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Defy Convention: Wear A Black Wedding Dress!

guest — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:58 +0000

The fall 2012 wedding collection by Vera Wang highlighted some of the most amazing black-nude gowns and some all-black numbers that are a way off from the traditional white wedding dress. Are you bold enough to walk down the aisle in a black number? Here are a few considerations:

1. Wearing the Black Wedding Dresses

You can go for a black dress if you have a Beach Themed Wedding or maybe a medieval themed Wedding. The dress compliments well with the Gothic look and is excellent for an ethereal theme. You can wear black at your wedding and incorporate it with hints of red, silver and white. The trend right now is lace and black lace is simply beautiful!

2. The Best Cuts And Accessories For Black Wedding Dresses

Choose a tight fitting gown since they tend to compliment any body shape. You can also opt for a full flowing skirt with a tight fitting bodice. Always avoid long and solid sleeves, either opt for something sheer or choose the sleeveless option. Black wedding dresses look fantastic with pearls because they make you look elegant, and do not scream for attention.

3. The ‘what-will-others-think’ Factor

Wearing a black gown at your own wedding might leave you with a few very worried glances. Make sure that you consider your partner’s preferences and the preferences of your family. Most couples these days are non-conventional and love to make their wedding a unique affair to remember: the black dress could be the bold statement.

4. Buying the Black Wedding Dresses

Once you have decided on a black wedding dress your shopping becomes so much easier. However, make sure to go through prom dresses and even the bridesmaid’s dresses to find one you will love. You can also consider your shopping online and do not forget to search for most expensive wedding dress to get the best designs available across the globe.

Thanks to upcoming designers and non-conventional brides, black can be worn at a wedding. So if black is your color of choice, then there is no reason for you not to wear it on your wedding day.

{Alyssa Clarke is a blogger who enjoys writing on wedding and fashion the most. She also happens to be an insatiable traveler who is always on a look out for a different destination to explore.Images sourced via Celebrity Bride Guide.}

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Top Ten Duties for the Maid of Honour

Shane — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:33 +0000

As the Maid of Honour you have more duties then any of the other Bridesmaids, here are just a few:

1. Help with any Pre-wedding Tasks
Whether it be addressing the envelopes or choosing cake flavors!

2. Host or cohost the Bridal Shower
You may wish to take on some extra help for this task, it can be tough!

3. Lead the Troupe
You help the bride delegate tasks to the other bridesmaids, and if needs be, keep track of them!

4. Plan the Hen party
Plan, along with the other Bridesmaids, a fun and festive night out for all the girls!

5. At the ceremony, sign the marriage license
You, along with the best man are to do this, as the Witnesses

6. Hold the Grooms Ring during the ceremony
Need a safe place to keep it? On your Thumb

7. At the Reception, Dance with the best man
Only really necessary if there is a formal first dance sequence!

8. Arrange the bride’s train and veil before the ceremony begins and just after she arrives at the altar.
Really know your way around the dress, you’ll need to be able to hide the train away before the brides first dance!

9. In the lead up to the wedding, be ready for any and all emotional crises
Keep the tissues close to hand, and be ready with some solid advice!

10. Keep the Bride laughing
Most important thing you can do is keep the bride calm and cheerful in the stressful weeks leading up to the Big Day!

[Image sourced via D.Clow]

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photo crush: {bridal portraiture}

ClaireB — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:53 +0000

It is important that you look your absolute best on your wedding day. Make use of the opportunity to celebrate your femininity by allowing your wedding photographer to really capture you in unique and special ways. I have compiled this gallery with different poses, angles and lighting to give you ideas that you can pass onto your photographer. Take time to really think about what you want. The photographers who I have selected here have a very unique eye. It is important that you make sure beforehand that your photographer can capture exactly what you want. The best way to determine this is to have an engagement shoot as a trial session and to talk to them about what you want.
Love,
Claire

{Image credits found in the accompanying gallery on Flickr. Sourced via Creative Commons.}

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Top Ten First Dance Songs!

Shane — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:00:43 +0000

Having trouble picking a song for your First Dance? Here are some popular choices for your big day!

Close to you – The Carpenters
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Something – The Beatles
Your Song – Elton John or Ellie Goulding
Moondance – Van Morrison
Everything I Do (I Do For You) – Bryan Adams
At Last – Etta James – At Last
Everybody Loves Somebody – Dean Martin
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

[Image by missportilla]

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Social Media Proposals? Win your Wedding with The Carlton Hotel Group!

Shane — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:13 +0000

With the 29^th of February traditionally the one day in every four years, that a female may ask for a gent’s hand in marriage, the Carlton Hotel Group have announced the launch of their Facebook proposal app that allows their fans to request their chosen one’s hand in marriage via social media.

The first documentation of this practice dates back to 1288, when Scotland supposedly passed a law that allowed women to propose marriage to the man of their choice in that year. Tradition states they also made it law that any man who declined a proposal in a leap year must pay a fine. The fine could range from a kiss to payment for a silk dress or a pair of gloves.

The Carlton are offering an extra incentive to “pop the question” online as they are giving away a free wedding to the proposal deemed to the most popular by their 18,000 facebook fans. This stunning prize is for a Platinum package wedding for 80 guests in any of Carlton 4 Star Hotels nationwide. See www.facebook.com/carltonhotelgroup for more information.

[Image by Feistywoman.net]

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Project 51 – Irish Designers Wedding Showcase

Ciara Crossan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:21:34 +0000

I’m always happy to support Irish designers so I’m thrilled to share with you the first ever wedding showcase event at Project 51! Located in an 19th Century Georgian building, Project 51 is a modern style store stocking the very best in high-end Irish design including fashion, jewellery, millinery, and accessories.

