<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>aislingproductions</title><description>aislingproductions</description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/irish-wedding-video-blog</link><item><title>Is there a more scenic church in Ireland than Gougane Barra?</title><description><![CDATA[Just filmed the wedding of David & Brid yestreday and put together this quick video of Gougane Barra Church. Is it the most beautiful location for a church in all of Ireland?http://www.gouganebarra.com/<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Wq_RsuR5vMI/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/23/Is-there-a-more-scenic-church-in-Ireland-than-Gougane-Barra</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/23/Is-there-a-more-scenic-church-in-Ireland-than-Gougane-Barra</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 12:08:44 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wq_RsuR5vMI"/><div>Just filmed the wedding of David &amp; Brid yestreday and put together this quick video of Gougane Barra Church. Is it the most beautiful location for a church in all of Ireland?</div><div>http://www.gouganebarra.com/</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Zara &amp; Nigel Highlight Video Salthill Hotel, Galway</title><description><![CDATA[A wet and blustery morning thankfully turned into a glorious Irish Summers Day. Nigel & Zara were a pleasure to work with on the day. So easy going and relaxed. Good to work alongside Lisa Hynes who was doing the photography for the day. http://www.lisahynesphotography.com/Fr. O Meara performed a lovely ceremony in Claddagh Church, Galway city A special thanks to Pauline Griffin and all the staff of The Salthill Hotel for all their help.http://www.salthillhotel.com/en/Who Knows played some great<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/k_LbNxi-BaA/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/20/Zara-Nigel-Highlight-Video-Salthill-Hotel-Galway</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/20/Zara-Nigel-Highlight-Video-Salthill-Hotel-Galway</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:25:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k_LbNxi-BaA"/><div>A wet and blustery morning thankfully turned into a glorious Irish Summers Day. </div><div>Nigel &amp; Zara were a pleasure to work with on the day. So easy going and relaxed. </div><div>Good to work alongside Lisa Hynes who was doing the photography for the day. <a href="http://www.lisahynesphotography.com/">http://www.lisahynesphotography.com/</a></div><div>Fr. O Meara performed a lovely ceremony in Claddagh Church, Galway city </div><div>A special thanks to Pauline Griffin and all the staff of The Salthill Hotel for all their help.</div><div><a href="http://www.salthillhotel.com/en/">http://www.salthillhotel.com/en/</a></div><div>Who Knows played some great tunes and really got the crowd out on the dance floor. <a href="http://www.whoknows.ie/">http://www.whoknows.ie/</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Micheal Meade Photography</title><description><![CDATA[Just a quick post to highly recommend Michael Meade for your wedding photographs. Worked with him last weekend and it was a pleasure. Very relaxed easy going guy who has a complete mastery of angles, lighting and composition for photos. Also using some great lens and high end cameras.  www.michaelmeade.ie/<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_30c056030343482b99d7a9741428ee5b%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_288%2Ch_288/10d58d_30c056030343482b99d7a9741428ee5b%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/18/Micheal-Meade-Photography</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/18/Micheal-Meade-Photography</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:42:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Just a quick post to highly recommend Michael Meade for your wedding photographs. Worked with him last weekend and it was a pleasure. Very relaxed easy going guy who has a complete mastery of angles, lighting and composition for photos. Also using some great lens and high end cameras.  <a href="http://www.michaelmeade.ie/">www.michaelmeade.ie/</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_30c056030343482b99d7a9741428ee5b~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ciara &amp; Simon Winter Wedding</title><description><![CDATA[03.12.16A lovely early December Wedding in Clonwilliam House. Simon & Ciara were great to work with on the day.Church in Avoca Parish . Worked with  Dave Sweeney who was the amazing photographer for the day.<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/cBJAfmnAvzw/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/07/Ciara-Simon-Winter-Wedding</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/07/07/Ciara-Simon-Winter-Wedding</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:45:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cBJAfmnAvzw"/><div>03.12.16</div><div>A lovely early December Wedding in<a href="http://www.clonwilliamhouse.com/index.php/weddings">Clonwilliam House</a>. </div><div>Simon &amp; Ciara were great to work with on the day.</div><div>Church in Avoca Parish . </div><div>Worked with  <a href="http://www.dave-sweeney.com/">Dave Sweeney</a> who was the amazing photographer for the day.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>St. Peter's Cork Have Chosen Us As A Top Wedding Videographer</title><description><![CDATA[I would like to thank Mícheál Brennan of St Peter's Cork  for awarding us a top wedding video award. St Peter’s Cork offers a unique and stylish setting for your ceremony and wedding reception. Contemporary design meets ancient architecture in this former medieval church. St Peter’s Cork is a flexible space offering both intimate quarters and large, open halls which will accommodate weddings of 4 to 300 guests.They cater for Civil Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Humanist Ceremonies as well as<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_c789abbe37fd408c8f88a715970710c2%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_500%2Ch_667/10d58d_c789abbe37fd408c8f88a715970710c2%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/06/20/St-Peters-Cork-Have-Chosen-Us-As-A-Top-Wedding-Videographer</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/06/20/St-Peters-Cork-Have-Chosen-Us-As-A-Top-Wedding-Videographer</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:35:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_c789abbe37fd408c8f88a715970710c2~mv2.jpg"/><div>I would like to thank Mícheál Brennan of <a href="http://stpeterscork.ie/wedding-venue-cork/">St Peter's Cork</a><a href="http://stpeterscork.ie/wedding-venue-cork/"> for awarding us a top wedding video award. </a></div><div>St Peter’s Cork offers a unique and stylish setting for your ceremony and wedding reception. Contemporary design meets ancient architecture in this former medieval church. St Peter’s Cork is a flexible space offering both intimate quarters and large, open halls which will accommodate weddings of 4 to 300 guests.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ba56903864a947d3a97e72d0eeecc885~mv2.png"/><div>They cater for Civil Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Humanist Ceremonies as well as receptions and after parties.</div><div>Your wedding day can be designed exactly as you wish at St Peter’s Cork. They have a number of locations within the venue that we can set up depending on your requirements. Why not get married in the intimate little alcove with your nearest and dearest, or get married on the main ground with the sunlight streaming down through our beautiful medieval windows?</div><div>A wedding is a very special day, St. Peter’s Cork is a very special venue in the heart of Cork City. With a gated street entrance and secret side garden it can give you and your guests the privacy you may want on such a special occasion.</div><div><a href="http://stpeterscork.ie/wedding-venue-cork/">                          </a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Wedding Of Darren &amp; Mairead Hi-
