If you’re one of the many people who consider Halloween their favourite holiday, you might have considered holding your wedding on All Hallow’s Eve? Even if the idea of a full wedding day dress up isn’t for you, there are plenty of tasteful ways to incorporate the spirit of the festival into your day! The trick with a Halloween wedding is to avoid the clichés – remember your wedding isn’t a children’s party and guests might not enjoy the thought of sitting next to a skeleton and entrées of fake worms. Try to think outside the box and keep the ghoulishness to a minimum. That’s not to say you can’t have fun with a Halloween wedding theme though! After all, it’s a great excuse to get up to some antics!

Have fun with your outfit, add in some black lace on shoes or opt for a black birdcage veil – and go for glittery nails and eye make up to really sparkle! Groomsmen can get in on the fun with some skull and crossbone cufflinks or socks or maybe even try out a vintage looking top hat and cane for a ghostly feel. Sparklers are a must for a Halloween wedding; use them in your ceremony or for a magical outdoor wedding photo with all your guests. Guests can be welcomed to their seat with mini pumpkin name holders, and could even sign a pretty pumpkin guestbook! Use your favourite scary movies as table names and serve up a dessert table with some old Halloween staples like chocolate toffee apples or some ghost-headed cake pops! We’ve put together a gothic wedding moodboard below to help you envision a chic and stylish halloween wedding or even a fun pre-wedding dinner, and if you need even more inspiration, check out these gorgeous gothic halloween wedding ideas.

Credits

Outdoor evening wedding table photo via sheswhiskeyinateacup | Girl in black tulle skirt photo via Just the Design | Silver dipped pumkin place setting photo via WeddingOMania | Black dessert photo by Rebecca Hansen Weddings via SMP | Tim Burton style wedding invite via vponsale.co.uk | Champagne & blackberries photo via Burnett’s Boards | Black dessert table spread photo by Rebecca Hansen Weddings via SMP | Black chandelier photo via I Take You | Sparklers photo via Pinterest | Bride in black sequin wedding dress photo via GreenWeddingShoes

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If you’re having a winter wedding and want a bit of a winter wonderland theme, we’ve lots of fab finds to make your dream a reality. First up, create a focal point for your room with a wow wedding cake – glitter, gold leaf and sumptuous white ruffles are bang on trend for winter weddings – this amazing creation below is the epitome of winter wonderland chic and is sure to dazzle guests. Or for more stunning winter wedding cake ideas, check out our latest cake article.

In terms of decor, silver snowflake confetti is perfect for prettying up your tablescapes and these adorable bauble place card holders double up as favours so your guests have something to remember the day by. If you’re after a guest book idea with a difference, the wishing tree (guests leave their wishes for you guys on it) is as magical as it gets. Check out how to make one here!

When it comes to keeping cosy, a faux fur wrap is an elegant and timeless way to keep snug (we love this one from Coast) but for more gorgeous ideas for you and your girls, check out lots of chic cover up options here. Bridal booties are all the rage at the moment and are great for a bit of extra support on the aisle. The budget friendly pair below are from New Look or for more gorgeous embellished and lace options, check out our bridal bootie round up. Finally, we’re all about fun signage and this cute ‘You Have My Whole Heart for My Whole Life’ sign from Penneys is a seriously sweet gift idea for the other half.

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Credits

Wedding Cake by Jenna Rae Cakes | You Have My Whole Heart Sign, €3.50 from Penneys | Jane Hair Comb, €45 from The Parisian Bride | Snowflake Bauble Place Card Holders, €9 for pack of 6 from weddingsonline shop | Sparkle Snowflakes in Silver, €4.50 for a pack of 12 from weddingsonline shop | Olivia Pearl Clutch, £49 from Coast | Silver Diamante Heels, £39.99 from New Look | Elouisa Faux Fur Wrap, £75 from Coast | Amore by Juliana Hanging Plague, €10.95 from McElhinneys in Donegal

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This week we’re obsessed with the latest addition to the ASOS wedding range – this shimmery cape is embellished to perfection and is perfect for brides looking to add a hint of glitz to their wedding look or those who want a chic cover up for the ceremony. If you’re after something ivory or white yourselves, perhaps your bridesmaids would love it instead! New Look is brilliant for budget shoes in general and these beauties have a little bit of bling making them perfect wedding day material. Shop them here.

If you’re looking to count down the days to your wedding but wouldn’t mind having one you can use in the house afterwards, this awesome wooden desktop calendar from Article will get you excited for the Big Day. Other finds we’re loving this week include these hanging hearts from Penneys, great for pew ends or the back of your reception chairs and this cute ‘Love Songs’ favour idea where couples hand out CD’s with some of their favourite love songs or a soundtrack from the day for guests to enjoy afterwards. And if you’re a guest on the look out for a practical yet personal gift idea, these hand crafted personalised coasters from NameYourGift.ie will go down a treat! Shop them here.

