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Winter 2011/12 Trend Report -Part 2
By Karen Birney
Quick Links: LaRedoute.co.uk / JohannaJohnson.com / HermioneHarbutt.co.uk / Etsy.com / Confetti.co.uk / WeddingsOnline.ie Shop /
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Winter 2011/12 Trend Report -Part 1
By KB
Right, let's get the obvious out of the way: Most Irish people don't like winter. In fact, we DREAD it (present company included). But there is something just so warm, cosy and romantic about winter weddings. So let's put all the salted nonsense out of our mind and concentrate on some of the beautiful trends that could make your winter wedding even more delicious. Enjoy!
Part 2 of Winter Wedding Trends will be up tomorrow! Like us on Facebook to view first!
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Wedding Photography Checklist
For your big day, you want to ensure that your wedding memories are preserved forever, so think about making a list of pictures that you would like captured most. Speak with your wedding photographer beforehand, so you can check off the essentials (see below). You could also add some of your own ideas, like a location you would like to be photographed in or various creative shots of friends and family.
You could also assign a trusted family member or friend to assist your photographer. They don’t have to miss out on the fun and frolics of your wedding day, they just need to be available to help round-up various members of the clan for the family pictures.
Most wedding photographers have their own wedding photography checklist, so you don’t need to give them too much guidance, as you'll want them to have some time to capture impromptu shots.
Use the list below as guidance:
At Home
Bride getting ready e.g. getting hair and make-up done, putting on the dress / Wedding dress hanging up / The bride's shoes / bouquetMother of the bride fastening the bride's dress / Bride in her dress / Bride pinning corsage or boutonniere on mother and father /
Bride with her mother/ father and then both parents together / Bride with her maid-of-honour / Bride with her bridesmaids / Bridesmaids only
(David McClelland Photography)Flower girl and page boy / Mother and father of the bride together / Bride and her father in the wedding car
Groom getting ready e.g. tying tie, putting on jacket / Groom helping groomsmen get ready or vice versaGroom and best man / Groom and his attendants / Groom with his mother/ father and the both parents together /
Mother and father of the groom togetherCeremony
Guests walking into ceremony / Bride arriving to the ceremony
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle / Bride with her father walking down the aisle / Groom at the top of the altar waiting for his bride / Groom seeing bride for first time - our favourite! / Father of the bride handing over his daughter to the groom
Bride, groom and attendants at the altar / Shot of the guests from the bride and groom's point of view / Saying the vows
The exchange of rings / The kiss / The signing of the register / Bride and groom walking up the aisle / After the Ceremony
Bride and groom in the receiving line / Bride and groom outside the ceremony venue / Guests throwing confetti
Bride and her attendants / Groom with his attendants / Bride with groomsmen / Groom with bridesmaids
Bride, groom and their attendants / Bride, groom with their families / Bride, groom with his family / Bride, groom with her family
Mother and father of the bride / Mother and father of the groom / Both mothers together/ then both fathers together
Everyone in attendance / Bride and groom in the wedding car / Bride and groom in 'lovey-dovey' shotsReception
(David McClelland Photography)Bride and groom entering the reception / Decorations e.g. table centrepieces/ table settings / guest book etc.
The top table / The speeches
Guests' reaction to the speeches / Wedding cake / Cutting the cake / Bride and groom feeding each other cake / The first dance
(Christina Brosnan Photography)Bride and father dancing / Groom and mother dancing / Guests dancing / Groom removing the bride's garter / Bride throwing her bouquet
Creative Images
Bride & Groom having breakfasT / Bride & groom drinking champagne before the ceremony
A close up of the bride and groom’s shoes from under the dress/ and tuxLooking for a wedding photographer with their very own wedding checklist? Find one in the WOL Suppliers Directory.
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DIY Comeback Queen
By KBI made a quilt for a Home Ec. project when I was about 16 years old. It was blue and pink and had a Mr. Men man on it (no particular character). I made a feature of his nose, using a towel-like fabric and padding it out so it stuck out from the rest of his body. To this day that quilt is the single greatest thing I've ever created. This is possibly the reason why I like this here idea so much.
I came across the DIY extravaganzafest that was Jess and TJ's wedding on 100LayerCake and immediately honed in on the eye catching quilt. The quilt was made from piece of fabrics that Jess asked her guests to send her months before the wedding. Her guests sent on pieces from t-shirts, table cloths, baby blankets etc (I know, it's hard enough to get a 'Yay' or 'Nay' text from most people). She then pieced the fabrics together and got a local embroiderer to finish it off.
I think it added a really nice splash of colour to her photos and was a brilliant way to make the guests feel part of the day.
Photos: http://giacanali.com/
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It's what's on the inside...
On your wedding day, you want to look and feel as beautiful on the inside as you do on the outside.
