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...Dancin' through the underground
Dancin' little marionette
Are you happy now?
Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue"
-Ryan Adams, When the Stars go Blue
Photos by Belathee Photography
Have a happy Halloween weekend all x
Clockwise from top left: Erin Heart Court Photography | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Todd Pellowe via Weddingbeauty.com | Jose Villa
By Karen Birney
We love any wedding where you can see and feel the personality of individuals shine through. And that doesn't just go for the bride and groom! Sometimes dressing your bridesmaids feels like more hassle than it's worth; if they don't like the colour of the dress, they don't like the style, or if in fact you just can't get them to even look at one to choose! That's why mismatching bridesmaids is such a welcome trend in the wedding world -anything that hacks off a little bit of stress is, in our opinion, a good thing.
Now, you may get a bit panicky about letting your bridesmaids loose and them turning up in a purple PVC bustier and skirt (if that's not the look you're going for of course) but the trick is too give them a bit of guidance, whether that be through pictures, swatches, or by leaving recordings of your voice saying 'below the knee, below the knee' over and over under their pillow (maybe don't try that last one).
Decide on whether you want to go: casual, semi-casual, or dressy. Pick a colour scheme: nudes, pastels, or strong vibrant colours, browns and creams, navies and yellows. See below for a few of our ideas.
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1 Asos.com, €78.27 2 Asos.com, €26.09 3 Asos.com, €84.79
1 Oasis, €75 2 Oasis €81 3 Coast, €250 4 Coast, €235
1 Coast, €230 2 Coast, €188 3 Coast, €175 4 Jim Hjelm available from Marie McElheron Designs (Please check for availabilty)
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Berry and plum create a delicious wedding palette and we thought, a perfect one for a Hallowe'en wedding with those dark, almost gothic colours. Berries may be primarily in season during summer, but who is to stop you from adapting their deep, sumptuous colours into you wedding scheme. Inkeeping with the berry palette, wine and cheese boards would work perfectly with this theme, along with wine cork accents and rustic wooden furnishings.
Clockwise from top left: Berry and Roses Centrepiece via Momentville | Hanging Birdhouse image by Amy Nieto Photography | Berry Mocktails via KidSumers | Table setting by Jonatha Canlas via Snippet & Ink | Invitation via White or Cream | Dress by Alvino Valenta, available from White Orchid | Groom in Purple via Elizabeth Anne Designs | Wine Cork Name Card Holders via Something Green Events | Stained Corks image via Lovely Morning | Fruit Feature by Jonathan Canlas via Snippet & Ink | Bouquet by Crazy Daisy | Berry dessert via Desserts for Breakfast
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Photography by Jenny Haas | Styling by Ashley Krogman Designs
To view the full photo gallery, click here.
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Clockwise left-right: Couple photo by Jenny Haas | Love Bird Bulletin €15 25/pack, Snowflake Bubbles €5 6/pavk, Snowflake Confetti €4 28g all from WeddingsOnline Shop | Middleton Park House photographed by Studio33Weddings
>> See if Middleton Park House is available for your wedding!
Clockwise left-right: Dress by Monique Lhuillier, Snowflake Glass Name Card €4.50 10/pack, White Bell Heart Decroation (COMING SOON!), Bauble Name card Holder €8 6/pack, Snowflake Candle €4.50 12cm all from the WeddingsOnline Shop | Bridesmaid dress from Asos.com
>> Remember! FREE DELIVERY of all WeddingsOnline Shop Products til this Monday!
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We said we had something planned for you didn't we?! We're BIG fans of Smashbox in WeddingsOnline HQ and can't get enough of the new Girls on Film collection. But our fave items from the whole lot are the very sexy, very dramatic, and very convenient day-to-night cute-but-chic palettes Smokebox and Softbox.
Softbox comprises of six everyday shades -mostly creams and browns with a little burnt orange pigmentation. Delish. Smokebox is its sultry sister with some darker shades -blacks and blues. Now if the fact that you just read 'black and blue' has you a little shaken up don't fret -both palettes have a little label on the back with some tips for application. Sure you've no excuse.