                            Lights</title><description><![CDATA[The Wedding Of Darren & Maireadwww.weddingvidsireland.comA wet day but that didn't stop this lovely couple from making the most of their big day.A fantastic ceremony was delivered by the celebrant Michael O'Donovan +353 (86) 0509896.Stunning make-up & hair was done by Andrea and Audrey Cashman: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaMurphy...The two brave photographers who braved the elements were Julie Romanenko: https://www.facebook.com/JuliePhotoArt & Wanderley Massafelli:<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/laRxox8sj54/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/06/07/The-Wedding-Of-Darren-Mairead-Hi--Lights</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/06/07/The-Wedding-Of-Darren-Mairead-Hi--Lights</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:41:41 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/laRxox8sj54"/><div>The Wedding Of Darren &amp; Mairead</div><div><a href="http://www.weddingvidsireland.com">www.weddingvidsireland.com</a></div><div>A wet day but that didn't stop this lovely couple from making the most of their big day.</div><div>A fantastic ceremony was delivered by the celebrant Michael O'Donovan +353 (86) 0509896.</div><div>Stunning make-up &amp; hair was done by Andrea and Audrey Cashman: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AndreaMurphyMUA/">https://www.facebook.com/AndreaMurphy...</a></div><div>The two brave photographers who braved the elements were Julie Romanenko: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Julie.Romanenko?fref=pb&amp;hc_location=friends_tab&amp;pnref=friends.all">https://www.facebook.com/JuliePhotoArt</a> &amp; Wanderley Massafelli:<a href="http://massafelliphotography.com">http://massafelliphotography.com</a>/</div><div>Despite the weather Charles Fort still made for some amazing photos. <a href="http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-west/charlesfort/">http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/sout...</a></div><div>A special thanks to Alison Walsh and all the great staff at McDonald's Hotel, Kinsale for all their help on the day. <a href="http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-kinsale-hotel-spa/">http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-...</a></div><div>And finally, just to wish Darren &amp; Mairead many happy years together.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Jade &amp; Walter Wedding Highlights Video</title><description><![CDATA[ 31.12.16A lovely relaxed 1920's speakeasy style wedding in The Dunraven Arms Hotel. <img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/_CuDSHk6OtI/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/04/11/Jade-Walter-Wedding-Highlights-Video</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/04/11/Jade-Walter-Wedding-Highlights-Video</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:01:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_CuDSHk6OtI"/><div> 31.12.16</div><div>A lovely relaxed 1920's speakeasy style wedding in The Dunraven Arms Hotel. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Niamh &amp; Alan's Wedding Highlight video</title><description><![CDATA[Date: 29.12.16Church: ListowelPhoto Location: BallybunionHotel: Listowel Arms Hotel<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/nY3fDJwsA5I/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/03/29/Niamh-Alans-Wedding-Highlight-video</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/03/29/Niamh-Alans-Wedding-Highlight-video</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:20:24 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nY3fDJwsA5I"/><div>Date: 29.12.16</div><div>Church: Listowel</div><div>Photo Location: Ballybunion</div><div>Hotel: Listowel Arms Hotel</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Laura &amp; John Wedding Ceremony</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/617585988_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/02/09/Laura-John-Wedding-Ceremony</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/02/09/Laura-John-Wedding-Ceremony</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:13:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/203304854"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sarah &amp; Garry's Wedding (Morning Preparation)</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/cZ2u5FCeeW4/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/01/23/Sarah-Garrys-Wedding-Morning-Preparation</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/01/23/Sarah-Garrys-Wedding-Morning-Preparation</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:28:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cZ2u5FCeeW4"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sean &amp; Mel's Wedding At The Dunraven Arms Hotel</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/612412254_640.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/01/13/Sean-Mels-Wedding-At-The-Dunraven-Arms-Hotel</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2017/01/13/Sean-Mels-Wedding-At-The-Dunraven-Arms-Hotel</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:01:07 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/199215303"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sarah &amp; Garry's Wedding At The Kingsley</title><description><![CDATA[It was a wet day yesterday afternoon but it did not stop Sarah & Garry enjoying their big day. It is definitely worth noting for any wedding couples that you can get some amazing pics at the back of The Kingsley with the The Lee, the Weir, St Anne's & St. Kevin's all making amazing backdrops to your pictures. It may also mean that you don't have to travel to a different venue for your photos. <img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Qyt4RLTi4P0/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/16/Sarah-Garrys-Wedding-At-The-Kingsley</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/16/Sarah-Garrys-Wedding-At-The-Kingsley</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:18:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qyt4RLTi4P0"/><div>It was a wet day yesterday afternoon but it did not stop Sarah &amp; Garry enjoying their big day. It is definitely worth noting for any<a href="http://www.thekingsley.ie/wedding-hotel-cork/">wedding couples</a> that you can get some amazing pics at the back of <a href="http://www.thekingsley.ie/wedding-hotel-cork/">The Kingsley</a>with the The Lee, the Weir, St Anne's &amp; St. Kevin's all making amazing backdrops to your pictures. It may also mean that you don't have to travel to a different venue for your photos. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Martina &amp; Stephen Photo Shoot in Crossbarbery Maze</title><description><![CDATA[Filmed mostly in the Rosscarbery Maze which was lovely for the shoot but would also make a great day out for a family with kids followed by lunch in the beautiful Celtic Ross Hotel. Film with Canon XC10 and Movofil Glidecam.<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/vV6lIFxm_Gw/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/13/Martina-Stephen-Photo-Shoot-in-Crossbarbery-Maze</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/13/Martina-Stephen-Photo-Shoot-in-Crossbarbery-Maze</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 13:24:38 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vV6lIFxm_Gw"/><div>Filmed mostly in the Rosscarbery Maze which was lovely for the shoot but would also make a great day out for a family with kids followed by lunch in the beautiful Celtic Ross Hotel. Film with Canon XC10 and Movofil Glidecam.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Collection of Disney Character Inspired Wedding Dresses Has Been Released &amp; They are Stunning.</title><description><![CDATA[Bridal designer Alfred Angelo has created a Disney Princess-inspired gown collection for Spring 2017.If you are a fan of the Disney Princess theme you can now make your fairy tale dreams come alive with the enchanting and magical princess wedding gowns from the Disney Fairy Tale Bridal Collection. These flattering and feminine bridal gowns are inspired by the iconic Disney princesses you know and love, bringing each princess’s unique love story to life. Princess JasmineBelle Snow White <img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_d6ae3993af6941eebf0f382070d45992%7Emv2_d_2000_3000_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/11/A-Collection-of-Disney-Character-Inspired-Wedding-Dresses-Has-Been-Released-They-are-Stunning</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/11/A-Collection-of-Disney-Character-Inspired-Wedding-Dresses-Has-Been-Released-They-are-Stunning</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:55:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><a href="http://www.alfredangelobridal.co.uk/Collections/Disney-Fairy-Tale-Bridal">Bridal designer Alfred Angelo</a> has created a Disney Princess-inspired gown collection for Spring 2017.