23rd December 2024

Lauren and Adam

On a cold foggy November day what better time to look back and deliver an absolute masterpiece from a bakery hot summers day in the jewel […]
13th December 2024

121 with SB

A Brief Description Of Your Boutique
4th November 2024

Michelle and Garry

What a day!
7th October 2024

Bridal Heaven Experience

We wanted to create a seamless wedding dress shopping experience for our brides that is luxury, affordable and convenient & our vision is finally coming to […]
25th September 2024

Sarah and Art

Fantastic day! Thanks to Sarah & Art for choosing us and wishing them both much love & happiness!
12th September 2024

The Ultimate Bridal Shop Experience for Curve Brides

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a bride’s life, and finding the perfect dress is at the heart of that journey. 
9th August 2024

Paula and Ronan

Paula Beatty and Ronan O’Connell were married at the Galway Cathedral followed by dinner and dancing at The Hardiman.
30th July 2024

Thursday late appointment

We understand how stressful planning a wedding is, especially when you may be working a 9-5 job, and juggling kids at the weekend.
3rd July 2024

Carissa and Liam

They are just a lovely laid back couple with a sense of fun and calm.

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

5th September 2023

New designer alert

House of  St. Patrick brand creates dresses designed for brides who want to be dressed in a modern style.
4th July 2023

Join us

Our official TikTok account will give you some inspiration – we promise!
12th May 2023

London Bridal Week

I had a ball at London Bridal week!
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.
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