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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!
A Perfect Match – Clonabreany House Wedding by Silke Photography

It was a match made in heaven, when Debbie and Anthony were paired up online and the two tied the knot with the romantic Clonabreany House as their backdrop. We know you’ll love the bride’s tea length dress as much as we do!

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A Pretty Pink Wedding at Dundrum House Hotel by Aileen Kennedy Photography

Full of gorgeous rustic details and the prettiest touches, Daniel and Marie-Thérèse’s dusty pink wedding at Dundrum House Hotel is sure to inspire!

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A Family Affair – Real Wedding at Trim Castle by David Moore Photography

Today’s real wedding really is a family affair – bride Jillian’s family own Trim Castle Hotel so it was the obvious choice for their vintage-inspired, Black Tie celebration. David Moore was on hand to capture the gorgeous day as it unfolded.

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A Pretty Pastel Affair at Leixlip Manor & Gardens by Konrad Kubic Photography

Aileen and Barry’s pastel-inspired wedding is bursting with fab details from Aileen’s seriously wow wedding dress to the adorable knitted cake topper and birdcage cake! See the gorgeous day in full here…

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A Happy Homecoming – Carlton Hotel Kinsale Real Wedding by Insight Photography

Today’s real wedding takes us to gorgeous Kinsale where Tara and John had a heartwarming celebration full of personal touches!

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Gorgeous Glen of Aherlow Wedding by McMahon Studios

” It was my dream to get married in the garden of my family home.” The couple: Louise Wilkinson & Liam O Grady Length of engagement: 2 years | Wedding date: 24th August 2013 Wedding location: Glen of Aherlow, Co.

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Our Real Bridal Blogger – 4 Days & Counting!

Our real bride blogger and Editor Pam, fills us in on all her wedding prep with just four days to go until her wedding on May 31st!

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A Surprise Serenade – Real Wedding at Leixlip Manor by Emma Russell Photography

We’re delighted to kick off the week with a a beautiful real wedding by Emma Russell Photography. Alan and Nicola tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony in Lucan, Dublin, before heading off to be wined and dined in the stunning surroundings of Leixlip Manor and Gardens. Alan made sure he brought the romance on the day, with a surprise serenade by a special guest that got everybody teary eyed – guys take note!

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Slainte! A Beautiful Dingle Bay Real Wedding by Andrew O’Dwyer Photography

Dingle is a dream wedding destination in Ireland, and today’s couple were lucky enough to have the breathtaking landscape of the Kerry coastline to act as the backdrop to their celebrations. Bride Lean looked incredible in a classic lace Lyn Ashworth gown, while her maids set a stylish tone in full length navy Topshop dresses. The wonderful Andrew O’Dwyer was on hand to photograph the most special aspects of the day…

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A Krafty Real Weddding in Castle Leslie Estate by Aspect Photography

Anna and David were married in the luxurious Castle Leslie Estate, Monaghan in July this year. The bride wowed in the most elegant, sheer-back David Fielden full length gown, complemented perfectly by her two gorgeous sisters in knee-length cream lace handmade bridesmaids’ dresses. The intimate ceremony was followed by a celebration in the enchantingly decorated marquee on the grounds of Castle Leslie Estate, and all the details were captured beautifully by Shane O’Neill of Aspect Photography.

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A Gatsby Garden Party in Liss Ard Estate – Real Wedding by DKPHOTO {Part 1}

We are so excited to be opening this week with an INCREDIBLE real wedding, shot by the insanely talented DKPHOTO. Isobelle and Edward were married in the most beautifully executed Gatsby style garden party humanist ceremony on the grounds of Liss Ard Estate on the first day of June this year. Here they share with us how they managed to pull the whole thing off, from sourcing the groom’s authentic ’30s dinner trousers to getting the bride’s hair just right. There were so many gorgeous details in the day that we’ve split this real wedding into 2 parts – so come back tomorrow to see their fabulous marquee reception photos and find out how they entertained their lucky guests til the early hours.

