Motee Gowns are giving one lucky bride the chance to win four bridesmaid dresses from their Beaded Collections. Offering the chance to win bridemaid dresses this month, Motee Maids was launched in 2017 by a team of leading experts who wanted to create a new and exciting brand with a unique concept that allowed brides to have creative input to ensure each of their maids have tailor-made dress designs. After years of success with their mix and match bridal collection that now extends to 20 colours, 13 bodice choices, various sleeve options, eight bead designs and six skirt designs, the bran ..read more

Limited to only 600 – our VIP Tickets have just gone on sale and we can also reveal two of the beauty brands in the VIP Goodie Bag! When you book VIP tickets to The Wedding Journal Show you will enjoy a whole host of benefits to make your day out even more enjoyable. These include: FAST TRACK ENTRY Avoid any queues and enjoy quicker access to all of our exhibitors when you go VIP. All VIP ticket holders get fast track entry into the show, so you get to spend more time planning your big day, finding unique inspo and availing of those exclusive show offers. RESERVED CATWALK SEATING Running thre ..read more

Selecting the ideal first dance song can pose a significant challenge for numerous couples. Given the abundance of choices at hand, narrowing down options and pinpointing the perfect song can prove to be a daunting task. Here are 23 ideas to help you get started… The first dance song holds a pivotal role in every wedding reception. It signifies the moment when the newlyweds grace the dance floor together for the first time as a married couple, establishing the mood for the remainder of the evening. A well-chosen song has the power to craft a romantic and enduring moment that the couple will tr ..read more

One lucky bride has the chance of winning a sparkling wedding planning afternoon at Mount Juliet Estate. Mount Juliet Estate in Co. Kilkenny is a beautiful wedding venue and this five-star hotel is inviting one bride and three of her guests to enjoy a Champagne Afternoon Tea at the property, as well as an exclusive, private consultation with their experienced wedding planner. Built 250 years ago and set on five-hundred glorious acres, the five-star Mount Juliet Estate offers two beautiful wedding venues: the elegant Georgian Manor House, or contemporary Hunter’s Yard Hotel. Opulent luxury and ..read more

The Wedding Journal Show has partnered with leading brands to offer one lucky couple the chance to win an amazing £30,000 wedding package this October! This fantastic competition is back and we are delighted to partner with some fantastic wedding suppliers to make one lucky couple’s dream wedding come true. Here are all of the confirmed prizes making up this life-changing £30,000 giveaway… Northern Lights Event Hire & Fairytales Events & Wedding Specialists are offering a décor & entertainment package worth £5,000. Northern Lights Event Hire is an experienced event hire and managem ..read more

Jael and Greg’s wedding celebrations evolved from venues that conjured happy memories into a truly personalised, stylish celebration. How did you meet? Jael and Greg’s first encounter was at work in 2016. As Jael explains, ‘I harboured a secret crush on him for a while before he made the first move by asking me on a date. I was shamelessly late for our first date at General Merchants, Greg drank too much coffee waiting and was wired and instead of a first kiss I accidentally head butted him!’ Tell us about the proposal. ‘Greg proposed with his mum’s engagement ring, on a walk to the beach just ..read more

Joanne Brownlee and Ian Warwick tied the knot on 22nd February of this year, enjoying a relaxed, memorable day with their friends & family. I Do Date: 22.02.24 How did you two meet? ‘Ian and I first met at a wedding in May 2017. Knowing there was something special, Ian made the first move by becoming “friends” on social media! We then went on our first date on 22nd February 2019, when we found we had lots to chat about including farming and faith! From that evening the conversation has never stopped – we enjoyed each other’s company and looked forward to the next time we would meet up ..read more

Could you be the lucky couple to win a luxury break for two nights in The Manor House Country Hotel in Co. Fermanagh? Enter Now! The perfect mix of old world charm and modern luxury, The Manor House Country Hotel is regularly voted among the best wedding venues in Northern Ireland and you have the chance to see more of this potential wedding venue if you win this luxury break where you will also enjoy two 30 minute spa treatments as well! Set on the shores of lower Lough Erne, this 18th Century grade 2 listed building is filled with stunning architectural details an opulent decor. So both indo ..read more

Co. Down couple Laura and Chris organised a beautiful celebration which made the most of the outdoor space at their gorgeous venue. ... How did you both meet? ‘Chris and I met on Tinder in March 2018. I hadn’t been single long so honestly set up a profile for a laugh. His height and previous travels caught my eye and the rest is history! We both love an adventure and the road less travelled,’ cooments Laura. ‘Chris planned each of our first few dates as surprises, they ranged from dinner and cocktails to walks with Llamas and ice skating. We went on a banger rally from Belfast to Africa in a ..read more

Rosie & Dott are giving one lucky bride the chance to win a selection of wedding day accessories worth over €200! And they haven’t forgotten about the bridesmaids too! When Rosie & Dott creator and owner Siobhéal was planning her own wedding in 2019, she found it hard to find a one stop shop that had sparkly, beautiful, modern jewellery and accessories for an affordable price.  Having always been a huge lover of fashion and accessories, Siobhéal decided to take the plunge and launched her online business Rosie & Dott to offer others women like her beautiful finishing touches t ..read more