Planning a destination wedding in Ireland might sound like a fairytale, but it doesn’t have to be a daunting year-long saga. Imagine exchanging vows against the backdrop of rolling green hills, ancient castles, and Continue Reading
You’re newly engaged and dreaming of an enchanting destination wedding in Ireland. Let me assure you — it’s a fantastic idea. I did it, and so can you! This blog is tailor-made for brides who are Continue Reading
By six months prior to your wedding-week in Ireland, you should have narrowed down a few rental houses or venues to host your wedding and lodge your guests. Hopefully, you’ve found some venues that can double as Continue Reading
Accessories, shoes, hair, makeup, decorations, OH MY! This is where you can really let your budget slip out from under your firm grasp. Do yourself a favor and plan the accessories and the costs of each item very Continue Reading
So far you’ve decided on getting married in Ireland, and settled on a tentative budget. To help firm up that budget, you need to draft your guest list. Once again, you’ll face a catch-22 with your guest list and Continue Reading
Three months prior to our wedding week in Ireland, we researched and contacted photographers, Celebrants, musicians, and the Westcove House caretaker who would cater our wedding reception. We ended up choosing a Continue Reading
By five months prior to your wedding week in Ireland, you should have booked your rental house or guest lodging. Now that you know where you’ll be staying for the week, you know how many bodies it can sleep! Firm up Continue Reading
You’ll want to book the car rentals 3 months in advance. We booked ours only 2 months in advance. It was enough time for our 5 car rentals, but your group may need more cars. If you can, book the cars 2-3 months Continue Reading
Music: My favorite part of a wedding! Provided that it’s music that I enjoy, of course. Mike and I are die-hard music enthusiasts. We love all kinds of music. From classical to classic rock, from blues to Continue Reading
About 4 months before flying off for Ireland, Mike and I began formal email campaigns with all 31 of our guests. There were 3 official emails in the 4 months leading up to the wedding, plus several private emails Continue Reading
In some cases, booking a group flight for your guests will be more cost-effective than having everyone buy individual tickets. It also means that you can fly together as a group, which is SO much fun with your crazy Continue Reading
Take a long lunch break with your beau during the week to visit your local City Hall. Head to the City Clerk’s office, which handles marriage licenses and ceremonies. Every City Hall works differently, but in Continue Reading
This one might be safe to do 2 months in advance, but doing it 1 month in advance ensures that you don’t buy something extravagant or beyond your means. We purchased Mike’s wedding band online — a simple gold band. Continue Reading
Things You Need to Hear Before You Buy Your Wedding Dress or Suit for Your Destination Wedding
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Okay, if you’re a wedding diva in any way, proceed with caution. Ladies, it is beyond me why anyone would need to purchase a wedding dress 8 months to a year in advance and spend the next year of their life having Continue Reading