</div><div>If you are a fan of the Disney Princess theme you can now make your fairy tale dreams come alive with the enchanting and magical princess wedding gowns from the <a href="http://www.alfredangelobridal.co.uk/Collections/Disney-Fairy-Tale-Bridal">Disney Fairy Tale Bridal Collection</a>. These flattering and feminine bridal gowns are inspired by the iconic Disney princesses you know and love, bringing each princess’s unique love story to life.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_d6ae3993af6941eebf0f382070d45992~mv2_d_2000_3000_s_2.jpg"/><div> Princess Jasmine</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_7e8f7cd2428344dc955040190c24e8d7~mv2_d_2000_3000_s_2.jpg"/><div>Belle </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_0fbee5689f4a4f9a9778bf31dc7af7f7~mv2_d_2000_3000_s_2.jpg"/><div>Snow White </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_16ac63dbfb674c42b90b3167b165beec~mv2_d_2000_3000_s_2.jpg"/><div> Cinderella </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_07f3d305bfa546289c354aa2c6988441~mv2_d_2000_3000_s_2.jpg"/><div>Princess Elsa </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>This Bride Has Got Game As She Nails Overhead Basketball Shot With Bouquet.</title><description><![CDATA[This bride was hoping to throw her bouquet to a crowd of waiting single ladies when she managed an incredible trick shot.Instead of the flowers heading into the arms of the 'next bride' they flew straight into a basketball hoop.The gobsmacked bride was hoping to throw her bouquet to the waiting crowd as part of a tradition that claims whoever catches it will be the next to get married .Unfortunatley, ladies under the net maybe in a long wait for that walk down the isle. <img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/pB1szu40N_M/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/05/This-Bride-Has-Got-Game-As-She-Nails-Overhead-Basketball-Shot-With-Bouquet</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/10/05/This-Bride-Has-Got-Game-As-She-Nails-Overhead-Basketball-Shot-With-Bouquet</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:03:38 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pB1szu40N_M"/><div>This bride was hoping to throw her bouquet to a crowd of waiting single ladies when she managed an incredible trick shot.</div><div>Instead of the flowers heading into the arms of the 'next bride' they flew straight into a basketball hoop.</div><div>The gobsmacked bride was hoping to throw her bouquet to the waiting crowd as part of a tradition that claims whoever catches it will be the next to get married .</div><div>Unfortunatley, ladies under the net maybe in a long wait for that walk down the isle. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>4 Gifts Your Groomsmen Will Actually Like</title><description><![CDATA[Planning a wedding may feel akin to grabbing handfuls of money and throwing it all from a great height shouting dramatically, “Take me, take me for everything I’ve got!”Part of this is making an allowance in your budget for gifts for your groomsmen. Generally small(ish) and sentimental, these tokens are a lovely way to show your best lads what they mean to you.And so, because choosing a groomsman gift that’s not cheesy – or crap – is actually harder than you might think, we’ve compiled an edit<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_80f0e58fd44a4ab4b1ce2676d3ba9ef8%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_288%2Ch_242/10d58d_80f0e58fd44a4ab4b1ce2676d3ba9ef8%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/09/21/12-Affordable-Gifts-Your-Groomsmen-Will-Actually-Like</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/09/21/12-Affordable-Gifts-Your-Groomsmen-Will-Actually-Like</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:27:56 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Planning a wedding may feel akin to grabbing handfuls of money and throwing it all from a great height shouting dramatically, “Take me, take me for everything I’ve got!”</div><div>Part of this is making an allowance in your budget for gifts for your groomsmen. Generally small(ish) and sentimental, these tokens are a lovely way to show your best lads what they mean to you.</div><div>And so, because choosing a groomsman gift that’s not cheesy – or crap – is actually harder than you might think, we’ve compiled an edit of cool, affordable stuff they’ll actually like:</div><div>1: Cork City Paintings </div><div>You have probably spent many a night with your best man sitting on the fountain, eating a Hillbillies and talking crap. What better way to remember those boozy male bonding nights than with a painting from <a href="http://chrismcmorrow.net/collections/cork-paintings/products/evening-grand-parade-cork-584">artist Chris McMorrow </a>showing Cork in all its glory. Prices start at €45. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_80f0e58fd44a4ab4b1ce2676d3ba9ef8~mv2.jpg"/><div>2: Engraved Hip Flask</div><div>Does your best man like going to soccer, GAA, rugby games in the depths of Winter. As he is freezing his nuts off in Musgrave Park on a Friday what better way to warm up than with a sip of Midelton Rare. These <a href="http://www.flaskstore.ie/product/art-deco-5oz-engraved-hip-flask-with-free-engraving/">beautiful hip flasks</a> are something that he will always have and remember you for. These can be </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_05520e19ec404d169dfc376d697c7340~mv2.jpg"/><div>3: Midelton Very Rare Whiskey </div><div>Following on from the hip flask idea why not consider a bottle of<a href="https://www.obrienswine.ie/midleton-rare-70cl.html">Midelton Very Rare Whiskey</a>. A whiskey so good that any bar worth its salt will not serve it with ice or a mixer. It is a little bit pricey at €155 but hopefully lots of those glasses of this sweet nectar will be shared with you. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_750e8931c73c43218a1c3a2a522e612c~mv2.png"/><div>4: Straight Razor</div><div>If your best man is a borderline gorilla who is sporting a 5 O'Clock shadow by 11AM this maybe the perfect gift for them. This razor can be purchased at <a href="http://www.manlystuff.ie/shop/straight-razors/straight-razor-shaving-set/">Manlystuff.ie</a> for €90. Word of warning though these razors are protected like your Gillette Fusion Blades. It will take a little practice and a few nicks along the way but once you master it you won't get a better shave. It might be watching this video from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ccdQe1FNWc">Art Of Manliness</a> before starting to avoid a trip to the A&amp;E. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ad82603ccfd14007a8b97172dd791f86~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Joe &amp; Shelly Wedding Dance</title><description><![CDATA[ Joe & Shelly Wedding Dance. Please watch in HD. <img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/589116839_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/09/13/Joe-Shelly-Wedding-Dance</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/09/13/Joe-Shelly-Wedding-Dance</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:23:12 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/180775905"/><div> Joe &amp; Shelly Wedding Dance. Please watch in HD. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mark &amp; Yvonne  Wedding</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/589115002_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/09/04/Joe-Shelly-Wedding</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/09/04/Joe-Shelly-Wedding</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:10:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/180775754"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cork Groom Makes An Unusual Arrival At His Wedding</title><description><![CDATA[James Donaghy made quite a stir when he arrived to his wedding in a bright green John Deere tractor. Emmanuel Barry Agri Contractors lent them the tractor for the day.The happy pair, who have been together for six years, posed in front of the tractor for their wedding photos, taken by photographer Mark O’Shea.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ea78294cb89f4fc0a60e0c3e095738f2%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_501/10d58d_ea78294cb89f4fc0a60e0c3e095738f2%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/08/30/Cork-Groom-Makes-An-Unusual-Arrival-At-His-Wedding</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/08/30/Cork-Groom-Makes-An-Unusual-Arrival-At-His-Wedding</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:32:51 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>James Donaghy made quite a stir when he arrived to his wedding in a bright green John Deere tractor. </div><div>Emmanuel Barry Agri Contractors lent them the tractor for the day.