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Credits 

ASOS Bridesmaid Pretty Embellished & Pearl Cape, €80.80 from ASOS | Hanging Heart, €3 from Penneys | Bride to Be Tote, €19.23+ from Alphabet Bags on Not on the Highstreet | Personalised Handcrafted Slate Coasters, €40 from NameYourGift.ie | Desktop Calendar, €29.95 from Article | Vanity Case, €6 from Penneys | Love Song Wedding Favour Idea, Photo by Andy Barnhart Photography via Style Me Pretty | New Look Wide Fit 2 Part Heeled Sandals, €44.10 from ASOS

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Today we’re talking winter weddings. And not the – let’s throw a Christmas tree here and a piece ‘o tinsel there type of shindig – we’re talking full on winter chic, shimmery silver and cool ice blue beauty. The cold, romantic hand-in-suitably-attired-hand weather could just be the ultimate time for throwing the wedding bash that changes everything. Look at it this way – people don’t like to leave their houses for any Celsius with a ‘minus’ in it. But throw in a hot cocoa reception, a fleece blanket, a chance to wear to wear faux fur and everyone’s onboard. All it takes is warmer bones, fairy lights, hot toddies, faux fur cover-ups and a theme more memorable than Christmas itself, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a winter celebration. And if all else fails, go ice skating before everybody’s back in the reception room…

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Image Credits

Ice-skating bride and groom via Ruffledblog | Blue and silver wedding cake via rosesandlace.com | Blue engagement ring via simplyfabeventdesign | Table setting via blak pearl | Bride and shoes photo via lovemydressnet | Photos of flower girls via Snippetandink | Cocoa cups via intimateweddings.com | Blue and silver wreath via everydayflowers.ca | Girls walking in the snow, photo via elizabethannedesign.com by The McCartneys Photography | Jimmy Choo shoes via stylemepretty photo by Kelly Dillon Photography | Cookie Pops via ruffledblog photo by Aaron Young Photography | Wedding gloves from Ruche via TheKnottyBrides | Bouquet photo by Robin Thompson via Belle the Magazine | Table plan photo via laceinthedesert | Blue earrings by Etsy.com | Pashmina card photo by Tikko Weddings featured on Stylemepretty.com 

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This week we’ve a bunch of fab finds for you with some cute little extras to make your day extra special! First up, we love a good freebie and these awesome ‘Will You Be My Bridesmaid’ printables by FOX AND THE HARE from Paper & Lace are the perfect way to pop the question to your ladies. There’s four styles to choose from – all you need to do is download and print. See them here.

We’re a big fan of the cake topper, a great way to add some fun to your cake tiers or make it that bit more personal. We’ve just added this adorable Mr & Mrs wire cake topper to our weddingsonline shop – pick it up here for just €14. We also stock these awesome bridal party bottle holders, sure to add a little excitement to the pre-wedding celebrations!

If you’re after a showstopping outfit for your day after celebrations, this amazing Dera top from Coast is a winner – team it with jeans if you’re going for casual pints or a black midi skirt for some high octane glamour. Other finds we’re loving this week is this beautiful sparkly hairpiece from Azure Jewellery (check out more gorgeous hair stuff in our Sparkly Bridal Hair Accessories round-up) and this nifty weekly chalkboard planner from Penneys which will help you keep on top of the to-do list. Finally we love a soft nude or pretty blush pink when it comes to wedding day manicures and we’re totally taken with these wedding-ready polishes from Essie and OPI with their fun weddingesque names – Tying the Knotie and Mimosas for Mr & Mrs. For more gorgeous nail polishes, check out 10 of the Best Nail Polishes for a Classic Bride here.

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Credits:

Will You Be My Bridesmaid printables by FOX AND THE HARE via Paper & Lace  | Dera Top, £119 from Coast | Weekly Planner Chalkboard, €8 from Penneys | Daisy Flo Hairpiece, €90 from Azure Jewellery, Ireland | Nine West Tapdance Shoes, £95 from Coast | Mr & Mrs Twisted Wire Cake Topper, €14 from the weddingsonline shop | Wedding Party Bottle Holders, €4 each from the weddingsonline Shop | Tying the Knotie by Essie, available from Amazon & Mimosas for Mr & Mrs by OPI, available from Amazon

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This week’s Friday fix is here and we’ve a bunch of gorgeous, sparkly and girly finds for you! There’s lots of great gift ideas in stores with Christmas less than a month away and as always Debenhams have some fun bits and bobs for those looking for little tokens for the maids or other half. These sparkly travel cups would be a lovely addition to a bridesmaid gift bag – the girls can use them to swill afternoon champers or to sip their morning smoothie as you get all spruced up.

