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A Heartfelt Wedding With Lots Of Custom Elements In An Irish Castle

Say hello to Áine and Martin. This lovely couple planned a symbolic ceremony full of personal elements to celebrate their union. They celebrated with their nearest and dearest with a gorgeous party at Trim Castle Hotel, overlooking the castle! Couple:

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Kitsch Cake Love

There’s a new/old wedding cake trend doing the rounds in 2025 and we are here for it! 

You’ll have to look to the past, all the way back to the 1980’s to discover when these buttercream beauties were first popular! 

Not only do they look fabulous, they are guaranteed to taste every bit as good. If you want to add a little drama to your wedding cake, these beauties will definitely make a statement… 

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10 Stylish Ties and Bow Ties for the Groom

Is your groom going for a tie or bow tie to complete his wedding day attire?
In general terms, bow ties tend to suit formal weddings and black-tie, whilst traditional ties are more suited to less casual days. There is however, no need to feel you have to stick to any formal rules but your own! A great way to differentiate the groom from his groomsmen is to choose a mix and match option, maybe choosing a patterned tie for the groom and plain for the rest of the party.

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A Charming Summer Italian Wedding Full Of Bright Colours

Kim and Mark’s wedding beautifully captured the essence of a Summer Italian Wedding, set in the charming ambiance of Torre Collevento in Orvieto, Umbria.

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Gareth and Tømasz’s G&T Themed Wedding, Full Of Colour

Meet Gareth and Tømasz! These two fabulous grooms planned a wedding that was distinctly them. From the G&T theme to the table numbers named after drag queens, the Eurovision themed ceremony and everything in between. If you’re a fan of colour and extravagant love stories, then you will adore this wedding feature. 

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How To Be Fully Present On Your Wedding Day

Almost every single newlywed couple we speak with shares the same thing with us: “The day just flies by!”. They’re not wrong. After spending months – or even years – planning the perfect wedding day, it all goes by in a flash. But there is something you can do about it! There are ways you can be fully present on your wedding day. Take a look at our list…

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Our Favourite Wedding Photos Of 2024 [Part Two]

Every week, we share a real wedding feature, telling the story of a real life couple’s Big Day! We just love getting to see how a couple got engaged, and hearing all the details of their wedding – from the colours to their favourite memory, their top tips and more. And of course, looking through their stunning wedding photos is a big highlight! With so many gorgeous wedding photos to look through, these are some of our favourites (we shared part one last week)…

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Wedding Planning and Communication: How To Avoid Awkward Moments With All Parties Involved

Whether you’re wanting to preserve your friendships, your relationships with your soon-to-be in-laws, or you want to make sure you’re on the same page as your professional suppliers, check this out!

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Top Tips For Taking Wedding Photos You’ll Love

When it comes to your wedding day, there’s no shortage of great advice out there. As creative photographer for Couple Photography,  my top tip is simple: be yourself! But there are a few things to avoid that can prevent you feeling less-than-thrilled when you look back on your photos.

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A Mayo And Dublin Themed Wedding With Lots Of Green

Say hello to Mary and David! They planned a uniquely themed wedding, centred around Mayo (where Mary is from) and Dublin (where David is from). To tie it all together, they had lots of green, which you can see in

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A Fairytale Wedding at Castello di Montignano

“I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding. Castello di Montignano was the ideal setting to celebrate our love.”

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A Beautiful Autumn Wedding With Latvian And Irish Traditions

Say hello to Rūta and Pearse. This lovely couple got married on a gorgeous Autumn day and included seasonal colours in their decor. We love the way they blended Rūta’s Latvian traditions and Pearse’s Irish traditions into the day! 

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1st Anniversary Paper Gift Ideas

The first anniversary will come around quicker than you think – believe us, we’ve been there! The traditional 1st anniversary gift is paper and we think you’ll never go wrong with a great recipe book – have a look at ten of our current favourites below…

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A Relaxed, Festival Style Wedding With A Mountain Theme

“For our wedding weekend we wanted a relaxed, festival style with gorgeous food and great music. We had wild flowers and pop of colour with candles, ribbons and the men’s ties with a matching bow tie and ribbon for our little boy and flower girl. We both love hiking so we had a mountain theme with the tables named after mountains we have hiked together.”

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Mixed Gender Wedding Party Tips

A mixed gender wedding party is the ultimate choice for brides who want their best guy friend at their bachelorette or grooms who want their sister up there with them during the ceremony.

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A Eucalyptus And White Wedding On A Rainy Summer’s Day

Meet Sarah and Oliver! This beautiful couple tied the knot on a rainy summer’s day with a Eucalyptus and white wedding. 

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A Real Halloween Wedding: Autumn Colours, Spooky Decor And Pumpkins

This fabulous couple brought their spooky nuptials to life with a Halloween wedding, filled with Autumn colours and cute and spooky decor. The purple, orange and burgundy hues mixed in with pumpkins and Halloween decor match the vibe perfectly! 

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A Fairytale Themed Wedding With Classic Neutral Colours And Botanical Elements

Meet Marina and Steve! This beautiful couple got married after an almost 2 year engagement, exchanging vows at the gorgeous Cabra Castle. They opted for a fairytale themed wedding and embraced classic neutral colours with botanical elements. 

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Anniversary Traditions – How To Celebrate Every Year

The date you choose to get married on will be one of the most, if not the most, special date of the year. After the day itself, it’s a day every year that you get to celebrate. It’s a chance to celebrate your love and share more special moments, whether that’s as a couple or with family and friends. Today we’ve got lots of great ideas and traditions that are perfect for marking this special day. 

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An Elegant Wedding With Lots Of Cream And Green

Say hello to Selene and Brendan! This fabulous couple tied the knot in an elegant wedding at Killashee Hotel in Kildare. To bring together their wedding decor, they chose cream and green as their signature colours. Look out for Selene’s stunning wedding dress – it’s truly eye-catching!

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