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Ashley and Lee were married in a winter wonderland extravaganza in Waterford Castle. There is so much to love and admire about their wedding and Shane O’Neill from Aspect Photography was there to capture it all!
Clockwise from top left: Bbond0520 at Etsy; Image by Aspect Photography; Next; Michael Kors; Red Brick Glass at Etsy; Debut at Debenhams; Confetti.co.uk; Next; JewelleryShopOnline.ie.
See Ashley and Lee's Real Wedding.
When you think of a cool blue wedding theme, think frosty sparkle, icy accents and shades of white, silver and blue.
This theme works best in a Winter Wonderland setting, but can also be adapted for an early spring wedding! The best thing is, these colour combinations are classy and elegant, so your wedding pictures will never go out of style!
Picture Credits: Wedding Dress: Pronovias* | Perfume: Thierry Mugler | Shoe&Perfume: Vince Tully Photography | Floral Dress: Jane and Marilyn | Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings | Ring Plate: PrinceDesign UK at Etsy | Maxi Dress: Coast | Invitation: Pink Lily Press at Etsy | Garter: WeddingsOnline Shop | Brooch: Glitzy Secrets | Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood | Couple Image: Christina Brosnan Photography | Bouquet Image: Images by Lori and Photography by Shawnee |
* Pronovias available at Jeutonic Bridal.
Other wedding inspiration:
Whether you're having a church, civil, or an outdoor ceremony you can add something special to liven your aisle up, or to bring a little colour and personality to your chosen venue. From wedding aisle runners, to rose petals to teepees, there's lots of ways to bring a little of what you like to your ceremony. Have a look at some of our fave ideas that will work whatever your budget may be. By Karen Birney
This aisle runner is so unusual, and looks like a great way to personalise a wedding ceremony as an alternative to the tradional monogrammed version. Image by lizellle lotter photography via Bijoux Bride
>> If you want to find wedding runners, or other decor items, see our Suppliers Directory for Decor Hire
A way to add a little detail to your ceremony decor is to make a feature of the chairs you will sit on. You can decorate with some flowers, or sashes, or even try bride and groom signs for something a bit more modern. Top image by Dave McClelland. Bottom image by Connie M Chung via SoHappyTogetherBlog, signs designed by OliveHue
>> Find chairs like these for your cerempony, try our Directory in Furniture Hire
If you're looking for something more artistic, try creating your own 'alter'. This teepee(/tipi) style feature (top left) is made using wooden sticks, ribbon and is held up by branches of the tree behind. Image by The Wedding Artists Collective via 100LayerCake. This Indian style garland feature (middle) and traditional Indian lamp is a beautiful way to add some vibrance and custom to the ceremony alter. (Please check out this entire wedding HERE, as posted in 100LayerCake, the groom is the co-founder of Pinterest and the couple walked down the aisle to 'You're so cool' -the music from one of my favourite romantic movies of all time, True Romance. Amazing.) A great way to decorate your ceremony on a budget is to use fairylights (top right). Hanging vases (bottom right, image by Cat Satre via StyleMePretty) and pillar candles (bottom left, via ElizabethAnnDesigns) are beautiful ways to line the aisle.
For an outdoor ceremony, petals are one of the most romantic ways to line the aisle. You can shape them into designs, scatter them, or place floating candles alongside them, they really make an impact! Left image by Mark Brook, top right via MarthaStewartWeddings, bottom right by Elizabeth Messina.
>> Find your perfect Wedding Florist throught the WOL Directory
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Amy's wedding in Mayo last year was the perfect mix of contemporary style and baroque grandeur. Purple and pink flowers added texture and romance, while black and white statement decor gave the whole look a modern edge. Compiled by Karen Birney
Photos by Elizabeth Messina
Event styled by The KB Event
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Adapt this palette to your wedding with some of our favourite items from Confetti.co.uk
{See the quick links below will give you more info on each item.}
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Wooden Heart / Butterfly Kit / Place Cards / Parasol / Number Holder / Table Runner / Petals Multipack / Heart Votive
The newest wedding dress styles and details for 2012 includes pastels, a combination of lengths, fantasy necklines and more fabric! These designs appeared on dozens of runways, marking their official debut on the wedding scene.
Short: We love these shorter dresses by Tobi Hannah. Last season, three-dimensional skirts were in, this season, designers are focusing on shorter hemlines, creating skirts with tiers that flatter all shapes!
Length combinations: Dresses that are short at the front and long at the back are very popular for 2012 and give you the best of both worlds! Carol Hannah’s dress is also layered with a sweet-heart neckline, adding to the overall drama and romance of the gown.
The one-shouldered dress, as seen here with Matthew Williamson, is flattering on most body types and a great way to show off your shoulders with a bit more coverage than a strapless style. Feminine, romantic and sexy!
Mesh is most often used in underskirts to create volume and shape, however designers, like Tara Keely for Pronovias, are now exposing this fabric to create another dimension to the wedding gown. This style also looks really unique, frothy and feminine!
Pronovias is available at Jeutonic Bridal Shop.
Pastels: For BHLDN’s Spring/ Summer 2012 collection, off-shades of white and pastels featured heavily. These subtle shades of colour, like the silver seen here, can be really chic and offer something different to the brides who want to shun all things traditional, conservative and white!
Fantasy necklines are big this season as seen here with Reem Acra’s 2012 Collection. A sheer layer of fabric covers the skin, so you get a strapless look with some added coverage - two looks for the price of one! This style is soft, elegant and perfect for brides who don’t want to feel over-exposed or too-covered-up.
For more gorgeous wedding dresses, have a look at our Suppliers Directory.
