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Editorial Director Laura George Executive Editor Susan Vasquez Editor-in-Chief Melanie Morris

3 BRIDES CONTRIBUTORS SUMMER / AUTUMN 2015 Editor KATE O’DOWD Editorial Assistant Zara Hedderman Sub Editor Sheila Wayman ART Creative Director Bill O’Sullivan Art Director Sandra Horan ONLINE Online Editor Ellie Balfe PR & PROMOTIONS Events & Communications Niamh Wade

Caroline Foran

DOES BEAUTY EDITING Resident Beauty Editor for both IMAGE Brides and IMAGE.ie, with a make-up artistry course under her belt, Caroline has long been toying with the various tools and tricks of the trade. Beauty booty is her thang. twitter.com/carolineforan

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DOES LINGERIE PHOTOGRAPHY Born in Germany, Veronika travels all over Europe as a freelance photographer. Her focus is on fashion and lifestyle, and her pictures embody her own ideal, guided by her intuition.

She loves to capture the aesthetics of the moment, the simple things. veronikafaustmann.com

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Jennifer Stafford

DOES DÉCOR STYLING Jen was Junior Editor at BASH from its inaugural issue, right through to its last, before jumping into the world of freelance event styling, transforming many a space with a refined selection of decor, art, blooms and music. instagram.com/jenniestafford

On the cover

Photograph by Tony Kim at Trunk Archive. Strapless silk column gown with bow accent, $4,650 at austinscarlett.com

The perfect city celebration Elegant, light-filled, stylish and with fabulous food...

A memorable seaside wedding Five Star luxury with breathtaking views

CLIFF TOWNHOUSE 22 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.theclifftownhouse.com info@theclifftownhouse.com 01 6383939

CLIFF HOUSE HOTEL Ardmore, Co. Waterford www.thecliffhousehotel.com info@thecliffhousehotel.com 024 87800

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A note from the editor

FIRST LOOK 23 ABCs of Love News & trends 29 Totally tropical Event inspiration 35 3 Non brides Humour

WEDDING CRASHER Real weddings 45 53 60 63 71 78 81 89 96

Adele & Gene Field festivities Gary & Padraic IMAGE Grooms Lily & Jason Peek down under Aoife & Niall Hipster vibes Moira & Norman Cathedral chic Ciara & Simon Food and friends Ailís & Tony A rare auld time Jessica & Dermot Garden fresh Kristyn & Roger Small and perfect

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BRIDE STYLE Fashion & Accessories 100 110 113 117 121 127 131

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Don’t look back Fashion shoot Get the look Runway looks Flower gals Bridesmaid inspiration Vivienne Westwood Designer focus Shine on Jewels and accessories Find the dress Designers & boutiques Boudoir bloom Lingerie shoot

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GET THE GLOW Bridal beauty 143 All white now Beauty shoot 149 Do it yourself Tips and tricks 153 Make me gorgeous Beauty experts

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DAY DREAMING Décor & planning 158 168 171 177 185 189

I dream BIG Event inspiration shoot Reader event Powerscourt Townhouse Long distance bride Planning help We heart honeymoons Travel 8 Thrifty thoughts Budget savers Behind bridePrep Wedding Workshop

LET’S GET STARTED Planning tools 199 215 220 223 224

Venue Awards The winners Expert view Vendors to note Final countdown Planning timeline The directory Suppliers Pin me up One last inspiration

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR if you feel that you’re ready for a new chapter in life... and that a new name, to signify your new family, would be just the way to do it. You wouldn’t be giving anything up, just allowing yourself to grow into something else, something more.

Well, I suppose that’s what happened with BASH. We loved our BASH identity and our readers did too, but we have this great family – the IMAGE family, with its 40 years of heritage – and we decided that we wanted that bond to be a little closer. We’re proud of our sisters at IMAGE Magazine, IMAGE Interiors & Living and image.ie and being IMAGE Brides allows us to stand tall beside them, with a badge of honour that tells readers who may not have known before, that we believe in that same spirit of style, smarts and sophistication, which Irish women have trusted since 1975.

