Planning an Irish wedding? Here are the venues, vendors, and voices you need to know

If saying 'I Do' in Ireland is on your agenda -  it's time to familiarize yourself with the winners of the 2018 Irish Wedding Awards. 

Without the help of wedding planners or event experts, it can be extremely difficult to plan ahead if your big day is taking place in another country.

Alas thanks to social media, it has never been easier to find reliable businesses, who can ensure your nuptials run smoothly. 

Events and communications agency Creative Oceanic hosted the second annual awards ceremony recently, recognizing leaders in the Irish wedding industry.

If you're planning a destination celebration, look no further than their comprehensive list of outstanding services - from cars to curls, and florists to food suppliers. 

Winners

Transport Provider of the Year: U2R1 Vintage Wedding Cars

Event Decorators of the Year: Aisle Love You

How nice is This picture

A post shared by Aisle Love You (@aisle_love_you.ie) on Feb 1, 2018 at 9:50am PST

Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year: Finnstown Castle Hotel

Finnstown Castle is always a beautiful place to be but on a sunny day like today it's really special! #dublin #sun #outdoor #hotel #weddings

A post shared by Finnstown Castle Hotel (@finnstowncastlehotel) on May 24, 2017 at 11:37am PDT

Wedding Entertainment of the Year: Pink Champagne Wedding Band

Honeymoon Planner of the Year: Fahy Travel 

The dreamy Mauritius ??

A post shared by Fahy Travel (@fahy.travel) on Jul 21, 2017 at 3:37am PDT

Wedding Accessories Provider of the Year: Jem Heads

Wedding Ready ??#Gold #nudes #largeclutch #jemheads #perfectday #irish #failsworth

A post shared by Jem Heads Fashion Accessories (@jem_heads_fascinators) on Oct 13, 2017 at 5:05am PDT

Wedding Caterer of the Year: Andrew Holmes Catering

Yesterday's wedding was all kinds of wow? it was a pleasure working with the talented Sharon from Frogprince weddings and the stunning Gloster House on an amazing wedding✨#winterwedding #irishweddings #glosterhousewedding #spakle #wowwedding

A post shared by Andrew Holmes Catering (@andrew_holmes_catering) on Dec 17, 2017 at 5:14am PST

Wedding Photographer of the Year: Diane Feeley

#irishphotographer #irishwedding #dianefeeleyphotography #bellurganpark #bellurganhouse #weddingphotos #weddingday #ireland #irishweddings #irishwweddingphotographer

A post shared by Diane Feeley Photography (@diane_feeley_photography) on Dec 25, 2017 at 7:45am PST

Freelance Wedding Hair and Makeup Specialist of the Year: Powder Room

One of my fav shoots image captured by super talented Anita's pal @paulaohara styled by @houseofhannahevents @bridget.haren @annmarie_oleary @kittychai84 @conor_stafford @abbyharris1 @loughcrewgardens #loughcrew#paulaohara#bride#editorialshoot#makeup#irishmua#irishmakeupartist#makeupartist#bridal#bridalhair#flowers#loughcree#loughcrewhouse

A post shared by The Powder Room Makeup Studio (@thepowderroomgorey) on Oct 24, 2016 at 10:47am PDT

Videographer of the Year: Love Struck Weddings

A unique first dance on the streets of Galway

A post shared by LoveStruck Weddings (@lovestruck_weddings) on Feb 5, 2018 at 2:38am PST

Wedding Planners of the Year: Frog Prince Events

We are creating, designing and getting ready for all our weddings this season. We still have a couple of dates left in 2018, so if you want to create a stunning environment, designed especially for you both, that you and your guests can create all those memories in? Then we would love to have the chats with you and maybe show your around our 5000ft creative hub? If this is for you, then pop over to our website frogprince.ie and book a call with our designers or an appointment for our studio. We really do love working in all types of spaces from Hotels and Private Venues to my own personal favourite, a Marquee in the garden - it just gets me ever time. You really can’t beat a wedding at home, especially if your lucky enough to have a garden with the space. It can be challenging, but I think challenges make it unique and bring the magic ?✨?✨? we are all about creating the magic ✨

A post shared by Sharon Griffin - Frog Prince (@frogprinceevents) on Jan 17, 2018 at 11:35am PST

Wedding Boutique of the Year (Dublin): Alice May Bridal

Well Hellooooo @annageorgina_bridal !!! We are so excited to have the one and only Kobus Dippenaar in store tomorrow ? #trunkshow #wedding #weddingdress #dreamdress #bride #alicemaybridal #bridalstyle #lace #tulleskirt #beadedweddingdress #bestdayever #weddinggoals #annageorgina

A post shared by Alice May Bridal Boutique (@alicemaybridal) on Nov 10, 2017 at 2:26am PST

Grooms Wear Supplier of the Year: Dorian Black

Just finished a fantastic shoot with our amazing model @darren_regazzoli of our latest collection available in a @dorian_black_suits store near you #suits #suitscutdifferently #weddings #business #fashion #photoshoot

A post shared by Dorian Black (@dorian_black_suits) on Mar 29, 2017 at 8:08am PDT

The above is a condensed list - as many more boutiques and businesses were recognized across different regions of Ireland. For more winners, see here.

If you have recommendations for those planning an Irish wedding, please let us know in the comments below.