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Wedding Planner Insights & Advice: In Conversation with Michelle McDermott – Dream Irish Wedding.

Have you ever wondered what exactly a Wedding Planner does? Did you know that working with a Destination Wedding Planner will bring your vision to life, avoid costly mistakes and ensure everything is taken care of for you? We asked Michelle McDermott, founder of Dream Irish Wedding and Fáilte Ireland Destination Wedding Ambassador, all about her job as one of Ireland’s leading Destination Wedding Planners. From career highlights to the wedding day timeline, Michelle provides invaluable insight and advice throughout this conversation. Photographer: Christina Brosnan With a career of over 20 years in the Irish Wedding industry, where did your
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Dream Day at Dromoland Castle

An overseas romance brought Katie and Darragh’s everlasting love story to the stunning surroundings of Dromoland Castle for their Dream Irish Wedding. The Couple Starting with Katie’s college semester in Ireland, Katie and Darragh’s connection began to form on Irish shores. Not daunted by the distance of the Atlantic Ocean as Katie returned to the United States, the pair kept in contact before reconnecting again and realising it was meant to be. The Destination: Dromoland Castle Stepped in history, surrounded by stunning floral gardens and luscious grounds, Dromoland Castle has a special place in the couple’s hearts. When deciding on
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Your Destination Wedding Timeline: From Engaged to the Big Day

A destination wedding is such a special and unique event for all involved. As a couple, you get to choose somewhere personal and different to share your love. For guests, it’s an added adventure to what will already be a memorable event. However, there is a lot to consider and it’s important to get your timing right. As a destination wedding planner in Ireland for over 20 years, we’ve compiled a helpful destination wedding timeline to take you from engaged to your big day!   Newly Engaged: 12+ Months   Photographer: Claire Studio Brown Congratulations! You’re newly engaged and eager to start
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How to Plan a Sustainable Wedding

Sustainability may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a wedding. However, with a conscious effort by suppliers and couples to move in this direction, there are many more choices available if you want to plan a sustainable wedding. We know there can be so much to think about when planning a wedding, but with over 22 years of experience in the Irish Destination Wedding industry, we want to take the stress off your shoulders. Take a look at our advice on How to Plan a Sustainable Wedding. Use Local Suppliers  When planning a destination wedding,
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How to Choose Your Dream Destination Wedding Venue

When it comes to planning a wedding, particularly a destination wedding, the venue is one of the biggest choices you’ll make.   There are lots of things to consider when planning a wedding in another destination. With 22 years experience in the industry, planning destination weddings in Ireland, we have identified all your challenges planning from afar! Today we share some of our great tips to help you choose your dream destination wedding venue.   1. Start with Your Guest List Before you select a stunning setting for your ceremony, you need to have an idea of the numbers you
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Why Work with a Wedding Planner?

Congratulations! You’re engaged! Now the fun begins as you start to plan your wedding. Whether you’ve been dreaming about this day since you were young or it’s a whole new world, there’s alot to think about. And a lot to organise. If you’re wondering if you should work with a Wedding Planner, take a look at the top 5 benefits of Working With A Wedding Planner. 1. Understand & Execute Your Vision At Dream Irish Wedding, one of the first things we do is get to know you and your partner. We want to find out who you are, what
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5 Tips to Plan Your Dream Destination Wedding

Planning a destination wedding can simultaneously feel like the most exciting and daunting task to take on. Maybe you’ve always dreamt of getting married at a luxurious Irish castle surrounded by luscious green scenery or there’s a place you and your partner hold close to your hearts. Maybe you want to honour a family connection. Whatever the reason for choosing a destination wedding, we appreciate it's personal to each couple. At Dream Irish Wedding we’ve helped many couples from around the world to bring their dream destination wedding day to life. We are delighted to share our top five tips to assist you in planning your dream destination wedding!
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Summer Wedding Trends 2023

As the days are starting to get brighter, we find ourselves dreaming of summer. One of our favourite seasons and one full of possibility especially when it comes to weddings. If you’ve always dreamed of a summer wedding or are currently in the process of planning one and need some inspiration, have a look at our take on some of the upcoming trends for Summer Weddings this year.  
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The ultimate guide to planning sustainable destination weddings – Part 1

The wedding industry is known for its luxury and romance. As wedding professionals, we love talking about the wonderful industry we work in. This week we share the ultimate guide to planning sustainable destination weddings (part 1)! Sustainability is something we hold dear and therefore we can’t wait to share these tips with you, our lovely audience. With this ultimate guide you don’t have to worry about the environment on your special day. After all this blog can help you make more sustainable choices while planning your wedding! When planning a destination wedding, air travel and transportation are essential. However,
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How to look fabulous on your special day! – The newest bridal trends for 2022/2023 (Part 1)

I think we can all agree that brides want to look fabulous on their special day. Especially for you, our lovely brides, we share the newest bridal trends for 2022/2023! This week we focus on the haute couture wedding gowns straight from the runway. Inspired by the 2023 Bridal Fashion Week, we listed some of our personal favourites and gorgeous bridal shoes to match! Check out these gorgeous designer gowns and shoes, fall in love and tell us your favourite! Bridal Gowns – 2023 Blue Hues Aren’t they mesmerizing? The soft blue tones complement your beauty in a unique and
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