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The Ultimate Wedding Checklist
Like any major event, a checklist can be an extremely helpful tool for your wedding day to ensure you don’t forget anything. The following checklist can be used for your big day; Discuss your ideal wedding with your partner. This is so that from the get go, both partners are on the same page Set a budget. The budget for each individual wedding varies. It is important to compare what you want to what you can afford and to stick to your budget Draft up a guest list. This will h


3 Tips To Come Under-Budget On Your Wedding!
Do you want to be one of few who come under budget on there wedding? We have prepared 3 tips to help you on your way Everyone knows weddings can be expensive. The average cost of a wedding in Ireland, including honeymoon is approx €25,000, that's a lot of cash! Entertainment Photography, Videography, DJ, (LED Dance Floor, Table Skirts, Ballroom Lighting), and Décor can cost upwards of €5,000 alone. Of course, these are all the things that will make your day spectacular and st

What Does It Take to Plan a Wedding?
You just got engaged, CONGRATULATIONS! Now it’s time to start planning about the wedding of your dreams. It might be a little overwhelming everything you must plan and how much it takes to bring it all together. First things first, set your budget. Weddings can be expensive between your venue, catering, guest list, entertainment, DJ/Band, and photographer, you'll want to know where you stand. Thankfully, with Wide Variety Weddings & Events you can get unbelievable wedding pac


Do You Need to Buy a Meal For Your Vendors?
It's a topic that we came accross recently in a popular Facebook wedding group page, from a bride to be asking if she needs to buy a meal for the vendors at her wedding? The short answer to this is, it varies from vendor to vendor. While many brides to be cover a meal for essential vendors who tend to be there all day, like your photographer for example, there would be less need to feed the DJ in the evening time for example. Before you make a decision on this you might want


Will You Regret Not Having a Wedding Video?
At an average cost of €936, not everyone hires a videographer for their wedding. However do you think you would regret this decision after the big day? According to a recent interview with a real bride, she revealed that she would have hired a videographer. “Definitely get a DVD, we didn't and I really regret it! Hubby was meant to get a buddy to record the church for us it was all I wanted and he forgot! Nearly our first marital but he didn't tell me til the day after ... wh


A Wedding Reception in a GAA Club?
Have you ever considered having your wedding reception in a GAA club? You might be surprised to find out that over the past few years, many brides and grooms to be have opted for a wedding reception in a GAA Club. And here are some of the reasons why: - The meals are often a fraction of the usual wedding cost (as low as €10 p/p). - The drink is cheaper. - You do not require rooms or have opted to stay in a nearby residence. - You have more design control over the venue. - You


5 Tips For Choosing The Right Wedding Videographer
A recent wedding survey has revealed that one of the biggest regrets of the bride, was not hiring a wedding videographer. If you want to avoid this regret, then here is some helpful advice to follow, to ensure you choose the right videographer to capture your day. 1. View a recent sample of their work. While this is an obvious suggestion, it is surprising how many brides to be fail to ask for a sample of the videographers work. You should always ask to ensure you are happy wi


5 Reasons Why Brides Hire a Sparkle LED Dance Floor
Like many brides to be, your probably deciding on the final touches to your decor. One of the biggest additions to any wedding decor, is a sparkle led dance floor. With this in mind, here are 5 reasons why brides hire a sparkle led dance floor, for their wedding. 1. Adds the WOW Factor - Lets face it, not everyone goes to the biggest effort when it comes to decorating their wedding venue. Which is why it is always noticed, when someone makes that extra effort. If you are look


5 Tips For Choosing The Right Wedding Band
1. Listen to the band - Step one before you do anything else, should be listening to the band. You can do this very easily by visiting the band's website. Take a listen, and preferably a look at some of their live performances, and see if you think they are a good fit. 2. Read the reviews - What do there customers have to say? It's best to find reviews that are not on the bands website and this will give you a more realistic overview of feedback. 3. Go through their set list