From now until February 28th 2012 Project 51 will showcase their stylish wedding collections from their coveted designers in a unique exhibition that will inspire brides and grooms alike.

The showcase is made up of designers from the Project 51 collaborative as well as unique wedding suppliers ranging from flowers to cakes and stationery to event planning and has something to suit every member of the wedding party and every type of wedding.

Project 51’s own fashion forward designers exhibiting include Caiomhe Keane (QUE-VA), Jennifer Rothwell and Clare O’Connor. The creations of these innovative fashion designers conjure up images of romance and lace, modern style with vintage flair and sparkling couture gowns. The collectives jewellery designers exhibiting engagement rings, wedding jewellery and commitment rings include Eoin McDonnell, Yvonne Ryan, Ruby Jewels and Eily O’ Connell.

Martha Lynn who is also a member of Project 51 will exhibit her stunning hats; perfect for those ever sought after statement pieces.

Collectively this stylish exhibition will inpire brides and grooms while giving them a chance to talk directly to the designers in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Price points:

Weddings dresses from €875
Mens suits from €550
Hats from €265
Jewellery from €45

Project 51’s Wedding Showcase runs from now until Feb 28th. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 7pm.

Call 01- 679 5551 to book an appointment or email info@project51.ie Project 51, South William St. Dublin 1. http://www.project51.ie/

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For Brides, From A Groom: Advice You Have To Hear

ClaireB — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:46 +0000

I was speaking to a groom recently. It was three days after his return from honeymoon. He said that if he could do it again, he would give his bride, and every other bride out there, this advice:

1. Don’t take it so seriously.

Factor a few laughs in along the way. The details and all the miniscule arrangements can make things leading up to the big day very serious.

2. Negotiate every cost.

Wedding suppliers know that you are willing to pay the very best price to get just what you heart desires. In most other cases you would not be willing to spend so much money. Shop around, ask for discounts, haggle like a good Irish girl should.

3. Make time for yourself.

Every body will try and grab a piece of you leading up to the day. Be firm about your alone time. You need the breather to take the pressure off of yourself. Mr Groom admits that this is a protective request for himself. He usually ends up getting the brunt of the pressure building up inside of you. So do it for you, and for him.

{Image sourced via creative commons on flickr, courtesy of Dirk O’Neill}

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Having Fun Along The Way: 3 Hen Party Ideas

ClaireB — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:56:54 +0000

I will be heading to a hen night soon. Hen nights, Irish style are fundamentally different to hen nights in most other countries that I have been too and I have been to my fair share. I won’t bore you with the details but let’s just say that Irish girls know how to have a good time.

Here are three great ideas from girls who are still talking about their night’s out:

1. Form a girl band. Record a song.

Dance Fix Ireland help you to do this and actually pull it off. Every girl gets a copy of the song for the memory box and hey, who doesn’t love dancing and singing?

2. Organise a special night away.
Posh Fizz are a travel agent dedicated to making the hen night the best one ever. They specialise in women’s events. They give a great list to help you ensure success for your event.

3. Do something creative.
Learn how to do something adventurous. Or go on an art jam.

Have fun most of all! Let us know if you did something creative that others might not have thought of.

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Mega Deal on Skincare before Christmas!

Ciara Crossan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:24 +0000

Any Christmas 2011 brides take note, our friends over at Alofé are running a fantastic deal on pigsback this week where you can get a 57% discount off an anti aging skincare pack. Perfect for mothers of the bride, bridesmaids and the bride herself, this is a fantastic offer that should be snapped up immediately!

For only €59.99 you get:

Anti-Ageing Eye Gel (RRP €40.00)
Age-Defying Night Cream (RRP €45.00)
Cleansing Foam (RRP €17.95)
Skin Toner (RRP €17.95)
Foot and heel balm (RRP €12.95)
Includes Foot Rasp

Speaking from personal experience, I love the Alofé products, their eye-care range is amazing!! Head on over to pigsback to get this great deal now >>

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Clarity On Your Big Day: Laser Surgery That Works

ClaireB — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:30:43 +0000

For many people, perfect vision doesn’t come naturally. Short- or long-sightedness is very common, and while easily remedied with glasses it’s not ideal. Certainly on your wedding day you’ll want to see clearly. Having laser eye surgery before the big day could be something worth investing in; it’s long-lasting, very convenient, and gives you 20/20 vision for your big day.

Few brides will want to wear glasses on their wedding day. You’ll want to look your best and chances are you’ll have spent a fair bit of money on having your hair and make-up done, there is no sense in spoiling the look with glasses.

There are various alternatives out there:

Contact Lenses

Obviously, contact lenses are a more subtle alternative to glasses, and can be a better option for your big day. However these might be uncomfortable if you’re not used to wearing them, and they can make your eyes feel dry. Then there’s the issue of remembering to take them out at the end of the night after drinking and dancing at the reception. This is a fiddly process, and it’s not really something one wants to have to think about on their wedding night!

Laser eye surgery

Laser eye surgery is the most convenient, confidence-boosting option for clear vision on your wedding day, not to mention continually for the rest of your life. There is a huge amount of information available on the actual process available here so you can fully understand what the treatment involves. The procedure is quick, non-invasive, and can be done in a lunch hour. The cost these days is very affordable with laser eye surgery offered from as little as £395 per eye. Clear vision is certainly worth investing in.

A range of vision issues can be treated with laser eye surgery. At the very least many clinics such as the Ultralase Clinics in Ireland offer free consultations to help you decide whether it is right for you. This consultation will involve the well know vision chart test, but will also involve your eyes being mapped to get a complete understanding of your lenses. This will enable the optometrist the knowledge to advise you for the best course of action for your vision correction.

Your wedding is one of the most important and memorable days of your life and feeling confident will make all the difference on the day. Being able to see clearly, without contacts or glasses can be positively life changing.

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