This ‘Beautiful Bride’ pouch is a fab gift idea for a friend that’s tying the knot – you can never have enough make-up bags and this will be a lovely memento from the Big Day too. Shop it here! The sparkly dresses are out in force and this pretty piece from Coast caught our eye – it would be the prefect number for your first day as a wife (yay) if you’re having a day after bash and would come in handy for parties down the line as well.

Other finds we’re loving this week include this awesome diamond shaped bottle opener, these sparkly pink and gold luggage tags that would add a little glitz and glamour to your place settings and this Wedding Belles Luggage Tag from Kate Spade (inscribed best friend ever – the perfect gift idea for a bestie getting married) that’ll make the honeymoon packing all the more exciting.

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Credits:

Travel Cups from Debenhams | Melanie Metallic Bandeau Dress, £87.20 from Coast | Personalised Beautiful Bride Make-up Pouch, £20.91 from Tillyanna on Not on the Highstreet | Wedding Belles Luggage Tag, £60 from Kate Spade | Personalised Bridesmaid Wine Bottle Labels, €18.95+ from Label with Love | Pink & Glitter-Gold Luggage Tags, £3.50 for set of 12 from Wedding in a Teacup | ‘Bling’ Bottle Opener, €8.01 from Nordstrom

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We’re getting in to Christmas mode this week with some festive and sparkly finds! First up, December is one of the most popular months for engagements so if you do get something sparkly in your stocking, make sure you’re set to celebrate in style with the perfect guna. We love a red dress for a fun festive feel like this one from Coast, or if this doesn’t take your fancy be sure to stop by our latest engagement dress article where we’ve 18 amazing dresses for newly engaged brides-to-be.

If you’re having a Christmas wedding and are on the hunt for a guest book with a difference, this Christmas ornament guest book is a fab festive option. Guests can scribble their wishes on their bauble of choice, plus you can kit your Christmas tree out with all your guests lovely sentiments! The festive season is all about the sparkle so we’ve some beautiful bridal pieces for those that crave some added glitz including this amazing statement necklace from Coast and this timeless bridal clutch. Finally, If you’re after a Christmas gift for the other half, you can pick up some super cute personalised decorations from WowWee.ie including an adorable ‘Our First Christmas’ ornament. See them all here!

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Credits:

Bridal Updos via Magnolia Rouge, photo by Erich McVey | Viviene One Shoulder Dress, £149 from Coast | Sparkle Chain Necklace, £30 from Coast | Kelsey Clutch, £65 from Coast | Personalised Christmas Ornament, €12.50 from WowWee.ie | Love You to the Moon & Back Mug by Sass & Belle, €9.56 from ASOS | Christmas Ornament Guest Book Idea via Studio DIY, photo by Live View Studios | Lipstick in Bookworm, €10 from Topshop

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We just love Christmas so we’re fairly nuts about Christmas weddings! This magical time of year is the perfect time to get wed and brides and grooms are spoilt for choice when it comes to cute and charming details. From toasty drinks receptions to a wealth of sparkly and rustic décor, there is just so much to inspire at this time of year. For those of you tying the knot in 2016 we’ve rounded up some beautiful ideas made for festive celebrations…

1. Give your guests a bit of after-dinner entertainment with some Christmas crackers (check out a DIY version here). Don’t forget to pop in paper crowns so guests can party in festive style in to the wee hours!

2. Stack some candy canes in the shape of a heart at place settings, on your dessert table or by a drink station for a really sweet touch.

3. We love this creative guest book idea! Get your guests to scribble a message to you on a bauble and pop it on the Christmas tree – the great thing about this is you’ll have them to reminisce over as you decorate your tree each year. If you’ve a thing for baubles, they can look gorgeous stacked on a glass stand as a creative and festive centrepiece and you can also pick up bauble place card holders in the weddingsonline shop, favour and place name in one!

4. Christmas time is all about the food – from tins of roses to yule logs, Christmas puddings and gingerbread men, we love all the treats that make an appearance at this time of year. These cutesy tree shaped cookies would go down a treat at your drink’s reception with steaming mugs of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. And if you love creative food styling, Cabot Cheese show you to transform your blocks of cheddar in to one seriously cute Christmas Tree Cheese Board, perfect for nibbling on pre-or post dinner – check it out here!

5. Why not hang a Mr or Mrs stocking from the back of your reception chairs for a fun festive vibe! We also love the idea of using stockings as an alternative guestbook – it’s the perfect spot to pop wishes for the happy couple.