And what’s inside is just as lovely (maybe a little fancier; but who doesn’t love fancy?). We’re still going to give you outstanding, original event inspiration, directional bridal fashion ideas and off-the-beaten-aisle trends – all in the beautifully executed manner that our team has become known for. We’ll still speak to you as a friend, make you blub at soppy stories and poke a little fun at you, if you’re taking your bride-self too seriously. We’ll still invite you to parties, give honest advice and leave you with a magazine that you’re proud to have on your coffee table, when your mates call ‘round.

In short, BASH was the girl, IMAGE Brides is the woman – and you’re about to benefit from a whole lot of wedding wisdom.

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elcome to the first issue of IMAGE Brides.

Well, I say first issue, but it’s only a first issue of sorts, because we’re not brand new – like many a bride, we’ve taken a new name. You might call us IMAGE Brides, née BASH, but that’s not very catchy.

Little Lady BASH had six gorgeous issues, gained legions of fans and won Wedding Magazine of Year in her first year on the shelves… and now we’ve decided to take her journey on a slightly different path.

But why change the name, you ask? Isn’t that a bit controversial? Well, I wouldn’t say that changing your name at marriage is controversial… anymore. But it’s definitely something that you might have a heated discussion with your friends about – or a huffy one with your husband-to-be, for that matter. It’s a very personal choice.

I didn’t change my name. It’s funny, growing up, I thought my name was the epitome of hick, until faced with the prospect of getting rid of it; then I realised it was too inherently bound to my identity to just, all of a sudden, have another. The feminist in me rejects the idea that marrying someone should have to mean giving up any scrap of my identity. Plus, my husband’s surname is Price, so I didn’t fancy the Jordan quips (classy and all, as she is now).

But, there are some situations where changing your name is an excellent idea. If your full name translates as something obscene in Portuguese, and you’re planning a move to Brazil, for example – go for it. Or

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Memories you’ll savour for a lifetime‌

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estled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is an exquisite and mystical setting for your special wedding celebration.

In the hands of its founding family since the mid 17th Century,

Set in a secluded and tranquil

Castle Leslie Estate is steeped in history and has been the

location in Glaslough village, Castle

venue for countless parties and celebrations through the

Leslie Estate is only 80 minutes from

centuries. It is an incredibly intimate and romantic venue

Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast.

that comes alive when filled with the laughter and joy of

Its uniqueness, character and charm

family and friends.

can only be felt, not described.

At Castle Leslie Estate our priority is to turn your dream into a reality. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration for two or a grand celebration for 260, we have the perfect setting for you. With our reputation for fabulous food and discreet personal attention, the Estate also boasts a variety of accommodation to suit all preferences. We look after

Therefore we invite you to come and experience it for yourself and we look forward to welcoming you to the Estate so you can sample our renowned hospitality.

To arrange a private viewing, call us

every detail to make your wedding celebration a day you will

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Our complete directory of everything we’re crushing on in weddings FEATURE KATE O’DOWD

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Acoustics that will have your granny dancing, by preceremony cocktails – the brilliant Astral String Quartet play classical versions of iconic rock tunes (or almost anything else you ask for); they’re a smile-machine, astralstringquartet.com

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Dessert table creativity like these watercolour iced biscuits

by Smyth and Barry – check out more from this table in our “I dream BIG” shoot, on page 158, smythandbarry.com

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BridePREP… it’s the new BASHprep! Same fest of wedding creativity, new name to match our unity within the IMAGE Family – lots more dates this year, image.ie/SignThisBrideUp

Sorcha O’Raghallaigh’s Crowning Glory at new online Irish wedding store Bond & Ceremony – the latest brainchild of Kaleidoscope Bakery’s Kay O’Grady, this little hub has everything from ombre veils to flamingo cake toppers, bondandceremony.com

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Extra big bows, like this Austin Scarlett beauty on our cover. Make like a 1980s oil heiress and be the gift that you are, austinscarlett.com

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Totally Tropical

Tropical vibes are big in weddings this summer – pared-back, natural textures, rather than brash patterns and cocktail umbrellas (though we do love that, too).

