We love a bit of ‘Reeling in the Years’ here at Bride and Joy, and now is certainly the season to do it… But instead of looking back at the most popular posts of 2011 I’ve been inspired to share with you my favourite Quirky picks from of a number of wedding elements. First up is …
All posts in 12+ Months Before
Questions to Ask About Your Reception Venue
The right reception venue can make or break the day for your guests, and for yourselves. Clonabreany House in County Meath could be
Horetown House: Guest Post
Today I am happy to welcome a guest post from my friend and fellow bride-to-be Siobhan who has uncovered a gem of a wedding venue nestled
Money Saving Tips: Negotiating with Suppliers
A lot of us are feeling the pinch these days. This includes wedding vendors. However many will be willing to offer a discount in order to
DIY Bridesmaid Cards
Yesterday I filled you in on the lovely ladies who will be doing the job of bridesmaid on our big day, today I’m sharing with you
Caring for your engagement ring
Diamonds are made of tough stuff. Not only are they sparkly and eye-catching, they last for generations. Having said that, there are some steps you can
The 12 Month Checklist
This month we are officially at the 12 months to go stage – yippee! We’re very excited, and for anyone else that’s in the same boat
What Every Bride Should Know About Photographers and Copyright
When you hire a wedding photographer there are lots of factors to consider. Is the photographer reputable, do their style and creative flair match your vision
Irish Asian American Fusion Wedding
What a great Irish turn of phrase we’re hearing more and more about these days, or should I say more and more about the lack of
Money Money Money
I haven’t done an ‘Our Story’ post in a little while and that’s because we’re busy saving! Planning a
The Hair Plan: 14 Months to go…
Ok, so the countdown is still long, but they say it’s best to plan ahead so when I visited my hairdresser Anna last week, we went
Three Top Tips for the Newly-Engaged
I remember before I got engaged everyone would ask me “So when are you getting engaged?” This question popped up in my life more times than










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