6. More foodie delights! These quirky little gingerbread houses could be a quaint and charming centrepiece idea.

7. We love our hot chocolate and mulled wine for Christmas weddings but if you’re looking for something frosted and tasty, these Gingerbread Martini’s will be devoured! See the recipe here.

8. These cosy tartan hand warmers are a cheap and cheerful favour idea and your guests will love this practical little token. See the tutorial over on Swoon Studio.

9. Forget confetti, get yourself some fake snow for the most magical exit ever!

10. Rosemary has so many creative uses come the festive season – from a garnish for your cosy drinks to adorable mini wreaths. Get crafting these mini place cards by following this easy tutorial over on Spoon Fork Bacon.

Credits: 1. Mini Crackers Image by Elizabeth Messina via Snippet & Ink | 2. Candy Cane Hearts Image by Live View Studios via Studio DIY | 3. Christmas Bauble Guest Book Image by Live View Studios via Studio DIY | 4. Christmas Tree Cookies Image by Amanda Hein Photography via Style Me Pretty | 5. Mr & Mrs Stockings via Etsy | 6. Ginger Bread House Centrepieces via Marie Delice Blogspot | 7. Frosted Gingerbread Martini Recipe via Glitter Guide | 8. Cosy Hand Warmer DIY via Swoon Studio | 9. Snow Cones Image by Chriselda Photography | 10. Mini Wreath DIY via Spoon Fork Bacon

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Well it’s official, the reps at Pantone have spoken and in an unprecedented move have forecast not one but two distinct colours for spring/summer 2016! So, what colours will we be wearing, driving and painting our kitchen in 2016? They are…*drumroll*… Pink and blue! Or to give them their full, Pantone-friendly names; Rose Quartz and Serenity.

Those already well immersed in the world of weddings will be more than familiar with pastel pink shades which have become the go-to colour for those planning a soft, romantic palette. Bridal designers have been sending blush wedding dresses down runways for years now and while we still can’t imagine many Irish brides opting for a candy colour wedding gown, we see it making its way into bridal wear through embellishments and accessories (who could say no to a pastel pink pair of Badgley Mischka shoes, in fairness?). Rose Quartz is ideal for weddings, Pantone’s other choice however – the light blue Serenity – is a little more unusual to see in spring/summer weddings and actually can have a tendency to look cold if not done right. Think fresh, dreamy, and relaxed – mix it with some peach for a beach feel, or pair it with Rose Quartz for a bold and bright palette. The trick is to use light fabrics such as chiffon in bridesmaids’ dresses and go with off white and ivory shades to keep it feeling warm.

Image credits: Wedding cake by Megan Kaminski, photo via Veil Daily | Blue wedding dress by Alexander Grecco, photo by Luna de Mare Photography | Ballet tutu dress by Gossamer, photo by Achetype via SMP | Elie Saab wedding dress, 2012 collection | Bridesmaids in blue Jenny Yoo dresses via oncewed | Blue and white bouquet photo by Tracy Enoch Photography

Image credits: Wedding table decor photo by Mary Dougherty Photography via SMP | Pink wedding cake photo by Dasha Caffrey via snippetandink | Peony centrepiece photo via Pinterest | Badgley Mischka shoes photo by Swoon by Katie | Bride in blush Vera Wang dress photo by Caroline Tran Photography | Pink Football Mum bouquet photo by Simply Bloom Photography

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Today we wanted to share with you a fresh, grown-up and modern palette for your 2016 wedding, which will work no matter what the season! As we mentioned in our guide to this year’s top wedding trends, romantic Rose Quartz and soothing Serenity Blue are the wedding colours of 2016 and while we love our soft pastel shades, they may lack the punch and wow factor some couples are searching for as they choose their perfect wedding colours. With this in mind, we’ve created a more clean and modern colour scheme with the addition of gorgeous grey and glamorous gold!

Metallics are huge in weddings this year, adding a chic and stylish edge to colour schemes. Copper may be the metallic du jour, but we’ll always have a soft spot for sprinkles of sequinned gold! We also love the idea of softening handsome grey suits with beautiful accents of blush pink and serene light blues in boutonnières and accessories – even a bit of dark tweed could work here too! Edison bulbs will be huge this year as couples opt for more creative lighting to create a romantic rustic feel to their reception, and we love the idea of pairing them with pretty fairy lights and adding a golden touch to your tables. Gold can also be injected into the table with the used of gorgeous gold rimmed charger plates or perhaps a sequinned gold runner for banquet style seating. Blush and blue are of course a little easier to integrate into your palette, through flowers, accessories and pretty pastel stationery, the trick this year is to expand your palette with complementary colours and not being afraid of texture too! Check out our palette below to see how you can work this gorgeous scheme into your day.

