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McElhinneys Launch Brand New Website

McElhinneys Department Store, Ballybofey, launches brand new website.

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TLC Photography -WOL Photographer of the Month May 2012

Ruth at TLC Photography is a wedding photographer based in Meath and is available to shoot nationwide. She is this month’s Photographer of the Month.

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Maryborough Hotel & Spa – Wedding Venue of the Month, May 2012

Heralded as one of the most romantic hotels for weddings in Cork, the Maryborough Hotel & Spa is a magical location for celebrating one of the most important days of your life.

Venues
Heels fit for a Bride!

Image by Furious Photography We just love heels. Maybe it’s the way they make you stand straighter and taller, so you look more confident and dare we say, slimmer too? So a good pair of shoes on your wedding day

Fashion & Jewellery
Plus Size Wedding Dresses – 2012 Picks for the Full Figure Bride!

Three great plus size bridal stores and other plus size wedding dresses for the full figured bride. (Including Ruben Bridal, The Room at Belladonna Bridal & The Bridal Emporium) By Karen Birney

Fashion & Jewellery
Tuscan Delights – Italian Blue & Brilliant White

Clockwise from top left: Escort cards on skeleton keys photo by Kate Headley via UnitedWithLove | Outdoor umbrella photo by Lisa Poggi via 100LayerCake | VitorreStationery by Pretty as a Picture, Dublin | Blueberry and white icing cake via YummyWeddingFood

Décor & Flowers
A Mature Romance -Pink, Green and Grey Wedding Palette

Clockwise from left: Wedding cake by Little Cakes | Vintage-style shoes from Beholden Bridal at Bella Bleu, Cork | Photo of wedding guest by Jodie Chapman  Spring is all about fresh flowers and pretty pastels -what better colour scheme to evoke for the

Décor & Flowers
Teal Green, Grey & A Bright Red VW Bug – Real Wedding by Moat Hill Photography

Jo and Jon were married on September 24, 2011 in Foulkstown Church, Kilkenny with wedding reception in Step House, Borris, Co. Carlow. Their wedding was photographed by Paul and Elaine from Moat Hill Photography.

Real Weddings
Favours With Flavour

If you want to break the mould with wedding favours but want to keep on the same ‘foodie’ path check out our sweet treat options to thank your guests with.

Inspiration
Planning a Wedding in Italy -An Interview with Infinity Weddings & Events

Karen Birney speaks to Sara Mazzei of Italian wedding planners Infinity Weddings & Events® about the most popular places to get married in Italy this year, how to go about planning a wedding abroad, why hiring a wedding planner saves you time and money and why she loves her job.

Destination Weddings
6 Seaside Venues – Beautiful Beach Wedding Venues in Ireland

We love the seaside here at WeddingsOnline, and we especially love a seaside wedding! If you’re planning a summer wedding in Ireland, what better place to have it than by the beach? Here is a run down of some of our favourite seaside venues for you to choose from, including Parknasilla Hotel, Waterside House Hotel, Galway Bay Hotel, Carlton Hotel Kinsale, Portmarnock Hotel and The Maritime Hotel. By Karen Birney

Venues
The Ice House – Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Year Award 2012

Barely into the New Year and The Ice House, Co. Mayo is fast becoming the ‘Adel’ of the hotel industry as they scoop their SECOND major award for 2012.

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Top 10 Wedding Cars & Tips on Wedding Transport

You should start thinking about your wedding transport at least six months before your big day, to discover what you like, to shop around, and to ensure your date is free. There is nothing like treating yourselves to a fabulous ride to get you from A to B in style. Here are our top 10 picks for wedding cars. By Karen Birney

Planning & Advice
A Harvest Wedding Theme: Leaves & Pumpkins by Carol Ryan

Sabrina Travosi and Thomas Byrne were married in a harvest themed wedding in St. Patrick’s Church, Corracrin, Co. Monaghan with wedding reception afterwards in Castle Leslie. Their photographer Carol Ryan captured every intricate bridal detail, particularly Sabrina’s amazing Vera Wang wedding gown!

Real Weddings
Rhonda and Azat’s Slane Castle Wedding

Rhonda & Azat’s beautiful humanist wedding ceremony and reception at Slane Castle, Co. Meath was captured by wedding photographer Paul Kelly Studio 3.

Real Weddings
Meet WeddingsOnline’s Real Bride Blogger, Fallon Wasser!

Meet our new bridal blogger, Fallon Wasser, who will marry fiancé Darren Dunne on December 7th, 2012. Fallon will be taking us through the ups and downs of her wedding plans and has promised to share any wedding planning tips

Real Weddings
Neon and Nude Touches

How to translate latest neon and nude trend into your wedding day look without looking like you released your eight year old self onto the wedding planning!

Inspiration
Easter Wedding Colour Palette: Eggshell Blue & Nude

By Amy Croffey This classic colour pairing not only looks fantastic for Easter weddings but also in the spring/ summer season. It’s a colour combo that evokes soft soothing feelings that signify a stylish fresh start to married life. One

Décor & Flowers
In Season: Spring/ Summer Wedding Flowers

Every bride would love to have her favourite flowers at her wedding and in her bridal bouquets, but picking flowers that are in season can save a lot of money. Of course, flowers can be flown to your wedding destination from almost any part of the world, but you’ll pay extra for it. Here is a list of wedding flowers that are in season for spring and summer.

Décor & Flowers
Wedding Dress Guide: Skirt Shapes

A quick guide to wedding dress styles, which one suits your shape and size, and some of our favourite picks from this year’s collections.

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