Speaking at the launch. it's co-founder Colette O'Loughlin said " We are delighted to be able to bring this service to couples on both sides of the Atlantic, where they can easily enquire and book services for their big day."

The service will be promoted to Irish and American couples through the company's offices in Ireland and its new office on Madison Avenue in New York.

The Leixlip company has negotiated exclusive deals with some of Ireland's most stunning wedding venues, including Mount Juliet Conrad.

Couples who book through Simply Weddings will be able to avail of treatments in the renowned spa, room upgrades for the parents of both the bride and groom, and a complimentary anniversary dinner and accommodation.

The glamarous launch party took place at the newly opened Courtyard Hotel in Leixlip, and among the celebs attending was Irish super model Glenda Gilson.

The company already has top photographer John Ryan - Nicky Byrne and Georgina ahern's wedding snapper - among its regular panellists, while its commerical manager Julie Cobbe, is wedding organiser to the stars, including Heather Mills and Shaznay Lewis.

'Booking your wedding through SimplyWeddings.com couldn't be easier' explained O'Loughlin. 'At the click of a button one can view the vendors, what they have to offer and then book your chosen service'. Although the company has only been open a year, its free online service has already become a clear winner. It literally helps couples to organise their wedding from start to finish.

The website is the brainchild of Colette O'Loughlin, who hails from Carlow and has lived in Leixlip for the past six years.

It has everything needed when planning your wedding, inclduing information, advice. directory of services, an online community of similiar couples and lots more.

For further details log onto http://www.SimplyWeddings.com