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• Photo Shoot: B Magazine goes Country Charm

  Friday 11 March 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Rustic chalkboards, patchwork cloths and picnic baskets in hand, this spring B visited the beautiful Clanard Court Hotel and created a warm wedding scene, perfect for a charming country couple! Photography by We are the Mastersons

  

  We would love to say a big thank you to everyone who helped in creating our ‘Country Charm’ photo shoot in the beautiful Clanard Court Hotel, Co. Kildare. We had a great team who all came together so well to make the shoot a huge success.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Photography: We are the Mastersons, wearethemastersons.com

  Venue: Clanard Court Hotel, clanardcourt.ie

  Dresses: Tamem Michael, tamemmichael.com

  Flowers: The French Touch, thefrenchtouch.ie

  Accessories: Jenny Vander

  Cake: Cakebox, cakebox.ie

  Hair: Tricia O’Sullivan, Munster Mobile Hair and Beauty, munstermobilehair.com

  Make-up:  Dawn Ryan, Glamour by Dawn, glamourbydawn.com

  Invitations: The Paper Salon, thepapersalon.com

  Bunting: Ragged Home, raggedhome.etsy.com

  Model: Fiona at Compton

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• Fashion: McQueen 2011 Bridal at Paris Fashion Week

  Thursday 10 March 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  

  With the commotion surrounding the Royal Wedding this year, all eyes were on Alexander McQueen's Bridal offering at Paris Fashion Week. Sarah Burton has taken the reigns of the avant-garde label since Lee McQueen's premature passing, and is evidently sharing a smile and a nod with the gifted designer by continueing the mad hatter type looks that united him with fame monster Lady Gaga, so well. The hard, asylum-esque theme was fiercely apparent in every costume that steamed down the runway, but was balanced with a soft, fuzzy edge in fur and billowing organza (perhaps an indication into the style Kate Middleton may be going for?). Clearly these looks aren't for every bride (or, correct me if I'm wrong, any bride?), but we are certain to see these 'heritage' silhouettes, contrasting textures and fabrics, and hardline details making their way to universal bridal wear. And in terms of those contemporarily stylish Royals, all I can say is 'watch this space'.

  

  

  

  

  
  First image via Zimbio.comOther images via Style.com

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• Wedding Inspiration from the Oscars!

  Wednesday 2 March 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Ahh! So Award Season has officially come to an end, and men and women all over the world can finally breathe a sigh of relief (and let their bellies out). Sigh. I have to start by letting you all know, however, that I was not one of the ones glued to twitter and my TV screen this year, in the hope of spotting a designer before the next fashionista, I instead decided to sit back and let the wave of beautiful people wash over me while I sat in PJs drinking red wine and eating bread. The super stylish world of a magazine editor there ladies and gents. Anywho, I decided to jot up a little piece on all the sartorial goings on on Sunday night, and how they will translate into weddings the world over this year -a flashcard for the bridal-trend curious if you will.

  Finally! Just to note that there are some very prominant members of the EL AY fashion society not present here, this is either a) They wore nothing worth noting or, b) they wore something I didn't like, and unlike most eds I don't believe in doing the 'who got it right/who got it wrong' saga, as it often comes back to bite you on the behind.

  Here's how I see trends translating into bridal style. As it does every year. What were your fave looks of the night?

  The Bridemaids:

  
  Mila Kunis in Elie Saab: Nathalie Portman in Rodarte
  

  Translate the look:

  
  
  
  Left to right: Greatplains.co.uk, M&S Online Bridesmaid collection, Very.co.uk

  The guests:

  
  Gweneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein, Cate Blanchett in Givenchy, Mandy Moore in Monique Lhullier

  Translate the look:

  

  Left to right: Lipsy, Autograph at M&S, Monsoon

  The Bride (shapes to steal):

  

  Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang, Anne Hathaway in Valintino

  Translation:

  

  Left to right: Vera Wang Spring 2011, Reem Acra Spring 2011

  The Showstopper:

  Halle Berry in Marchesa, Hilary Swank in Gucci

  Translation:

  

  Left to right: Pronovias 2011, Pronovias 2011, Marchesa

  Oscar images via Zimbio.com

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• Stunning Real Bride Alert!

  Wednesday 2 March 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Andy & Kelly

  A classic wedding was made memorable by emotional speeches, surprise videos, a beautiful setting and a ceremony celebrated by the bride’s father.

  Our wedding theme/colours...

  We were really unsure about what theme or colours we were going to use but we knew we wanted it to be formal and classy. We found a bridal bar in Blackrock and they showed us a pattern which was very bold black and white baroque and we both loved it. Our bridesmaids’ dresses were black and the groom and groomsmen wore black evening suits. Our table cloths were black with baroque runners. We filled the ceremony room with black and white candles. We were a little unsure of using so much black throughout but it looked amazing and so classy. To break the black we had lime rose and white lilies for the wedding party and Andrew and I had lime orchids and white lilies. For our wedding favours we had lime and white boxes, which we filled with chocolates, tied with personalised ribbons which said and had a quote from our favourite verse which we had printed on our wedding invites and our order of service; ‘ I have found the one whom my soul loves’.

