Every week we post a real wedding feature on our blog, sharing a story of a real couple’s wedding day! We love asking couples for their wedding day advice, because they have brilliant tips for other couples. Take a peek at this wedding day advice from real brides:
“Don’t overthink anything, don’t get so many different people to do so many jobs, keep it plain simple and do things your way.” – Peter and Lisa
Laura Mc Photography | Crover House Hotel
“Try not to stress, start planning early. I found this helped the closer I got. Make lists of things to be done and tick it off. If you are on a budget it does tend to go over so be prepared.
Try to keep in mind it’s about the two of you, you two alone. Enjoy, it’s an amazing day. Trust in your suppliers they will get it all fit together.” – Sinead and Paul
Sean Jefferies | Springfort Hall
“To remember that really if no one knows it wasn’t meant to be that way or you forgot something, no will ever know.” – Stephanie and Keith
David McAuley Photography | Springfield Hotel
“Relax, everything works out on the day. JUST ENJOY IT!” – Doireann and Ian
McCormack Imaging Studio | Shamrock Lodge
“While the guests are being called into the dinner room, take time just the two of you to have a chat as it will be your first alone time all day. And during the dancing, take two seats to the side of the room… sit there and just observe. All your guests are there for you! You are not the hosts… you are the guests of honour.
During the planning process it is easy to get overwhelmed. MAKE LISTS! Write everything down and make a ‘timeline’. Work back from the wedding date and set dates to have things done by. It really helped me.” – Alison and David
The Fennells Photography and Film | Cabra Castle Hotel
“I would say to enjoy every little moment even the run up, although I know it can be quite stressful. It’s all over in the blink of an eye, so just enjoy every moment and don’t sweat the small stuff.” – Laura and Nicky
TimTim Media | Oriel House Hotel
“Set aside at least 10 min of alone time to soak it all in. After we took our pictures, we went up to the honeymoon suite, shared a glass of our favourite whiskey and chatted about the day so far. It was one of my favourite moments.
Stay together! With so many family members wanting to catch up, you can easily get pulled away and end up spending your wedding day apart. Make a game plan and decide to stay at each other’s side. Don’t be afraid to interrupt a conversation and grab your hubby when needed. It’s your day after all.
Bring two shirts for the groom. Ryan brought a second shirt to change into after dinner and he was delighted with himself. He was able to feel fresh and face the rest of the long night ahead.
Make a plan for afterwards – when the music stopped, we invited everyone back to Balyna House to continue the celebrations in their underground bar, where we had Tayto sandwich supplies waiting (and leftover doughnuts from our doughnut wedding tower). They were a huge hit! And it gave others a chance to go to bed and a more intimate time for those remaining to enjoy a sing-song and late-night chat.
If you’re not a fan of heels like me, bring other shoes! After a few dances, I changed into a pair of white platform Adidas and it made all the difference. I was able to be comfortable and dance the night away with loved ones.” – Shayna and Ryan
David Maury | Moyvalley Hotel
“Set aside even 10 minutes for each other, away from the crowd and pause for a moment to take it all in. The day will be over in a flash so savour it. Get a routine as you’re approaching your wedding day, so you are rested and less anxious. Plan ahead, do your research and book your vendors in advance. Some things will not go as planned and that’s just life. Whatever it is on the day you will not notice all the little problems that may keep you up at night. So yeah, try to enjoy all the build up and it will all fall into place. Get a videographer!” – Diana and Andrei
DKPhoto | Castle Leslie Estate
“Make room for all the little things that show who you are. Work with your celebrant and the venue to incorporate these ideas into the day, as it’s your day for you. Try to enjoy the process. We travelled around the country looking at venues, we also spent a lot of time making all the items that showed who we are as individuals as well as all the similarities we share which made it such a unique and special day for us.” – Lisa and Kevin
Emma May Photography | The Keadeen Hotel
“The biggest advice we’d offer, is to make the day what you want. It’s very easy with family and friends being excited for you to throw in their two-cents. Always listen to your gut and make sure the day is about the two of you and celebrating your love and life together!” – Wallis and Ross
DKPhoto | Rathsallagh House
