Planning your dream wedding can be both incredibly exciting and surprisingly overwhelming. With seemingly endless possibilities everywhere you look, where do you begin to find wedding inspiration?
Our number one piece of advice is to start with ideas that genuinely resonate with you as a couple and reflect your personality and story. Then, shape that into a vision that feels just like you.
If you’re just getting started, here are some of the best places to start looking for wedding inspiration.
Photographer: Under the Veil Weddings
Real Weddings
There’s no better place to start than by exploring real weddings. This is where you’ll see how ideas really come together on a day instead of a heavily styled shoot.
You can find out how couples brought their vision to life and how venues can transform for different styles of celebration.
Looking at real weddings (like the ones we share on our real wedding blog) gives you a real sense of what’s possible. Pay attention to the details that catch your eye and what stands out to you as they give you clues to what you truly want on your own day.
Photographer: Wonder and Magic
Photographer: Claire Studio Brown
Photographer: Christina Brosnan
Your Story
Some of the best inspiration you can find will come from your own love story. Think about your journey together, the place you met, where you travelled together, passions you share and what makes you as a couple unique.
Weaving elements of your story into your wedding day is what makes it stand out. Whether it’s table names, his and hers cocktails or even a personalised pint with your dog’s face on it, these are the personal touches that make guests smile.
A wedding that roots itself in your history is even more meaningful and becomes the most unforgettable.
Photographer: Under the Veil Weddings
Social Media
Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are usually the first place a couple planning their wedding will go to for inspiration. Start by saving images that stand out to you, follow local venues, planners and photographers you admire to again get a sense of what a real wedding celebration looks like.
Keep in mind that social is just a starting point; it’s not a rulebook. Save what genuinely resonates with you, but remember your wedding day is exactly that…it’s yours. It doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s or follow traditions you don’t truly believe in. The idea is to find the details you love!
Photographer: Anna G Photography
Photographer: Under the Veil Weddings
Photographer: Under the Veil Weddings
Your Wedding Planner
When you gather all your ideas, the best place to turn to next is your wedding planner. With over 20 years in the industry, I know exactly how styling can come together and where we can source the right vendors to bring your vision to life within your budget.
At Dream Irish Wedding, we take the time to understand your vision, refine your inspiration and bring your ideas together into a beautifully cohesive celebration that effortlessly feels just like you.
Photographer: Peter Carvill
Photographer: Under the Veil Weddings
Final Thoughts
Finding inspiration for your Dream Irish Wedding should be a really fun part of your wedding planning journey. Take your time, remember to look into real wedding blogs and features and listen to the expertise of your wedding planner. Most importantly, trust your instincts and focus on what feels right for you as a couple.
