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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!
Five Tips To Keep Your Wedding Budget On Track

Every couple planning their wedding day should have a budget. We would argue that you should spend a good portion of your planning journey using your budget as a guide, but we understand that the heart can sometimes take over!
To keep your budget at the forefront of planning, without removing the fun we’ve got five tips to keep your budget on track and get the most from it…

Budgets
Types Of Irish Wedding Ceremonies

Getting legally married in Ireland? There are several types of Irish wedding ceremonies that you can choose from. Take a look at everything you need to know about religious ceremonies, secular ceremonies and civil ceremonies, as well as who can legally officiate them. 

Legal & Ceremony
A Charming Wedding With Classic And Muted Tones

Say hello to Sionead and Mark! If you’re a fan of classic and muted tones, personalised details and a focus on friends and family, you’re going to love this.

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Giving A Wedding Speech? These Tips Are For You!

If you are giving a wedding speech anytime soon, the thought of getting up in front of hundreds of strangers may have you in a panic. Despite your nerves, it’s totally possible to write and deliver a memorable wedding speech, even if you’ve never done one before!

Planning & Advice
Hanging Floral Installations With Wow Factor

Do you want to give your guests the wow factor? A hanging floral installation could be just the thing for your day! It’s well known that your wedding flowers will totally transform your wedding and bring personality to the space you have chosen. We are huge fans of hanging installations, and whilst they can push your flower budget up, think they are totally worth it!

Décor & Flowers
Gorgeous Wedding Decor Spotted In Real Weddings

If you’re anything like me, you love looking at real weddings just to see what real life couples did on their Big Day. Want to see some gorgeous wedding decor spotted in real weddings? Then check this out and be prepared to be inspired.

Décor & Flowers
Wedding Wednesday: 20 Mistakes Brides Make (And How To Avoid Them) [Episode 83]

Even the most organised bride can stumble and make mistakes, but you don’t have to. There are so many decisions to make and it’s no wonder brides make mistakes along the way. For most of us, this is the first and only wedding we’ll ever plan, so nobody blames you.

Podcast
WOL Loves: Mini Bridal Bouquets

Your wedding bouquet is the perfect finishing touch to your bridal look and one of the key wedding elements that brides most look forward to. Whilst we adore large, cascading bouquets, 2024 will see pretty petite bouquets gaining in popularity. Today we’re sharing lots of gorgeous mini bouquet inspiration featuring single colour options, one floral variety options and delicate posies of happiness! 

Décor & Flowers
Lilac & Lemon Spring Wedding Inspiration

We’ve still got quite a bit of wintering to get through to reach the warmer, brighter days of spring, but there’s no harm in looking ahead – and getting a little excited! Today we’re sharing a super pretty and feminine colour palette of lilac and lemon. This soft and mellow combo is a winner for spring weddings, especially those around the Eater celebrations. 

Inspiration
Priest-Approved Hymns For Your Religious Wedding Ceremony

Are you hunting for beautiful hymns for your religious wedding but not sure where to start? Here’s a popular question you’ve probably asked: “I’m getting married in a church but have no idea what religious music to choose and my priest is strict”. Well, thanks to the fabulous Olivia Romeo’s priest-approved hymns list, you’re sorted! 

Legal & Ceremony
Wedding Trends For 2024: Our Top 10 Picks!

It’s the start of the year and the perfect time to look at our favourite wedding trends for 2024! With everything from balletcore to sharing platters and flash photography, there’s a lot to love. Take a peek at our top 10 picks.

Inspiration
Memorable Wedding Ideas Your Guests Will Adore

If you are looking for ways to blow your guests’ minds, then you’re in the right place! You don’t have to go crazy or spend all your money to plan a memorable wedding. Sometimes all you’ve got to do is incorporate some exciting entertainment that guests aren’t expecting. Keep them on their toes, get them laughing and smiling, and find ways to immerse them in an activity. They’ll be absolutely delighted! 

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A Romantic Summer’s Day Wedding With Dusky Pink Details

Say hello to Hayley and Gary! They tied the knot in a romantic summer’s day wedding. The dusky pink and white details shone throughout their decor, flowers and attire. 

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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

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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