Our readers always commented on how much the loved the 'Steal her Style' section in B Magazine and so, we've decided to bring it online! First up is the gorgeous Carmel who married Chris in Dublin this year. Hers was a green and ivory themed wedding. Check out pics of her big day HERE
Images clockwise from top left: Gucci; Glitzy Secrets; Image by SOSAC Photography; Confetti.co.uk; Smashbox; The WeddingsOnline Shop; BHLDN; True Connection on Etsy; Image by SOSAC Photography.
See Chris and Carmel's beautiful Real Wedding.
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The WeddingsOnline Shop, which houses hundreds of wedding decorations, accessories and favours, is now debuting some of the hottest wedding trends for 2012! With prices starting at just €1.50, there is something to suit every bride and every budget.
Favour Boxes | Tea-lights | Dog Tux | Crystal Garland | Water Lights | Birdcage | Mr&Mrs Bags | Mesh Ribbon | | Paper Lanterns | | Shoe Stickers | | Cufflinks | | Cake Topper | | Love Birds |
You can now visit the WeddingsOnline Shop at The Europa Academy, Balheary Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Contact Charlene on 01 883 9286 or email [email protected].
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The goddess that is Sofia Vergara only needs to flutter her luscious lashes to turn heads, but at the Emmys this week it was her ears that did the eye-catching. Many brides like to opt for an upstyle for a classic and neat look on their wedding day, but if they’re anything like me they may feel a little exposed having all their hair off their face. Big earrings are a great way to make you feel feminine and elegant and provide a little security blanket if you’re used to having hair to play with!
Blue statement earrings are a different way of adding your ‘something blue’ to your wedding day, and will look AMAZING if you have blue eyes. Brown eyes look great with emerald green earrings. Compiled by Karen Birney
L-R Thisilk on Etsy.com, BHLDN, Jubilee Events
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You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it a good one! The same goes for your wedding stationery.
Wedding invitations are an important part of your big day as they are the first contact you have with your guests. Your invitations and stationery set the tone for the entire day, so choose a motif that you can carry throughout your d�cor.
When choosing your stationery, you can also get matching inserts, such as RSVP cards, maps and directions, details regarding transportation, hotel information and dress code - see Farrell and Chase’s cute insert on ‘How to tie a bow-tie’ for black-tie weddings.
Clockwise from top left: Pink Lily Press at Etsy; WeddingPrint.ie; White or Cream; WeddingsOnline.ie Shop; Confetti.co.uk
Clockwise from top left:I Do Stationery; Image by Elyse Hall Photography; Image by Jody Miller Photography; Feather and Ink, Image by Aspect Photography; Farrell and Chase; The WeddingsOnline.ie Shop.
Clockwise from top left:Ivandy27 at Etsy; Rosy Days; Farrell and Chase; Oh So Beautiful Paper; Ello There at Etsy.
Clockwise from top left:Feather and Ink; Finer Details; Susan Stripling Photography; Pretty as a Picture, Image by Simon Archer; DIY as seen on Green Wedding Shoes.
Your stationery can also be used to reflect your personality as a couple, for instance, you could use movie tickets or create a DIY invite, such as ‘tying the knot literally’ - created by Behance.
For more amazing wedding stationery have a look at our Suppliers Directory.
The WeddingsOnline girls are in sunny spirits this afternoon (look at that blue sky!) so we thought a little colourful palette would be a nice addition to the today's blog posts! If you are having a pre-wedding shoot with your photographer, colourful balloons are a gorgeous way to add some sparkle to your images, and will give you something to play with if you're feeling a little shy. For your wedding, a rainbow palette is easy to build on as you don't need to make sure you have all the same shades between your bridesmaid dresses, flowers and stationery, so there's less pressure in planning and more fun!
Credits: Flowers image via BeforetheBigDay / Shoes image via Weddings.co.nz / Bike image by En Pointe Photography / Bridesmaids via WeddingbyColour / Bottles image via OhHappyDay / Lanterns via EnjoyWeddingNow / Bike image by En Pointe Photography / Table image via MyItalianWeddingBlog / Couple image by Chad Cress / Cake image by Three Nails Photography
Compiled by Karen Birney
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After the dress, your shoes are the next big fashion statement you can make on your wedding day. Question is: Are you a classic, understated and clean cut bride, or a bright and bold bride? Nude shoes were huge in 2011 and will continue to be big in 2012. The reason? Nude heels elongate your legs, look super sophisticated and can be worn with every colour and outfit after the wedding! Whatever you choose, wear shoes that will make you feel special, and, preferably, ones that you won't fall over in on the way up the aisle (cough!).
By Karen Birney
Quick links: Coast / KG / Aruna Seth / Ted Baker
Quick Links: Coast / Miss KG / Vivian Westwood / Miu Miu
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Part 3 and the final part of our Winter Wedding Trend Report! Hope you've enjoyed checking out all the WeddingsOnline picks for a winter wedding. And remember: It's the most wonderful time of the year (except if you've to commute to work on public transport, obvs).
Quick links: Utah Bride Blog / Amy Carroll Photography / Confetti UK / OneWed / House of Fraser / Debenhams / River Island
There’s a baby boom this year! We think it’s in the water. Others are blaming it on the cold snap. Whatever it is, there’s a lot of fabulous, glowing pregnant ladies around (the WOL office included)! So we decided to put together some beautiful bridesmaid dresses for those of you who are expecting pitter pattering very soon!
L-R: ASOS; Karen Millen; ASOS; It's Vintage Darling; Dessy available in Amarra Bridal, Ardee Bridal House, Secrets Bridal, B Couture Bridal; Coast.
L-R: Betsey Johnson; Vera Wang; Vera Wang; Mamas and Papas; French Connection; Tiffany Rose; BHLDN.
Pictures clockwise from left: PA; Jose Villa; OK Magazine.
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