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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!
For Life’s Important Moments, Wear Something Designed For You!

Maire Forkin Designs Couture provides luxury bespoke and made-to-measure fashion services for women across Ireland and the UK. The company specialises in creating elegant, custom-designed outfits for special occasions, including Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits, wedding dresses, evening wear, black-tie attire, and occasion wear.

Fashion & Jewellery
How to Write a Wedding Day Running Order (and Who Gets a Copy)

A good running order is one of those behind-the-scenes documents that makes a huge difference to how your wedding day actually feels. Get it right, and everything flows. Get it wrong, and your guests end up standing around wondering what’s happening next. Here’s how to put one together properly.

Planning & Advice
Five Destination Weddings You’ll Adore

We love adding some guaranteed sunshine to our real weddings in the form of gorgeous destination weddings! From Italy to the Algarve and Spain to Croatia, we can’t help but be inspired by the beauty and love these couples add to their days in the sun.

Inspiration
How to Actually Enjoy Your Wedding Day: Practical Tips for Staying Present

Almost every newlywed couple says the same thing: the day flies by. After months, sometimes years, of planning, it’s all over in a flash. The good news is there are plenty of small things you can do to slow it down and actually be present for it. Here’s how.

Planning & Advice
How to Plan Your Wedding Day Transport (and Why It’s Easy to Forget)

Wedding transport is one of those things that tends to slide down the to-do list until suddenly, the wedding is three months away and nobody has thought about how the wedding party is actually getting to the church. Here’s how to get it sorted without the last-minute panic.

Planning & Advice
Love on the Dance Floor: A Kilkea Castle Celebration for Dancing with the Stars Laura and Matthew

After meeting on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ our celebrity couple were married at a breath-taking traditional cathedral ceremony and later celebrated their union with a modern, high-energy castle reception in Kilkea Castle.

Real Weddings
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows: A Step-by-Step Guide for Irish Couples

Writing your own wedding vows is one of the most personal things you can do on your wedding day. It’s also, for many couples, one of the most daunting. The good news is that with a bit of time and the right approach, you’ll have something genuinely beautiful to say. Here’s how to get there.

Legal & Ceremony
Natural Elegance: Meadow Style Floral Wedding Decor

Summer is the perfect season to embrace meadow style flowers for your wedding day. Not only have they a soft and romantic vibe, their elegant and organic charm make them a favourite for couples who adore a natural style. 

Décor & Flowers
How to Create a Wedding Seating Plan That Actually Works

A wedding seating plan can feel like one of the trickier parts of the planning process, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be a headache. Here’s everything you need to know to get it right.

Planning & Advice
Beautiful Bridal Separates Available in Ireland

Bridal separates are the perfect alternative for brides who want options and to share their own unique sense of style rather than wearing a traditional one-piece wedding gown. Separates offer you freedom and the chance to mix and match tops, skirts, trousers, jackets and trains to create a completely custom look. 

Fashion & Jewellery
How to Find the Right Wedding Dress Boutique in Ireland: What to Expect at Your Appointments

Finding your wedding dress is one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding, but knowing where to start can feel a little overwhelming. Here’s what to expect from the moment you book your first appointment to the moment you say yes to the dress.

Fashion & Jewellery
Your Guide to Planning a Garden Wedding in Ireland

There’s something undeniably enchanting about a garden wedding. Surrounded by blooming flowers, fresh country air, and the gentle sounds of nature, it’s easy to see why so many couples dream of saying “I do” outdoors. To ensure you get it right, here are four elements you need to consider.

Venues
Band vs DJ: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Wedding Night

The music debate is one of the most common ones couples face when planning their big day. Do you go for a live band bringing the energy and atmosphere only live music can deliver? Or a DJ who can spin anything from Abba to Afrobeats without missing a beat? Here’s a breakdown to help you figure out what works best for you.

Entertainment
The Ultimate Timeline for Planning an Irish Destination Wedding

Planning a destination wedding in Ireland from abroad comes with an extra layer of complexity that local couples don’t have to think about. You’re making big decisions remotely, coordinating across time zones, and trusting suppliers you may never meet in person before the day itself. The key to making it work? Starting earlier than you think you need to, and knowing exactly what to tackle when.

ElopementsPlanning & Advice
Refined and Timeless Two Day Italian Destination Wedding with Pool Party

Meet Amber and Mike. Today’s beautiful real couple hosted an elegant, music filled Italian wedding day followed by a day two pool party that was full of relaxed and memorable moments, great music and food!

Destination WeddingsReal Weddings
Neon Signs: How to add Atmosphere and Personality

Neon signs are a great way to add personality, ambiance, and unique photo opportunities to a wedding day without feeling overly trendy if they’re used thoughtfully. Today we’re sharing how you can incorporate them into your day with ease. 

Décor & Flowers
How to Choose Your Wedding Ceremony Music: A Guide for Every Type of Couple

Wedding ceremony music does more than fill silence. It sets the tone, guides the emotion, and gives your guests a sense of who you are as a couple before you’ve even said a word. Choosing it well is worth a bit of thought, and this guide will help you do exactly that.

Legal & Ceremony
What to Expect at a Wedding Cake Tasting (and How to Make the Most of It)

Of all the appointments on your wedding planning list, the cake tasting is probably the one most couples look forward to. And rightly so. But it’s also a proper working meeting, not just an excuse to eat cake on a Tuesday afternoon. Well, it’s a bit of both. Here’s what to expect and how to get the most out of it.

Cakes
On Film: Five Videographers Share Their Style

Choosing the team for your wedding day who are going to capture all those special moments can be mind-boggling. With so much talent to choose from, we understand it’s a hard job, but today we are hoping to help as we discover five amazing videographers and their style of work. From relaxed and unobtrusive to dramatic and cinematic, we hope these wedding films inspire you and help your decision making…

InspirationPlanning & Advice
How to Buy Your Wedding Rings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your wedding rings are the one part of the day you’ll wear every day afterwards. No pressure, but it’s worth getting right. The good news is that buying wedding rings doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to approach it, step by step.

Fashion & Jewellery