And, because we love you, we're also giving away the Snap you're Fab Holiday Lipgloss set with six of the most popular Smashbox lipgloss shades!
FURTHER MORE! We have the award winning Behind the Lens Primer set to give away. Which is brilliant for getting your complexion photo-ready but reducing shine and redness.
Now, who said they didn't like Mondays?!
To enter, simply answer the following question by leaving a comment using YOUR WEDDINGSONLINE USERNAME underneath this post,
Question: What make-up/beauty product can you not live without over winter? (Check out our top 10 picks HERE!)
and sure, wouldn't ya like us on Facebook while your around??!
T&Cs: Competition is open to residents of Ireland only. Entrants must be over 18 years of age. You must be a WeddingsOnline user to enter. Competition ends at 2pm Friday 28th October. Winner will be chosen at random and that decision is final. No cash alternative.
Now, if you're not on the couch, under a blanket drinking tea, GET TO IT!
See you tomorrow folks x
By Karen Birney
Right guys, time to get the white flags out, winter is here. Every year I'm dragged kicking and screaming into November, donned in a filthy maxi dress with nothing but an aging cardy to hide my shame (my goosebumps, that is). However this year I've come prepared. I have this weekend earmarked for upgrading my wardrobe (leather elbow patches for cardies, boots heeled, new shiny buttons for old winter coats) and I have already flushed out my make-up bag.
As you are probably well aware, winter brides really need to look after their skin. Chapping is not a good look to sport on your wedding day. But while you need to take care of yourself, you are also on the go almost 24/7 with appointments, work, babies, or parties so you need to have on-the-go skincare, as well as some very transportable quick make-up fixes.
Alas, I present to you my Top 10 Make-up and Beauty Products for Busy Brides this Winter! (Aka 'What-I-will-have-in-my-own-make-up -bag-til-March-possibly-April-next-year')
1. Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub This is like a mini exfoliator for your tender lips, and is great at removing any dry skin from chapping without damaging the delicate skin. Only problem is trying no to eat it.
2. Julie Hewett Camellia Balm in Pink As well as looking pretty and feminine, this lipbalm is a handy 2-in-1. If you find youself with excess on your fingers, rub it into your cuticals to soften and moisturise. Genious.
3. MAC Pigment in Tan This is the most perfect little pot to bring you from the office to your bridal appointments or mini work bridal shower, and gives an instant lift to tired eyes. Just line a scraping under the lower lashes and BAM, you look like a megastar. I've had mine for nearly 5 years, so it's great value too at about €24.
4. Smashbox Smokebox Eye Palette This is my newby, and a very welcome addition to my make-me-look-presentable-after-eight-hours-in-the-office bag. These two are limited editions from Smashbox but if you want to get your hands on them, pop back here on Monday, we have a little suprise for you!
5. Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara My current favourite for va-va-voom mascara. My reason for including this in the winter beauty list is because I get really watery eyes in the cold wind and have found that this mascara doesn't run and sting like some others. That's a winner in my eyes. (badum)
6. Redken Powder Grip 03 Mattifying Hair Powder One word: Amazingness. This is your go-to for on-the-go beauty in hair. No time to shampoo but roots feeling a little on the greasy side? Pepper yourself up and rub in. Also, if you've no room in your clutch for hairspray but can't live without some volume in your hair, Bob's you teapot (darn advertising!)
7. Art Deco Lipstick in Red 03 My staple red lippie. And probably the red that will go well with all skintones. Winner.
8. No7 Total Renewal Microdermabrasion A new skin for about €15, though if yours is sensitive I suggest giving it a miss. For me, it's the best exfoliator I've ever used.
9. Aveda Hand Relief To keep hands well moisturised over the winter, though I suggest using a suncream underneath.
10. American Apparel Nail Lacquer in Red This will be on my nails all winter long, and makes me feel super glam!
So, what's in your make-up bag wishlist for winter? Let us know below!
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...I'm a bird"
-The Notebook
Images by Clayton Austin
Have a fun weekend x
A very cute DIY wedding in the US, full of colour and retro charm. We heart the bride's tulle underskirt!
Love the yellow ties with light grey suits on the groomsmen, it's like instant sunshine!
