Here at SOCIAL & PERSONAL WEDDINGS, we’re suckers for a beautiful wedding, and while celebrity weddings can be jaw-dropping events there’s a certain place in our hearts for the Irish brides and grooms who lovingly send us pictures of their beautiful wedding day so that we can share them with the world. We’ve compiled our favourite SOCIAL & PERSONAL WEDDINGS Real wedding pictures from every issue since 2013. Let’s kick off the new wedding season and take a walk down memory lane at some of our favourite snapshots from Real Weddings.

Dark haired Irish woman stands in grey arch in white camisole getting ready for her wedding day Jodie & Will in Spain by Pedro Bellido

Irish bride and groom stand against each-other looking into camera with bride in front facing groom. White veil is spread out across the ground and covers the back of her dress. Jodie & Will in Spain . Photo Pedro Bellido

Distressed wood board used to display table seating plan on white card with cursive text. A large bundle of greenery is places on the top and drapes onto the wood board partially Jodie & Will in Spain. Photo Pedro Bellido

Table centerpiece comprised of white roses and a large display of greenery. Table settings of three wine glasses are also set in front of a crochet table mat and silver cutlery per guest Jodie & Will in Spain. Photo Pedro Bellido

Irish bride sans veil is walking across a green lawn, her white dress is being held by both her and a bridesmaid also wearing a white dress who is holding up her own dress Jodie & Will in Spain. Photo Pedro Bellido

Irish bride and groom stand profile to the camera in front of castle ruins draped in ivy and moss. The bride and groom are small in the image and take up about 1/3rd of the image Jodie & Will in Spain. Photo Pedro Bellido

Blonde Irish groom stands smiling to the camera holding the lapels of his dark navy suit Jodie & Will in Spain. Photo Pedro Bellido

Irish bride and groom stare at each other in an embrace, the bride is holding a bouquet of white roses. The background is comprised of an arch of draping ivy and a gravel path Jodie & Will in Spain. Photo Pedro Bellido

Irish bride stands at the top of two cobble steps, her long white veil draped behind her spilling off the steps. She is looking over her shoulder at the camera Angela & Robert in France by Alban Pichon

Red and brown stone arch draped in ivy and surrounded by bushes opens to the scene of tables set up for dinner. In the foreground are flaming lanterns and two large floral displays Angela & Robert in France. Photo Alban Pichon

Distressed sheet of wood in a tall easel displays the seating arrangements on one large piece of white paper. At the top of the wood is a large display of the blue and white wedding flowers mixed with greenery Angela & Robert in France. Photo Alban Pichon

A shoulder down shot of the Irish bride in a white floral applique dress holding a large bouquet of white roses and greenery Angela & Robert in France. Photo Alban Pichon

Irish bride and groom embrace while looking into the camera. The groom is wearing a royal blue suit while the bride is in an off the shoulder white wedding dress with a long white veil Angela & Robert in France. Photo Alban Pichon

Irish bride sitting on a bed in white V-neck wedding dress putting one a white high heel Mary & Devin in Cliff at Lyons Estate. Photo Christina Brosnan

White wedding dress with lace bodice hung up against a light brown glass door wardrobe. A pair of white heeled pumps sit on the floor to the left of the dress Mary & Devin in Cliff at Lyons Estate. Photo Christina Brosnan

Irish bride and groom stand kissing against a large pale grey stone door in the middle of a large group of trees Mary & Devin in Cliff at Lyons Estate. Photo Christina Brosnan

Irish bride and groom stand portrait to the camera in a green garden kissing. The bride is holding a pink and green bouquet in her right hand Mary & Devin in Cliff at Lyons Estate. Photo Christina Brosnan

A five tiered cake with a mint green base layer and 4 pastel pink layers on top. The cake has chocolate dripping down the sides and is decorated with macaroons and flowers. On the top of the cake is a silver topper that says Mr and Mrs Mary & Devin in Cliff at Lyons Estate. Photo Christina Brosnan

A bouquet comprised of mostly assorted greenery and four large pink roses sits on the seat of a light brown wooden chair with a white cushion Mary & Devin in Cliff at Lyons Estate. Photo Christina Brosnan

Dark haired bride sits in her dress as a man hold her veil up to place on her styled hair Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

Dark haired bride sits on a cushioned blue chair in white pajamas with her eyes closed as hairspray is sprayed onto her styles hair. In the background a bridesmaid in a white robe is getting her makeup done Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

Bride is walking down a flight of stairs in a large white wedding dress and long white veil. The veil is draped over her face and also drapes down her back and onto the stairs Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