</div><div>The happy pair, who have been together for six years, posed in front of the tractor for their wedding photos, taken by <a href="http://www.weddingphotographercork.ie/wedding-albums">photographer Mark O’Shea.</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ea78294cb89f4fc0a60e0c3e095738f2~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Working With A World Class Wedding Photographer.</title><description><![CDATA[I filmed a wedding on Saturday and want to give a mention to the photographer on the day, David Byrne. If anyone is looking to hire a world class photographer for their big day you cannot go wrong with him. He was using the latest top end equipment and lenses & he knew how to use them to their full effect. The pictures he was capturing on the day were truly breathtaking.  Most importantly he was fantastic with the Bride & Groom and guests. If you know of anyone looking for an award winning<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1dce667ee2d08f76239cae911ea8285e.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/08/23/Working-With-A-World-Class-Wedding-Photographer</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/08/23/Working-With-A-World-Class-Wedding-Photographer</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:20:23 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1dce667ee2d08f76239cae911ea8285e.jpg"/><div>I filmed a wedding on Saturday and want to give a mention to the photographer on the day, David Byrne. If anyone is looking to hire a world class photographer for their big day you cannot go wrong with him. He was using the latest top end equipment and lenses &amp; he knew how to use them to their full effect. The pictures he was capturing on the day were truly breathtaking.  Most importantly he was fantastic with the Bride &amp; Groom and guests. If you know of anyone looking for an award winning wedding photographer you can find him by visiting <a href="https://www.dermotbyrnephoto.ie/">David Byrnes Wedding Photography Site.</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bride Raps Wedding Speech</title><description><![CDATA[I am a big fan of the Bride giving a speech at her wedding. If you are on the fence on whether or not to give one it might be worth checking out his helpful article from www.mrs2be.ie on the do's and don'ts of a Bride's wedding speech.One Bride, Aiden Dwyer from Ballina, had no such issues as she rapped a modified version of Ice Ice Baby to her new Husband. It is highly unlikely that she will ever make a big impact on the rap scene but she definitely  made an impact on her husband and the<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/iy1hzxIxxzo/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/08/23/Bride-Raps-Wedding-Speech</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/08/23/Bride-Raps-Wedding-Speech</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 07:48:57 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I am a big fan of the Bride giving a speech at her wedding. If you are on the fence on whether or not to give one it might be worth checking out his helpful article from www.mrs2be.ie on <a href="http://www.mrs2be.ie/brides-guide-to-wedding-speeches/">the do's and don'ts of a Bride's wedding speech.</a></div><div>One Bride, Aiden Dwyer from Ballina, had no such issues as she rapped a modified version of Ice Ice Baby to her new Husband. It is highly unlikely that she will ever make a big impact on the rap scene but she definitely  made an impact on her husband and the guests. </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iy1hzxIxxzo"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>And The New Husband Of The Year Award Goes To .........</title><description><![CDATA[Weddings Are Wonderful Days but as a general rule something always goes wrong. A wedding dress tears, the bridal car breaks down, the Bride or Groom gets smashed, hotel goes on fire etc. etc . but letting the love of his life fall of a speeding vehicle as he drives on blissfully unaware has to be one of the epic wedding fails of the year. Hope he has a nice dog house out the back because he is going to be spending a while in it.  If this clip made you laugh you might enjoy these 20 epic wedding<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/1TzFRjaDqbM/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/22/And-The-New-Husband-Of-The-Year-Award-Goes-To-</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/22/And-The-New-Husband-Of-The-Year-Award-Goes-To-</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:29:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Weddings Are Wonderful Days but as a general rule something always goes wrong. A wedding dress tears, the bridal car breaks down, the Bride or Groom gets smashed, hotel goes on fire etc. etc . but letting the love of his life fall of a speeding vehicle as he drives on blissfully unaware has to be one of the epic wedding fails of the year. Hope he has a nice dog house out the back because he is going to be spending a while in it.  If this clip made you laugh you might enjoy these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-20-most-epic-wedding-fails-of-all-time/brian-gilmore">20 epic wedding fails caught on video</a></div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1TzFRjaDqbM"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Peter Andre &amp; Emily Wedding Video Is Beautifully Shot</title><description><![CDATA[Came across this very well shot yet understated wedding video from HeadHigh Productions.A nice way to get ideas for your wedding video is to check out what others did in theirs.  There are plenty on YouTube & Viemo to keep you browsing for hours.Click the image to view the video.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_a9016866ef864faba1e5fba2aa4e9749%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_615%2Ch_426/10d58d_a9016866ef864faba1e5fba2aa4e9749%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/18/Peter-Andre-Emily-Wedding-Video-Is-Beautifully-Shot</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/18/Peter-Andre-Emily-Wedding-Video-Is-Beautifully-Shot</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:48:59 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Came across this very well shot yet understated wedding video from <a href="http://www.headhighproductions.com/">HeadHigh Productions.</a></div><div>A nice way to get ideas for your wedding video is to check out what others did in theirs.  There are plenty on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXyHS1XWNEkl0fDz322MpTQ">YouTube</a> &amp; <a href="https://vimeo.com/weddingvidsireland">Viemo</a> to keep you browsing for hours.</div><div>Click the image to view the video.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_a9016866ef864faba1e5fba2aa4e9749~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Silent Disco- A Great Way to Extend Your Wedding Celebrations</title><description><![CDATA[I recently attended a wedding where the DJ was doing a silent disco. I had seen something similar at Electric Picnic, some years early, and it was something fun and a little different from the norm. So I was looking forward to seeing how it would pan out at a wedding.  Basically up to 100 wireless headphones were handed out to guests after the wedding band had finished up. The DJ then proceeded to play 3 different tracks at the same time to different headphones. For example at one stage he was<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_f57e953d9a8046eab7447089e898d8ff%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/10/Silent-Disco-A-Great-Way-to-Extend-Your-Wedding-Celebrations</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/10/Silent-Disco-A-Great-Way-to-Extend-Your-Wedding-Celebrations</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:38:43 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I recently attended a wedding where the DJ was doing a silent disco. I had seen something similar at Electric Picnic, some years early, and it was something fun and a little different from the norm. So I was looking forward to seeing how it would pan out at a wedding. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_f57e953d9a8046eab7447089e898d8ff~mv2.jpg"/><div> Basically up to 100 wireless headphones were handed out to guests after the wedding band had finished up. The DJ then proceeded to play 3 different tracks at the same time to different headphones. For example at one stage he was playing AC/DC &quot;Thunderstruck&quot;, Andrew Bocelli  &quot;Time to Say Goodbye&quot; &amp; Pharrell Williams &quot;Happy&quot; at the same time.