Blog

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!
An Intimate Wedding With A Rustic Autumnal Theme

Meet Megan and Shane! They planned an intimate wedding with their closest family friends! We love the rustic autumnal theme with different shades of gold, champagne, toffee and rust. 

ArticlesReal Weddings
The Ultimate Bridesmaids Dress Shopping Guide

Welcome to the ultimate bridesmaids dress shopping guide. Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about bridesmaids dress shopping, including etiquette, budgets and making sure everyone looks and feels awesome. 

BridesmaidsFashion & Jewellery
8 Stationery Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

From not proof reading to not giving enough information, your wedding stationery is one area that it’s easy to make mistakes with – we’re here to help you spot them and hopefully, not make them! 

Planning & Advice
What Type Of Wedding Venue Are You Looking For?

Congratulations on your engagement! Now it’s time to start planning your wedding and what better place to start than with your wedding venue!

Planning & AdviceVenues
WOL Loves: Four Incredible Engagement Rings From Martin Gear Jewellers

We’re self-confessed magpies in the WOL office, and today we have four incredible engagement rings from Martin Gear Jewellers to share. Whether you’re after a classic solitaire or an intricate design, check out these beauties… 

Fashion & Jewellery
Wedding Wednesday: Wedding Trend Alert: Interactive Wedding Entertainment [Episode 97]

The best thing about this wedding trend is that it gets guests involved in the action!!! It’s all about creating moments where guests are involved and not passively watching the wedding happen around them. Today I’m going to share some really cute and creative ways you can host interactive wedding entertainment:

Podcast
Floral Bridesmaids Dresses You’ll Adore

Spring and summer weddings are huge for floral bridesmaids dresses and we are here for it. Today we’re sharing lots of beautiful inspiration to get this fresh approach to bridesmaid styling just right!

BridesmaidsFashion & Jewellery
Wedding Supplier Contracts: Your Questions Answered

For most couples planning a wedding, entering into the world of negotiation with wedding suppliers is new! Wedding supplier contracts may seem daunting and a little mysterious to you so I’d love to clear up a few things. You’ve probably asked yourself all of the questions I’m covering today, so I hope to bring clarity and reassurance to you.

Articles
Wedding Planning 101: Everything You Need To Know

You’re engaged and now it’s time to start wedding planning! You’ve probably never done this before, so it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Well, we’ve got you covered. 

Planning & Advice
Attending A Wedding Fair? Here’s What To Expect!

As each new season begins many hotels and venues host a wedding fair or showcase. Put simply, they literally show off everything on offer in terms of hosting a wedding at the venue! 

Planning & Advice

A Rustic Vintage Wedding With A Touch Of Elegance

Say hello to Rita and Bryan! They got married at the beautiful Faithlegg Hotel in Waterford, hosting a rustic vintage wedding with a touch of elegance and baby pink as their pop of colour. 

Read more
ArticlesReal Weddings

A Laid Back Wedding With A Focus On Comfort And Fun

Say hello to Fiona and Robert! This fabulous couple got married at the beautiful Talbot Hotel Carlow. They wanted their wedding to be very laid back so they planned for everything to be centred around having a fun and chilled day. Comfort was a priority, so look out for the custom Converse shoes! And Fiona treated their guests to home made fudge!

Read more
ArticlesReal Weddings

WOL Loves: Lovely Lace Wedding Gowns

We adore lace wedding gowns, simples! They are perfectly feminine and are available in a huge range of styles to suit you and your day. Whether you are after a classic beauty, sultry and sophisticated or contemporary and minimal, there’s a lace gown to suit. 

Read more
Fashion & Jewellery
Lovely Lace Wedding Gowns

Ask The Experts: What Does Wedding Hairstyling Cost?

What does wedding hairstyling cost? As you create your wedding budget, it’s important to factor in all your beauty costs, including wedding hairstyling. 

Read more
ArticlesBudgetsHair, Make Up & BeautyPlanning & Advice

You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Wedding Readings: Friendship Edition

We love adding a personal touch to a wedding! And wedding readings are a fabulous way to do just that. This sweet roundup includes lovely wedding readings about friendship. Take a peek at these poems, song lyrics and quotes about friendship! 

Read more
Legal & CeremonyPlanning & Advice

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!

Read more
ArticlesBudgetsDécor & FlowersPlanning & Advice

What’s the Best Month to get Married?

Choosing the perfect month to get married during will depend on a number of factors including your budget, your vision and what season you are drawn towards. We hope that this guide will help you whittle down the options and find the perfect date for you. 

Read more
Planning & Advice
wedding month

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?

Read more
Honeymoon

How to Choose Grooms Wedding Attire

Today we hope to share tips on how to choose your wedding attire. The days of a simple black suit and tie are long gone, thankfully! These days grooms bring so much style and personality to the day, and it’s only right – it’s your day to shine too! 

Read more
The Groom
groom

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. 

Read more
Hen PartyInspiration