What’s hot
Naked cakes Ditch the buttercream and fondant
NewsPaperClub.com Give your guests stories about the wedding party and setting in custom newspaper form
Food trucks Late night snacks on wheels are always a good idea
Bare buildings Warehouse venues such as the Chocolate Factory are a blank canvas for your big day
Covet.ie Dress rental gives you loads of options for your frock – at a fraction of the cost.
Going local Your guests will thank you for keeping their travel and accommodation costs low
Hard copy invitations Keep it old school and more personal than email
What’s not
Wedding couple hashtags #OverusedAndOverdone
Too much homespun arts and crafts There's only so much bunting, drinks in jam jars, handmade signs, and homemade favours one wedding can take
Live Facebook and Instagram photo feeds Who wants ropey photos of their wedding online five minutes into the ceremony?
Late dinners A wedding party on an empty stomach gets messy and cranky
Speeches all in one go Break them up over the day so people actually listen to what's being said
Princess dresses Only Kate Middleton is Kate Middleton, alas
All-day heels You're kidding yourself. A bucket of flip-flops in the bathroom is always welcome