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Credits

Rose wine in gold tipped glasses photo by Kristyn Hogan via Fab Mood | Grey tweed three piece suit photo via Tulle & Chantilly | Blue sequin wedding dress by Jarmil photo by Peter & Veronika Photography via SMP | Bon Appetite menu on glass gold rimmed plate photo via Wedding Chicks | Engagement ring in blue suede box photo by McCune Photography via SMP | Edison bulb lit tent photo by Moira West via Confetti Daydreams | Grey and pink rose wedding table decor via Bridal Musings | Blue wedding invitation suite via Style Me Pretty photo by William Arthur | Chandelier lit wedding marquee photo by Christina Park via Brides.com | Bridesmaids in mix and match slinky dresses photo by SavvyPhotography via FabMood

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We’ve been hard at work this week checking out the hottest colour combinations for autumn winter 2016/2017, and we think you’re going to love what we’ve come back with! From budget-friendly Italian inspired greenery to an update on formal monochrome (Spoiler alert! It involves glittery gold!), wedding colour schemes for 2016/2017 are chic, sophisticated, fresh and completely fabulous!

Greenery Wedding Theme

One of our favourite palettes this year is this elegant, earthy greenery theme. Perfect for autumn/winter (although we wouldn’t tell spring brides to rule it out either!), a greenery theme can be integrated in to every part of the Big Day from invites to bouquets to the cake! Bouquets consisting of eucalyptus and simple white flowers will be a clean and fresh addition to the bride’s and bridesmaids’ looks, while garlands of greenery can be placed everywhere from archways to chair backs and even table runners for a romantic, organic feel.

Photo credits: Green & white vine invitation photo by Laura Nelson Photography via MODWedding.com | Bride with full greenery bouquet photo by Nina and Wes Photography via Magnolia Rouge | Bride with greenery floral crown photo by Rachel Solomon Photography via Wedding Sparrow | Wooden welcome sign photo via MODWedding.com | White wedding cake with vine detail photo by Mint Photography, Cake by Carol Bullion via Ruffled | Free standing cocktail bar photo via greenweddingshoes.com

Purple & Mixed Berry Palette

This fresh palette of rich hues is perfect for an autumn wedding. Purple has always been a popular colour for Irish weddings because of its regal, timeless feel but this is the year to mix up your shades and make it all the more modern. It’s fairly easy to integrate purple into wedding decor, and bridesmaid dresses take care of themselves, but take it up a notch by serving beautiful berry cocktails and topping your wedding cake with a mixture of fresh berries to really make your theme stand out.

Photo credits: Hanging lavender filled birdcages photo by Krista Fox Photography via greenweddingshoes.com | Bridesmaids in purple tone dresses by Jenny Yoo | Mixed shade table decor photo via Pinterest | Floral centrepiece photo via Pinterest | Berry cocktails photo by Alyssa Turner Photography via bridalmusings.com | Purple tone wedding invitations by Dottie Creations

Modern Navy Blue & Gold

A navy blue and gold palette is the ideal modern take on the formal black tie wedding. This super chic mix of colours is all at once smart and glamorous and allows couples to have some fun adding gorgeous golds to really dress it up. Perfect for a winter wedding, this sophisticated palette will really pop on your festive-feel Big Day.

Photo credits: Navy & gold invitation suite photo by Amy & Jordan Photography via weddingchicks.com | Vintage style engagement ring in navy box photo by Mirelle Carmichael via Fab Mood | Navy blue & gold glitter wedding cake photo via The Knot | Champagne blueberry cocktails photo by Valerie Busque via SMP

Soft Neutrals

This fresh and ethereal palette of neutral tones will work for weddings at any time of the year and is so simple to integrate into decor if you have an easy hand. Keep bridemaids in greys or ‘nude’ tones and try to pare back flowers to include soft browns and off-whites. This palette is all about soft colours that flow together so resist the urge to sneak in pops of colour at all costs!

Photo credits: Photo of Adrianna Papell dresses by Bryce Covey via SMP | Sergio Rossi shoes photo by Jessica Burke via SMP | Vintage style diamond engagement ring by Trumpet & Horn, photo by Jake and Heather via SMP | Font detail wedding invitations via theeverylastdetail.com | Bride in Justin Alexander dress photo via Harper’s Bazaar 

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Those lucky enough to be tying the knot this summer are probably already well on their way to having most of the formalities of the day sorted, but might still be a bit up in the air when it comes to wedding colours! For a lot of people a pretty colour scheme just comes about naturally, and sometimes a theme will influence your palette (i.e. vintage yields pastels, a festival theme will usually be quite colourful etc…) but sometimes you need a little inspiration to help you along the way with it. And it’s for that very reason that we created today’s beautifully bright coral palette. Contrary to what you might have gleaned from Pinterest however, coral is not an easy colour to pull off for a wedding. Depending on skin tones it can make your maids look washed out (try peach or pastel pink instead), and can be a little overpowering when overused in decor – that is why the trick is to ground it in shades of pink and earthy greens and let the coral pop where it is most natural. Stationery and flowers are the key here as they can carry off coral without looking too harsh, and of course accessorising with a pair of coral toned earrings or socks for the groom is always going to look cool. Check out our take on a coral palette below for more ideas!

