Below is a list of contacts of businesses which I have used in the past, and would highly recommend their work;

Bagpipes; Duncan's Deluxe Piping Service, Nationwide. 046-9054746, 086-2284281. Contact Duncan. ( He played at our wedding and could not have been more obliging and easier to work with)......Great entertainment for your guests

Band;   Blueprint, Portlaoise. Contact John Hosey. 057-8731343, 086-3568856. Played at our wedding and were brilliant!!!!!

Chair Covers;   Runners and Bows,   Tullamore. Contact Martin or Kitty. 057-9331561, 086-3999962, 087-6623712. The best I know in the business. They turn any function room into a fairytale come true. Wouldn't use anyone else. 

Wedding and Bridesmaids Dresses; Fairytale Moments, Carlow. Karen and Teresa have just opened a gorgeous new shop opposite Superquinn in Carlow. They have a gorgeous range of wedding, bridesmaids, debs, flowergirl and evening wear. And they cater of sizes up to a size 32. Give excellant service and are very friendly. Highly recommended. 059 9182584.