Wedding Planning Tips 2024 - Pt1

Planning a wedding will be one of the most exciting times in your life. You are planning to celebrate your love with all your favourite people, HOW AMAZING!!! but it can be stressful and worrying if you don’t keep on top of things. The biggest strain to couples is over-spending and time running away on them, you know how it is you blink and 6 months have passed but don’t worry it’s gonna all work and out and its going out be awesome!!!

You’ve popped the question, they’ve said yes so what now??

1. Pick Your Venue.

I would say that the very first thing to do is settle on your venue. Now, I don’t mean, rush off and view that place you’ve been ogling on Instagram, booking it on the spot and figuring out the details later. Before that, you really need to get clear on what you want from a venue. Yes, the heart element should be strong in this decision, but you should try to let your head take the lead on it. A venue is so much more than a famous view and cool chairs. It has to function the way you need it to and have people running it who will make your life easy and your wedding day seamless. Do you want a “traditional” church wedding? Do you want a humanist ceremony? An all in one from a hotel ? Or do you want the very popular city hall and a restaurant for the reception, these will all factor in the timeline for your wedding. Once you have a date secured with your venue, then book your key suppliers, having ensured that the date you’ve chosen is going to give you enough time to lock in the vendors you really want and to be able to comfortably afford your dream day.

2. Create A Timeline.

Create a detailed planning timeline as soon as possible. Including every single thing that is needed to make the wedding happen in the way that you want it. Everything from chasing RSVPs, to choosing the first dance song, to picking suits, hairdressers to flowers to should get a week on the calendar, and this way, broken down into a task or two a week, it shouldn’t seem so daunting. Delegate the responsibilities between both yourselves and people who are willing to help out. 

If like me you are a fan of a techy solution, here’s some apps to help you on your way

• Postable - for collection addresses for invitations

• Top Table Planner - for designing your table plan

• Appy Couple - for keeping your guests up to date

• Spotify - hear a banger on the radio that you know will have people up dancing save it to a playlist and send it to your DJ

• Wedding Snap - Collecting Guests' Photographs you can never have too many eyes on a wedding day your photographer can’t be every where all at once so getting your guests to upload their pics helps - bonus its a free content creator ha

• Tripit - For planning that perfect honeymoon

3. Research Your Vendors.

The best way to find vendors that you really vibe with is to go on a social media deep dive. Find a local vendor you like a lot and follow them online to get a sense of their personality and who they are as a person and business. they are the people you will likely spend the most time with on a wedding day so not only do they have to be good at what they do, you have to like them as a person

My advice is to pick your top 5 vendors in each area and go down the list from 1-5 ie top 5 photographers top 5 Make up artists etc this way you will end up with vendors you love.

Bellinter House Wedding Photographer

Louise and Sean at Bellinter house in county meath. Bringing Irish and Scottish families together in one awesome day!!!

Bellinter House in Meath is one of Ireland’s most elegant country house wedding venues. As a Bellinter House wedding photographer, I specialise in capturing natural, fun and timeless celebrations in this stunning Boyne Valley setting. From garden ceremonies to candlelit receptions, weddings at Bellinter House offer a perfect blend of unique and intimacy.

Some weddings just have that magic. The kind where everything feels effortless, the laughter is loud, and the story has a little international flair. Sean and Louise brought exactly that energy to their stunning celebration at Bellinter House in Meath. With Sean proudly Scottish and Louise beautifully Irish, this wedding had the perfect mix of Celtic charm, heartfelt moments and a dance floor that absolutely did not quit. As a Bellinter House wedding photographer, days like this are why I love what I do.

Why Bellinter House Is One of the Best Wedding Venues in Meath

Nestled in the heart of the Boyne Valley, Bellinter House is one of the most elegant country house wedding venues in Ireland. The sweeping driveway, the Georgian architecture, the gardens, the light filled reception rooms. It is a dream backdrop for natural and romantic wedding photography.

For couples planning a wedding in Meath, Bellinter House offers:

• Beautiful outdoor ceremony options
• Stunning indoor ceremony space with soft natural light
• Manicured gardens perfect for portraits
• Intimate yet luxurious reception spaces
• A relaxed country house atmosphere

From a photography perspective, it gives endless opportunities for storytelling.

Planning Your Wedding at Bellinter House

If you are considering Bellinter House in Meath for your wedding, here is why it photographs beautifully:

• The light throughout the property is soft and flattering
• The grounds offer variety without needing to travel
• The venue flows naturally from ceremony to reception
• It works perfectly for both intimate and larger weddings

As a Bellinter House wedding photographer, knowing the best portrait spots, the ideal ceremony angles and how the light moves throughout the day makes a huge difference to the final gallery.

Looking for a Bellinter House Wedding Photographer

If you are planning a wedding at Bellinter House or anywhere in Meath, I would love to hear about your plans.

I specialise in natural and relaxed wedding photography across Ireland. My approach is simple. Capture real moments. Keep things fun. Create images that feel like you.

Sean and Louise’s day was a perfect example of how personality, heritage and location can come together to create something unforgettable.

If Bellinter House is your venue, let’s create something unapologetically you.

“The mix of creative shots, candid moment and beautiful keepsake memories are everything we could have hoped for. We cannot recommend Andy enough, aside from being a lovely guy to have around on your wedding day, he is extremely talented.”

— Louise 2023

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