  
  
  

  We chose our venue because....

  We knew we didn’t want to get married in a hotel, we looked at a few and they were beautiful but we wanted something a little different. We looked at manor houses throughout Ireland. The reason we chose Middleton Park House was for the ‘wow factor’ when you arrive, which is the amazing main staircase in the foyer. Mainly we chose it for the room we held our wedding ceremony in. It was a long narrow room with vaulted ceilings, it looked fantastic on the day filled with candles, and it made the ceremony so personal.

  My dress...

  I loved my wedding dress! Since we were going with black and white I chose my bridesmaids dresses before I bought mine. The bridesmaids dresses were 50s style and so I wanted to keep with that theme for my dress. My dress was lace from the top down and was a fish tail style it had a ribbon which went from the bodice up and around my neck. I loved my shoes and out photographer got some amazing photos of them too!

  Our ceremony...

  Our ceremony was very personal. A close member of our family took the first part of the ceremony and my father actually married us which was amazing! Both my brothers played guitar for the ceremony and my maid of honour and my eldest brother, who are both fantastic singers, sang a beautiful version of Bob Dylan’s song ‘To make you feel my love’. Andrew and I both wrote our own vows which was nerve wracking but so great and made it all very emotional. There was not a dry eye in the room by the time we both finished our vows.

  My favourite part of the wedding day...

  Kelly: Although the whole day was fantastic there are a few moments that stand out. The first was having our eight month old daughter there as our flower girl, it was so amazing and that she could be part of our day. Also having my father marry us was amazing and I was so proud. The wedding dinner was so much fun along with the speeches! Both our parents announced at the speeches that they had prepared a surprise for us. So after the meal we all headed into the drawing room where they had a large screen set up and played a 20 minute movie showing photographs and videos of Andrew and me throughout our childhood. It was amazing and such a nice surprise.

  Andy: I loved the whole day even though it really flew in though my favourite part has to be when Kelly was walking down the aisle. I had been fine all morning, not at all nervous until I had to walk up and stand in front of everyone and the music started. I was so nervous at that point and it just got worse and worse getting closer to Kelly arriving. It was so emotional and I wasn’t sure I was going to make it through it but when I saw Kelly I was just so much in awe at how amazing she looked and so proud to be standing there. I will never forget that feeling or that moment in my life.

  My advice for other brides...

  If anyone offers their services to help in any way take it! And really enjoy the day as it goes so fast.

  Flowers: Sheefin Flowers

  Hair: Nathalie Gleeson

  Make-up: Nicole McEvoy

  Linens & candelabras: Gotchacovered.ie

  DJ: Sam Stott.

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• 2011 Wedding Collection from Hassall

  Friday 21 January 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  The Hassall collection from Rainbow Club offers a bespoke collection of hand made shoes in limited numbers, a luxurious range using the finest silks, satins, velvet and crystal.

  

  

  

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• DIY Festival Wedding

  Thursday 9 December 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  We found this little beauty of a wedding on Style Me Pretty yesterday and knew we had to share! We are all feeling the festival vibe here in WeddingsOnline (with our very own WOL Fest just around the corner) and this wedding is the PERFECT example of a festival theme done incredibly well!

  The wedding took place in the English Countryside and was photographed by Chris Barber Media

  Check Style Me Pretty for more gorgeous details!

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• Sugahfix.com

  Thursday 18 November 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Northern Irish girls already know and love the Belfast based blog Sugahfix.com. And slowly but surely the news is spreading southbound. Sugahfix is your one stop shop for all things fashion, beauty and goss. Editor, Katrina spends her days scouring all that's beautiful and interesting to bring her readers the very best tips, advice and latest news. So whether you are wondering what the latest trends for winter are or want to know what the X-Factor contentants are wearing this week, Sugahfix.com is your new BFF!

  

  

  

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• New Look launches in Jervis Street

  Friday 5 November 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Oh what a night. New Look launched its flagship store in Jervis Street today, replacing Arnotts and DEAR LORD is it a store. Last night they had a little press party, one which saw my purse a lot lighter, and my shoe-drobe a lot fuller. First thing I did when I strolled in was gawp at Ms Kimberly Walsh, who looked stunning and curvy in a fab studded LBD, second thing I did was ran, as n�s na goaithe, for the boots section. The 50% off tag meant I needed a basket and the champagne cocktails meant I needed a strapping PA to carry it. I got myself some Burberry prosum type knee highs, red bowtie mary janes that will probably kill me, suade shoeboots, a leopard print fur coat, wide leg black pants, a beige knitted short sleeved jumper and a snuggy headband. It came to 100 quid. THREE PAIRS OF HEELS AND A COAT! Get there soon, you'll thank me when you're gorge.

