# Weddings

This year

2023

# CSO

Two in five couples who got married last year had a Catholic ceremony

That’s according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office today.

15.0k

Apr 28th 2023, 12:10 PM

# Personal Loans

People are taking on more debt for weddings, cars, and holidays as drawdowns up by 14%

Home improvement loans surpassed car loans in value for the first time in 2022.

9.0k

Feb 9th 2023, 9:12 AM

All time

# Last Orders

Department clarifies that hotel bars must close at midnight - even for wedding guests

All activities associated with bars must cease at midnight, a spokesperson said.

52.5k

Nov 18th 2021, 3:20 PM

# relaxed

Covid weddings: 11.30pm finish scrapped and now 10 can be at a table

Capacity limits at religious ceremonies have also been removed

36.8k

Oct 20th 2021, 9:25 PM

# Weddings

Number restrictions on weddings and religious ceremonies lifted

The easing of restrictions had been cast into doubt by rising Covid case numbers.

33.9k

Oct 19th 2021, 12:51 PM

# mass gatherings

No change to wedding guest limit, and 50% capacity at religious services until 22 October

As part of the government’s reopening plan, all restrictions on religious or civil ceremonies will be lifted on 22 October.

30.2k

Aug 31st 2021, 7:26 PM

# Cabinet

Wedding guest limit will increase to 100 from 5 August, baptisms also to resume

Baptism ceremonies will also be allowed, but not the gatherings afterwards.

121k

130

Jul 27th 2021, 6:24 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the guest limit at wedding receptions be increased?

Cabinet is to discuss how many people can attend weddings and whether vaccine passes might be used.

44.3k

Jul 27th 2021, 9:55 AM

# receptions

August wedding guest increase at risk as Ireland is 'without a doubt' in fourth wave

Leo Varadkar said the limit for receptions “might change to 100″, but he would not advise people to “plan on that basis”.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said a final decision would be made next week on wedding numbers

The context for the decision is the 'challenging' increase in Covid-19 infections

Leo Varadkar says cases may peak at 3,000-4,000 per day in the coming weeks but ICU admissions may peak at a 'manageable' 40-50

58.2k

Updated

Jul 21st 2021, 5:46 PM

# Weddings

Guests at wedding receptions to increase to 50 - but Tánaiste says communions and confirmations are 'off'

Leo Varadkar said communions and confirmations are “off, unfortunately”.

54.3k

Updated

Jun 29th 2021, 4:27 PM

# Covid-19

Weddings: Number allowed at receptions set to increase to 50 from July 5th

Numbers are set to increase gradually in the coming months.

29.2k

May 28th 2021, 8:00 PM

# northern hospitality

Restrictions have relaxed in the North today - with pubs and restaurants opening for indoor service

Tourism accommodation opens and indoor dining will resume in the North today.

From today, a maximum of six people can sit together inside pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Belfast's Grand Central Hotel general manager Stephen Meldrum said there has been "a marginal increase" in bookings over the last four weeks.

19.3k

Updated

May 24th 2021, 12:00 PM

# roadmap

Guests at wedding ceremonies to increase to 50 on 10 May - but only six allowed at reception if indoors

From 7 June, the number of guests at a wedding reception can increase to 25 under the new roadmap.

47.4k

Apr 29th 2021, 7:05 PM

# mass gatherings

50 people to be allowed at religious services from 10 May - but no communions or confirmations

In-person religious services will return from this date.

49.5k

Apr 29th 2021, 6:33 PM

# reopening

Zoos and wildlife parks, tennis and golf: Here's what restrictions are changing today

Zoos and wildlife parks are permitted to reopen from today.

33.5k

Apr 26th 2021, 6:10 AM

# rites of passage

Funeral mourners to increase to 25 next month but no word on weddings

From 26 April, the maximum attendance at a funeral will increase to 25 people.

22.8k

Mar 30th 2021, 7:37 PM

# big day

Hoteliers suggest guest limit for weddings based on size of venue

The Irish Hotels Federation said this could allow social distancing to take place.

51.0k

Feb 13th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Covid-19

Only six people can attend weddings from 3 January, and worship moves online from 26 December

Up to 10 mourners can attend a funeral.

45.9k

Dec 22nd 2020, 1:27 PM

# Covid-19

U-turn on mourners as 25 people will now be allowed at both weddings and funerals

Cabinet has agreed to a change in the Level 5 guidance.