</div><div>For the onlookers it was hilarious to watch a group of people go mad to Thunderstruck whilst at the same time seeing people swaying gently to the dulcet tones of Bocelli. Almost a perfect disharmony if you like. </div><div>It was at  3AM when I looked at my watch and wondered why the bar was still serving at full tilt? Turns out that as there is no music blaring that the hotel were able to serve up to 4AM. </div><div>So silent discos may or may not be to your liking but they are certainly different &amp; fun. </div><div>And if you your are a stay up until sunrise partying type to could very well be the perfect ending to your big day.</div><div>Check out <a href="http://www.silentdisco.ie/silent-disco-experience">Silent Wedding DJ's</a> to learn more about this unique experience. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>This Could Every Well Be The Worst Quality Wedding Video Of All Time</title><description><![CDATA[This is what can happen when hiring a videographer with no experience on the cheap.You Have Been Warned!!!!!<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/q9nvG-gaF5U/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/04/This-Could-Every-Well-Be-The-Worst-Quality-Wedding-Video-Of-All-Time</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/04/This-Could-Every-Well-Be-The-Worst-Quality-Wedding-Video-Of-All-Time</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:00:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This is what can happen when hiring a videographer with no experience on the cheap.</div><div>You Have Been Warned!!!!!</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q9nvG-gaF5U"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Color Graded Wedding Videos To Match Your Style</title><description><![CDATA[The days of having a camcorder with basic audio and a tripod to film a couple's wedding is thankfully becoming a thing of the past. This example of how bad a wedding video can be is on the extreme side but it goes to show how bad things can be if videographers are not using the right equipment.At Wedding Videos Ireland we take great pride in our work and equipment. However a cinematic  wedding video that might be to one persons liking might not be to the taste of everyone.  With this in mind we<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/R9OHg4efAes/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Eamon Dennehy</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/04/Color-Graded-Wedding-Videos-To-Match-Your-Style</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/07/04/Color-Graded-Wedding-Videos-To-Match-Your-Style</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2016 18:50:57 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The days of having a camcorder with basic audio and a tripod to film a couple's wedding is thankfully becoming a thing of the past. This example of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9nvG-gaF5U">how bad a wedding video can be</a> is on the extreme side but it goes to show how bad things can be if videographers are not using the right equipment.</div><div>At Wedding Videos Ireland we take great pride in our work and equipment. However a cinematic  wedding video that might be to one persons liking might not be to the taste of everyone.  With this in mind we provide a number of options soon after the wedding giving you several different film looks to go for.</div><div>We use a short clip and  apply different color grade styles to it, which allows you a more meaningful input into the final cut of your wedding video. Simply pick out the style you like most and we apply that look to the rest of your wedding video. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9OHg4efAes&amp;feature=youtu.be"> Check out the Example below and make sure to watch in 1080HD Setting. </a></div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R9OHg4efAes"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Things To Consider When Getting Married Abroad</title><description><![CDATA[Getting hitched abroad is the dream for many couples. The idyllic white sandy beach, the beautiful church overlooking a bright blue ocean, the warm sun and making you glow just that little bit more on your big day. There are many things to consider before booking the dream wedding abroad. 1. LegalMake sure you can legally marry in the country of your choice.  For example you can only get married in France if one of the couple is a French citizen.2. Church TimesUnlike here where the church<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ccc97fe1593c48dd877fb597e9b26a18%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/06/27/Things-To-Consider-When-Getting-Married-Abroad</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/06/27/Things-To-Consider-When-Getting-Married-Abroad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:14:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Getting hitched abroad is the dream for many couples. The idyllic white sandy beach, the beautiful church overlooking a bright blue ocean, the warm sun and making you glow just that little bit more on your big day. There are many things to consider before booking the dream wedding abroad. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ccc97fe1593c48dd877fb597e9b26a18~mv2.jpg"/><div>1. Legal</div><div>Make sure you can legally marry in the country of your choice.  For example you can only get married in France if one of the couple is a French citizen.</div><div>2. Church Times</div><div>Unlike here where the church ceremony is concluded by 2pm abroad it can often by 6pm before the ceremony begins. If there are going to be alot of young kids or elderly guests it is worth keeping this in mind. </div><div>3. Suits</div><div>If it is going to be a hot don't dress groom and groomsmen in three piece suits. Light and airy suits are the only way if you don't want them passing out from heat exhaustion. </div><div>4. Church Dress Code</div><div>Some churches abroad can have a stricter dress code than here in Ireland. Priests have been known to refuse entry to people with dresses they deem to short, tops that are too low cut or even if shoulders are exposed the insist on a shawl/scarf to cover up with. </div><div>5. Venue Music</div><div>DJ's and bands at Irish Weddings often go on until 2-3 AM, however it will be worth checking with your venue what time the music ends at. Particularly in light of traditionally later wedding starts where the reception might only start at 8-9 PM with party finishing up at midnight. </div><div>6. Beach Wedding</div><div>If you are going for a beach wedding ensure that you hire a private beach. You don't want some randomer in undersized Speedo's to be in the background ruining your wedding photos or wedding video. </div><div>7. Wedding Planner</div><div>The most important thing of all is to hire a wedding planner. Even if you are fluent in the native tongue you will not known the ins and outs of a wedding abroad. A wedding planner will have contacts with reputable caterers,  hotels, bars, restaurants, wedding videographers &amp; photographers etc. We recommend checking out <a href="http://www.heffernansweddingsabroad.ie/">Heffernan Travel Weddings Abroad</a> who offer all in one packages.  </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Who Says Irish Men Can't Be Romantic</title><description><![CDATA[An imaginative and romantic Irishman has set the bar pretty high for proposals around the country (and indeed the world) with this innovative video which is sure to bring a tear to your eye. Dubliner Gavin Fogarty only went and recorded daily snippets of life with his girlfriend Clara Burke's over the past eight months, and edited it together into a truly emotive montage.The adorable couple are seen going about their daily lives, from cooking dinner, cuddling up on the couch watching TV, and<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/CakiQCH5ZY0/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/06/19/Who-Says-Irish-Men-Cant-Be-Romantic</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/06/19/Who-Says-Irish-Men-Cant-Be-Romantic</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2016 09:55:44 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>An imaginative and romantic Irishman has set the bar pretty high for proposals around the country (and indeed the world) with this innovative video which is sure to bring a tear to your eye. </div><div>Dubliner Gavin Fogarty only went and recorded daily snippets of life with his girlfriend Clara Burke's over the past eight months, and edited it together into a truly emotive montage.