal’s super cool and laid back wedding this week (shot by Karina Finegan Photography), so much so that we’ve decided to do a little piece on how to steal their style. Their wedding, in case you missed it, was held in the stylish and exclusive setting of Bellinter House Hotel in Wicklow, where they treated guests to an intimate outdoor ceremony on the lawn, before heading to the bright and beautiful marquee for dinner and dancing. The couple’s almost Edwardian attire set the tone, while the bridesmaids created an informal and fun atmosphere in mix n match summer dresses. So if you’re looking for tips on how to pull off a romantic, relaxed, sunny and stylish big day this summer, read on!
TURNING VINTAGE AT THE K CLUB – K CLUB LAUNCHES NEW VINTAGE INSPIRED WEDDING OFFER
The Five AA Red Star, K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare is a fairytale venue for a dream wedding. Set on the banks of the River Liffey the country house hotel is surrounded by 550 acres of mature woods, parkland and magnificent formal gardens. Dating back to 1832 the house has been beautifully restored over the years and boasts magnificent stucco ceilings, chandeliers and original art work. But for all its glory and elegance, the house retains a sense of relaxed ease. Open fires warm the elegant rooms, filled with comfortable couches and occasional arm chairs, art work by Irish and international artists fill the walls and every where you go there is something to catch the eye and delight the senses.
Honeymoon Packing Made Easy
Here are our tips on packing your suitcases for your honeymoon correctly and making your romantic getaway go smoothly and ultimately uber relaxing!
A Super Sunny Outdoor Bellinter House Real Wedding by Karina Finegan
We missed you last week while we were out sipping Champagne with the Top Wedding Suppliers and peeps from the Top Wedding Venues in the Country at the annual WeddingsOnline.ie Awards (it’s a tough job!) but we’re back with our dose of real weddings again and we promise, this one was worth the wait! Maggie and Neal threw an incredible, fun day for their guests in Bellinter House, while still managing to bring the romance with their intimate outdoor wedding ceremony. From Maggie’s lace Edwardian style Maria Luisa Rabell dress to the couple’s choice of entertainment – the floor filling 80’s band Spring Break – this was far from your conventional wedding. Captured by Karina Finegan, the couple look relaxed and in love while enjoying the gorgeous sun and free reign of the grounds. Cuteness.
Gifts for the Guys
We’ve got some of our favourite Gift Ideas for the best man, grooms man and page boy no matter what your budget is.
Top 10 Hottest Hairstyles for 2013 – The Wedding Hair you NEED to Trial!
One of our favourite things to browse on Pinterest is photos of gorgeous wedding hair styles. Wedding hair trends come under the influence of many things – what’s on the catwalks, on the red carpet, in movies, and the bride’s own personal style. We’ve gathered together ten of the best hair styles we’re seeing trending in 2013, and let you know if it’s perfect for you, or best avoided.
Karl Henry’s Budding Bride Workout – Toning Tips from the Operation Transformation Fitness Guru!
Operation Transformation’s resident health and fitness expert Karl Henry shows WOL brides how to get in shape for their big day in just three months!.
Karen and Ed’s Sweet and Rustic Wedding
Karen and Ed’s wedding took on a rustic charm at Clonabreany House, captured by Visionary Photography & Keith Malone Wedding Films.
Curious About Clear Braces? Clearbraces.ie Hosts Invisalign Promotional Days in Ireland
If you’re finding yourself fretting about your smile on your big day, this event might just be for you. On the 2nd and 9th of March, Clearbraces.ie will be hosting free Invisalign consultations with dentists for those curious about clear braces. With special discounts on the day, this is the perfect event for brides-to-be who hope to have a perfect pristine smile for their wedding photos!
Stylish and Practical Bridal Umbrellas
Don’t be caught out in the rain on your wedding day, have a look at these stylish umbrellas instead, and be prepared!
An Post Wedding Stamp 2013
An Post has just released their 2013 wedding stamp on Valentine’s Day. The self -adhesive stamp is sold as a pair, or booklet of 10 x ‘N’ rate (55c) stamps.
48 Hours of Luxury – Lisloughrey Lodge Soirée de Marriage
Like most ladies and gents, I love nothing better than a relaxing romantic weekend away. And like those same ladies and gents these occasions don’t happen as frequently as one would hope! So, when an invite came into the WeddingsOnline.ie office for the Soirée de Marriage at Lisloughrey Lodge just before Christmas, I jumped at the chance to go (luckily for me most of my colleagues have children and can’t run off to the West Coast of Ireland, so I didn’t have to jump too high!)
How we got Engaged – Real Brides & Grooms Share their Proposal Stories
Whether it’s spelled out in Percy Pigs, whispered on the banks of the Seine or uttered over a sausage egg and chip dinner, every girl remembers the moment the question ‘Will you Marry Me?’ is asked of her. This Valentine’s Day we’ve decided to take a look back at how our past groom’s proposed to their blushing brides with a few of our favourite engagement stories…
Aoife and Eoin’s Big Party
Aoife and Eoin’s relaxed wedding in Adare was captured by Emily Doran Photography. Be sure to check out all the sweet DIY touches…
Romantic Island Wedding by Yez Lifestyle Photography – Real Wedding on Lusty Beg Island
Real Wedding – Continuing with our ‘romance’ theme for Valentine’s week, today we’re featuring a very dreamy, VERY romantic real wedding on the serene and secluded Island of Lusty Beg, Fermanagh. Peter Doherty and Emma Mc Cafferty tied the (sailor’s) knot in July last year, in a very elegant, chic and intimate wedding in St. Columba’s Church – “arguably the most beautiful chapel in Derry”. Colour-wise, they went for a deep and sophisticated slate grey for the bridesmaids’ dresses, which carried through to many of the decor and details throughout the day. Their beautiful photo album by Yez Lifestyle Photography is a stunning mix of portrait and landscape with idyllic lake views, tranquil and romantic…
We met… 10 Couples tell us how they First Met
Valentine’s Week! Well, it’s officially the week of lurve, and we’re coming over a bit nostalgic and sentimental (because this is a wedding website, so we’re allowed to!). Today we’re looking back over some of the amazing real weddings we’ve featured over the last few months, and are highlighting how these couples first came to be. So sit back and have an ol’ nosey, then if you’re feeling up to it, let us know how you met your OH by leaving a comment below!
Chic, Cheerful Clonabreany House Real Wedding by Julie Cummins Photography
Real Wedding – While the boys took a trip to a very stylish barbers for a morning pampering session (a hot towel shave and some champers), the girls stayed at home dancing around the kitchen to Mumford & Sons, and so set the tone of the day! After a very romantic porposal on top of the Empire State Building, Eimear and David set about creating their vision of a perfect day. Eimear added plenty of DIY details including a beauiful cake table, a guestbook table dotted with old photos of family weddings and, our favourite, her gran’s old bicycle! All this was set against the stunning backdrop of the always chic Clonabreany House. However nothing could take away from the beauty of Eimear and David themselves, whose huge smiles and sparkling eyes lit up every room, and every photo captured by Julie Cummins.
10 Ways to be Romantic on your Wedding Day – A Groom’s Guide
Groom’s Guide- You’ve popped the question and bought rings but have you given any consideration to the ‘romantic’ aspect of your wedding celebration? Make your bride feel truly special with some of these lovely tips on how to add the romance to your wedding day. By Karen Healy
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