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Purple and Baroque Wedding Palette
Be Inspired
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 EventGet the look
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.}
Quick Links
Wooden Heart / Butterfly Kit / Place Cards / Parasol / Number Holder / Table Runner / Petals Multipack / Heart Votive
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WOL Picks: Wedding Dresses 2012
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.
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Steal her Style - Carmel
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 WOL Shop!
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].
SHOP NOW!
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Wedding Trend Alert: Statement Earrings
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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Love Letters
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.
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Rainbow Colour Palette
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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What is your Bridal Shoe Style?
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
Quick Links: Aldo / Miu Miu / Asos.comFrom the Forums
DIY glitter wedding shoes, now with pics! http://weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=329838
Alternative wedding shoes, any ideas? http://weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=326451
Show us your shoes! http://weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=272479Related Content
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Winter Wedding 2011/12 Trend Report -Part 3
By Karen Birney
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
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Expectant Bridesmaids
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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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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