Bring a little sunshine into even an Irish wedding, using elements from this fresh, Hawaiian inspiration shoot.

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Our Winter Wonderland wedding package includes: … Mulled wine & mince pies

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PLUS, enjoy a complimentary mini-moon at Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, which includes two nights in a luxurious suite and a gourmet dinner in Sika restaurant.

Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland. t: +353 1 274 8888 e: eimear.young@powerscourthotel.com www.powerscourthotel.com T& C’s and minimum numbers apply. Offer applies for Nov 2015 & Jan-March 2016, subject to availability.

Please contact our wedding planner, Eimear Young, for more information, quoting ‘BASH’.

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NON BRIDES Serial wedding guests spout bile on the more contentious aspects of other people’s nuptials ILLUSTRATIONS CHELSEA BONUS

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t’s pretty clear that, around here, we’re all about embracing the wedding joy.

We reckon that for the few short months you get to be a bride-to-be, you should bloody well bathe in blooms. Talk about the merits of Chantilly versus Cluny lace to anyone who will (or won’t) listen; organise three hen parties (a week in Portugal for the besties; a weekend in London for the laugh and a night in Dublin, because you have to have one at home, too) to which attendance is compulsory; drag at least two friends to each

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(Saturday, 9am) dress shop appointment, until you find the one. Do it all; we won’t judge. However, in the midst of living your bridey life, it can be worthwhile to think about things from another point of view: namely that of your wedding guests-to-be.

How will they feel about the table plan you created based solely on who’ll look best together in photos? Or the hand-dyed table linen, which everyone better Instagram using your official wedding hashtag? And sure if you can’t laugh at yourself…

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Why spend months bleeding all over your home-made bunting, when every other Tom, Dick and Harry is busy doing the exact same thing!?

CLICHÉD GARNISHES

by Joanne McNally

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’ve nothing against brides. Some of my best friends are brides/have been brides/are determined to be brides. But as a woman who will never marry, due to commitment issues that make even finishing an omelette difficult, I am in the very interesting position of pure matrimonial voyeur.

My belief is that when God was stuffing his conveyor belt of women with the bridal “gene”, I was lost under a sea of lady limbs, ’til the wise men were boxing us up and noticed a slight deadness behind my eyes.

They couldn’t send me back to the love station, so stitched in some frankincense and an extra kidney to make up for it (I jest, I’m totally capable of love; ask my stuffed Russell Terrier).

As a result, I have the pleasure of attending loadsa’ legal love-ups without

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ever having to consider whether this would be how I and Craig/Lucas/Mariah (at this point, I won’t even commit to a gender; though the sensual swirls that Lynx Africa stirs inside me would point to poor Craig) would do it. My point is this: as someone who spends absolutely no daydreamy time planning my own wedding, I’m totally free to enjoy yours, without any pre-conceived judgments.

I’ve witnessed plenty of doe-eyed duos exchange rings, vows and saliva, and it’s always gorgeous and sometimes I’ll even cry little Prosecco tears of joy. Every ceremony feels unique, with love bombs going off all over the shop. But once we leave the church/cliffside, it seems that every reception now looks a little samey.

Like Pinterest has become the Ikea of weddings; not in price – God knows,

couples are still forced to turn tricks to afford it all, but it’s like our entire generation woke up in a Dystopian world where George Orwell handed them a Dinner this way and a Dancing that way sign and said “RIGHT! There is now a way to do this and it must always include jam jars filled with tea lights”.

Okay I know, the 1984 comparison is a tad full-on and I realise that all these Pinterest-inspired touches form a nice trend, but why spend months bleeding all over your home-made bunting, when every other Tom, Dick and Harry is busy doing the exact same thing!? Like, if you’re going to spend all that green on giant Jenga and other clichéd garnishes, why not blaze your own décor trail instead of following in the footsteps of others? But where to start… I dunno, maybe have a look on Pinterest?