</div><div>The adorable couple are seen going about their daily lives, from cooking dinner, cuddling up on the couch watching TV, and petting their cat, with a song by the Delorentos providing the perfect soundtrack.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CakiQCH5ZY0"/><div>It all winds forward to Gavin in a jewellery shop and Clara's initial confused look until all is revealed and he produces the ring and pops the question.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Taylor Swift Not A Bad Wedding Singer To  Perform At Your Wedding</title><description><![CDATA[A Real Classy Gesture By Miss Swift.Taylor Swift didn't let her break up with Calvin Harris get in the way of making a dream come true for one New Jersey couple.The 26-year-old Grammy winner surprised bride and groom Kenya Smith and Max Smith by showing up at their wedding and performing an acoustic version of her 2014 hit, The popular wedding song 'Blank Space.' Wedding guests, along with the newlyweds, were completely shocked -- but it turns out the elaborate ruse was all orchestrated by Max's<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/bEIBiFaOxCc/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/06/09/Taylor-Swift-Not-A-Bad-Wedding-Singer-To-Perform-At-Your-Wedding</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/06/09/Taylor-Swift-Not-A-Bad-Wedding-Singer-To-Perform-At-Your-Wedding</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:20:18 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div> A Real Classy Gesture By Miss Swift.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bEIBiFaOxCc"/><div>Taylor Swift didn't let her break up with Calvin Harris get in the way of making a dream come true for one New Jersey couple.</div><div>The 26-year-old Grammy winner surprised bride and groom Kenya Smith and Max Smith by showing up at their wedding and performing an acoustic version of her 2014 hit, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR1rlCYAmWk">The popular wedding song 'Blank Space.'</a> Wedding guests, along with the newlyweds, were completely shocked -- but it turns out the elaborate ruse was all orchestrated by Max's sister, Ali. &quot;As it was happening, I just looked at [Ali] and she had that smile like she knew what was going on,&quot; Max told Access Hollywood. &quot;And I clearly didn't, so I knew she had something to do with it.&quot; In April, Ali wrote Swift a letter, explaining that their mother had recently passed away and that Max went ahead and married Kenya in the hospital so that his mom wouldn't miss it. Now grab your Kleenex, because Max and his mom's first dance was to 'Blank Space.'</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10 things I learned on my wedding day</title><description><![CDATA[ People are very keen to give you advice ahead of your wedding day. A lot it is helpful and some is just unnecessary - Like the lady in one of the many bridal shops I visited, who advised me mid-appointment to tone up my bingo wings.But this is one of the first lessons you learn as a would-be bride - the minute you mention you are getting married unprovoked advice starts flying thick and fast.After months of talking about it and writing about it here, I celebrated my own big day three weeks ago,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_d574cbad70de4bfb8c7ef49aea607b08%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_352/10d58d_d574cbad70de4bfb8c7ef49aea607b08%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Joanna Kiernan (Irish Times)</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/29/10-things-I-learned-on-my-wedding-day</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/29/10-things-I-learned-on-my-wedding-day</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 09:36:54 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>People are very keen to give you advice ahead of your <a href="http://www.independent.ie/style/weddings/10-things-i-learned-on-my-wedding-day-34739334.html">wedding day.</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_d574cbad70de4bfb8c7ef49aea607b08~mv2.jpg"/><div>A lot it is helpful and some is just unnecessary - Like the lady in one of the many bridal shops I visited, who advised me mid-appointment to tone up my bingo wings.</div><div>But this is one of the first lessons you learn as a would-be bride - the minute you mention you are getting married unprovoked advice starts flying thick and fast.</div><div>After months of talking about it and writing about it here, I celebrated my own big day three weeks ago, so here is my tuppence worth.</div><div>1. If you relax then everyone else will too.</div><div>Perhaps one of the most stressful parts of the run up to your wedding day is the amount of needless and irrational worrying you do about other people. Will they enjoy the day? What main course they will go for? How they will feel about the ceremony? Where they will stay? etc.</div><div>One of my oldest friends sent me a message a couple of days ahead of my big day, explaining in great detail how little she cared about the specifics of my wedding, but how much she wished that I would simply, relax and enjoy it all. It was the best gift I could have asked for. If you want a relaxed wedding, you need to genuinely be a relaxed bride.</div><div>2. It is not all about you.</div><div>This may be a revelation for some, but your wedding day is about you, your other half, your families and your friends collectively. With luck this will be your one and only wedding day and that is not just a big event in your life, it means a lot to those around you too.</div><div>After months freaking out about being the centre of attention on the day, this realisation was a huge comfort for me.</div><div>3. Hiccups will happen.</div><div>There is no such thing as the perfect day. My bridesmaids almost got lost on the way to the church because the lovely rustic road signs we had painstakingly painted were simply too small to be seen from a car going at any normal speed; my veil kept getting caught in the carpet in the church and half way through the ceremony I spotted that the candles I had made a mammoth expedition out of finding were never lit.</div><div>If you had told me any of those things that day before I may have had a meltdown, but the day of the wedding I was so happy that I saw them for what they truly were- insignificant.</div><div>4. Everyone loves a wedding.</div><div>When a friend of mine told me to be sure to keep the week before my wedding relatively free for unannounced visitors I immediately panicked - there was work to be done, nails to be painted and a day of lying still and braless (following perhaps the most important spray tan of my life) to consider.</div><div>However, the lead up to our wedding day was filled with such an outpouring of love, kindness and good wishes from distant relatives, former colleagues, school friends, neighbours and even perfect strangers that all of my more superficial concerns soon faded away.</div><div>5. Nobody’s a critic.</div><div>No one is out to get you. There are no covert fashion policemen or women in your wedding party hell bent on rating everything from your dress and venue to their overall experience out of 10. You've just spent too much time watching Four Weddings on TV over the last year. As long as you're happy with your choices, nobody else’s opinion should matter.</div><div>We made a few choices, which could be considered controversial in the traditional sense and three weeks later if anyone had an issue, I have yet to hear about it.</div><div>6. It is an emotional rollercoaster.</div><div>You never know what way you're going to react until your wedding day is upon you. Having spent months bawling my eyes out every time I saw Say Yes To The Dress and enjoying a lifelong reputation for being a particularly ugly crier, I was prepared for an onslaught of tears on my wedding day.</div><div>Save for a few wobbles, the convulsions did not manage to take a hold. What I was not prepared for was the zen-like happiness that consumed me once all of the plans we had made began to kick seamlessly into action. Tip: For those few wobbly moments I found throwing my head back and swallowing hard particularly effective!</div><div>7. It goes by in the blink of an eye.</div><div>Everyone says it, but this is because it is so very true. Your wedding day passes so very quickly and there is so much adrenaline and excitement and alcohol floating about that you will only remember small snippets of it afterwards. I was really hesitant about getting a<a href="http://www.weddingvidsireland.com">wedding videographer</a> at first, viewing it as a tad lavish and/or surplus to requirements, but I am so glad I was talked around to the idea now. </div><div>8. Everyone knows what they are doing.