Wedding dances are one of the most memorable moments of a couple’s special day. It’s the first time they take the floor as husband and wife, and it’s a moment they’ll remember forever. However, preparing for your first wedding dance as a couple can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not used to dancing Read More
Top tips for setting a wedding budget
We have all seen the meme of a bride/groom with the caption “I’m planning 2 weddings, the one inspired by Pinterest and the one I can afford”. Few of us have the luxury of an endless budget and even less so now as we head into 2023 with rising costs for nearly everything these days. Read More
Top 5 tips for writing your own vows
Top tips for writing your own vows Something that I am seeing more and more of (and I love) is Irish couples willing to write their own vows. Usually I find that my Irish couples are too self-conscious to write their own vows, preferring me to write something or going with something taken from my Read More
Eloping in Ireland – why do it?
Eloping in Ireland Have you decided to elope but aren’t quite sure where to go? Then let me ask you, do you dream of a mystical elopement ceremony atop a cliff or hillside, surrounded by nature? Maybe an ancient castle is where you imagine saying your vows. Are you looking for history, great food and Read More
Bridal Bouquet Styles
Bridal Bouquet Styles Your bridal flowers can make a huge impact on your wedding day, so it’s important to pick a type of bouquet that will complement your overall look and theme. Here is a guide to the different bridal bouquet styles, the type of wedding they suit and the flowers used. Nosegay Very traditional Read More
Birth Flowers
Birth Flowers and their meanings Similar to birth stones, each month has a birth flower associated with it. Check out the birth flowers and their meanings below. January: Carnation Carnations are timeless and one of my favourite flowers. Representing pride, beauty, admiration and gratitude, fascination, distinction, divine love, woman.They are available throughout the year and Read More
What do wedding flowers symbolise?
The language of flowers – what do wedding flowers symbolise? A great way to personalise your wedding is to choose flowers for your bouquet and floral arrangements that hold specific meanings in the language of flowers (floriography). Floriography was a cryptic way to communicate using flowers. In Victorian times, gifts of plants and floral arrangements Read More
How to personalise your wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremonies are changing! The way we celebrate life’s milestone moments is changing. Weddings are one of the main ceremonies where we are seeing this. Modern couples are really putting a lot of thought into their ceremony now. It is no longer something to sit through until you can start the party. Previously it was Read More
Getting legally married in Ireland
Getting legally married in Ireland You’ve gotten engaged. You’re full of excitement. You start looking at venues, bands, dresses. You pick your wedding party. And somewhere along the way you realise there is a process which needs to be completed in order to get legally married in Ireland. This often results in confusion, panic in Read More
Readings for Modern Wedding Ceremony
What Wedding Ceremony Readings can I choose for an Independent Ceremony? As a celebrant couples often ask my advice on wedding ceremony readings to include in their independent wedding ceremony. The traditional prayers of the faithful are now being replaced with lyrics from favourite songs, extracts from childhood stories, quotes from the big screen, and Read More