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Belleek Castle is one of Ireland’s historic stately homes and was expertly restored by former owner, Marshall Doran. Set in the middle of Belleek Woods near Ballina (Salmon Capital of Ireland) - only 40 minutes drive from Knock Airport.

Superb AA Rosette fine dining from master chef Stephen Lenahan. International golf courses, world class salmon fishing & shooting, scenic walking, cycling and historic sites all close by.

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ADELE & GENE A whimsical, tipi affair on the family farmstead VENUE ADELE’S GRANDPARENTS’ HOUSE IN CO CAVAN • PHOTOGRAPHS KATIE FARRELL • WORDS KATIE PHELAN

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THEY ARE ADELE CLAIRE COATES, BID MANAGER AND GENE TYRONE COATES, RECRUITMENT OFFICER THEY LIVE IN LIVERPOOL THEY MET ON A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS THEY FELL IN LOVE APPARENTLY AFTER MUCH DETERMINATION AND GIN, OR SO SAYS GENE

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hen Aussie Gene visited Adele’s family farm, his mind was totally made up – there was no better place for their wedding than right there with the cattle in Cavan. A hog roast and plenty of booze were Gene’s only other criteria, so Adele set about designing the kind of wedding that makes the IMAGE Brides team swoon. If there were an award for the best DIY wedding installation, these two would reign supreme; who knew that with some old bunk beds and a bit of fencing, you’ve got the makings of a classy lawn bar? With plenty of lanterns, gorgeous tipis and yards of bunting in soft pastel shades, Adele and her design team transformed a rural Cavan location into the ideal backdrop for a whimsical wedding.

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The couple sought a chilled-out vibe – certainly achieved by the addition of that cute ice-cream van

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THEIR SUPER SUPPLIERS Kudos to tipi providers Magnakata, for their flexibility and fairness, as well as photographer Katie Farrell for being able to capture every moment with perfection.

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We loved how the delicate lighting in the tipis ensured a romantic glow well into the evening

THEIR GUESTS SAID That it was the best wedding ever (and we believe it)

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THEIR BEST MOMENTS The power cut (for two minutes) and everyone sang Oasis’ “Wonderwall” in the dark. That and when the cows sauntered into the wedding portraits

The crew Adele’s dress The Bridal Loft, Cavan • Cakes Carol’s Home Bakery, Cavan • Flowers Dream Flowers, Cavan Tipis Magnakata • Catering Challas Hog Roast • Photography Katie Farrell Invites and printed material Matthew Storrow at Mockup Design Labs, Liverpool

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Aoife & Niall

MEET THEIR PLANNERS

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hen we heard these two were getting hitched, we figured it would be jam-packed with trendy quirks – one look at the shots and we quickly understood why their hashtag #lovejam trended on Twitter (and why random punters started tweeting requests to come along). So, we had to sit down with Queens of Neon’s Sharon Greene, to find out just what it takes to curate such a memorable event.

HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE LOVEJAM AESTHETIC? After Aoife and Niall signed off on our wintry mood boards, we sat down as a team and discussed how to incorporate the concept of frost, icebergs and snow throughout the venue – and in keeping with their signature pared-back style.

WHAT ELEMENTS DID YOU WORK WITH? Paper is the most versatile material to work with; so we used this to create the dramatic icebergs, which hung from the ceiling of the dining space. We then foraged for twigs, branches and other natural elements to bring each component to life. The table centrepieces were simple and inexpensive, using branches, twigs and cones, which we sprayed with gold paint and presented with green foliage. Finally, we hung thick panes

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of glass onto the wall, onto which we wrote the table plan with chalk pens, to continue the frosty-cool vibe.

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE LASER-CUT WALL ART? We wanted to enhance the bare-brick exposed walls, so played around with a snowflake wall feature – this was the result, which we made using stencilled paper and spray paint.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO PLAN AND EXECUTE THIS WEDDING? We started out chatting with Aoife and Niall about eight months prior. We would discuss ideas, likes and dislikes, then the finer details such as the venue, furniture, kitchen hire and how the day would flow – as the months went on, the process became more practical, implementing the ideas we had concocted together.