A glass conservatory ceiling with gold metal arches. There are large green trees at the left, right and center of the image Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

A dark haired bride stands in a brightly lit conservatory looking to the left. She is wearing a white wedding dress with nude cutouts in intricate patterns all across the dress Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

The bride stands in the middle pf a green lawn with two tall trees behind her. She is wearing a white satin dress and is holding a bouquet of white flowers in her right hand Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

A silver vintage wedding car drives up a lane that has tall green trees on either side of the path. The back bumper is decorated with white flowers and greenery Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

A fountain is filled with purple flowers and greenery. The base of the fountain is full of water and the greenery drapes down until it is barely touching the water Dervla's wedding at Kilshane House. Photo Nicola Lemmon

A blonde bride is standing profile to the camera. She has a white veil draped over her face and the image is very brightly lit so it has the effect of glowing Kerri & James in Ibiza by Anna Lui

A piece of white card on a dark brown wooden easel, across the card are six smaller cards displaying the seating plan attached with a light blue ribbon. Green ferns decorate the top and bottom of the card and easel Kerri & James in Ibiza. Photo Anna Lui

Kerri & James in Ibiza. Photo Anna Lui

Kerri & James in Ibiza. Photo Anna Lui

Kerri & James in Ibiza. Photo Anna Lui

Maria & Martin at The K Club. Photo Gareth Conlon

Lauren & Aron in Tankardstown. Photo Christina Brosnan

Lauren & Aron in Tankardstown. Photo Christina Brosnan

Lauren & Aron in Tankardstown. Photo Christina Brosnan

Lauren & Aron in Tankardstown. Photo Christina Brosnan

Lauren & Aron in Tankardstown. Photo Christina Brosnan

Lauren & Aron in Tankardstown. Photo Christina Brosnan

Ciara & Peter in Tankardstown. Photo Brosnan Photography

Ciara & Peter in Tankardstown. Photo Brosnan Photography

Ciara & Peter in Tankardstown. Photo Brosnan Photography

Ciara & Peter in Tankardstown. Photo Brosnan Photography

Mark and Ceciley in the Santorini island. Photo Ventouris Photography

Mark and Ceciley in the Santorini island. Photo Ventouris Photography

Mark and Ceciley in the Santorini island. Photo Ventouris Photography

Ali & Ro in Carton House. Photo Martina California

Ali & Ro in Carton House. Photo Martina California

Ali & Ro in Carton House. Photo Martina California

Ali & Ro in Carton House. Photo Martina California

Ali & Ro in Carton House. Photo Martina California

Alice & James in Castle Leslie. Photo Bruno Rosa Photography

Alice & James in Castle Leslie. Photo Bruno Rosa Photography

Alice & James in Castle Leslie. Photo Bruno Rosa Photography

Alice & James in Castle Leslie. Photo Bruno Rosa Photography

Emer & Brett in Castle Durrow. Photo Rob Dight, Epic Love Photography

Emer & Brett in Castle Durrow. Photo Rob Dight, Epic Love Photography

Emer & Brett in Castle Durrow. Photo Rob Dight, Epic Love Photography

Eve & Aiden in Ballynatray. Photo Anchorbird Photography

Eve & Aiden in Ballynatray. Photo Anchorbird Photography

Eve & Aiden in Ballynatray. Photo Anchorbird Photography

Meghann & Darragh in Tinakilly House. Photo Paula O'Hara

Meghann & Darragh in Tinakilly House. Photo Paula O'Hara

Meghann & Darragh in Tinakilly House. Photo Paula O'Hara

Meghann & Darragh in Tinakilly House. Photo Paula O'Hara

Meghann & Darragh in Tinakilly House. Photo Paula O'Hara

Meghann & Darragh in Tinakilly House. Photo Paula O'Hara

Orla & Gavin in Cloughjordan House. Photo Louise Scott Photo

Orla & Gavin in Cloughjordan House. Photo Louise Scott Photo

Orla & Gavin in Cloughjordan House. Photo Louise Scott Photo

Orla & Gavin in Cloughjordan House. Photo Louise Scott Photo

Orla & Stephen in Ballymagarvey Village. Photo Pawel Babenca

Orla & Stephen in Ballymagarvey Village. Photo Pawel Babenca

Orla & Stephen in Ballymagarvey Village. Photo Pawel Babenca

Orla & Stephen in Ballymagarvey Village. Photo Pawel Babenca

Orla & Stephen in Ballymagarvey Village. Photo Pawel Babenca

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Rebecca & Fred's wedding at home. Photo Paula McManus Photography

Sarah & Hugo at Hopetoun. Photo Paul Raeburn Wedding Photography