Irish Wedding Blog

A favourite with bloggers after the Irish Blog Awards earlier in the year, the Cork International Airport Hotel is truly one-of-a-kind and a very unusual wedding hotel and perfect for the couple who are looking for a quirky location for their wedding.  Worth mentioning is the incredibly helpful staff and the excellent attention to detail and presentation with the food.

Watch the video below for yourself and then check availability for the Cork International Airport Hotel, a quirky and unusual wedding venue in Cork for your own big day.

With many places now getting stricter on hens and stags, its great to highlight the towns and accomodation offerings that not only are hen-friendly, but openly welcome a gaggle of women away for a weekend! One such place is The Surf Lodge in the magnificent Inchydoney Beach, near Clonakilty in West Cork.  A stunning part read more…

Today’s blog post comes from Emily Doran, a wedding photographer based in Cork.  Some great advice below regarding your photos on your big day.  Over to Emily…. Thanks a million Ciara for asking me to guest blog today. You are my blogging icon! OK, I’m a newbie to this bloggin’ business so I’m just gonna read more…

Attention Cork-Brides!  The fabulous Fota Island Resort are having their annual Wedding Showcase on Sunday 28th June and all are invited!! In their own words: From the moment you arrive at the Wedding Showcase you will know just how special a real princess feels as you are greeted by a red carpet at the main read more…

The Trident Hotel in beautiful Kinsale are having their annual wedding open day on Sunday 17th May, 2pm till 5pm. They have over 20 exhibitors lined up including cakes, gowns, cars, invitations, music… and they will be showing off the newly refurbished banqueting suite.  Couples will be offered a glass of bubbly and some canapés read more…

Yesterday I met with Gillian O Sullivan a former Olympian and World Silver Medallist who now runs her own personal fitness company to hear about how she helps brides (and indeed grooms) to be get in shape to look their best for their big day. Gillian is based in Cork and runs her personal fitness read more…

Today I met with the lovely Morgan and Mary from Daimler Wedding Hire based in Kanturk, Co. Cork.  With a real focus on you and your day, when you rent the car, you have it (and Morgan) for the whole day.  He arrives early and decorates the car (and other family cars) with ribbon and read more…

If the recession is pinching your pocket but are determined to tie the knot, there are 3 venues in Cork that have come together to offer an All-Inclusive Wedding Package for a mere €39.95 per head.  McCarthy’s Bar in Bishopstown, the Briar Rose in Doughlas and Nemo Rangers sports stadium have put together a package read more…

The Trident Hotel in Kinsale are now offering their stunning Master Suite to all Brides & Grooms for their 1st night as a married couple.  The Master Suite, that was recently described in an Irish Times article as “one of the best suites in Ireland” has uninterrupted sea views from the bedroom and sitting/ dining read more…

Today I had the opportunity to check out the showrooms of a brand new menswear supplier in Cork:  Lapel 1865.  It has only been opened for about 4 weeks, but has a fantastic range of stock and the showrooms are set up exactly like a bridal shop with private suites for the groom and wedding read more…