13th February 2023

Your favourite Bridal Boutique

Wow-factor boutique, specialising in affordable luxury!
5th January 2023

Suzanne and Joe

What a couple, what a day!
28th December 2022

Wedding Store of the Year

Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards for Wedding Dress Store of the Year
15th November 2022

Tara and Sonia

Not one but two beautiful #smartbrides
15th October 2022

Necklines you can try out

Bored of the same straight strapless necklines? But not anymore.
21st September 2022

Fiona and Lynsey

Big wheels keep on turning… all the way to the altar!
1st August 2022

Let’s talk about sizing

There….. talking about sizes wasn’t that scary was it!
12th July 2022

Paula and Ronan

They were recently married at the Galway Cathedral followed by dinner and dancing at The Hardiman.
4th June 2022

Bridal appointment 101 with Smart Brides

A little bit more about us!

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

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.
25th August 2019

Stay warm on your wedding day

Winter Weddings have a unique and magical atmosphere.  
19th June 2019

Second dress reception

We need to agree that changing into a second party look lets your guests know that you’re ready to party!
30th April 2019

Wedding dress fabrics

Not all wedding dress fabrics ‘behave’ in the same way.
10th April 2019

Understanding your wedding dress colour

A “White” dress is not what you’d expect.
27th February 2019

Our favourite gowns for under 1,500 euros

Our goal is to get you into a gown you love no matter how.
10th January 2019

How to be an Iconic Bride

It would seem that choosing the wedding dress of one’s dreams tends to be quite a difficult decision.
23rd October 2018

Emphasize your personality

We all have to agree that Meghan Markle’s dress was a masterclass in simple elegance.
14th September 2018

Off the shoulder wedding dress

You can go traditional or opt for a slightly different look in terms of the gown.
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