Today, I'm featuring a cute bracelet DIY from Cutediys, a new DIY website run by Pooja. Thanks so much Pooja for your DIY submission! I love this project idea for your bridesmaids! Especially if they're going to be mismatched. You can easily replace the beads with rhinestone strands as well, if you're looking to bling up the tutorial. From Pooja: ...
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Introducing Genesis Diamonds Engagement Rings

This week on the wedding blog is turning out to be engagement themed! After yesterday's gorgeous engagement shoot, today is all about incredible diamond engagement rings. If you're yet to chose your sparkler, or you're sneakily checking out the blog before your boyfriend's popped the question, ...
Nominate me for The Irish Blog Awards 2013

Hi Everyone! The Nominations for The Blog Awards Ireland 2013 close tomorrow. I'd really love to get nominated for best newcomer, there's also a best fashion blog and best blog post category. So if you like what I do and enjoy reading the blog I'd really appreciate if you'd take 2 minutes of your time ...
Vintage Tearoom Engagement Shoot

Engagement shoots very rarely make their way onto Before the Big Day - unless there's a serious theme, or some very clever portrait ideas, I don't think they're very interesting for anyone but the friends and family of the happy couple. But for I had to make an exception for this fun shoot by Victoria ...
A Bit of Before the Big Day Housekeeping

Before the Big Day has evolved! I'm constantly trying out new things with the blog - mostly in a slightly haphazard way - keeping up with the baby and blogging doesn't leave much time for anything else {apart from eating cake}. So I've just added a new widget by Link Within. Essentially it adds a series ...
Opportunistic Monochromist

By a meteorological miracle!It is true that in Ireland we are totally obsessed with the weather. Its the first and main topic of conversation between friends, acquaintances and even the stranger in the queue next to you at the local grocery store “Powerful weather that isn’t it”, “Its great to see ...
Before Your Big Day Boudoir Shoot - Do or Don't?

Have you ever heard of a boudoir shoot? Lots of wedding photographers offer them as part of a wedding package - they're like an engagement shoot, but involving bridal lingerie! The idea is you have the pictures taken as a present for your husband-to-be, as a reminder of how lucky he is to be marrying ...
For the Groom: Allen Edmonds Neumok shoes
My husband has been searching for months for nice brown oxfords. And I really do mean months. I've spent more time in the Nordstrom men's shoe department than some of their sales people and I am not proud of that. But I did get a chance to check out some shoes that would look amazing on a groom or ...
Colourful DIY Printable Drinks Flags

Drinks flags are a hugely popular way to personalise your wedding. Their DIY friendly and add fun flair to your drinks. Make your own out of ribbons like I did for my wedding, or buy these printable flags from He Saw Sparks. I'm loving the 'Happily Ever After' slogan. Just print the flag template on ...
Mini Whisky Bottle Favors
How adorable are these?! They can act like wedding favors and escort cards, too, which make them even more awesome! Like em'? See more wedding favor ideas on our Pinterest! Photography: Annie McElwain Photography, Coordination, Design + Florals: Bash, Please ...
Real Theatrical Vintage Wedding: Laura & Paul - Reception Details

Details, details, it's all in the wedding details! This gorgeous vintage big day is going to blow your mind with its incredible selection of stealworthy ideas. Laura and Paul wanted their wedding to stand out from the crowd, so they hired Chris from Beautifully Vintage to help them out with ...