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Can I Use My Wedding Ceremony Flowers At My Reception?

We get it – weddings can be pretty pricy. It may seem like a great idea to order half the amount of flowers and just use them twice. Sometimes, it is! And other times, repurposing your flowers is not recommended. If you’re wondering if you can use your wedding ceremony flowers at your reception, take a look at these do’s and don’ts:

Décor & Flowers
8 Lovely Ways to Add Lilac & Lavender to your Day

Shades of lilac and lavender are so pretty and will add a romantic feel to an otherwise neutral wedding day.
If you’re feeling a little hesitant to add too much colour to your wedding day, tones of lilac and lavender are a great option. Soft and delicate enough to not overpower your entire look, yet bold enough to add warm and depth of tone to your decor and outfit choices.

Inspiration
How To Set A Wedding Budget

A wedding budget is an incredibly helpful tool to make sure you don’t overspend. If you don’t know what you’ve got, you won’t know how to divvy it up. Today we are walking you through how to set a wedding budget.

Articles
Fresh Off The Meadow: A Small Summer Wedding

Say hello to Diana and Andrei. They got married on a beautiful summer’s day, with a ‘fresh off the meadow’ style to describe their lovely flowers. They opted for shades of olive green and sand to lean into the summer theme. 

ArticlesReal Weddings
I Want To Plan A Wedding That’s Accessible And Disability-Friendly

Did you know that 1 in 7 people in Ireland has a disability? With this in mind, there are a few really simple things you can do to host an accessible, disability-friendly wedding that’s inclusive! Hint: it’s more than just making sure you’ve got a ramp at the entrance and exit.

Planning & Advice
Birth Flowers And What They Mean

You may want to incorporate a combination of your birth flowers, your partner’s birth flowers and perhaps flowers that are seasonal around the time you’re getting married. 

Décor & Flowers
Wedding Wednesday: Answering Your Common Wedding Ceremony Questions, Part Two [Episode 107]

If you’ve ever had a question about wedding ceremonies in Ireland, this is for you! Join us for part 2 of 3, where guest experts are answering your most common wedding ceremony questions. This week’s theme is all about wedding ceremony content! 

Podcast
WOL Loves: Joyful Stationery Inspiration

Weddings are such joyful experiences and that joy and happiness can begin from the very start, with your wedding stationery. 
From on trend laser cut to personalised caricatures, we know your guests will be excited to receive these pretty invites in the post…

InspirationPlanning & Advice
7 Groom Styling Tips for the Perfect Autumn Wedding

At Dorian Black, we specialize in curating the perfect fit for grooms and their groomsmen, ensuring everyone looks their best on this special day. Here are our top tips and advice for autumn weddings, with a focus on suiting and styling.

The Groom
8 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding Alcohol (Without Stopping The Party)

Your wedding is going to be a big party, and you’ll want to serve your favourite tipple! You may be concerned about how expensive it’s going to get, so we’re sharing some pretty smart ways to save money on your wedding alcohol. 

Planning & Advice
The Ultimate Wedding Cake Sizing Guide

How much cake do you actually need? This wedding cake sizing guide will help you determine exactly what you need! 

CakesPlanning & Advice
A Charming Irish Wedding Full Of Personal Touches

Meet Lisa and Kevin! They couldn’t decide on a wedding theme, so instead of having one, they chose some of their favourite things. These included some of their favourite music, movies, beliefs and colours. 

ArticlesReal Weddings
Beautiful Mother-Son Dance Songs For The Special Moment

Whenever the couple gets to honour their parents in some way, we just feel all the feels. So today we are listing our favourite mother-son dance songs.

Entertainment
Planning Your Dream Wedding? Check Out These Award-Winning Suppliers

We know it can be daunting trying to find your dream wedding supplier team when there are so many incredibly talented suppliers to choose from. We’ve found that one of the best ways to know who stands out above the rest is to take a look at those who have won awards. Award-winning suppliers have proven that they are a cut above the rest! 

ArticlesPlanning & Advice
15 Things You Don’t Want to Forget in your Budget

If you plan your budget correctly and thoroughly you’ll soon get to all the exciting parts like choosing your venue and shopping for the dress. One thing, or rather 15 things we don’t want you to forget are hidden costs – never thought about what they could be? Let us share our insider secrets to ensure you don’t get caught out…

Budgets
WOL Loves: Summer Treats For Your Guests To Enjoy

A great guest experience and ensuring they have an enjoyable and memorable time, is top of most couples priority list. If you are getting married during the summer there are lots of seasonally appropriate ways you can go about this; from ice creams after the ceremony to outdoor games on the lawn. 

Inspiration
Wedding Wednesdays: Answering Your Most Common Wedding Ceremony Questions – part 1 [Episode 106]

If you’ve ever had a question about wedding ceremonies in Ireland, this is for you! Join us for part 1 of 3, where guest experts are answering your most common wedding ceremony questions.

Podcast
10 Block Heel Shoes For Your Wedding Day

Here’s a badly kept secret for all you brides; block heels are your best friend on your wedding day!
If you want to be comfortable, be fit for the dance floor and retain style, a pair of shoes with a block heel are exactly what you need. Today we’re sharing ten beautiful pairs that tick all those boxes and are affordable to boot!

Fashion & Jewellery
Traditions to Ditch for Your Same-Sex Wedding

We’ve picked six traditions to ditch for your same-sex wedding. We’ve told you where these traditions come from and added alternatives too!

Planning & Advice
How To Make Sure Your Guests Actually Use Your Polaroid Guest Book

The Polaroid guest book has been popular for years, and there’s a reason why! You get the beauty of a handwritten message from your guests, with the added bonus of a fun photo of each of them. But is there a way to make sure your guests actually use your Polaroid guest book? Of course! And it’s simpler than you think…

Inspiration