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE? The wedding took place in South Studios, which isn’t a purpose-built event space – there are always last-minute challenges when working in unusual places. This time there was no kitchen, so Hilary from Blas Catering cooked all the food in the Fumbally Kitchen around the corner, transferring everything to South Studios before serving.

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DON’T LOOK BACK You’re not going that way BRIDAL FASHION, ACCESSORIES AND BEAUTY FOR SUMMER AND BEYOND PHOTOGRAPHS Nathalie Marquez Courtney STYLING Kate O’Dowd ASSISTED BY Jennifer Stafford and Sorcha Crilly

This page Empire-line lace and silk dress, Dawn Fitzgerald. Dusty rose velvet ribbon, A. Rubanesque Opposite page Embellished parachute dress, Alexander McQueen at Covet Previous page Lace and satin blush crop top and skirt, Rime Arodaky at The White Gallery

This page and opposite Embellished lace dress, Dawn Fitzgerald. Nude mirror leather Tyne sandals, Jimmy Choo.

This page Silk and lace peony dress, Belle & Bunty at Sharon Hoey Opposite page Lace and satin crop top and skirt, Rime Arodaky at The White Gallery HAIR Joe McGivern at Toni & Guy MAKEUP Mary Ellen Darby at Morgan the Agency, using Yves Saint Laurent BeautĂŠ FLOWERS The Informal Florist LOCATION Killruddery House and Gardens

Hand-crafted and bespoke pieces, from Irish-owned

RARE JEWELLERY DESIGN

Irish-owned RARE Jewellery Design specialises in both classic and contemporary, hand-crafted pieces that capture hearts.

Each collection has been designed and hand-crafted by our team of goldsmiths, in the RARE showroom, situated in the creative quarter of Castle Market, Dublin 2. Each piece can be tailored to the unique tastes of the wearer, for a truly personal gift that lasts a lifetime. Third generation jeweller and RARE owner, Denise O’Connor says: “At RARE we offer clients craftsmanship and design expertise, handed down through generations.

FIND YOUR PERFECT PIECE IN THE RARE SHOWROOM, AT 12 CASTLE MARKET, DUBLIN 2. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 01 5557220 Monday – Wednesday: 9.30am – 6pm | Thursday : 9.30am – 7pm | Friday & Saturday : 9.30am – 6pm www.facebook.com/RareJewelleryDesign

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1 Crystal-embellished patent pumps, ¤595 at Miu Miu 2 Woven T-bar sandals, ¤225 at Reiss 3 Asymmetric clutch, River Island, ¤34.25 at asos.com 4 Point-toe flats, Rochas, ¤476 at matchesfashion.com 5 Hand-beaded headpiece, Clara Francis, POA at Browns Bride, London 6 Embellished nude pumps, Carvela, ¤160 at Arnotts 7 Floral necklace, ¤180 at Hobbs 8 Silk-chiffon veil, Sophia Kokosalaki, ¤380.99 at net-a-porter.com 9 Lace Ginny bag, Salvatore Ferragamo, ¤950 at Brown Thomas 10 Teardrop earrings, £14 at very.co.uk

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Mixed Metals

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WEDDING RINGS OF A DIFFERENT COLOUR

Clockwise from top left Handmade rose and yellow gold rings, from ¤320 per ring, at Helena Malone.

Diamond criss-cross ring POA, at Cartier. Gold and platinum wedding band, ¤1,000 at Tiffany & Co. White gold shaped diamond ring, ¤725, at Fields. Yellow, white and rose gold stacking rings, ¤1,600 at Hartmanns. Silver and gold diamond stacking ring, ¤795 at Yvonne Ryan. Rose gold wrap ring, to order, at Stonechat. Princess cut diamond and platinum band, POA at Natasha Sherling.

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Tel: 091 755139 Web: www.belladonnagalway.com Email: info@belladonnagalway.com Find us on facebook

FIND THE DRESS

Your must-visit dress-hunt guide - the best of Irish bridal FEATURE ZARA HEDDERMAN

The Designers

HELEN CODY The philosophy Specialising in unique, hand-finished collections inspired by natural botanical beauty, Helen Cody offers a bespoke bridal service to enhance the memorable experience of bringing your dream dress to life, from her Dublin 8 studio.