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A Maryborough Marquee Real Wedding by Rory O’Toole Photography

We’re delighted to be able to share the magnificent photos of Joanne and Eddie’s wedding celebrations in the spectacular Maryborough Hotel & Spa. The couple opted for a pretty pale blue palette to set the tone for their relaxed, informal ceremony and for their laid back reception in Maryborough’s striking marquee. Rory O’Toole was on hand to document the day, and snapped some of the most romantic wedding photos on the fabulous winding stair of the estate. Beautiful…

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A Holiday Fling to the Real Thing! Lisa & Derek’s Real Wedding by Ebony & Pearl Photography

A life-altering romance blossomed when Australian lass Lisa met Irish-born Derek on a 2008 trip to the US, but as with the most famous of love stories, the course of true love was not to run smoothly… A holiday ‘fling’ (her words!) turned to several extended stays half way around the world when bureaucracy got the better of the two and they had to say a heart-wrenching ‘goodbye’ to each other. Luckily love was a force that could snap even the thickest of red tapes, and the couple found a way to remain together forever, and gave us a gorgeous real wedding to share with you all!

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Destination Wedding: A Relaxed Retro Celebration in San Miniato, Italy

Today we’re taking a trip to the stunning setting of San Miniato in Tuscany for Roger and Lucy’s laid back, retro classic real wedding. The couple enlisted the help of Infinity Weddings & Events wedding planner Barbara Caló, who brought all their ideas together and helped them to realise their dream wedding day. “The scenery was beautiful, the accommodation was perfect, and our wedding planner Barbara filled us with such confidence that we simply had to let her plan our big day!”

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An Elegant, Romantic Real Wedding at Mount Wolseley by Tara Aherne Photography

Annemarie and Seamus wanted a simple, elegant wedding day to celebrate their family tying the knot. They wanted their little boy Cillian involved as much as possible with the day, and true to form the little man even started the ceremony for them carrying the sweetest ‘here comes the bride’ sign! Annemarie looked true stunning, her long red hair a striking contrast to her white, pearl detailed strapless ballgown. Their day at the fabulous Mount Wolseley Hotel was captured beautifully by Tara Aherne Photography.

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Love and Luxury at Lough Rynn Castle – by Peter Rowen Photography

Sarah and Gerry tied the knot in laid back luxury at the stunning Lough Rynn Castle this summer, with bride wowing in a fabulous fitted lace Maggie Sottero gown. Photographer Peter Rowen was on hand throughout the entire day to capture how the magic unfolded.

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An Elegant Affair at Kilshane House by Insight Photography

The forecast might not have looked favourable for Emma and Michael’s big day in April this year, but in true Irish style the couple braved the cold with a little help from a teacupful of whiskey before the sun came out for the evening! The bride and groom kept their theme simple, opting for a black and white colour palette, which set an elegant and classic tone for this Kilshane House real wedding, shot by Trish of Insight Photography.

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A Beautiful Budget DIY Wedding by Ebony & Pearl Photography

Real Wedding – Today’s very crafty couple are a true testament to what can be done with time, patience, talent, and a little help from good friends. Claire and Neil created a beautiful, warm wedding which took on a vintage-meets-rustic theme. The bride went high street, as did her maids, and with handmade decor, favours and stationery, she managed to keep within her €12,000 budget. Claire and Neil we applaud you!

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A New Year’s Eve Real Wedding by Fiona Morgan Photography

What better way to celebrate the New Year than surrounded by your friends and family as you declare the first day of the rest of your lives together? That’s what Trevor and Aoife did when they tied the knot on the 31st of December last year. Their day was one giant celebration – full of beautiful little details like fairy lights, very cute signage and a wedding wish tree all tied together in the most perfect plum purple. Now, if only the boys could figure out how to tie their ties…

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