  

  

   

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• Vera Wang Fall 2011

  Thursday 28 October 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  We love Vera Wang here at the WeddingsOnline.ie/B Mag office. We love her so much that we really feel we are on a first name basis with her. So when "Vera" is mentioned, all the WOL women pause, sigh and take a moment to ponder the queen of couture and all her gloriousness.

  So in honour of Vera here is a glimpse of the Fall 2011 collection that was shown at the Bridal Market (the bridal fashion event of the year) a couple weeks ago.

  Sigh......

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

  Images from Martha Stewart Weddings

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• Autumn Colour Palette

  Friday 22 October 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Loving this soft and beautiful palette for all you autumn brides!

  Board found on 100 Layer Cake!

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• Winter B Mag Cover!

  Thursday 21 October 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Here it is ladies. The thing taking up the limited brain space of Karen and I for the last 3 months! This is the winter issue of B! We are so excited about the cover, shot by the amazing Darren Purcell of Visionary Photography at our photo shoot at the Slieve Russell Hotel.

  The issue will be out in shops late next week.

  

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• DIY in Dublin

  Wednesday 20 October 2021 - Tags: Uncategorized

  The DIY bride's guide to the best shops for creating an amazing wedding and adding a personal touch.

  

  A Rubanesque in the Powerscourt Centre is a crafty lady's dream. Stocking internationally sourced ribbons, lace, trimmings, buttons, fabrics, notions and so much more, you can also go to Alexa O’Byrne and her team with your idea and they'll help you put together anything you need for your DIY project!

   

  

  Hickey's Fabrics on Henry Street is the perfect place to go for whimsical wedding fabrics. Whether it's bunting, pinwheels for your photo props or little bags for your flowergirl to hold her silk petals, Hickey's have a huge range to choose from. Their in-store pattern books are a huge help for getting ideas and the staff are fantastic at guiding you through your project. They also have a whole section dedicated to the bride-to-be, if you fancy a real challange with ilks, satins, organza, chiffons, georgettes and veils....

  Check out how to make some cutesy bunting (perfect for an outdoor reception!) here: http://www.joyfulabode.com/2008/12/02/how-to-make-a-bunting-holiday-decoration/

   

  

  Gollum's Precious in the Powerscourt Centre has a fabulous selection of vintage brooches in store which you can mix and match with your own to create a beautiful brooch bouquet like the one pictured. See this link for how to design your own: http://www.fancypantsweddings.com/how-to-design-a-brooch-bouquet/

  

   

   

  Dublin Woolen Mills on the Ha'penny Bridge is the perfect place to go if you're planning on making your own birdcage veil. They have the perfect netting as well as great sinemay flower which are great as bases of fascinators. They come in a natural colour and can be dyed. You could also pick up some stricking peacock feathers here to add to a bouquet, centrepiece or use as your groom's buttonholes.

  See our DIY birdcage veil article here to see how it's done: http://weddingsonline.ie/planning-tips/article/166/diy-birdcage-veil/

  Check out more DIY projects and chat to the Wollies about you DIY plans here: http://weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=280025

  And have fun!

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• The most amazing wedding dress I've ever seen...

  Thursday 7 October 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  Yep...the title says it all. When I found this dress on Style Me Pretty I knew this was it...this was wedding dress perfection. And it totally figures, as it's designed by none other than Oscar de la Renta. The whole couture thing may make it a tad out of reach for most brides, but I really think we should all take a couple moments of silence to appreciate the sheer beauty of this perfect garment. Ready...

  

  

  

  

  

  

  The rest of this wedding by Jasmine Star is pretty amazing too. Check it out on Style Me Pretty.

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• Dublin Festival of Fashion

  Tuesday 5 October 2022 - Tags: barnardos-bridal, wedding-blog, dublin-festival-of-fashion, dublin-fashion, dublin-fashion-week, covet, bennetton, ken-boylan

  The Dublin Festival of Fashion, a celebration of Irish style, hit off on Friday 1st in the city centre. Some of the city's top stores celebrated the event with fashion shows, spot prizes and special discounts. Always on top of the fashionable goings-on in the country, the B Mag girls headed to the show in Stephen's Green to see what the high street was offering up this winter.

  DFF HQ in the beautiful old Habitat building.

  
  

  Griffith College graduates show off their amazing designs in the old Habitat building.

  

  A make-up masterclass with beauty guru Ken Boylan and Sarah-Jane Wai O’Flynn courtesy of Rimmel.

  

  The Barnardos pop-up shop with vintage accessories, bridal and mother-of-the-bride offerings.

   A selection of some of the gorge styles at the Stephen's green fashion show. 

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• Mad Men inspired Save the Dates

  Thursday 30 September 2022 - Tags: Uncategorized

  For all you Don Draper...I mean.... Mad Men fans, here is the Save the Date your Mad Men wedding has been waiting for. And guess what?! The template is free! Just check out the amazing Wedding Chicks blog to see how you can create and customise yours.

  

  

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