The bride's tulle skirt and matching hairpiece are two very budget-friendly ways to add a big personality kick into her wedding attire.
To make similar felt buttonholes for the groomsmen, try this DIY felt buttonholes project out.
These photobooth photos are so cute, and as well as being a great keepsake from the day, you could also intergrate them into your thank you cards. Have a look here to see the wedding photobooth suppliers on this site.
If you want to add a sign to direct people to your reception, you can find lots of wedding signs on our sister site, Confetti.co.uk.
Photographed by Ben Blood Photography
See you then!
Photo by Elizabeth Messina for Twigs and Honey
By Karen Birney
It's no secret that we love our bling here in WeddingsOnline HQ, and sure what would a wedding be without a bit of it? There are plenty of ways to add some sparkle to your wedding wear, whether it comes from rhinestones or diamontes, sequins or Swarovski. And it doesn't just have to be on your bodice. Headpieces, cuffs, shoes, bouquets and even your candles could don some extra bling, just have a look at a few of our selections below! And stay tuned this week because we have a blingtastic DIY project coming up!
Headpieces
Left-Right: Top image Vintage Vine Royal by Harmione Harbutt | Bottom Image Twings & Honey, Myrakim on Etsy | Jenny Packham Acaica III | Johanna Johnson
Shoe Clips
Main image by Shaun Flanigan
Clockwise from left: Finkshop | Kirsten Kuehn Designs | Past Splendors
Bridal Sashes
All from Kirsten Kuehn Designs
Cuffs
From left: Johanna Johnson | Jenny Packham | Lovely Ever After via Etsy
Accessories
Kirsten Kuehn Designs
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All from JewelleryShopOnline
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...She can wound with her eyes
She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides like a child,
But she's always a woman to me."
-Billy Joel, She's Always a Woman
Photo by Luisa Bianchin for Vanity Fair July 2011
Have a chic and sexy weekend all x
When we saw Diana and Josh’s amazing wedding, photographed by W. Scott Chester, we fell head over heels in lust!
Initially when you think of bohemian and black tie, you think of themes which are at totally opposite ends of the universe. But Diana and Josh perfectly combined these looks together to create a chic but eclectic, warm wedding!
We especially loved their seating charts - boxes with vintage bowties and scarves with illustrated directions inside. Adorable! We also loved the photobooth they setup inside their vintage VW camper bus - the same VW camper they drove all around California for their honeymoon!
Lurve this first look picture....
They even played Casablanca in the background for that extra romantic feel...
See W. Scott Chester Photography for more pictures of Diana and Josh's wedding!
To get this boho meets black tie look for your own wedding check out the WOL Suppliers Directory and Shop!
These colours are bright and dramatic and are receiving a very warm reception in the world of weddings. When we see these purples, cerises and greens together we think of care-free, glossy, happy soirees! Add gold as an accent colour to finish off for a sophisticated, unique look.
Wedding and Decor Images: Luna Photo | Tie: House of Fraser | Dress: Marks&Spencer | Earrings: Talullah Tu | Fascinator: Edel Ramberg | Shoe: Dune | Favour Box: DoMeAFavour.ie |
To get this green, cerise and purple palette for your own wedding check out the WOL Shop!
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This muted pink, grey and cream bouquet, handtied and finished with a white satin ribbon and vintage-style diamont� brooch brings a softness and sophistication to any wedding gown, adding to it just a whisper of old world charm.
This brilliant red bouquet is both striking and neat, and immediately draws the eye. Matched perfectly with red ribbon, this bouquet says drama and sensuality and is an easy way of adding a touch of wow to your wedding attire.
This fluffy cream bouquet with white ribbon and dripping diamont� brooch would make a beautiful accompaniment to a sheer, sheath wedding gown, adding just the right amount of bling.
Left: Cream and moss green brings a earthy tone to wedding decor, and is the perfect mix to keep the whole style soft while adding a back-to-nature vibe. The white tulle and mini pearls add glamour to the bouquet.
Right: This vibrant purple and pink bouquet is a wonderful way to add colour to a wedding outfit, or to set the tone of the decor for after. The colours bring a little bit of fun and femininity to the wedding table!
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