How to get married on a budget in Ireland - have a wedding for under $10,000

Getting married in Ireland can be done inexpensively

Always dreamed of that perfect Irish wedding but your wallet has a few qualms about it? No worries, here are some tips to help keep you and your wallet happy.

Attire
Traditionally, Irish brides would wear a blue dress on their wedding day. Incorporate this tradition by adding a blue ribbon or wearing blue shoes.

Irish Bridal Boutique offers an array of stunning dresses at reasonable prices, particularly the sample sale dresses. The store also has dresses to outfit your bridesmaids and flower girl.

The Irish are known for their lovely lace and a lace wedding dress will have that Irish vibe. If you want to get a really authentic Irish look, sew Carrickmacross or Kenmore lace to your dress.

Irish brides would carry bouquets with the flower Bells of Ireland. The plant itself is inexpensive and if you’re feeling crafty there are online guides on how to make your own bouquet. You can also purchase artificial pre made bouquets online so you know they’ll survive the international flight. Additionally, Bells of Ireland make lovely centerpieces.

Use claddagh rings for your wedding rings. The hands holding the crowned heart symbolize love, loyalty, and friendship. Claddagh rings are immensely popular and are available in many jewelry stores in a wide range of styles and prices. Remember to place the heart pointing towards you to show that your heart is taken! You can also incorporate the claddagh as a cake topper.

Ceremony
December, especially New Year’s Eve, is a lucky time to get married and the perfect time to take advantage of the following package. Lough Eske Castle offers a generous Winter Wedding Package just under €10,000 for you and 120 of your closest friends. Voted the top wedding venue by Ireland’s most popular wedding website, weddingsonline.ie, Lough Eske Castle’s package offers a hot mulled wine reception, four course dinner, and the castle’s signature fish n’ chips for an evening buffet.

Don’t want a winter wedding? Consider celebrating your big day at Knappogue Castle in Co. Clare, only 30 miles from Shannon Airport. Exchange vows in St. Mark’s chapel before taking photographs in the 19th century walled garden. Harp and violin musicians and Irish dancers will entertain you and your guests during the reception in the Banqueting Hall.

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