We're always keen to support independent Irish businesses, but, in the last couple of weeks, this has become more important than ever. It's an incredibly tough time for anyone who has been forced to shut the doors of their shop or temporarily pull the plug on their business, and, unfortunately, this is the case with many of our favourite Irish wedding suppliers. If you're anything like us, you'll be feeling the urge to support creatives whose work you love, which is why, today, we're sharing our favourite ways to do just that. Whether you're looking for Irish gift ideas for someone who needs a pick-me-up, getting a head-start on your wedding party gifts, or just fancy a treat yourself (let's face it, you could probably use one!), these Irish producers, artisans and suppliers should be your first port of call!
Jewellery, Clothing and Accessories
- Stonechat Jewellers are currently offering next-day delivery and free shipping in Ireland, and are also happy to send gift cards via email.
- The team at Vanity Fair boutique in Kildare are still shipping orders from their clothing, shoes and accessories collections, which include everything from head-turning occasionwear to chic wardrobe staples. They're uploading regular offers and updates of what's in stock on their Instagram page. To order, you can call them on 045 431905 or Whatsapp message them on 087 2921006.
- Wedding jeweller Jules Bridal have got lots of gorgeous pieces that might just provide the perfect finishing touch for a bridal, bridesmaid, or mother-of-the-bride or -groom look!
- The online store of jewellery designer Natasha Sherling is open and full of drop-dead stunning pieces!
- Galway boutique Vintage Pearl Bridal have launched their online store, which you can find here. It's full of gorgeous veils, headpieces, shoes, belts and more!
Food Deliveries and Sweet Treats
- The talented team at Andrew Holmes Catering are operating a food delivery service in Greystones, Kilcoole, Newtownmountkennedy and Bray. You'll find the menus on their Facebook page, and can phone 01 201 1571 to order.
- We don't know a single person who wouldn't appreciate a box of gourmet chocolates or Easter Egg from Lily O'Brien's, delivered right to their door! If you're doing a lot of baking at the moment (I know I am!), their 1kg bags of chocolate drops are also a great buy.
- Dublin bakery Synnotts Signature Bakes are taking orders for cupcakes, cakes and sweet treats and will deliver them right to your door! To order, you can drop them a DM on Instagram.
- Dublin bakery Camerino have kept their Capel St. and Merrion Square cafés open with the appropriate restrictions in place, but, if you can't make it into the store, they'll deliver throughout Dublin. This means you could not only treat yourself or a loved one to a delicious lunch delivery, but also a sweet treat, special occasion cake, or even a loaf of freshly-baked bread! Call (01) 537 7755 or email hello@camerino.ie to order.
- Dublin Food Drop, the sister company of one of our favourite wedding caterers, The Gourmet Kitchen, deliver food essentials boxes and recipe boxes to South Dublin, which could be just the thing to help get you out of a self-isolation food rut! Their boxes are full of seasonal and locally-sourced Irish goodies, including sourdough bread, Irish butter and fresh fruit, making this a lovely gift idea too.
Afternoon Tea, Overnight Stay and Spa Weekend Vouchers
Many of our favourite spots around Ireland for afternoon tea, luxurious overnight stays and spa weekends are selling vouchers, which make incredible gifts for hard-working wedding party members or anyone who could do with a boost. The links below will take you straight to their online gift voucher stores.
- Mount Falcon
- The Shelbourne Hotel
- Powerscourt Hotel
- Farnham Estate
- Castlemartyr Resort
- The K Club
- BrookLodge and Macreddin Village
- Bellinter House
- Langton House Hotel
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel
- The Marker Hotel
- Kilkea Castle
- Killashee
- Marlfield House
- Faithlegg
- InterContinental Dublin
- Castle Leslie
- The Lodge at Ashford Castle
- The Dunraven
- Dromoland Castle
- Carton House
- The Westbury
- Blairscove
- Hotel Doolin
A Wedding Photo Album
If your wedding isn't happening until late 2020, 2021 or beyond, now would be a good time to place an order with your wedding photographer for a photo album, either for yourself, your parents or your grandparents. You should get in touch with your photographer for the full details of what they can offer. If you're ordering for parents or grandparents, you could even let them know of your plans by sending them a cute card or art print in the post, which brings us on to our next idea...
A Gorgeous Print
- Master stationers Dusty Boy Designs have got an online store chock-full of beautiful wall prints, which you can customise with your own text. This is easily one of our favourite Irish gift ideas!
- The team at Appleberry Press create beautiful bespoke wall prints to order, as well as personal stationery sets, which come in very handy during wedding planning, and, of course, would make a great gift for the stationery lover in your life!
- The extraordinary designers and illustrators at Till Dawn Dear can create bespoke prints for any occasion! You can see samples of some of the lovely gifts they've created in the past here.
- We love the framed, customisable prints that Finer Details are selling in their online store. We're particularly fond of their gold foil "This house is run on love, laughter, good food & wine" print!
An Epic Bunch of Flowers!
Many of our favourite wedding florists are continuing to put together bouquets and deliver them to homes around the country, taking the necessary precautions to comply with social distancing measures. We think this would be a gorgeous way to put a smile on a loved one's face!
Featured image credit: Ring, €85, by Natasha Sherling
