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Blog entries from August 2010
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Interview with Tara Fay
In case you haven't heard the best wedding news ever, let me enlighten you, Tara Fay, Ireland's premier bespoke wedding planner will be holding a wedding masterclass at Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal on September 26th and 27th!
So let me break this down...this means you can get wedding tips and advice from Ireland's best wedding planner at one of Ireland's bestest 5 star venues (and WeddingsOnline.ie Wedding Venue of the Year)...it's a no brainer. Oh and Joanne (the WOL Customer Service Manager) and I will be there too! I will be the girl grinning like a little school girl in the front row.
So here is an interview with the master herself, Tara Fay of Xena Productions.
What is your job exactly?
I am a wedding planner, the best way to describe what I do would be to say, I am your stage manager and you as the client are my directors. So I will take direction from you, but help and guide you in your decisions, but ultimately it is always your decision, as it’s your wedding!
How long have you been in wedding planning?
I set up Xena Productions in 1997 when I returned from Los Angeles where I worked with a party planner there, on weddings, parties and events all over California. I was the first company In Ireland to specialize in weddings and private parties.
What do you love most about your job?
Even though I work on all types and sizes of events, I love weddings the most. You are sharing in one of the most important life events of your client. I still keep in touch with loads of clients and get sent photos of new babies etc.
What do you think every bride should know before they start planning a wedding?
That it’s their wedding, so take advice but it’s your decision ultimately. Remember to enjoy it!
What’s the biggest mistake you see brides and grooms make?
Trying to do too much and keep too many people happy, that they forget about themselves and the commitment they are making to each other, and it’s only the week of the wedding that it hits them.
Why did you decide to team up with Solis Lough Eske to hold a wedding masterclass?
I think Lough Eske is such amazing venue (in fact it has been chosen as one of the most romantic venues in Ireland to get married and will feature on UTV next year), it really has tailored itself specifically for weddings, I would be hard pushed to find fault with it and believe me, I have looked! The fact that they are so focused on weddings and minding the couples gives me such confidence to partner with them for this masterclass. Also the venue is so relaxing it will enable the couples or the brides to relax and ask the questions they really want to.
What will the class entail (besides a chance to learn from the best!)?
Attendees will really have time to spend with each expert as there are times assigned for mini seminars, also the fact that each expert is on site for a day or two, will give couples the chance to ask questions face to face or come back and ask questions later, I always find couples remember the most important question five minutes after a meeting.
Will there be any tips for the budget conscious bride?
Each expert will be including budget and costs in their presentations, an amazing opportunity for brides and grooms to pick the brains of some of the industry’s best.
What are some practical wedding planning tips that attending brides will learn?
The hotel itself will talk people through planning a menu, stationary and calligraphy expert will talk through ordering the invitations and the time involved. I will be giving an overall planning masterclass and will be available to answer questions over both days. So in essence, it’s nearly a one to one consultation for each couple at the masterclass.
To book your place at the masterclass contact Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel + 00353 (0) 74 97 25100!
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B on the hunt...high street bridal shoes!
The girls in B Magazine are doing the shopping so you don't have to! This week we were on the mad hunt for bridal shoes.
Our mission was simple, go into every high street shop on Grafton Street and route around till we found the absolute best bridal shoes. After a cup of coffee, an iced tea and a total disregard for the comfort of our shoe model Karen’s feet, I think we managed it.
So the below are the cream of the bridal shoe crop, and our picks for the best in high street fashion.
First stop...Office.
Shoes from Office on Grafton Street
Turquoise shoes by Office €95
Rose shoes by Ted Baker €110
Barratt's
Barratts
All shoes by Dolcis ranging from €55-60
Aldo
Flip Flops €50
Prices correct at time of publishing.
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Pronovias 2010-11 Collection!
We're in bridal fashion overload here in B, so I hearby name this WOL Fashion Week! It's just too good to keep to ourselves... So today I am featuring the amazing Spanish brand, Pronovias, who you will be glad to know is available in plenty of Irish shops (see below). These are just a couple of their stunning gowns from the 2010 and 2011 collection.
Shops in Ireland who carry Pronovias...
Discount Designer (Dublin)
Blanca Bridal (Tyrone)
B Couture Bridal (Wicklow)
Frilly Frocks (Louth)
Jeutonic Bridal (Kilkenny)
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Jim Hjelm Collection '10
I'm in the middle of putting together the fashion feature for the winter issue of B. I just came across Jim Hjelm's newest collection and wow! I am really love the entire thing, but here are a couple of my favourites (stay tuned for the next B for the rest!)
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Marchesa Autumn 2010 Collection
Few things can brighten this dreary Monday, but these dresses from Marchesa are giving it a valiant effort. I found them on my favourite British wedding blog OMG I'm Getting Married.I love the details, texture and silhouettes and think they might just be worth a trip to New York to get one.
For more information, check out the Marchesa website.
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Vera Wang Home
The girls from B Mag headed to the Living floor of Brown Thomas yesterday for their annual press day. We learned a lot about many new products, but of course like bees to honey we were drawn to the Vera Wang home ware collection. We never could say no wedding couture...and I guess it translates to dishes as well. Her designs, just like her wedding dresses, manage to tread the line between classic and modern in a way most designers can only dream of! Here are a couple of my favs...
I registered for the Vera Wang naturals collection for my wedding, so I will admit I am a bit biased...but I love them!
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Waterford Castle Wedding by Peter Rowen
I know we don't often think of Ireland as a destination wedding location, but guess what?! It is! And Danielle and Evan's wedding shot by the very talented (WOL photographer of the year) Peter Rowen is a great example. Danielle and Evan are from San Diego but came all the way to Waterford Castle to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony with just the bridesmaid, groomsmen (who doubled as the officiant), Peter and the videographer. What a gorgeous wedding!
To see more from Peter Rowen check out www.peterrowenweddings.com/
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Monaghan Wedding by David McClelland
Oh the details. Oh the adorable, wanna-eat-them-up-with-a-spoon details. This wedding by David McClelland is perfection. Not only is the photography amazing but the way the wedding is styled and executed is flawless. There are no shortage of inspirating and beautiful ideas in this wedding! And everyone looks like they are having such a great time, I'm so glad I found this wedding on David's blog. And congrats to Alex and Sarah on such a fabulous wedding day!
Oh the details!
Check out more from David at www.davidmcclelland-photography.com
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Amazing Vintage: The Goddess Room, Greystones
Vintage has always scared me a bit. I love the idea of it, but I just have trouble seeing how it can work for the average bride. That was until some very lovely wedding peeps told me about The Goddess Room in Greystones. One look at their web site and I was sold. I feel like I could easily go vintage if it was as accessible as the Goddess Room makes it. I mean...just look at these amazing couture dresses.
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Wicklow Wedding by The Mastersons
I love this wedding I found on the One Fab Day blog by The Mastersons. It's soft, sweet and beautifully captured. The couple are Jen and Nick who are from Chicago but travelled to the Ritz Carlton hotel in Enniskerry to say 'I do'. And even though it rained cats and dogs, the couple say the day was perfect from start to finish.
For more from The Mastersons, check out their blog.For more Irish wedding inspiration, check out One Fab Day!
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