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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!
How to Create a Sustainable Fitness Routine Before the Wedding

We’ve all heard the phrase “wedding shape,” but let’s be honest – there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to feeling good on your big day. Whether you’re walking down the aisle in a dress, a suit or something else entirely, your wedding fitness routine should be more about confidence and energy than hitting a number on the scales.

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
Top 5 Expert Tips for Planning a Luxury Honeymoon in 2026

Today we welcome Dean Quigley, Manager and Honeymoon Expert @ Epitome Travel to share his extensive travel advice and tips to ensure your honeymoon is the most memorable trip of your life! 

Honeymoon
How the Irish Weather Can Influence Your Wedding Dress Choice

In case you haven’t noticed… planning a wedding in Ireland means dancing with the elements. One minute it’s sunny, the next it’s lashing, and by the time your photographer lines up the perfect outdoor shot, a gust of wind has joined the party. So when choosing your wedding dress, it’s worth thinking beyond just the venue or silhouette and considering how the Irish weather might play a starring role on your big day.

Fashion & Jewellery
A Pretty Purple & Pink Summer Wedding Held in A Little White Chapel

Meet Eden and Colm! After a longterm engagement and two children the couple chose a beautiful summers day to get married at the sweet little white chapel at Clanard Court Hotel. 

Real Weddings
WOL Answers: What Can I Expect From A Wedding Showcase?

No matter which type of wedding show you attend, we highly recommend visiting at least one during your engagement! They are a brilliant way to gather ideas, meet potential suppliers, and be inspired.

Planning & Advice
Classic vs Contemporary: Choosing Your Wedding Cake Style

Let’s talk cake – one of the most delicious (and Instagrammed) parts of your wedding day. With so many options out there, figuring out your wedding cake style can feel like a sweet decision with a side of stress. Whether you’re drawn to timeless tradition or want something a little more outside-the-tiered-box, we’re breaking down the differences between classic and contemporary wedding cakes to help you choose the right slice of style for your big day.

Cakes
WOL Loves: Magical Winter Wedding Stationery Inspiration

We’re quickly heading towards winter and the beginning of the magical Christmas season.
If you’re planning a winter wedding for next year you may be starting to consider your options for stationery – we’re here to help! Today we have a host of stunning stationery designs and ideas to inspire from our fabulous recommended and award winning stationers – have a peek…

InspirationPlanning & Advice
Building a Life Together: Conversations to Have Before Marriage

Here are some key topics every couple should chat through before saying I do. Don’t worry, it’s not about having all the answers, just opening the door to a healthy, ongoing dialogue.

Marriage
6 Beautiful Autumnal ideas from our Real Weddings

Autumn is such a romantic and atmospheric season to get married during. From cosy log fires, rich and bright earthy shades and flickering candlelight, it’s hard to beat! Today we’ve been taking a look back through our real wedding archives to share these six gorgeous autumnal wedding details that are sure to inspire your day… 

Inspiration
Themed Weddings: How to Pull Off a Cohesive Look That Feels Authentic

A themed wedding can be magical, fun and totally unforgettable – when it’s done right. But there’s a fine line between stylishly themed and fancy-dress party. The good news? Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic rustic vibe or a full-blown Lord of the Rings-style celebration, it is possible to pull off a cohesive look that still feels like you.

Décor & FlowersPlanning & Advice
Results Revealed: weddingsonline Venue Survey 2025

If you’re newly engaged and searching for the perfect place to say “I do,” the latest weddingsonline Venue Survey 2025 gives a great snapshot of what’s happening across Irish wedding venues right now. With 85 venues taking part, from hotels to castles and country houses, it highlights the trends and details that really matter to couples planning their big day.

Venues
What to Do When Your Partner Has More Friends Than You

So, you’re engaged, buzzing with excitement… and suddenly staring down the barrel of a wedding party imbalance. Your partner has enough close friends to form a five-a-side and a bench, while you’re wondering if your cousin’s dog walker counts as a bridesmaid. Don’t panic – balancing the wedding party is more common (and more manageable) than you think.

Planning & Advice
Mean Girls Hen Party Ideas That Are So Fetch

Whether you are an OG Mean Girls fan or you’ve rediscovered your love for The Plastics after watching the musical, there are plenty of reasons to host a Mean Girls hen party! These ideas are pink (mostly), fabulous and definitely won’t be the reason you end up in the Burn Book. 

Hen PartyInspiration
An Early Autumn Wedding With Meaningful Ceremony & Cornflower Blue Accents

Meet Lyndsey and Brendan! After meeting and falling in love in Zimbabwe the couple returned to Ireland and planned a simple wedding day that was special to them and full of meaning and cherished moments.

Real Weddings
How to Keep Guests Entertained During Cocktail Hour

In Ireland, a wedding cocktail hour can last anywhere from 60 minutes to 2 hours, especially if photos or travel are involved. While the prosecco might be flowing and the canapés doing their job, a bit of thoughtful entertainment can turn that gap into a great part of the day.

Entertainment
Wedding Wednesdays: Wedding Regrets: What We’d Do Differently [Episode 147]

A few weeks ago, I asked a question in the ‘Help, I’m Getting Married’ Facebook community. With over 73k members – most of whom are engaged couples in Ireland, and lots who are already married – I knew I’d get some good answers!

Podcast
WOL Loves: Winter Groom Styling with Dorian Black

As winter 2025 approaches, suiting embraces a refined yet expressive vocabulary, with rustic colours, velvet tuxedos, and tweed suits taking centre stage. Today we’ve got all the style guidance your groom will need from multi-award-winning groom wear specialist, Dorian Black. 

The Groom
Tasty Tiers: Wedding Cake Flavours to Consider

Choosing your wedding cake flavours is one of the really exciting parts of planning your wedding – who doesn’t want to sample lots of cake?! 

To help inspire your choices today we have a great list of cake flavours to choose from. From timeless to unique and modern, we’ve got the kettle on and really need a slice now! 

Cakes
How to Feel Your Best, Not Just Look Your Best, on Your Wedding Day

While looking great is all part of the excitement, feeling great is what will actually help you enjoy every moment. Here’s how to prioritise your wedding day wellness so you feel calm, comfortable and completely yourself from the morning prep to the last dance.

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
Not Into Dresses? Stylish Alternatives for the Modern Irish Bride

Whether you’re planning a castle celebration, a city registry office ceremony, or a barefoot beach wedding, there are plenty of bridal dress alternatives in Ireland that let you feel like yourself, while still looking absolutely wedding-ready.

Fashion & Jewellery