Credits

Oversized tropical coral wedding bouquet photo via weddingchicks | Coral wedding poster print photo via weddingchicks | Pink cocktails photo via SMP | Pink watercolour menu setting photo via weddzilla.com | Bride in Vera Wang photo via SMP

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Modern minimalism is a massive wedding trend this year, with couples opting for a ‘less is more’ mantra and feeling all the less stressed for it! The trick to a minimalist wedding is to exercise restraint at all times during the planning – which is no mean feat with all the incredible wedding inspiration everywhere you look these days! Keeping to a neutral tone should be easy – keep bridesmaids in grey or cream, go for greenery instead of colourful flowers and bring in font as a feature wherever you can. Simple, beautiful stationery with pretty calligraphy is great for this palette, as is items like calligraphy cake toppers and a sophisticated white wedding cake. We love this look for a fresh summer wedding – just watch out for the red wine spills!

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Credits

Minimal wedding tablescape photo by Q Avenue Photography  via | Greenery arch wedding ceremony decor photo via | Chalkboard wedding menu photo via | Live watercolour painter photo via | Three tier white cake photo via | Black and white wedding stationery suite via | Blueberry cocktails photo via | Wedding dress by Rime Arodaky, photo by Greg Finck Photography | Let Love Grow seeds wedding favours via

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It seems everybody has gone cray cray for grey grey (sorry) in every way lately, and we just can’t get enough of the sophisticated soft shade for weddings either! Grey is a fab option for Big Day decor because it can be easily paired with so many colours that are also having a ‘moment’ this season; glamorous gold, happy mustard, romantic blush and cool mint to name a few. We love the look of gold and grey for a wedding during any season and it’s quite an easy theme to stick to even if you’re not a crafty type. Soft grey wedding dresses have popped up in fine art photography shoots a lot over the last year, and are a great way to go if you want to get away from traditional off-white in a subtle way. Of course if that’s not your bag, your girls will be delighted to don gorgeous grey bridesmaid dresses with some beautiful beading to add a bit of glamour. If the gold and grey palette seems a little too minimal, add in a soft blush for more depth, with Rose Quartz as the Pantone Colour of the Year this year, you’re sure to find plenty of ways to introduce this romantic tone in to your theme.

Credits

Bride in grey tulle dress via olgadelice.ru | Grey & gold stationery by House of Hannah via OnceWed.com | Shoes by Harriet Wilde, photo by Kerry Bartlett via 100layercake.com | Grey & gold tablescape via Ruffled | Modern calligraphy invitation via SMP | Page boy in grey suit photo via SMP | Lavender lace & tulle wedding dress by Carousel Fashion | Grey ombre ruffle wedding cake photo by Sugar Ruffles via TheCakeBlog | Grey beaded bridesmaid dresses by Adrianna Papell | Vintage style gold engagement ring by Stone & Fox

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Today we’re pairing soft and pretty pink with chic and contemporary grey for couples looking for a modern but romantic palette for their Big Day. This is an easy palette to replicate and will appeal to both brides and grooms – grey is a gorgeous, elegant colour that’s having a bit of a moment just about everywhere (interiors, fashion, weddings – you name it) while blush pink is always a popular colour choice for weddings and of course Pantone named the fabulous Rose Quartz as one of their colours of the year, so you’re sure to find plenty of pretty pink decor and accessories about.

The way to go about this palette is to use white or ivory as an accent and work in your pink and grey through your decor and accessories. Maids would look fabulous in soft blush or rose pink (check out some of our favourite pink bridesmaid gunas here) but would look equally gorgeous in a cool grey, particularly come winter time. Add hints of blush through accessories from a pop of pink in the flowers, as a tie for wedding bouquets or as a sash for your little flower girl. For the lads, grey suits look sharp and stylish (and will defo be worn again) – work in a touch of pink through the button hole, pocket square or tie (we love this adorable secret message from a bride to her pop tucked underneath)!

