Blog entries from August 2012

Real Brides in Colourful Dresses - Bridal Trend 2013

Tuesday 21 August 2022 - Real Weddings, Fashion - Tags: myrtle-ivory, the-bridal-lounge

_{Dress: Designed by bride | Photographer: Love Katie & Sarah | Wedding: Gold Yarra Valley Wedding on Ruffled}

Last week we shared our top bridal trends for 2013. Just like every year on the bridal catwalks, there are trends we love and that completely take our breath away, but at the same time there are bridal trends which we just can't see translating to the aisle. One in particular is the colourful wedding dress. We're just not convinced a bride will give up her one day to wear a big white (or off-white) wedding dress! So today we decided to take a look at some of the brides who dared to not wear white, and who set the trend for others to go against the norm. From gold to green to grey, these ladies made a statement on their wedding day, without compromising style or their moment in the spotlight.

_{By Karen Birney}

_{Dress: Jenny Packham | Photographer: Caught the Light | Wedding: A Glamorous English Wedding on 100 Layer Cake}

Many of the gowns from Jenny Packham's Ready to Wear collection would make stunning and original wedding dresses. This emerald green dress was worn as the bride's reception dress, but almost made more of an impact than her white and grey ceremony gown. We can only imagine the wow moment if she had appeared at the end of the aisle in this dress, but would it be 'wedding enough' for you?

_{Dress: Jenny Packham | Photographer: Jonas Peterson | Weddings: An Elegant Australie Wedding on Once Wed}

Ever since we saw this bride a couple of months ago we've had a serious girl crush on her. Originally we were all about her top knot hair style, then we couldn't get her no-back, pink sequin Jenny Packham gown out of our heads. This is how to rock a pink gown. Part Great Gatsby, part boho and part rock n' roll bride, there's nothing about this look that's not unforgettable.

_{Dress: Vera Wang | Photographer: We Heart Photography | Wedding: W Hotel Wedding on Style Me Pretty}

This Vera Wang gown is made for the bubbliest of brides. Not only is it a beautifully feminine silhouette and the most decadent of materials, but it looks like so much fun to wear! This dress could never be mistaken for anything other than an incredible wedding gown, so may not be as daring as going for gold, but the candyfloss element to it certainly gives it an edge, doesn't it?

_{Dress: Myrtle Ivory, Dublin | Photographer: Siobhan Byrne Photography | Wedding: Bowled Over Beauty on The Bridal Lounge Blog}

When we saw Pippa on The Bridal Lounge's blog Wedding Belles, we felt our hearts go all warm and fuzzy. She looked like a serious siren in her Gemy Couture dress from Myrtle Ivory alone, but pairing it with striking red nails and lips was a stroke of style genius. Pippa, we salute you.

_{Dress: Pam Shorley, Fashion Crimes | Photography: Scarlet O'Neill | Wedding: Sparkly Sequin Wedding Dress on Wedding Chicks}

This bride, although she obviously didn't know it at the time, is all of our favourite trends for 2013 bridal all rolled into one! Colour? Check. Statement back? Check. Long sleeve? Yep. Vintage hair? Check. Sparkle? Check times a million. We love that she wanted to show off her tatts, and the long sequin sleeves are the perfect to balance off the sexiness of the back. Stunning!

So what do you guys think? Would you go for a dress in a different colour? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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Bridal Blogger: Fallon finds 'the one' to walk her down the aisle!

Thursday 16 August 2022 - Fallon's Blog, Advice - Tags: whos-walking-you-up-the-aisle, fallons-blog

_{Thomas Beaman Photography}

Like a lot of brides-to-be out there who don’t have a father to give them away for whatever reason, I’ve had to ponder the question, who will give me away? I count myself very lucky to have grown up surrounded by fantastic male figures between uncles and cousins, so my predicament isn’t trying to find someone but picking the right person.

When I got engaged first, I asked an uncle to give me away but over the past few weeks he has backed out, with no hard feelings on my part at all. It’s not an easy task and my uncle just didn’t feel that he would be comfortable on the day having to speak to a room full of people, which I can understand completely. I certainly couldn’t do it! I want him to look forward to my wedding and enjoy the day, not dread the thoughts of it.

For me, the person has to be someone I’ve known all my life, who’s been around and taken part in all the major milestones and, most importantly, someone who I feel on the day will make me feel at ease. I think about that last moment when I’m waiting to walk up the aisle, bridesmaids are gone and it’s just you and this other person. I want someone who I can look at and think - ‘I’m glad you are the one who is here with me.’

I know a lot of you will think why not have your mam give you away? I also think this is a lovely idea and my friend Leanne, who was in my last blog post, did that at her wedding, but it’s just not for me or my mam.

I think unless you’re in the position where you have to ask someone to give you away you don’t realise how emotional it can be, or is that just me? It’s a declaration of sorts, like standing up and saying this person is important to me. So, over the past week or so I’ve sat and thought about it and made my decision, which to be honest really wasn’t a hard one. All I need to do now is pick up the phone and ask the question. I’ll keep you posted on what the response is...

See more of our real bridal blogger, Fallon's blog posts.

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Checkmate Wedding Theme!

Tuesday 14 August 2022 - Photo Inspiration, Fashion, Engagement Ideas, Decor Inspiration, Colour Palettes - Tags: chess-board-wedding-theme, checkmate-wedding-theme, checkers-wedding-theme, black-and-white-wedding-theme

_{Jonas Peterson}

Ever since Kim Kardashian’s amazingly beautiful, black-and-white-meets-monochrome-meets-Hollywood wedding to Chris Humphries last year, everyone in the wedding world has tried to imitate her (not the whole 72 days part though!)! So, if you want to follow in this Kardashian’s footsteps, and you’re maybe looking for a different spin on things or you just happen to love playing the game, a chess/ checkmate-themed wedding can be a fantastic way to reveal your personality to all of your guests. Plus, black and white is oh-so-very classy and can be achieved in a variety of different and ingenious ways throughout the ceremony and the reception! Show everyone that you “made the right move” (sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves) by marrying ‘the one’.

_{By Amy Croffey}

_{Ashley Maxwell Photography}

Love these black and white Vans that the groom and his groomsmen will be comfortable in all day... And, if you like them so much, why not get a pair for you and your 'maids?!

_{Alissa Ferullo Photography}

_{TiesPlanet.com | Martha Stewart Weddings}

_{PerfectRing.ie}

_{Clockwise from top left: Nicholas Wray |  Rebecca Arthurs | A Piece of Cake | Brienne Michelle |}

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