Booking your wedding venue is often where you spend the most money for your wedding. There’s so much to think about, it can be overwhelming to take it all in. It’s a little like a house viewing, but for one day or one weekend. You want somewhere that reflects who you both are as a… Keep Reading
Ultimate Wedding Speech Guide
I’ve put together the Ultimate Wedding Speech Guide for anyone giving a speech at a wedding. Because wedding speeches aren’t just the responsibility of the Best Man these days, it can spread across the whole bridal party. I’ve got some general tips and advice, as well as a 10 step practical guide to writing a… Keep Reading
What is the average wedding guest drop out rate?
Many brides ask, what is the average wedding guest drop out rate? I did some research to find out exactly what it is, and how to prepare for it. I recently set up a Facebook group called North Leinster Weddings, dedicated to wedding suppliers, venues and couples getting married in North Leinster.
15 Unexpected Pre-Wedding Costs
Setting a budget for your wedding can be difficult to decide on and stick to at the best of times. Budgets have a tendency to run away with themselves, so I’ve put together a list of 15 unexpected pre-wedding costs to watch out for.
Finding the Bridesmaid Balance
I was on one of my Say Yes To The Dress binge tv marathons the other day, the bridesmaid version; and I spent most of the day with my jaw on the floor and a horrified look on my face.
Bridal Appointment Tips & Advice
I had a post planned featuring the new collection for 2017 by Ronald Joyce and Victoria Jane. So I went to Belle Mariée Bridal, in Athboy to see the full collection and try on some dresses. I wasn’t counting on falling in love with one of the dresses so much that it took up almost… Keep Reading
Top Tips For Attending Wedding Fairs
We are in the midst of wedding fair season and I thought I’d put together my top tips for couples, friends, family and bridal parties attending wedding fairs up and down the country. While some people go to wedding fairs for a browse, inspiration or to gather information on suppliers and venues as a starting… Keep Reading
Choosing Your Wedding Song
I have wanted to write a post about first dance wedding songs for so long, but I’ve had such mixed feelings about them, it’s taken me a while to get everything straight. I feel like the tradition of choosing a wedding song for the first dance has been lost.
I Said Yes, Now What?
Hello and Happy Holidays wherever you are around the world. I hope you had a wonderful, festive Christmas surrounded by friends, family and those you love. It feels like an absolute age since I last posted, and I guess it is. But I’m back now, and this one is for all you lucky ladies who… Keep Reading
What To Do When It All Goes Pete Tong
Oh this is a tough one, because I’m not having the best of days myself. But what do you do when it all goes Pete Tong (wrong)? You think you’ve met the love of your life, your soul mate. You’ve spent years together, matured together, made countless memories together and sometimes even started a family… Keep Reading
