Ask the Experts

Get the best advice and guidance on your wedding plans from Ireland’s top wedding suppliers. You can ask the experts about anything to do with your wedding – from the stationery to the venue, we’re here to take the stress out of wedding planning.

Ask the Experts – “Can the Shape of your Wedding Bouquet Affect how you Look?”

There are many myths about weddings in general, and plenty more about wedding fashions and styles. One such myth has a weddingsonline.ie reader a little perplexed – Should you choose you wedding bouquet based on your body type? It’s not something we’d heard about before to be honest – could the shape of your wedding bouquet make you look shorter, taller, bigger or smaller? We turned to our wedding experts to find out…

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Ask the Experts – When Should I Expect to get my Wedding Photo Album?

There is nothing more exciting after your wedding than finally getting your hands on your professional photo album. All the Instagram and iPhone snaps in the world won’t compare to seeing your wedding day beautifully portrayed in a storybook for you to pass on from generation to generation. Of course, with all that anticipation comes a little bit of anxiety – “It’s been two weeks!!! Where the heck is it!!” – Before you lose the rag with your photographer, we’ve asked our experts just how long after your wedding you should expect to receive your photo album, and why…

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Ask the Experts – Should I send ‘save-the-dates’?

The charming idea of sending save-the-dates has really made an impression on today’s Irish brides – it’s a wonderful way to create a great buzz for your upcoming wedding. But when exactly should they be sent, and to whom? Here’s some good advice, direct from our experts!

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Ask the Experts – When Should I Start Shopping for my Wedding Dress?

Wedding dress shopping is one of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding, but it can also be one of the most frustrating and confusing of times as you search for and sometimes second guess one of the most memorable outfits of your life! Never fear, the wedding experts are here to advise you on the best time to start shopping and how to make sure you find the dress of your dreams with ease.

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Ask the Expert – ‘How long before the wedding should I pick up the cake?’

The wedding cake is no ordinary cake – it must be presented at the venue on your wedding day in the freshest and most pristine state! Our experts tell us about the ideal time to pick up your cake and why delivery is your best option.

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Ask the Experts – “Do wedding guests expect an open bar or free drinks at the reception?”

When it comes to your wedding reception, one of the main themes is how to make sure everybody has a great time without you having to remortgage your house to pay for it. A decent amount of your reception budget will go towards a drinks reception – but what exactly have guests come to expect from a wedding when it comes to toasting the bride and groom? A cup of tea or an open bar? We ask the experts what the current trend is when it comes to booze at Irish weddings…

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Ask The Experts – Honeymoon – Where do I go to catch the sun after my winter wedding?

The classic honeymoon destinations are the sunny ones – even more so for the winter brides who have the perfect opportunity to get on that flight and catch some rays after the white wedding! Here are some expert suggestions for the tried-and-tested destinations, as well as some more unusual ones for a true trip of a lifetime. Our experts Joanna of Travel Focus, Fiona of Classic Resorts and Andre of Gohop.ie give their top picks for the winter-wedded sun-chasers.

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