Say 'I Do' as the Wedding & Honeymoon Show returns to the RDS, Dublin

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Ireland's largest, most exciting and diverse Wedding event, the Wedding and Honeymoon Show is back, and it's bigger and better than ever! is year's event will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September at the RDS, Dublin, and is the ultimate destination for brides and grooms in the midst of planning their dream day. Across two days, the Main Hall in the RDS will transform into a one-stop wedding wonderland, bustling with hundreds of top-notch wedding suppliers, all gathered under one roof. From the traditional to the quirky, vintage to themed weddings, it will all be covered! Discover handcrafted favours, organic menus, unique venues – both home and abroad, orists, bridalwear, beauty and honeymoon destinations, bringing together wedding experts from all over Ireland, making it the perfect place to plan your dream wedding. No matter what your budget is, where your ideas are

The perfect venue for the perfect day

e Haven Hotel is a truly unique and award-winning Wedding Venue set in stunning surroundings in the heart of Dunmore East. ere is no better setting to celebrate with your family and friends. Paul and Karen Kelly and their team are dedicated to perfecting your wedding celebrations and will be with you throughout your journey.

No matter what size of wedding you are planning, e Haven Hotel is your perfect Venue!

ey can cater for small, intimate weddings in one of their smaller function rooms, up to 70 guests in their Ballroom, or up to 180 guests in their glass marquee.

NEW FOR 2024 is the brand-new Venue, built into the top bank of the lawns and will seat up to 300 guests for dinner. e Haven is fully licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies inside and outside the hotel. Exchange vows in the bay window of the Ballroom or on the patio with stunning views over the estuary as your wedding backdrop.

For more information, go to www. thehavenhotel.com/weddings or email weddings@thehavenhotel.com

Photo credit: EvelynMcNamaraPhotography.com taking you or who you are walking up the aisle with, e Wedding and Honeymoon Show welcomes everyone on the wedding planning journey. Smart planning: You can book your entire wedding all in one day…helping you to stay organised and on track! Here’s just some of what is instore for this year’s Wedding & Honeymoon Show:

• Exclusive show only o ers and discounts

• Live catwalk shows featuring stunning gowns for every style and budget – helping you to ‘Say Yes!’ to your dream dress

• Expert advice from Ireland’s most trusted and talented wedding professionals

• Fashion inspiration for grooms, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and more

• Sustainable ideas and ecofriendly suppliers

• Exclusive access to the ‘I Do’ School, hosted by Sara Kennedy, Ireland’s leading wedding experts, a must see for invaluable advice and inspiration for your special day.

• Top tips on how to say ‘I Do’ Abroad!

Before the big day arrives, this is one appointment every couple can’t a ord to miss. e Wedding and Honeymoon Show will take place at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September 2023 from 10am – 5pm. For more information, or to book tickets, visit www.wed. ie or follow @WEDDublin for show updates.

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Amazing wedding photography by Aidona Photography

ere is something very special about photographing weddings. At Aidona Photography there are more than a few family snaps to mark the day.

Aoife captures so much more, from the nervous excitement during Bridal Prep to the First Dance surrounded by loved ones, and everything in between, creating your own unique wedding story.

e one thing you will have long after you say your vows are your photos. Her wedding photography style is candid and romantic and highlights all the beautiful moments of your special day.

“Oozing with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness and such a caring manner. She is incredibly creative, what she didn't think of during the day and made everyone so at ease and as so many guests told me were so much part of the day and really added to it. She should be getting prizes for what she can do with the camera.”

Amy Stapleton

“Aoife travelled to Bunclody beforehand to capture all the special moments during all the morning preparations.

Aoife is a true professional and is very passionate about her work and will not pass an opportunity to capture the right shot. Aoife went above and beyond anything we had expected so much so that she even assisted my beautiful wife Dee in getting into her wedding dress.” omas Watkins

Are you looking for a wedding photographer who captures genuine, real, candid moments, with minimal posing and interference? en get in touch with Aidona Photography by calling Aoife on 086 360 7589.