33.3k

Oct 20th 2020, 12:37 PM

# Weddings

Weddings with up to 25 attendees to be allowed under Level 5 restrictions

Cabinet signed off on new Covid-19 restrictions earlier today.

46.6k

Oct 19th 2020, 9:23 PM

# Weddings

Here's how weddings will be affected under Level 4

Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan are to be moved to Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions.

43.4k

Oct 14th 2020, 10:18 PM

# Grace period

Level 3 restrictions: No grace period for weddings booked for this week

It’s bad news for those with wedding plans this week.

54.8k

Oct 5th 2020, 10:15 PM

# Level 3

Up to 50 people can attend weddings in Dublin this weekend, but down to 25 people from Monday

From Monday, a maximum of 25 people can attend weddings and funerals in Dublin.

23.7k

Sep 18th 2020, 6:11 PM

# Living With Covid

'There's no legal restriction': Taoiseach repeats that the advice is not to leave Dublin, 'if possible'

Senior ministers took to the airwaves this morning as cases continue to rise in the capital.

96.8k

145

Updated

Sep 16th 2020, 1:28 PM

# Fáilte Ireland

Updated guidance on weddings: All guests out of function room by 11.30pm and face coverings when leaving table

Fáilte Ireland updated its advice to the hospitality industry – including for weddings – on Monday evening.

96.4k

Aug 26th 2020, 9:12 AM

# Weddings

Weddings of 50 people still permitted indoors 'until further decision made'

The government this evening unveiled a range of fresh guidance on social gatherings and sport.

30.0k

Aug 18th 2020, 8:19 PM

# covid19

Q&A: Your questions about Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions and health advice answered

Phase 4 has been delayed and there are some new restrictions on the way – what does it mean for you?

55.7k

Jul 18th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Phase Three

Weddings of 100 people will be possible indoors from 20 July

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the announcement this evening.

35.0k

Updated

Jun 19th 2020, 8:00 PM

# Marriage

No wedding bells for the time being as guidance on marriage ceremonies earmarked for later phases

Advice on weddings will be considered by health officials later.

26.8k

Jun 5th 2020, 4:06 PM

# roadmap

'Highly unlikely' weddings of up to 100 people allowed by July, Simon Harris says

Small weddings are due to be permitted by 20 July, according to the government roadmap out of lockdown.

38.2k

May 18th 2020, 9:15 AM

# Love and Marriage

Brides and grooms are still getting older (but only in opposite sex marriages)

Same sex marriages still happen at a later age, but this is changing.

16.4k

Apr 10th 2019, 2:01 PM

# one fab day

If you're obsessed with weddings, you might be interested in the OneFabDay podcast

All the advice you never knew you needed.

2.4k

Mar 5th 2019, 6:22 PM

# Weddings

Poll: Would you take your partner's surname after marriage?

Is double-barreled the way forward?

8.8k

Oct 20th 2018, 8:00 AM

# dear fifi

Dear Fifi: I feel a lot of pressure to have a white wedding

Dear! Fifi! Dear! Fifi!

8.0k

Oct 2nd 2018, 6:00 PM

# THe Humanist League

The North's first legal humanist weddings take place this weekend

The law change followed a challenge by an Ireland footballer.

5.1k

Aug 25th 2018, 6:00 AM

# yes to the dress

Paul Costelloe shared some insights into the making of Vogue Williams' wedding dress

The bride looked lovely in silk.

16.4k

Aug 20th 2018, 6:00 PM

# michael and mary

Gardaí reunite Cork grandparents with 27-year-old coin from their wedding

The coin was handed into Ballincollig Garda Station and the Youghal couple have now got it back.

23.1k

Aug 11th 2018, 1:59 PM

# Castle Leslie

Here's everything you need to know about the Irish castle Pretty Little Liars' Sasha Pieterse got married in

Some gaff for a white wedding.

6.8k

May 30th 2018, 10:17 AM

# #WeddingFail

People on Twitter are sharing the worst things that have happened at weddings

There but for the grace of God.

9.5k

May 16th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Brexit

The UK's divorce from the EU is hurting Ireland's cross-border weddings trade

Northern Irish couples are the ‘bread and butter’ of some regional hoteliers.

22.5k

Mar 11th 2018, 2:30 PM