In terms of decor, think sophisticated grey or pretty pink fonts on your stationery and menu, add a pop of pink to the centrepieces through your flowers, rock a fabulous pink wedding cake and hang balloons and lanterns in assortment of shades to create a pretty and fun focal point. This colour palette is easy to work with and can be greyed up or given an even more feminine twist by adding more of either shade! Check out some ideas below…

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Credits

Mason jar with flowers, photo by Angelica Glass via Style Me Pretty | Reception room with assortment of balloons, photo by James and Lianne Photography via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings | Photo of tie with personal message via Humming Heartstrings | Pink two tier wedding cake by Magnolia Bakery | Bride with bouquet, photo by Rory Wylie | Flower girl with blush pink sash, photo by Corbin Gurkin via Style Me Pretty | Grey table number, photo by Jennifer Bearden Photography via Style Me Pretty | Grey lantern with pink petals, photo by Aneta MAK via Style Me Pretty | Bridesmaids in grey dresses, photo by Clary Pfeiffer via Style Me Pretty | Wedding invite with pink font, photo by Jenna Bechtholt via Wedding Chicks

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Today, inspired by Phillippa’s gorgeous Gatsby style look for her Clonabreany House wedding last summer, we’re falling for everything with a bit of fringing and a flourish of faux fur as we transport ourselves back to the roaring 20s for a gorgeous Great Gatsby inspired wedding celebration! The Art Deco style of the prohibition era is the perfect theme for an all-out Big Day celebration, and guests are bound to get in on the fun when they hear all about flapper girl dresses, Champagne cocktails and all things extravagant for your Big Day!

The Style

When it comes to wedding dresses we’re looking at designers like Jenny Packham, Gwendolynne (pictured below) and Temperley Bridal for beautiful hand-beaded sheath gowns with an edge. Go for something slinky and soft, with plenty of embellishment that will allow you to dance right into the night. Of course where it all comes together is with a stunning statement headpiece, and we’re sure you’ll find something from one of the wonderful wedding accessory designers on the weddingsonline directory, that sets a fabulous tone. Bridesmaids in fully embellished dresses (full length or below the knee) with a dash of fringing are sure to carry the theme right to your bridal party, and we’ve no doubt the boys will be all on board with bowties and boater hats to accessorise a slick three-piece suit.

The Decor

For a Gatsby style wedding, the decor is all about opulence with glittery golds contrasted with elegant navy throughout your venue. What makes the decor really pop is the details – a vintage typewriter for the guestbook, a gramophone perched alongside old family photos and feathers and fairy lights as far as the eye can see! Make sure to check online for free (for personal use) 1920s style fonts to create your own Art Deco inspired stationery, and serve up some tasty prohibition era cocktails during your drinks reception (we’re liking the sound of a Sidecar or a Southside – the rumoured favourite cocktail of Al Capone and his cronies!)

Credits

Bride in Gibson Bespoke Headpiece, photo by Mark McGrogan/Flash Art Photography via Bridal Musings | Art Deco Black & Gold Wedding Cake photo by Jen Huang for StyleUnveiled | Invitations by The Finer Details photo by Cecelina Photography via Rock My Wedding | Vintage typewriter wedding guest book photo by Shelly Anderson Photography via Artfully Wed | Old style cocktail glass photo by O’Malley Photographers via Tulle & Chantilly | Bridesmaid with vintage camera photo by Allyson Wiley Photography via Hey Wedding Lady | Vintage style wedding dress by Gwendolynne | Dinner & Dancing Sign Photo by Tec Petaja via SMP | Gold & navy tablescape photo via The Perfect Palette | Statement Wedding Headband by Bride La Boheme, photo by Loft Photography

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If you’re looking for something really different for your wedding theme, you may just have found it! The tropical theme is massive for weddings this year and we can definitely see some 2017 Irish brides getting in on the action next summer!

Pulling off an amazing tropical theme can be hard work, but you can also have great fun doing it. Getting things such as colourful wedding stationery sorted early will help you get focused on how you want the overall day to look and feel. We suggest checking out Appleberry Press and The Parlour Press for some amazing tropical themed wedding invitations. On the day itself, establishing a fun tropical feel is easily done with bright, eye-catching bouquets, colourful bridesmaids’ dresses and maybe even a pair of hot pink heels if one was so inclined!

Serve canapés of fresh watermelon lollipops, Mojito cocktails and fresh coconut juice (which of course you’ll have to serve with flamingo party straws, obvs). Decorate as colourfully as possible, popping tropical flowers, confetti and pineapple props around the table. You can get your hands on loads of super fun pineapple themed bits and bobs on Etsy. The only trouble will be not blowing the budget before you’ve even started! Plenty of colourful tassels and bunting is a must of course, as is giant colourful balloons and brilliant bright photo booth props for guests. And if you’re really up for a bit of fun, conga your way out of the ceremony venue after you’ve tied the knot – we’re nearly certain that’s something your guests will never forget!

