Budgets

Planning your big day? Discover what to budget for early on and what can wait with our guide to managing a wedding budget in Ireland.

Planning a wedding in Ireland can feel overwhelming, but with smart choices, you can have the celebration you want without breaking the bank. If you’re on a tight budget but looking to plan the wedding of your dreams, here are ten top money-saving strategies.

Planning a wedding in Ireland is an exciting journey, but keeping your budget in check is just as important as finding the perfect venue or dress. With so many moving parts and hidden costs, staying on top of your finances can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, with a few smart strategies, you can track your wedding expenses effectively and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

There’s no denying it, weddings can get pricy. But the good news? You don’t need an endless budget to plan a beautiful and memorable celebration. The key is knowing where to invest and where you can comfortably cut back without sacrificing the magic. Here’s our guide to where it’s worth splashing out and where you can save smartly.

Planning a wedding on a tight schedule and budget can feel overwhelming. But with the right strategy, you can pull off an unforgettable day without overspending or losing your mind. Here’s how:

Planning a wedding in Ireland is an exciting journey, but without a clear budget, things can quickly spiral out of control. Whether you’re dreaming of a castle celebration or a cozy gathering in the countryside, knowing how much you’re working with (and where it’s going) is essential. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a realistic wedding budget that works for you.

You’ve spent years imagining your perfect wedding! Walking down the aisle, surrounded by the people you love, followed by an unforgettable celebration. Maybe you’ve even got a secret Pinterest board full of your dream decor, stunning gowns, and fairy-tale venues. But now that you’ve tallied up the numbers… reality has hit hard. You can’t afford the wedding you envisioned. So, what now? It’s tempting to go full DIY or cut every possible corner, but before you sacrifice the celebration you’ve been dreaming of, know that there are creative, intentional ways to plan a beautiful wedding without blowing your budget.

Planning a wedding comes with endless lists, decisions, and Pinterest boards. But even the most organised couples are often surprised by extra costs that sneak up along the way. From pre-wedding celebrations to post-party cleanup, there are plenty of lesser-known expenses that can catch you off guard. We’ve pulled together a list of unexpected wedding costs you might not have factored into your budget, so you can plan ahead and avoid any last-minute surprises.

Planning your wedding can be one of the most exciting times of your life – but without a solid budget, it can also become one of the most stressful. From dreamy venues to once-in-a-lifetime florals, costs can add up fast. So, where do you even begin? Start here, with seven simple but important questions to help you build a wedding budget that actually works for you. Whether you’re going all out or planning something more intimate, this guide will help you spend where it matters and save where it makes sense.

If you said yes to a very important question over the festive period, congratulations and welcome to a very exciting journey! First comes the engagement and all the excitement and then enters, the wedding budget! Not quite as romantic but a very important part of getting married. 

If you are just beginning your wedding planning journey, you’ll soon discover that it is very easy to burn through money! Working out a budget and doing your best to stick to it is one way of keeping your stress levels down. Today we’re sharing our tips for allocating your budget to all aspects of your wedding day. 

If you plan your budget correctly and thoroughly you’ll soon get to all the exciting parts like choosing your venue and shopping for the dress. One thing, or rather 15 things we don’t want you to forget are hidden costs – never thought about what they could be? Let us share our insider secrets to ensure you don’t get caught out…

Lately, I’ve heard many horror stories from my friends in the wedding industry—makeup artists, videographers, and hairdressers—about newbie wedding photographers at weddings. So, I wanted to share some honest thoughts on why you should think twice before opting for a cheaper wedding photographer.

Once the excitement of your engagement settles and the reality of planning – and paying for – a wedding begins, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. We get it, and hope todays top tips on saving for your wedding, without loosing any of the fun in your life, will help ease any stresses you may be feeling.