Wedding Cakes from The Sweet Life by Lauren

The Sweet Life by Lauren will turn your sweet dreams into edible masterpieces. 

The award-winning wedding cake business will showcase our exquisite creations that are sure to make your special day even more memorable.

Lauren has years of experience and a passion for creativity to each unique wedding cake she creates. From classic and elegant to modern and whimsical, our designs are tailored to reflect your personal style and taste.

Indulge in layers of moist cake, decadent fillings, and luscious frosting, all crafted to perfection. We offer a variety of flavours and designs, ensuring that your wedding cake is not only visually stunning but also a delight to the palate.

Trust The Sweet Life to be a part of your love story and to provide you with a one-of-a-kind wedding cake that will be the centrepiece of your celebration. Visit our display at the wedding show to learn more about our custom designs and schedule a tasting session to experience our delicious creations firsthand.

Let us create the wedding cake of your dreams.

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Add Some Sparkle With McWhirter The Jeweller

One of our Win A £30K Wedding partners, McWhirter The Jeweller is an independent family run business, situated in Newry City, founded by Godfrey and Muriel McWhirter in 1958. Godfrey, a trained watchmaker and jeweller, was able to provide a unique service whilst Muriel, welcomed and engaged customers in the front of house.

Their son Garry, guided by his parents, became educated on how to run a successful business. He gained extensive working knowledge of the technical aspects of creating and repairing jewellery.

As Garry’s own family began to grow, his wife Carol and their two sons Lee and Ross, joined the business thus creating a third generation of McWhirter The Jewelller.

In 2021, the shop relocated to Hill Street and the showroom now has an extensive range of jewellery, both in unique, contemporary and exclusive brands of silver and gold. McWhirter’s carry a large selection of engagement and wedding rings, and offer a bespoke design service to meet the needs and requirements of every customer.

They are a proud member of the Company of Master Jewellers, the UK’s largest buying group for independents.

After sales service is a major feature in their store. They have a jewellery and watch workshop which enables them to repair items for customers throughout Ireland.

At McWhirter’s, they pride themselves in their customer service and will always endeavour to meet your needs.

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Cavan Crystal Hotel Is Your Perfect Wedding Venue

Nestled on the outskirts of Cavan town, the 4-star Cavan Crystal Hotel is renowned for creating unforgettable wedding celebrations in the heart of the Lakelands. Combining modern elegance with warm Irish hospitality, they pride themselves on offering couples a truly personal experience from the moment they walk through the doors.

The stunning Balavaun Suite, with its sparkling chandeliers and private bar, provides the perfect backdrop for your special day, while the landscaped gardens and stylish interiors offer endless photo opportunities. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration of up to 280 guests, their dedicated wedding team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring every detail is tailored to your vision.

At Cavan Crystal Hotel, it’s not just about the setting – it’s about the experience. Their award-winning chefs design menus that showcase the very best of locally sourced produce, delivering a dining experience your guests will talk about long after the last dance. They also offer a one-wedding-per-day policy, so your day is truly yours to enjoy.

Let Cavan Crystal Hotel be the place where your love story shines brightest.

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Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort: A Premier Destination

Louth’s premier wedding destination, Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort, boasts a rich tradition of hosting weddings, making it the ideal venue for your special day.

Nestled within 130 acres of majestic parkland and surrounded by mature grounds with breathtaking views, “The Ballymac,” as it is affectionately known, has been a cherished choice for couples for over 70 years. The fact that the children and even grandchildren of those who wed here also choose Ballymascanlon for their own weddings speaks volumes about its timeless appeal. They create unforgettable weddings, and this distinctive venue is sure to captivate even the most discerning couple. From the moment you arrive via the secluded, tree-lined driveway to the stunning house façade and elegant interiors, this is the setting where romance truly comes alive.

Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort can accommodate between 80 and 280 guests in the magnificent Garden Room, which features dedicated areas for your arrival reception, drinks, and photography. The Garden Room offers a unique atmosphere with its panoramic view of the award-winning Wall Rose Garden.

Their dedicated wedding team is on hand to assist you with all aspects of your wedding planning, helping you select the perfect menu and guiding you through the options for reception drinks, dinner, and the evening buffet, ensuring your day is flawlessly executed.

Every love story is beautiful, but yours should be truly unique!

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Remus Uomo Bespoke Wedding Suiting

Remus Uomo offer bespoke wedding packages for the groom and his party. Let their experienced team take the stress out of the occasion by offering an unparalleled selection of men’s suit packages.

Remus Uomo is an independent men’s clothing brand. While the brand first became renowned for its formalwear, today its collections weave together a complete wardrobe of sharp modern tailoring and well-made, understated clothing.

Brothers Adam and Michael Finlay represent the creative soul of the brand. Inspired by their family’s obsession with quality, craft and tailoring, they are on a mission to make it for men everywhere to dress well no matter what the occasion.

The family’s love for Italian tailoring is what inspired the name. BROTHERHOOD is an anchoring ethos of Remus Uomo. Through it they celebrate the values of belonging, strength, resilience and fortitude, they are the cornerstone of the brand. The name is inspired by the founders of Rome and always serves as a friendly reminder of the powers and challenges of brotherhood.

Remus Uomo’s latest AW24 collection can be viewed online or at Victoria Square, Belfast St Stephen’s Green Dublin, and stockists nationwide.

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Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford: A Sought After Venue

The Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford has earned a prestigious reputation as one of Ireland’s most sought-after wedding venues, recently winning the title of Best All-in-One Venue at the RSVP Wedding Awards. Additionally, it was voted Ireland’s Largest Hotel Wedding Venue by Save My Day, solidifying its status as a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque and memorable setting for their special day.

