By Ann Cronin No matter what kind of wedding you and your beloved have opted for, every couple’s big day has some hidden expenses that are often forgotten. Here are some of the less obvious costs you should factor in to your wedding budget. Postage For every save-the-date, invitation and thank you card sent out to your guests there will…
Rachel Griffin & Paul Moloney May 4, 2018 – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church & Springfort Hall Country House Photos courtesy of Emily Doran Photography Chef Rachel Griffin and Electrician Paul Moloney first met when living opposite each other in the same student accommodation in college. “One night myself and a girl I lived with noticed the lads across…
Danieka Mcnamara & John Carroll June 8, 2018 – Castlemartyr Resort Photos courtesy of Awake & Dreaming Wedding Photography Danieka McNamara and John Carroll are both Limerick natives but crossed paths for the first time in Spain over a decade ago. John popped the question in Iceland, under the notoriously romantic Seljalandsfoss Waterfall while the couple were watching the Northern Lights. They opted for a summer wedding with the date set for June 8, 2018…
Rachael Casey & Seanie Kiely June 1, 2018 – Charleville Park Hotel Photos courtesy of Tony Clancy Photography Caherconlish natives Rachael Casey and Seanie Kiely grew up together and have known each other for the majority of their lives, so it came as no surprise to anyone when they began seeing each other. The proposal took place in the couple’s home in 2015. “We had gone out…
Anne-Marie Jones & Tommy O’Brien July 22, 2017 – Sacred Heart Church & Lakeside Hotel Photos courtesy of McMahon Studios Anne-Marie Jones and Tommy O’Brien are both Irish natives but it was on the other side of the world that the pair first met. They met in Perth, Australia, in 2012 while Anne-Marie was travelling with friends and Tommy had arrived there to work…
Frances Kelly & Michael O’Loughlin June 2, 2018 – Falls Hotel Photos courtesy of Ruth Vaughan Photography Frances ‘Frankie’ Kelly and Michael ‘Myles’ O Loughlin’s relationship was one of friendship for many years before progressing into something more. During a romantic break away at Waterford Castle, Myles popped the question and the couple set their sights on a humanist ceremony at…
Hair is a high priority for every bride and there are now more ways than ever to achieve the length and volume you want on your big day. To learn more about the hair extensions which are currently all the rage among Irish brides, Ann Cronin sat down with founder and owner of Long Hair Studio and Academy Monika Rakoczy. Upon entering the Long Hair studio in Limerick,…
By Ann Cronin Seating plans can be a complicated concept to navigate. Sometimes you don’t realise how many of your loved ones don’t get along with each other until you have to sit them all in the same room, or you might not have been aware of how many of your childhood BFF’s ex-boyfriends were on your guest list.…
By Ann Cronin Wedding favours are the ultimate way of putting a unique touch on your big day. They allow room for creativity and individuality, as well providing your loved ones with a meaningful keepsake to remember your special day by. Here are a list of our favourite quirky wedding favours for the summer season for you to draw some…
Danielle O’Keeffe & Brian Wrenn May 26, 2018 The Strand Hotel Limerick Photos courtesy of Bracket Studio Cork By Ann Cronin London-born Danielle O’Keefe and Limerick lad Brian Wrenn met accidentally in 2010 over a coffee in Durty Nellies, Bunratty. “We rarely get out as we have three children, but I was desperate to see Fifty Shade of Grey! When we got home, Brian kept…
