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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!
Important Irish Dates For 2025

There’s a lot to consider when choosing your wedding date. Whether you are looking to get married on a bank holiday weekend or to avoid major sporting events, this list of Important Irish dates for 2025 will come in handy!

Planning & Advice
A Rustic Wedding With An Autumn Theme

Say hello to Claire and Johnny! They planned an Autumn themed wedding full of dried leaves and rustic decor. We love that they placed a big focus on the food, the drinks and the party. So they selected the wedding formalities that they wanted and ditched everything else!

ArticlesReal Weddings
Ask The Experts: What Do Wedding Flowers Cost?

What do wedding flowers cost? This is something many couples simply have no reference point for! If you’re in the same boat and you’re trying to piece together your wedding budget, then having an understanding of the different types of flowers and what everything costs will be a huge help to you!

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Lucky In Love: St Patrick’s Day Wedding Inspiration

If you’re after the luck of the Irish, then you’ll love this St Patrick’s Day wedding inspiration! From classy touches of green to the subtle addition of the Shamrock and everything in between, there are plenty of ways to inject a little Irish into your Big Day. 

Inspiration
Dreamy Days: Soft Blue & Lavender Colour Palette

We are SO ready for the rain to clear and for warm and bright spring and summer days stretching out in front of us. We’ve been taking in lots of summer wedding inspiration this week in anticipation, including this dreamy colour combo.

Inspiration
WOL Loves: 16 Dreamy Spring Bouquets To Inspire

Are you getting married in the spring? These 16 dreamy bouquets are sure to inspire your floral decisions. From poppies and cherry blossom to tulips and narcissi, these designs are filled with the gems of spring season. You’ll discover bold pops of colour as well as fresh neutral designs, and not forgetting delightful pastel options. 

Décor & Flowers
Wedding Wednesday: Avoid These First Dance Mistakes [Episode 92]

If you are choosing to do a First Dance at your wedding, then this episode is for you! There are a few common First Dance mistakes that couples make – but you don’t have to. Take a listen to these mistakes and exactly how you can avoid them…

Podcast
Choosing Your Wedding Dress Style

If you’ve begun the search for your wedding dress, you’ll know the choices are endless; from style, colour, fabric and detailing – it can quickly become overwhelming! Today we’re here to let you know, it will all be great, don’t panic. 

Fashion & Jewellery
Announcing the Winners of the weddingsonline Awards 24

Breaking News for the Irish Wedding Industry – The winners of the highly coveted weddingsonline awards 2024 were announced this week at a gala dinner celebration at the incredible Lyrath Estate Hotel.

WOL Awards
Wedding Day Essentials Couples Often Forget (But You Don’t Have To)

With so many wedding planning decisions to make, it’s no surprise that couples often forget a few things. But you don’t have to! Here’s our nifty list of wedding day essentials you may not have thought of as the day draws closer…

Planning & Advice

A Fabulously Fun Wedding With Good Food And Good Craic

Meet Catherine and Cathal! This gorgeous couple planned a wedding that revolved entirely around taking care for their guests. Their priority was good food and good craic and that’s exactly what they got!

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ArticlesReal Weddings

This Wedding Story Is A Vintage Car Lover’s Dream

If you’re a vintage car lover, like Michael, you’ll love this wedding story. Michael and Grainne tied the knot in Galway, with a celebration featuring the things that they love most. This included vintage cars, a Jager Bomb cart, and other unique touches like the beige suits!

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ArticlesReal Weddings

10 Beautiful Blue Shoes of 2024

Could there be a better way of adding some tradition to you day than a pair of beautiful blue shoes? No, we don’t think so either!
Wearing blue shoes will not only give your wedding dress a fun pop of colour, but you’ll definitely reach for them time and again once your wedding is over, too. Get set to tick two items off your to-do list, find fabulous shoes and your something blue.

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Fashion & Jewellery
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The Glazed Donut Wedding Nail Trend Everybody’s So Obsessed With

The glazed donut wedding nail trend is just too sweet to ignore!

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Hair, Make Up & BeautyInspiration

WOL Loves: 33 Female Singers Share Their Favourite Ceremony Songs

The addition of live music will transform your wedding ceremony – believe me, it adds that extra special touch of atmosphere to the event and will bring many of your guests to tears! Today we are delighted to present no less than 30 incredible female artists from across Ireland as they share their favourite ceremony songs to perform. 

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EntertainmentLegal & Ceremony
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Yellow Wedding Inspiration – Perfect For Spring!

The days are getting longer, warmer and sunnier and I think it’s safe to say that Spring is well and truly on its way. I just love that Spring welcomes colourful wedding details. And what better colour to lean into than yellow! Whether you’re a fan of sunflower yellow or you prefer the delicate shade of Andie Anderson’s dress in How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, this yellow wedding inspiration includes something for everyone. 

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Décor & FlowersInspiration

How To Plan The Perfect First Look

The First Look trend has been around for a little while now and it is perfect for couples who want a special moment together before the formalities begin. Want to know how you can plan the perfect first look? Take a look at when to fit it in and who should be there!

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Planning & Advice

When’s The Best Time To Go On Honeymoon?

Planning your honeymoon is sure to be one of the most magical holidays of your life! There are several things to consider when choosing your honeymoon. Here’s a question you should be asking: when’s the best time to go on honeymoon?

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Honeymoon

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! 

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The Groom
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Mean Girls Hen Party Ideas That Are So Fetch

Whether you are an OG Mean Girls fan or you’ve rediscovered your love for The Plastics after watching the new musical, there are plenty of reasons to host a Mean Girls hen party! These ideas are pink (mostly), fabulous and definitely won’t be the reason you end up in the Burn Book. 

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