Real weddings are always our first port of call for spotting trends and gathering ideas and we have four celebrations packed with stunning inspiration for you. These breathtaking days of joy are absolutely bursting with modern and timeless wedding ideas. From show-stopping dresses to sweet cakes, contemporary bouquets to reception games that are guaranteed to be a hit with guests, grab a cuppa, get cosy and let the inspiration wash over you!

Beautifully Understated: Alex & Sam’s Northern Ireland Wedding

Where & When: Alex and Sam’s wedding at Ballyness Resort married elegance and personality. The ranch-inspired surroundings made the venue a perfect match for the horse-loving bride!

The Style: Our hearts are fluttering endlessly over the bride’s truly unforgettable Eva Lendel gown with a 3D floral neckline while her bridesmaids looked spectacular in white satin gowns.

Details We Love: Beautifully understated bridal party style, the intimate vibe, single stem rose bouquets tied with shining ribbons, and tablescape styling oozing relaxed rustic glamour.

Photography by: Northern Ireland documentary-style wedding photographer Sheena T Photography.

A Destination Castle Wedding Exuding Elegant Whimsy: Liberty & Michael

Where & When: Liberty and Michael flew all the way from the USA to tie the knot in the venue of their dreams, Wilton Castle in the lush Wexford countryside. Their spring celebration full of fun and happy tears as they celebrated with their closest family and friends. While it was a rain-dappled May day, the weather only made things feel more intimate and special!

The Style: Liberty is a wedding planner herself and she organised every little detail to perfection. She was a vision of timeless romance in her off-the-shoulder lace wedding dress with illusion accents which she accessorised with floral applique heels. The bridesmaids aced floral mix and match dressing and her dapper husband opted for an elegant navy suit.

Details We Love: Her Gucci Floral bridal scent, their hand-fasting ritual, the beautiful blooms boasting sweet lavender hues, and their darling one-tier cake.

Photography by: Donegal-based wedding and elopement photographer Jenya Johnston.

Hannah McKeown Photography: Niamh & Lee

Where & When: Niamh and Lee wed in a spectacular summer celebration brimming with timeless style. They exchanged vows at the Church of Our lady & St Joseph in Caragh which was styled with meadow-like floral arrangements and cherry blossom trees. They held their reception at the countryside chic Clanard Court Hotel in Co. Kildare.

The Style: Niamh was epitome of effortless glamour donning a draped gown with romantic illusion floral lace sleeves. The palette of the celebration was an enduringly elegant combination of white and green with groom wearing a sumptuous forest-hued velvet blazer and the bridesmaids shone in sage satin.

Details We Love: The large wedding party (Lee had eight groomsmen because he couldn’t narrow them down), doggie signature cocktails, lace invites, and their fun reception game where two bottles of champagne were displayed with chains and padlocks around them at the bar so everyone had to use their little key to see if it opened the lock!

Photography by: Candid wedding photographer Hannah McKeown Photography.

Relaxed and Heartfelt Elegance in the West of Ireland: Eileen & Christopher

Where & When: Their unforgettable day began in Spiddal, where Eileen got ready at Sioda Hair & Beauty ahead of their ceremony at Cill Éinde which was intimate and filled with emotion. The Lodge at Ashford Castle provided an effortlessly elegant backdrop for their reception.

The Style: While Eileen exuded refined romance in a fit and flare gown with delicate lace accents the bridal party offered sensational ‘something blue’ styling inspiration with the groom and his best gents in fabulous check suits and the bridesmaids glowing in teal satin gowns.

Details We Love: The gorgeous florals combining white blooms and lush foliage, a breathtaking beach photoshoot, refined reception styling, and a sunset kiss by Lough Corrib.

Photography by: Elegant and modern wedding photographer Stefano Ferrier.

Get more ideas and inspiration from our extensive archive of Irish real weddings right here.