Credits

Tropical pink & gold wedding table decor photo via Wedding Chicks | Bride with colourful bouquet photo by Rustic White Photography via Banjan Wed | Bright tropical themed wedding invitations photo via SMP | Bride holding pineapple photo via Wedding Chicks | Wedding program on giant green leaf photo via Intimate Weddings |  Wedding program on giant green leaf photo via Intimate Weddings | Watermelon canapes photo via SMP | Tropical themed photobooth props – free to download from Oh Happy Day | Bright tropical bouquet photo via Wedding Chicks | Colourful floral ceremony arch photo via Wedding Chicks | Hot pink wedding shoes photo via Wedding Chicks |

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We may not quite be into summer weather just yet (we’ll get our week soon!) but we’re feeling all inspired by some of the gorgeous sun kissed real weddings we’ve been featuring recently! Even if sunshine can’t be guaranteed for your Big Day, we can guarantee a real summer feeling with this pretty cornflower blue and peach wedding palette.

Blue is a beautiful shade to opt for for your decor, and looks great in soft and romantic flowers. The trick to making blue warmer is to vary your shades and add a pretty peach or rose to give it some depth. For bouquets, consider blue Brunia berries, Hydrangea, blue Gentian and peach Rose – the below photos will give you an idea of the look you’re going for! Bridesmaids will look great in cornflower blue, and can add neutral accessories and maybe a splash of bronze or rose gold to finish the look. A blue palette also means adding your ‘something blue’ will be a cinch – check out these gorgeous ‘something blue’ ideas from our editor if you need some extra inspiration!

Credits

Blue Valentino Rockstud Shoes photo via SMP | Blue Mix Bouquet with Wrap photo via WantThatWedding | Blue & Gold Tablescape photo via SMP | Bride in Cornflower Blue Alma J Dress photo via SMP | Bride with Blue Macarons photo via DeerPearlFlowers | Blue & Peach Wedding Cake photo by Karenanna Cakes | Lavender Blue Bouquet photo by BlovedBlog | Blue & Peach Centerpieces by Aaron Delesie Photographer

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The sun’s out and we’re feeling super summery and very romantic – and if you’re not in the summer spirit just yet you definitely will be when you see today’s beautiful lavender-inspired colour palette! Purple has always been a huge trend in Irish weddings, but by mixing tones and adding some select sprigs of lavender to the palette you can make this theme really unique. We love the idea of serving a lavender Champagne cocktail as your signature drink, or you could offer guests a blackberry infused mocktail as a post-ceremony refresher. Lavender sprigs are a budget-friendly and beautiful way to add some colour to the table – pop them onto white napkins and wrap in twine with a Kraft table name tag for a rustic feel. For more ideas see our stunning palette below!

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Credits

Lilac & Succulent wedding cake photo via by Flora + Fauna Photography | Bride in flower crown photo via by Julie Paisley | Welcome sign photo via by John Schnack Photography | Lavender centrepiece photo by KT Merry via | Lavender sprig bouquet via | Purple mix bridesmaids dresses by Jenny Yoo | Lavender infused ice drinks photo via | Signature cocktail sign photo via styled by Andrea Leslie Weddings & Events MAIN Candle lantern decor photo via by Lime Green Photography |

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We are absolutely LOVING the sun at weddingsonline HQ today and because we’re feeling extra summery (could we be gearing up for the finest June Bank Holiday Weekend in Irish history?!) we’ve put together one of the brightest colour palettes ever for a summer soiree. Watercolour is an awesome way to go if you want to inject a whole host of colour into your wedding celebrations and the great thing about it at the moment is that there is so much inspiration out there to get your creative juices flowing! From stunning watercolour stationery to magnificent ombre dresses, there are plenty of ways to get your watercolour theme into your wedding party and decor – our favourite of them all? Hiring an artist to do a fabulous live watercolour painting of your ceremony or drinks reception! Now there’s something you don’t see every day!

Credits

Bride and bridesmaids in pink and gold photo by  Kat Harris Photography  via HeyWeddingLady | Gold glitter Kate Spade shoes photo by Kat Harris Photography  via HeyWeddingLady | Dessert table with watercolour mural by AneWall photo via theweddingscoop | Pink watercolour menu card photo by Elizabeth In Love via | Watercolour table number photo by  Kat Harris Photography via HeyWeddingLady | Gold glitter confetti pop by BHLDN | Hand painted wedding cake by Tauranga Weddings | Watercolour mix wedding invitation by Kathryn Green photo via Hello May | Outdoor wedding drinks station photo via Elegant Weddings | Artist painting ceremony scene photo by JAC Photography via SMP

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