You could choose lingerie that provides some additional support, slimming and tucking or you could match your bridal underwear with your wedding dress.
Whatever style you choose, the most important thing is that it suits and flatters you and your dress. Be inspired by some of these fabulous bridal underwear finds.
From top left: Elle Macpherson Intimates photographed by Junebug Weddings; Victoria's Secret; La Senza; Penneys; Carmen; Dunnes; Ann Summers.
From top left: Ultimo available at Peaches and Cream; Maidenform; Agent Provocateur; Tu; Gok Wan; Triumph available at McElhinneys; Spanx available at Peaches and Cream.
Night wear: BHLDN; Marks and Spencers; Myla.
If your perfect gown is backless, fear not, these bra solutions will hide unsightly straps and give you all the lift and support that you need.
Bra solutions: Front dipped bra - La Senza; Strap holders - ASOS; Tape - House of Fraser; Cover-ups - La Senza; Multi-way bra - Victoria's Secret; Strapless bra - Wonderbra.
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Will you wear a Garter?
By Karen Birney
Garters have garnered themselves a bit of a rep, dividing brides-to-be who either think 'the garter thing' is a bit of a laugh on one hand, or tac-tacular on the other. Thing is, garters can be a lot sexier than an Oops TV wedding special would have you believe. Take a look at some of these beautiful pieces that will make you think twice about a tradition you thought was gone with the wind. (Just make sure he isn't planning on 'tossing' one of these, or he'll regret it!)
Us girls know well what's going to be going on under our dresses on our wedding day. And it ain't pretty. Piping, wires, sticky tape, cement, safety pins, hold-ins, push-ups....velcro (ew)... Fact is, wedding undies aren't the most attractive in the world but if you just want to add something a little secretive and special to your undergarments, these garters will make you feel feminine and sexy.
Quick Links:
TheGarterGirl.com Florrie Mitton LibertyinLove.co.uk Woomi La Gartier Garter BHLDNRelated Content
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Why is a raven like a writing desk?
Images clockwise from top left: (Image 1& 2) Styling Pearl and Godiva, Image Aspect Photography; Coast; Asos; Irregular Choice; Pink Cherry Mama Etsy; Thrush Etsy.
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Janine and Richard's Wedding by Gra Photography
“The day was full of great moments,” said their Photographer, Grainne Flynn of Gra Photography. “Richard whisked his bride off on his much-loved 1960s Vespa from the Dublin Registry Office to the canal where they shared plenty of bubbles with their close family and friends - once they were given a rusty old bottle opener by a friendly local, that is.”
“Feeding ducks, throwing flower bombs, guests tucking into wraps from the food market and Janine stopping traffic in her exquisite John Rocha number, the vibe was relaxed, urban and really rather cool,” Grainne adds.
“After strolling along the canal to Locks restaurant, their personalised magnums of wine were popped open and it was time for me to leave them to it,” says Grainne. “A simply beautiful wedding.”
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Navy and Yellow Colour Palette
Clockwise from top left: Photo by Cameron Ingalls, Button Hole from Style Me Pretty, Centrepiece from The French Touch, Louboutins Photo by HJ Imagery, Photo from The Knot, Hairband from Internacionale, Photo by Joyful Wedding Photography, Invitation by Farrell & Chase
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DIY Weddings: Papel Picado Flags
A cute and easy DIY project to create your very own Papel Picado flags. Hang them in the church or drape them around you reception room to help add a splash of colour to your big day.
Materials
� Various colours of tissue paper - maybe in your wedding colour theme
� Double sided tape or glue
� Scissors
� Ribbon
� Paper for template
Step-by-step
1. Fold paper for the template into 1/6s length-wise. Once paper is in 1/2, fold it into 1/3s.
2. Cut small shapes along the folded sides of the template.
3. Open to see if you like the pattern.
4. Then lay the template over the tissue paper, which should be folded in the exact same way the template is.
5. Cut the tissue in the same pattern as the template.
6. Unfold and repeat in the same way for other colours of tissue.
7. Lay ribbon out and stick different colour tissue flags side-by-side on the ribbon with the double sided tape or glue. Leave about enough space either side so the banner can be tied up.
8. Stick another piece of ribbon to the front side of the banner.
9. Now hang it up and stand back to admire all your 'hard' work!
As seen on GreenWeddingShoes.com. Images by Katherine Elizabeth Photography.
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The Autumn Wedding Guest
Wedding guest looks for Autumn for less! You don't have to spend big to look fabulous!
Clockwise from top left: House of Fraser; ASOS; Rock n Rose; Next; Penneys; Dune.
Clockwise from top left: M&S; ASOS; Accessorize; ASOS; House of Fraser; F&F at Tesco.
Clockwise from top left: Accessorize; Penneys; Ann Summers; Accessorize; Penneys; Dune; Huose of Fraser.
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