3rd July 2024

Carissa and Liam

They are just a lovely laid back couple with a sense of fun and calm.
4th June 2024

Embrace romance with a Ballgown Wedding Dress

This timeless silhouette has enchanted brides for centuries, embodying a sense of romance that transcends trends.
3rd May 2024

Mary and Colin

We’re swooning over these incredible shots from Mary & Colin’s special day.
1st May 2024

Sneak Peek: 2025 Collection

As spring blossoms into summer, the wedding season is in full swing.
17th April 2024

Marina and Declan

A selection of photos from their wedding day in the Radisson Blu Sligo captured by https://ghormstudio.ie/
3rd April 2024

Smart Brides Ultimate Guide for Your Wedding Dress Shopping

Wedding dress shopping is a momentous occasion filled with excitement and anticipation.
23rd March 2024

Alison and Mark

In the warm embrace of July, Mark and Alison celebrated their love with a small, intimate wedding at the picturesque Cliff at Lyons.
4th March 2024

Before you say I do

There is nothing more exciting than preparing for both of you saying ‘I DO’ and having a party with your most loved.
6th February 2024

Tracy and Darren

They said “I do” in serious style.

News articles from Smart Brides the place for Wedding Dresses in Portlaoise.

15th October 2022

Necklines you can try out

Bored of the same straight strapless necklines? But not anymore.
1st August 2022

Let’s talk about sizing

There….. talking about sizes wasn’t that scary was it!
4th June 2022

Bridal appointment 101 with Smart Brides

A little bit more about us!
3rd April 2022

Cypress Collection

True Bride’s Spring/Summer 2022 collections are all about modern romance.
18th February 2022

Accessorize your Bridal Look for the Fall or Winter Wedding

Hey, lovely fall brides, we’re glad that you chose this season to get hitched!
20th January 2022

Modeca is “Bringing Magic to your World”

With the 2022 Modeca Collection Modeca is bringing the magic of Dutch Design to brides all over the world.
23rd October 2021

New season designs from True Bride!

True Bride’s Spring/Summer 2021 collections are all about modern romance.
22nd August 2021

How synchronised should bride and bridesmaids be?

Do you opt for bridesmaids dresses that coordinate and are in harmony with your own dress, or do you choose a contrast?
30th June 2021

Bride’s guide: Finding a wedding gown

No matter what we face, you get to marry your best friend in the dress of your dreams soon.
20th December 2020

Different body types and sizes

We all have different body types and sizes…
20th October 2020

Buy your gown online

All the joys of shopping online
15th August 2020

Curvy brides and plenty of choice

Bridal boutiques only catering for smaller brides are missing out on an enormous and important part of the market.
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