Nestled in the heart of Carlingford, this venue offers breathtaking views of Slieve Foy Mountain and Carlingford Lough, creating an idyllic backdrop for weddings. The hotel’s modern Summer Suite is a highlight, featuring high ceilings, elegant hanging chandeliers, and a private balcony that showcases the stunning natural scenery. This sophisticated space is designed to host the perfect ceremony and reception, seamlessly blending luxury and nature.

The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford is also celebrated for its luxurious Bridal Suite, a haven of comfort and style where newlyweds can relax and enjoy their first moments of married life. The suite is designed with modern elegance, offering the perfect mix of contemporary design and timeless beauty.

What truly sets the Four Seasons Hotel apart is its award-winning event team, which is dedicated to creating bespoke weddings tailored to each couple’s vision. The team’s commitment to a one-wedding-a-day promise ensures that every couple receives undivided attention and a personalised experience.

As part of their ongoing celebrations, the wedding team will be running a special competition; visitors to the Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford stand will have the chance to win an overnight stay with Sparkling Afternoon Tea for two. It’s the perfect reason to visit the stand, learn about their new wedding packages they are promoting and discover why this venue is the perfect setting for a dream wedding, making it one of the most popular civil ceremony venues in the region.

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Sharp Suiting From Nineteen83 Gentleman’s Fashion

Nineteen83 Gentleman’s Fashion is an award-winning suit shop located in both Dungannon and Omagh with the largest range of fully mix and match suits in Ireland. 

They offer over 120 suits with endless combinations and fits. Starting from age one right up to 64 inch chest, so no matter the age or size of any gentlemen they will have the best suiting experience of their life with Nineteen83 Gentleman’s Fashion.

Their service is always personal, dedicated and highly professional meaning that you and your grooms party will feel especially welcome, and your suits will be finished to perfection. 

They offer a full tailoring in house service so they are a one-stop-shop for all your suiting needs. This ensures that your suits looks and fits perfect. They get their suits ready and out to you with plenty of time to try on and ensure you are 100% happy with the style and fit. This is to take all the pressure off, knowing that this is fully done long before the morning of the wedding. 

They are sales only as this offers the wedding party the chance to get a fully tailored suit that is for THEM and THEM alone. 

Wedding Packages start from £250 for the 3 piece suit, shirt, tie, pocket square and shoes, and this is a full range of various styles.

Why HIRE when you can have a tailored to keep? This eliminates the stress of having to find items the following day.

At Nineteen83 Gentleman’s Fashion they are totally dedicated to taking the stress out of your suiting needs and helping you enjoy your special day. 

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Orange Tree House: A Magical Wedding Venue

Celebrating romantic milestones since 2014, Orange Tree House is a private, exclusive use wedding venue nestled on the shores of Strangford Lough in the picturesque village of Greyabbey. The venue offers a tranquil setting for a truly magical and memorable celebration.

With the oldest parts being over 200 years old, the venue is steeped in history and has been lovingly restored. The breathtaking banqueting room with its stone barn style, exposed beams and vaulted ceiling creates the perfect surrounding for any wedding. The venue can comfortably welcome up to 130 guests for your ceremony and dinner, with room for extra evening guests.

As well as having our banqueting room at your disposal, you and your guests can sip over cocktails in the Waterside Lounge whilst enjoying panoramic views over Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains that emerge in the distance. Here you will also experience the postcard-perfect sunsets, whatever the time of year or weather.

Orange Tree House believe in “Your day, your way”. Whether you opt for a traditional, elegant wedding or take a more alternative approach, they are on hand to make your plans a reality. Their dedicated wedding team have a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for hosting weddings. You will be assigned a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to guide you through every step of the journey so that the day is nothing short of perfect.

From exclusive use of the property to exquisite freshly cooked catering, the Orange Tree House team go above and beyond to achieve the wedding day of your dreams. 

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Smile Confidently Thanks To Epic Dental

Epic Dental will be exhibiting at The Wedding Journal Show to meet with brides, grooms and the rest of the bridal party who may wish to discuss addressing any dental concerns prior to the wedding day.

Situated in Lisburn City Centre Epic Dental offers a dental experience like no other in Northern Ireland with a spa-like environment delivering five-star patient experience and unrivalled personalised service.

Their modern, newly refurbished practice, offers a luxurious high quality and comfortable environment for you to visit and the team’s number one priority is patient service, which includes comfort. You will be welcomed into a warm and inviting atmosphere ensuring you look forward to every visit as you benefit from the highest quality and most advanced treatments dentistry has to offer.

There are a number of wedding packages offered by Epic Dental – choose from the Ruby Package, Sapphire Package, Emerald Package or Bonding Package – and benefit from money-off offers, which ensure there is one to suit your dental needs and budget as you aim to achieve a glowing, confident smile for your wedding day.

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Lough Eske Castle – A Fairytale Wedding Venue


Lough Eske Castle is located just outside Donegal Town on a beautiful lakeside estate surrounded by the majestic Blue Stack Mountains, providing you with a spectacular backdrop for your fairytale wedding.

This lovingly restored castle-hotel consists of 97 beautifully appointed guest rooms, an award-winning CARA Organic Spa, Cedars Restaurant and the relaxed Gallery Bar. Perfect for you and your guests to ensure a lovely guest experience and enjoy these facilities either side of the wedding day itself.

Whether you have two guests or 300 guests, you’ll fall in love with the magic of Lough Eske Castle, who have packages to suit your budget, whether that is for a large gathering for all your friends and family, a simpler, more intimate day or one which allows you flexibility. A range of wedding packages are available as are smaller reception spaces to suit your plans and your numbers while still allowing you to have your dream castle wedding in Ireland.

Service is always personal, dedicated and highly professional meaning that you and your guests will feel especially welcome, and your day will flow seamlessly from start to finish. 

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