Wedding Wednesdays with weddingsonline

Planning a wedding can feel like juggling 47 to-do lists at once… while also being emotionally invested in every decision. So today, I’m going to walk you through a calm, practical, and totally doable wedding planning timeline for 2026.Written checklist link: https://www.weddingsonline.ie/blog/your-12-month-wedding-planning-checklist/

Weddings are emotional and personal - but they’re also a big financial decision. So I’ll walk you through a few key areas of the day and share my honest, practical advice on what’s worth the splurge, what’s not, and how to save smart without sacrificing the experience.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through practical ways to manage family expectations, protect your boundaries, and keep your wedding your day - while still keeping the peace.

A few weeks ago, I asked a question in the ‘Help, I’m Getting Married’ Facebook community. With over 73k members - most of whom are engaged couples in Ireland, and lots who are already married - I knew I’d get some good answers!Here’s what I asked: For the newlyweds, is there anything you’d do differently if you could plan your wedding all over again?And today I’m sharing the common responses so that you can learn from other people!A link to the 'Help, I'm Getting Married' group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpimgettingmarried

If you're considering traveling to Ireland to tie the knot, then take a listen to this episode! I was joined by special guest, Howard Corscadden of the Romantic Castles of Ireland. In this episode, he answered common questions that couples have about planning a destination wedding in Ireland... such as "How far in advance should we start planning?", "Can we plan an entire destination wedding remotely or do we need to visit the location?" and more!Find out more about the Romantic Castles of Ireland:Ballyseede Castle Hotel - https://www.weddingsonline.ie/venues/ballyseede-castle-hotelBellingham Castle - https://www.weddingsonline.ie/venues/bellingham-castleCabra Castle Hotel - https://www.weddingsonline.ie/venues/cabra-castle-hotelMarkree Castle Hotel - https://www.weddingsonline.ie/venues/markree-castle-hotel