Helpful apps to reduce stress and get organised in the lead up to your day. Here are the wedding planning apps you need! By Michaela Keating It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be stressful, will lots of appointments and meetings to organise, along with trying to balance your work life and relationships. It’s important to take time for…
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…
By Ann Cronin The many benefits of finding your bridal must-buys in your local area. Supporting your own community Shopping locally means you’re giving back to the community in which you are a part of and can do your part to support those who give the area its vibrancy and ensure their business continues to flourish. Expertise and efficiency The fact…
After months (or maybe years) of searching for the perfect wedding dress and then going through countless fittings and alterations, its natural you want to look after it as best you can throughout the big day. We’ve put together our tips and tricks for managing and taking care of your wedding dress throughout the celebrations. Protective armour During transportation and…
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,…