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To top it all off….

Ciara Crossan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:17:26 +0000

Last night on RTE’s new show Higher Ground, you might have seen Jill FitzGerald and her Cake Topper Business. Jill handmakes personalised cake toppers for wedding and occasion cakes. They can be as quirky or traditional as you choose…the limit is your imagination! Is your groom a big GAA-head or Rugby buff? Maybe you play classical violin or are a doctor? Jill can create characters that represent the happy couple and ad a fun element to the wedding cake.

“Using photographs of the happy couple, and including quirky details for that added touch of humour, these caricatures of the bride and groom can incorporate uniforms, hobbies, sports, county colours, or be more traditional in their wedding attire. Pets, children and other additions can of course be included too – the choice is yours!”

The pieces are modelled by hand using coloured polymer clays (Fimo), so your topper not only features on your wedding cake, but also acts as a permanent keepsake of your wedding day. Beware though – you can’t eat them!

Jill also suggests giving the toppers as an unusual and personal wedding gift. Just make sure to order in time (at least 6 weeks before the wedding date). A handmade personalised cake topper from Jill will set you back about €120.00. Get some inspirational ideas on the website: www.caketoppersireland.com

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Arrive in Style, Vintage Cars for your wedding

Ciara Crossan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:47:44 +0000

Today I met with the lovely Morgan and Mary from Daimler Wedding Hire based in Kanturk, Co. Cork. With a real focus on you and your day, when you rent the car, you have it (and Morgan) for the whole day. He arrives early and decorates the car (and other family cars) with ribbon and makes sure everyone is at ease. The bride and father then get a lift to the church and Morgan waits on hand to allow the car be photographed with the wediding party either at the church, photo location or after the journey to the reception venue.

They have white, ivory and cream umbrellas – just in case you need them with this Irish Climate! They also provide the bride and groom with a complimentary bottle of champage and chocolates to toast their newlywed bliss. With a choice of Gold Daimler, Maroon Rolls Royce or Silver Limosine, you have the pick of the car for your big day and because they have a fleet of cars, in case anything happens on the day mechanics-wise (they are vintage cars after all!) there is a back up ready. Based in Kanturk, North Cork and servicing Cork and Kerry they have a showroom where you can go and view the cars before you decide. At €450.00 for the car for the day, you may want to have viewed it in the flesh beforehand! There are some great pics on their website though, and it might be a nice surprise to have it roll up on the day without having seen it first hand. With Morgan at the wheel, you will certainly be in good hands anyway!

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5 Star Fitness

Ciara Crossan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:29:22 +0000

Most brides look to shed a few pounds and want to shape up for their big day, but with the cold weather we have had of late you could easily be forgiven in not wanting to lace up the trainers and head out for a run!

With the Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney’s new Bridal Bootcamp, they claim you can drop a dress size in 3 days and lose up to 10lbs!! This specially designed package for Brides-to-Be, puts you through an intesive regime of exercise, toning and ‘sculpting’ your body along with master classes from top chefs on food and nutrition issues as well as pamper sessions to get you plucked and preened for your walk down the aisle.

It doesn’t come cheap, with the Gold Package coming in at €895.00 but for 4 nights luxury 5 star treatment and a team of experts on hand to give you a complete fitmess, wellness and beauty assessment and the promise to drop a dress size during the program then it would have to be considered good value for the determined bride!

The next Bootcamp Program kicks off on the 22nd March and the 19th April, and will be full of like-minded brides all on a mission! If you like, you can bring along your friend or bridesmaid for a discounted rate, but it sounds like a great bride-bonding experience and after spending 3 days sweating it out together (in the gym AND the sauna!) I’m sure you will come away with new friends.

Contact the Muckross Park Hotel directly to enquire about the Bridal Bootcamp, or check their availability for a 5 star wedding here.

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