</div><div>From your glam squad to your venue coordinator, chances are, as Dr. Phil would say, this isn’t their first rodeo. Unless you are horrendously unlucky, your wedding suppliers will know their stuff inside out and be two steps ahead of you all day. I went with my gut at every turn throughout the planning process and thankfully ended up with a dream wedding team, who could not have been more helpful, hard-working, insightful and on the ball.</div><div>9. You need some headspace.</div><div>A friend who got married last year advised me to take at least 15 minutes away during the day with my groom to calm down and take a short breather from what can be an overwhelming day. These few minutes were so valuable and gave us really time to take in the wonder of the day together, before returning to party the night away.</div><div>10. You cannot be both grateful and unhappy at the same time.</div><div>The priest mentioned this quote during our marriage ceremony and it really struck a chord with me. After months of worrying that I would turn out to be the worst bride in history, that I would look horrendous, fall up the aisle and become a bridezilla that nobody wanted to be around on the day- I suddenly realised that I was so grateful for everyone I had around me, that nothing could ruin the day, not even me.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lord Of The Dance Groom &amp; His Mates Perform Amazing Dance At His Wedding</title><description><![CDATA[Guests at the wedding of Thomas Martin and Anne Hatfield were in for a treat when the groom and his friends took to the dance floor to perform a specially choreographed set. The groomsmen and groom, who are all former Lord of the Dance cast members, wowed the guests at the wedding in Joliet, Illinois last weekend. Groom Thomas Martin landed the leading role in the wedding performance and was accompanied by his best man Seanie McNicholas, Michael Piotrowski, Gary Collins and Bill O'Hara in the<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/UJpih3epqeM/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/18/Lord-Of-The-Dance-Groom-His-Mates-Perform-Amazing-Dance-At-His-Wedding</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/18/Lord-Of-The-Dance-Groom-His-Mates-Perform-Amazing-Dance-At-His-Wedding</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 14:35:44 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UJpih3epqeM"/><div>Guests at the wedding of Thomas Martin and Anne Hatfield were in for a treat when the groom and his friends took to the dance floor to perform a specially choreographed set.</div><div>The groomsmen and groom, who are all former Lord of the Dance cast members, wowed the guests at the wedding in Joliet, Illinois last weekend.</div><div>Groom Thomas Martin landed the leading role in the wedding performance and was accompanied by his best man Seanie McNicholas, Michael Piotrowski, Gary Collins and Bill O'Hara in the dance that roused the crowd.</div><div>Aside from his long standing career, the groom also can thank Lord of the Dance for landing him his bride Anne, who played the fiddle in the world renowned show.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wedding Couple Ask Guest For More Money</title><description><![CDATA[Following on from last weeks blog entry about asking for cash as a wedding present imagine getting cash as a present and then asking for more. That's what one miserable couple did in the UK.  A wedding guest was shocked and appalled to have received a note from newlyweds thanking them for their attendance but claiming that the present they gave wasn't sufficient enough.A user on Mumsnet wrote into the forum to ask for advice in their awkward situation and explained that they had given a cheque<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_876d862cd08b47e7add15f70065fc4dc.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/11/Wedding-Couple-Ask-Guest-For-More-Money</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/11/Wedding-Couple-Ask-Guest-For-More-Money</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 08:34:19 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Following on from last weeks blog entry about asking for cash as a wedding present imagine getting cash as a present and then asking for more. That's what one miserable couple did in the UK. </div><div>A wedding guest was shocked and appalled to have received a note from newlyweds thanking them for their attendance but claiming that the present they gave wasn't sufficient enough.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_876d862cd08b47e7add15f70065fc4dc.jpg"/><div>A user on <a href="http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/2630932-Post-wedding-message-please-help-me-what-the-hell-do-I-say?pg=10">Mumsnet</a> wrote into the forum to ask for advice in their awkward situation and explained that they had given a cheque for £100, an amount they thought was more than enough, but had received an email suggesting they should give more money.</div><div>They received this message:</div><div>&quot;We were surprised that your contribution didn't seem to match the warmth of your good wishes on our big day. In view of your own position, if you wanted to send any adjustment it would be thankfully received.&quot;</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_e28384beb3024fc1b8aa967da7a7ea32.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Should couples ask for cash as a wedding present?</title><description><![CDATA[  Even a basic simple wedding is an expensive affair, a standard wedding with reception, cake, wedding car, wedding video, wedding photographer, wedding dress, Wedding band, honeymoon etc. costs a small fortune a lavish affair in a five star hotel with fireworks display and an open bar for the night would buy you a nice apartment in most Irish cities. So how are you going to pay for it?   There was a time when humble weddings were the norm, then, for a few years the entire country lost the run<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_57e2a607a8b3481f873aa2dc8e1cd9fc.jpg/v1/fill/w_495%2Ch_342/10d58d_57e2a607a8b3481f873aa2dc8e1cd9fc.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/06/Should-couples-ask-for-cash-as-a-wedding-present</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/05/06/Should-couples-ask-for-cash-as-a-wedding-present</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2016 06:43:55 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_57e2a607a8b3481f873aa2dc8e1cd9fc.jpg"/><div>Even a basic simple wedding is an expensive affair, a standard wedding with reception, cake, wedding car, wedding video, wedding photographer, wedding dress, Wedding band, honeymoon etc. costs a small fortune a lavish affair in a five star hotel with fireworks display and an open bar for the night would buy you a nice apartment in most Irish cities. So how are you going to pay for it? </div><div>There was a time when humble weddings were the norm, then, for a few years the entire country lost the run of itself and not only were lavish receptions being thrown with all in sundry on the guest list, but said guests were also expected to cough up with an appropriately extravagant gift.</div><div>Then came ‘The Downturn’ and we were all back to basics with thoughtful presents the order of the day. However, ifreports are to be believed, expensive gestures are on the rise again and anyone receiving an invite to a wedding this year, should get ready to splash out on a costly gift or a cash donation for the happy couple.</div><div>“Like most couples nowadays, Les and I were living together long before we got married and as we are both working, had everything we needed for the house,” says the 35-year-old project specialist.</div><div>“We didn’t put a list out there as personally I think it is a bit presumptuous so we decided to just leave it up to the guests to decide what to give us to celebrate our big day.</div><div>“About 80% of them decided to give us money which was really great and I think this is what the majority of people want as a wedding gift. I’m not a person who puts any great value on a designer set of pots or a fancy vase so the fact that the majority of our guests recognised our preference towards a monetary gift, was brilliant and we will use it to help pay for the wedding.”</div><div>According to the Dublin woman, receiving cash gifts of around €150 per couple is commonplacenowadays. But while she says she can’t imagine how anyone would want anything other than money, it isn’t the done thing to actually ask for it.