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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!
Frosty Winter Wedding Inspiration

Add a little sprinkling of snow and your wedding day will magically sparkle!
Whilst it certainly is a quieter time of the year to get married, the late winter months of January and February can be a lovely time to say I Do. From the cold frosty mornings to warm log fires welcoming you and your guests, this is the time to embrace magical winter shades of blue, white and silver. If you like the idea of a frosty look to your day, have a look at some ideas below, we hope they inspire your dreamy day!

Inspiration
Planning Your Wedding? Welcome to weddingsonline!

weddingsonline really is a one-stop-shop for everything you need to plan your Big Day. So, if you are newly engaged and planning your wedding, let’s show you around.

Planning & Advice
Wedding Wednesday: Create Your Wedding Guest List Without Losing Your Mind [Episode 82]

The title of this episode was going to be: How to create your wedding guest list in 10 easy steps. But, I realised that there’s nothing easy about choosing who will and won’t attend your wedding! It’s a big decision and many couples feel overwhelmed by the task. You may be dreading this task and you’ve probably got your knowledge of wedding etiquette on your mind too. I get it, I’ve been there too! And what I’ve done is broken this task down into 10 logical steps to help you create your wedding guest list without losing your mind. So, while this won’t be easy, it will be manageable.

Podcast
WOL Loves: 30 Exquisite Up-Dos

Your bridal hair style is so important on your wedding day. It has the ability to tie your entire look together and give it the perfect polished finishing touch you dream of – finding the perfect up-do and most importantly the perfect hair stylist is super important.
If you’re counting down the clock to your own day and have turned your attention to the little details that mean a lot, we hope these 30 exquisite up-dos will inspire your look! Be sure to check out the amazing WOL suppliers who created all the up style magic!

Hair, Make Up & Beauty
Five Venues To Host A Barn Wedding In Ireland

So you fancy throwing a barn wedding in Ireland? With unique decor that will wow your guests, barn venues are so popular and we can see why. Many offer the option of adding your own personality to create a bespoke and romantic atmosphere for your special day. Here are five brilliant venues to get you started on your search… 

Venues
Newly Engaged? Start Here!

If you are newly engaged, then this is for you! Congratulations on your very happy news and welcome to weddingsonline. We’re here to help you plan the perfect wedding by sharing expert tips, wedding planning how-tos and all the inspiration

EngagementPlanning & Advice
About To Propose? Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

If you are about to propose, we’ve got something very special for you. Since we’re in that fabulous week between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s the perfect time to plan your proposal!

Engagement
10 Things To Do After You Get Engaged

You may have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and wow, now it’s here! 

Congratulations and welcome to the most exciting journey of your life – your wedding day and then married life, it’s wild ride! 
The days, hours and weeks following your proposal are going to be exciting – here’s exactly how you should treat them… 

Engagement
You’ll Love These Adorable Bridesmaid Proposal Sayings

Asking somebody to be your bridesmaid is a big task. It’s not super time consuming but it’s a really big deal and a sign of true friendship. You’re asking somebody you love and trust to play a special role in your wedding. This says a lot about the friendship and you are telling somebody how much they mean to you! Of course you want to get the asking part right. Some call this proposing. So, in the spirit of asking your besties to be your bridesmaids, be inspired by these super cute bridesmaid proposal sayings! They will help you ask the question…

Bridesmaids
Wedding Wednesday: Wedding Expenses Couples Always Forget To Plan For [Episode 81]

Let’s be honest, weddings cost money! Last week we spoke about genius ways to save money on your wedding. One tip is to know exactly what you’ve got to spend and what you need to purchase. The tricky thing is that there are a few wedding expenses couples always forget to plan for. I’ll list them so you don’t forget these!!

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WOL Loves: 10 Useful Planners To Gift Your Newly Engaged Bestie

If your best girl has just announced her engagement it’s time to give her a little gift to kick start her wedding plans. And what could be better than a wedding planner book?! Whilst online wedding planning is *ahem* amazing, for some brides-to-be you can’t beat pen and paper, here are ten great planners to help her get started…

Planning & Advice
Five Super Stylish Grooms From 2023 Weddings

These long and relaxing days between Christmas and New Year are the perfect time to begin your wedding day style inspiration, today it’s the turn of the stylish grooms. We can’t wait to see what you choose to wear on your special day – these five guys are a great place to begin your research! 

The Groom
How To Use Social Media To Plan Your Wedding

If we’re honest, we all love to scroll through social media. It can be hard not to go crazy when you’re planning your wedding and there are tons of ideas out there! Before you know it, after looking through social media, minutes turn to hours and you’ve pinned a ton of posts that are nothing like the wedding you’re actually planning. If that’s you, take a look at our guide on how to use social media to plan your wedding.

Planning & Advice
A Small And Intimate Dusty Blue Wedding

Say hello to Kelsey and Laurence! They got married at the beautiful Annebrook House Hotel, hosting a small and intimate wedding. We love the dusty blue wedding details and personal touches!

ArticlesReal Weddings
Five Posts To Help You Elope In Ireland

We’re pretty proud of being able to help couples plan their dream wedding days, no matter where they are in the world. If the green fields of Ireland is calling you to elope we know these five posts will help you fulfil your elopement dreams…

Planning & Advice
Fabulous Edible Centrepieces Your Guests Will Love

I am a huge fan of using one thing for multiple purposes! It’s a great way to save money and it takes the stress out of decision-making. And this is precisely why edible centrepieces are such a winner. 

Inspiration
WOL Loves: Eight Dresses for A Black Tie Wedding

Have you got a special invitation to a decadent black tie wedding and need a fancy frock? You’re in luck today as we share eight absolute beauties that are high on our wish lists!

Fashion & Jewellery
Wedding Wednesday: Genius Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding [Episode 80]

It’s no surprise that weddings cost money – in fact, this is a common reason for couples to have longer engagements! However, there are some pretty genius ways to save money on your wedding – take a listen to a few of my favourites. They’re simple, easy to implement and will be a game changer for any couple looking to save money. 

Podcast
10 Fabulous Bridesmaid from 2023 Weddings

We’ll never tire of finding inspiration from our real weddings! Today we’re taking a look back at ten stunning bridesmaids style from the fabulous weddings we have shared in 2023 – we hope these gorgeous girls help inspire your look…

Articles
Charming Christmas Movie Quotes For Your Wedding

Tying the knot around Christmas time? Well, this is for you! You may be looking for Christmas movie quotes for your wedding and we’re here to deliver. There are so many ways to include these quotes in the festivities; your vows, speeches and wedding signs, to name a few!

Inspiration