21st May 2025

Leah and Aaron

Leah and Aaron tied the knot in what can only be described as a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
6th May 2025

Our own guide on silhouettes

Just got engaged and feeling a little overwhelmed about wedding dress shopping? You’re not alone—and we’re here to help make things easier and more fun. One […]
23rd April 2025

Aoife and Jonathan

Fantastic day with Aoife and Jonathan in the beautiful setting of Mulranny Park Hotel.
9th April 2025

April Shapewear Promotion

Spring into style with our exclusive April promotion! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our “Dominique” Range, available at the unbelievable price of €29.99 […]
25th March 2025

Kayleigh and William

We are thrilled to share Kayleigh and William’s  wedding at the stunning Clanard Court Hotel.
6th March 2025

Finding the Perfect Bridal Gown for Your Dream Venue

Beach, city, destination, garden, museum, or vineyard? The location of your wedding can greatly influence the style of bridal gown that will best complement your dream […]
19th February 2025

Lorenna and Julio

They cherished every moment as if each passing hour represented a piece of the grand story they had carried together up to that point.
5th February 2025

VIP experience

Say yes to your dress without the stress ‍♀️
22nd January 2025

Uná and Kieran

Fall in love and get inspired!

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

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.
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.
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