</div><div>“Weddings are very expensive and being given cash as a present is really preferable, but I think it is something you should leave up to the individual guest,” she says. “I know of people who have created poems in their invitation which include the request for cash and I find that quite rude. Other weddings we’ve been to have something called a ‘Wishing Well’ where people can drop envelopes with money in, but even though I thought about that for a while, Les put his foot down as he said it wasn’t a nice thing to do.”</div><div>But while Geraldine says most Irish newlyweds are enjoying a cash windfall after their nuptials, retailing giant, John Lewis says many engaged couples in the UK are still compiling wedding lists and harking after items with exorbitant price tags.</div><div>According to a spokesperson, wedding registers are still as popular as ever with many couples compiling lists which tot up to an eye-watering €25,000. Times have changed however, and many lists now feature a ‘honeymoon package’ where guests can donate cash to help pay for the newly-married couple’s sunshine break after the big day is over.</div><div>The Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka are the top three destinations of choice for John Lewis customers, with most booking their holiday 10 months before their nuptials.</div><div>But rewind a few decades to when Geraldine’s mother Elsa Kelly got married in 1978 and you will find that expectations were a lot lower than many of the young women getting married today.</div><div>She was delighted to receive household items from friends and relatives as she and her new husband prepared to set up home together.</div><div>“I didn’t have a wedding list when I got married to Gerry in February 1978,” says the 60-year-old creche manager. “The idea of having a list didn’t occur to us as it wasn’t the done thing back in the 1970s — in fact, I would still consider it quite presumptuous to have a list now.</div><div>“We received lots of lovely presents from people including bed linen, cookware and china sets. No-one would have thought of giving cash and I think the idea of asking for donations of money is also quite forward and to be honest, a little rude — unless of course, you have been asked directly by a wedding guest if that is what you would prefer.”</div><div>Etiquette expert, Tina Koumarianos agrees but says expecting expensive presents or a monetary donation is something which seems to be on the rise.</div><div>“Unfortunately cash as a wedding gift is becoming more and more the norm and I think it is tacky,” she says. “Your wedding should be a day of unequalled happiness shared with the people who mean the most to you, not a money-making scheme.</div><div>“Speaking to a recent bride was quite an eye-opener for me as she was incensed that having spent an extraordinary amount on the day in question, not to mention the multiple honeymoon destinations, the gift given should reflect the cost of the guest’s seat at the wedding plus a substantial something extra towards the rather large debt she was accumulating for her big day.”</div><div>Koumarianos, who is also a panelist on Midday on TV3, says weddings have become competitive:</div><div>“It seems that today people just want to outdo what they experienced at their friend’s wedding, because there will be recriminations if they don’t,” she says.</div><div>“It’s all about how much it cost for the outfit, the present, not to mention accommodation for the two-to-three-day extravaganza in some back of beyond destination.</div><div>“I feel it is in bad taste to extend your desire for cash or particularly large items as wedding gifts beyond immediate family.</div><div>“On the other hand, it is polite to have your list cover everything from tea towels to the dinner service so that everyone can afford something without being made to feel inadequate. Although, a wedding list I recently came across had only the less expensive items left as guests were obviously too embarrassed to purchase them.”</div><div>Arlene Harris Irish Examiner</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Here are some fabulous venues for non-church weddings</title><description><![CDATA[ Dublin Zoo Not only do you have a unique wedding venue, when you get married at Dublin Zoo, you also have a chance to make a contribution to the conservation of some of the world’s most magnificent animals.Dublin Zoo offers couples an amazing opportunity to say “I Do” at the Zoo. Wedding ceremonies take place at Haughton House, a venue surrounded by lawns and mature trees, and it is also available for wedding blessings and humanist ceremonies.The house’s flexible design allows it to accommodate<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ca058c47f841416598b2fb8c4661f3f3.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/04/26/Here-are-some-fabulous-venues-for-nonchurch-weddings</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/04/26/Here-are-some-fabulous-venues-for-nonchurch-weddings</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:46:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_ca058c47f841416598b2fb8c4661f3f3.jpg"/><div>Dublin Zoo</div><div>Not only do you have a unique wedding venue, when you get married at Dublin Zoo, you also have a chance to make a contribution to the conservation of some of the world’s most magnificent animals.</div><div>Dublin Zoo offers couples an amazing opportunity to say “I Do” at the Zoo. Wedding ceremonies take place at Haughton House, a venue surrounded by lawns and mature trees, and it is also available for wedding blessings and humanist ceremonies.</div><div>The house’s flexible design allows it to accommodate various different layouts for up to 80 people. For more information, or to book Haughton House, call our dedicated Events Team on (01) 474 8997 or email events@dublinzoo.ie</div><div><a href="http://www.her.ie/life/unique-wedding-venues/288784">Click Here To See More</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10 impossibly cute wedding accessories for under €15</title><description><![CDATA[Click Here To See The List<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_fcaef62d44454dedacf62265af4dec51.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/04/07/10-impossibly-cute-wedding-accessories-for-under-%E2%82%AC15</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/04/07/10-impossibly-cute-wedding-accessories-for-under-%E2%82%AC15</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:57:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_fcaef62d44454dedacf62265af4dec51.jpg"/><div><a href="http://www.independent.ie/style/weddings/10-impossibly-cute-wedding-accessories-for-under-15-34584453.html">Click Here To See The List</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Would You Wear Your Granny's Wedding Dress?</title><description><![CDATA[ Bride ditches her expensive £1,000 wedding dress after falling in love with the lace gown her granny got married in 50 years earlier (Click Here To Read More)    <img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_3cb964b76d3846f7ba728c854c31cb04.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/03/31/Would-You-Wear-Your-Grannys-Wedding-DressBride-ditches-her-expensive-%C2%A31000-wedding-dress-after-falling-in-love-with-the-lace-gown-her-granny-got-married-in-50-years-earlier</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/03/31/Would-You-Wear-Your-Grannys-Wedding-DressBride-ditches-her-expensive-%C2%A31000-wedding-dress-after-falling-in-love-with-the-lace-gown-her-granny-got-married-in-50-years-earlier</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:34:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10d58d_3cb964b76d3846f7ba728c854c31cb04.jpg"/><div>Bride ditches her expensive £1,000 wedding dress after falling in love with the lace gown her granny got married in 50 years earlier <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3512171/Bride-ditches-expensive-1-000-wedding-dress-falling-love-lace-gown-granny-got-married-50-years-earlier.html">(Click Here To Read More)</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Is This The Best First Dance Ever?</title><description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/TLTTrpYb6OA/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Wedding Vids Ireland</dc:creator><link>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/03/16/Is-This-The-Best-First-Dance-Ever</link><guid>https://www.aislingproductions.ie/single-post/2016/03/16/Is-This-The-Best-First-Dance-Ever</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:46:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLTTrpYb6OA"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>