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Irish couples are personalising their weddings like never before.
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Independent 1st May, 2008 -Belinda Higgins
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You may pour your heart and soul into preparing for your perfect day, but who said this joyous occasion should come at the cost of your arm and a leg as well, says Ciaran Brennan
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More and more Irish brides-to-be are baulking at ridiculously overpriced meringue dresses for their big day. Nathalie Márquez Courtney spoke to three women who bought their dresses at reduced prices – and got a more original and understated look for the money.
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So Valentine's Day has always been one of the more popular days to propose.... :)
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SimplyWeddings.com is featured as "one to watch" in Ireland's Top Irish Websites. Well done guys!
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The average cost of Irish weddings has doubled in the past 10 years to a whopping €30,000. And that's because couples are splashing out to make their big day EXTRA special. And not even the prospect of a lifetime of debt - which can lead to divorce - is putting them off.
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Time was that wedding days meant a choice between beef or salmon. Now simplicity has gone out the window along with affordability and, some would say, good taste. But yearning for romance remains, writes Claire O'Mahony
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For some, it's the most special moment at their wedding - stepping out for that first dance together as husband and wife. But what does your wedding song say about you? We asked some famous faces.
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The lucky winners of a wedding worth over €25,000 from Pigsback.com in association with SimplyWeddings.com are Jenny Farrell and Jodi Senior from Sallins in Co. Kildare. The couple's prize includes an all expenses paid reception in The Heritage Hotel, a dress from The Bridal Agency, stationery, photography and more. Jenny and Jodi's special day will be featured in an upcoming edition of The Wedding Journal mag
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An appointment to finalise her wedding plans in the Seven Oaks Hotel on Saturday just might not be kept by bride-to-be, Karen Kerrigan!
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Value for Money – Linda Higgins Consumer Affairs Editor with The Evening Herald
With the average Irish Wedding now costing the price of a house deposit, here’s how to save some cash for your future together.
This month marks the start of the wedding season – thousands of Irish couples are set to pledge their vows in coming weeks.
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