Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
In August, summer is in full swing in Ireland. The weather is changeable, of course, but most years it is mostly warm and dry. Well, warmer and drier than the rest of the year! We’re past the summer solstice. The days are shorter than in July, but it is still light until after 10 pm. […]
We tend to think of Irish food as a lot of great stews and hearty dishes. Maybe you’re planning an Irish theme for your summer wedding and worried about finding menu options that are both Irish and good for a warmer day. Fear not. Although we’re famous for rain, we do get just enough sunshine […]
The first year of marriage is exhilarating, joyful and difficult. You are both learning to compromise and cooperate on a deeper level. You have big decisions to make together, but honestly, sometimes the smaller, everyday decisions are harder. But the year is full of fun firsts. Every day is still a bit of a new […]
A lot of people think that wedding bells are only rung on your wedding day. But an old Irish tradition says otherwise. Ireland has two wedding bell traditions. Church bells are rung, of course. That started because people believed that the sound of bells scared off any evil spirits lurking around. (You’ll have to provide […]
It has been a whole year since that magical, glorious day when you exchanged vows and put a ring on it. Every couple’s first year is different. Maybe you both lived at home until you wed, and setting up housekeeping together was exciting because it was all so novel. Or maybe you both lived in […]
Magic is in the air at Christmas time. It’s time to curl up by the fire, go ice skating together and stroll around town admiring the lights. It’s also a wonderful, romantic time to pop the question. If you are looking to start 2017 officially engaged, and looking for some inspiration, here are 7 super […]
Celebrate October birthdays with bright, brilliant colors to rival the autumn leaves. October’s birthstone is tourmaline, a charming pink, and the flower is marigold, a joyful orange. It’s the last month of the Celtic year, leading up to Samhain, aka Halloween. October is a month of glorious color. It isn’t winter yet. It’s more […]
The Christmas holiday season is a popular time to propose. If you’re one of the many people considering popping the question under the mistletoe, now is the time to start preparing. Before you start pondering how exactly to pop the question, you want to make sure the answer is going to be yes – and […]
Your spouse is a gem, and you treasure each other. Your wedding anniversary is a genuine celebration… even if the exact date sometimes escapes you. The big anniversaries call for big, beautiful presents, and happily we have a long tradition of gifts for each anniversary. You don’t have to follow tradition in any aspect […]
Brilliant blue sapphire is one of the most delicious gems. It’s the birthstone for September, and the centerpiece of one of the most famous engagement rings in recent history – that given to Diana by Prince Charles. What makes September birthdays so special? It’s a beautiful time of the year in many parts of […]
