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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!
Witty Wedding Puns To Put A Smile On Your Guests’ Faces

I’m all for having a good laugh at a wedding. In fact, wedding puns are the best way to induce laughter!

Décor
8 Wedding Traditions To Forget

We say it lots, your wedding should be planned and executed your way. Sure, there are plenty of wedding traditions that some couples choose to carry into their day, but if you decide not to uphold them, that is absolutely fine, don’t feel peer pressure if they’re not for you. Sometimes you can feel like you want to keep everyone happy but really you only have the legal part of getting married to adhere to, nothing else. 

Planning & Advice
Wedding Wednesday: Three Things Every Groom Needs To Know [Episode 51]

Whether you are an incredibly hands-on groom or you’re the type to let your Other Half do the planning and you’ll just show up on the day… there are still some key things a groom needs to know!

Podcast
WOL Loves: Boys In Blue

A blue suit, in any shade, is a great summer choice for grooms who love effortless style. From lightweight linen to wool blends, the fabric and colour choices available are huge across Ireland. Today we’re sharing lots of boys in blue from our fabulous selection of grooms retailers.

The Groom
Single-Use Plastics You Can Remove From Your Wedding (And What To Do Instead)

We’re thrilled to see so many couples looking for sustainability-conscious ways to host their Big Day! If you’re planning an eco-friendly wedding, there are a few oh-so-simple ways you can remove common single-use plastic items from your wedding. Take a peek at the helpful alternatives you can use instead.

DécorPlanning & Advice
30 Special Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To

The special moment you walk down the aisle towards your life partner is a memory you’ll cherish for the rest of your life, so you want the perfect song to accompany it. To help get you inspired we’ve put together a list of some of the greatest songs to walk down the aisle to including classic, instrumental and unique options. 

Ceremony
These Foods Bloat – Don’t Eat Them Right Before Your Wedding

Let’s take a minute to talk about foods that bloat. These are the things that can make you feel super uncomfortable. They also tend to make some of us look like our bellies are bigger than they actually are.

Health & Fitness
A DIY Wedding With Pretty White Roses And Baby’s Breath

Say hello to Lindsey and Brian! They planned a beautiful DIY wedding – they made all the decorations themselves, including the table plan, menus, flowers, sweets cart and sparklers! 

ArticlesReal Weddings
Wedding Celebrants Answer All Your Wedding Ceremony Questions

I spoke with our fabulous wedding celebrants and solemnisers to get the inside scoop. Take a look at your frequently asked questions, along with their expert tips and detailed answers.

Legal & Ceremony
How To Nail Your Engagement Photos

Let’s face it, how many of us could do with a little more practice in front of the camera? Another bonus is that you can use your engagement photos in your wedding stationery or display them in your home!

Engagement
Six Ways To Add Baby’s Breath To Your Wedding Day

Baby’s breath, or gypsophila to florists, is often considered a filler type flower, but hold on to your hat, today we’re sharing six ways to add it to your wedding day! From magnificent entrance arches to beautifully delicate buttonholes, baby’s breath can elevate your day to a truly memorable event. 

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Wedding Wednesday: Three Things To Think About When Choosing Your Wedding Cake [Episode 50]

Choosing a wedding cake is one of the most fun wedding planning tasks – guaranteed! But what goes into making such an important decision? There are three key factors, and in this episode, we’ve got some special guests and wedding cake experts sharing their pro tips!

Podcast
WOL Loves: Metal Inspired Weddings

Your wedding day should shine as bright as you, and it can if you choose a gorgeous metal inspired colour palette! We love the trend of blending metallics and copper tones with neutral shades throughout your wedding decor and clothing, it’s perfect for spring and summer weddings. If you’re really ready to go for a statement look mix metallics with deep shades such as black, plum or hunter green, these work beautifully during autumn and winter. 

Colour Inspiration
How To Add Colour To Your Wedding

If you want to create a fun and vibrant wedding, then colour is your friend. If you want to add colour to your wedding, take a look at our simple and very practical tips. 

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How To Choose Your Destination Wedding Location

Lots of couples dream of having their wedding day in exotic climes and it’s easy to understand why. With fabulous food, glorious sun and cracking culture to embrace, getting married away from home will definitely be a memorable experience. 

Weddings Abroad
Avoid These Mistakes When Choosing Your Wedding Venue

Choosing your wedding venue is a big task and a super fun one too! There’s a lot to consider, so keep on reading to make sure you don’t make these mistakes when choosing your wedding venue…

Planning & Advice
A Fairytale Wedding Full Of Cherry Blossom Trees

What could be more romantic than tying the knot amongst beautiful cherry blossom trees? That’s exactly what Wayne and Kate did! Their lovely story began in secondary school, with a proposal at the Trevi Fountain in Rome and a stunning wedding surrounded by their nearest and dearest. 

ArticlesReal Weddings
Five Questions To Help You Plan An Incredible Honeymoon

When planning the most fun holiday ever, give some thought to these five things. Sit down with your Other Half and use these five questions to plan the location, timing and nature of your upcoming honeymoon. You’ll thank me later!

Honeymoon
People You Can Cross Off Your Wedding Guest List

One way to downsize your guest list is to eliminate anybody who doesn’t have to be invited. Wondering who you can cross off your wedding guest list? Take a look at this:

Planning & Advice
How To Elevate Your Irish Wedding

We hear lots of chat from couples about creating an unforgettable, elevated wedding day for their guests – but how do you really elevate your day? Maybe it’s the decor choices you make? The Food you choose to serve? The overall vibe of the day? All these things can play a huge part in the memories you and your guests take from your wedding. Today we’ve got five ideas that will help create an amazing guest experience and elevate your day to lofty heights! 

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