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.
10th January 2024

Mix and Match

Craft your own unique bridal style by mixing our versatile and captivating bridal separates.

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

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.
23rd June 2020

A big YES for bridal jumpsuit

Who says you have to wear a gown for a wedding?
10th June 2020

Boho inspired

If you plan on filling your big day with boho ideas, then you need the gown to match.
2nd April 2020

How to store and transport your wedding gown

Simple rules to make sure your wedding dress will look perfect on your big day.
22nd March 2020

Wedding Dress shopping last minute!

Looking for a wedding dress fast? Getting married sooner than you initially anticipated and need to go shopping in a hurry?
19th March 2020

High necks

It’s time to talk about one specific trend that will be huge in 2020:
11th February 2020

Bridal Fashion Trends

We are always searching for bridal trends.
1st February 2020

Fall In love with Herve Paris

It’s not a huge big surprise that Herve Paris is winning everybody’s heart by storm – including ours.
1st January 2020

Castle Durrow Shoot

Featuring Rita and Scarlett wedding gowns by Mark Lesley.
17th September 2019

Open back wedding dress

The perfect style for a statement-making bride, a sexy backless wedding dress should be your go-to style on your wedding day.
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