The bride is looking for a playful, fun design, exuding versatility and diversity. A lover of romance and directional design.

086 260 5374, helencody.com

HOUSE OF DELPHINE The philosophy Regarded as a “couturier with a bohemian heart”, everything designed and crafted by House of Delphine is finished with an ethereal elegance, a glow that is reflected in the bride.

The bride wants to look and feel like herself, no matter what day it is – with an appreciation of simplicity The Spa, Tralee, Co Kerry, 087 648 8901, houseofdelphine.com

LOUISE KENNEDY The philosophy Louise sees the bridal gown as one of the most important sartorial decisions in a woman’s life. Femininity, elegance and enhancing the bride’s natural beauty are imperative to her design ethos.

The bride wants a dress that defies tradition, while maintaining a refinement and elegance.

56 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, 01 662 0056, louisekennedy.com

PATRICK CASEY The philosophy Patrick Casey’s ethos is based on an unparalleled dedication to couture. Each gown is individually and meticulously hand-crafted – conventional but contemporary, encapsulating and enhancing the bride’s character.

The bride is “bien dans sa peau” that is to say, very comfortable and centred in her own being.

Newcastle House, Ballymahon, Co Longford, 086 857 5339, patrickcasey.ie

QUE-VA The philosophy Que-Va understands the importance of luxury, quality and originality in creating a unique gown – sensitively designed to encapsulate the spirit of the bride, while complementing her environment.

The bride is seeking originality, is enthused by fresh approaches to bridal design and has an appreciation for fine craftsmanship.

29 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, 01 441 9453, que-va.com

SARAH FOY COUTURE The philosophy A relaxed ambience is fundamental in the creation of a bride’s dream dress. Sarah Foy Couture believes in delivering a holistic individuality to her designs, creating a gown that is reflective of the woman wearing it.

The bride believes that her wedding dress should be uniquely hers and indicative of her personality and spirit.

Clontarf, Dublin 3, 086 178 0220, sarahfoy.com

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Introducing Laure de Sagazan exclusive to The White Gallery.

Fashion-forward bridal boutique with one of the most unique collection of wedding dresses is only 1 hour from Dublin Airport.

By appointment: T: +44 ( 0 ) 7565221331 | E: appointment@thewhitegalleryboutique.co.uk www.t h ew h i te g a l l e r y b o u t i q u e.co. u k

All white now

If ever there were an excuse to wear white PHOTOGRAPHS FLORIAN SOMMET AT FOLIO-ID.COM WORDS CAROLINE FORAN

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f there’s one colour that’s synonymous with weddings, it’s white. Billy Idol even wrote a song about it. Yet, while you’re shockingly alternative if you don’t wear that white dress, it’s not a palette that’s often considered in bridal beauty. Too often, brides overwhelm what should be their wedding day glow with heavy nighttime eyes, or too much tan, when using the virginal hue in their beauty palette instead would bring light, youth and radiance.

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MODERNITY’S GLOW

cheeks

For balance, warm cheeks with the ultimate bronzing tool: YSL Les Sahariennes, ¤31

brows

Out with heavy brows – just enhance your natural framers: Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Brow Pencil, ¤39

lips

For petal-soft lips that pop on their pure canvas: Lancôme Shine Lover in 120, ¤26

eyes

Feeling brave? Get creative on your eyelids with a 3D flick: MAC White Chromagraphic Pencil, ¤18

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FRESH AS SNOW lips

For subtle, photo-ready lips, this is a gloss worth kissing: Nars Limited Edition Lip Gloss, ¤26.03

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face

Skin that’s clear, translucent and, well, perfect?

Crème De La Mer Blanc Brightening Essence, ¤285

cheeks

An illuminating highlighter for that “what’s your secret?”effect: MAC Luna Crème Colour Base in Frost, ¤23

scent

Evoking the freshness of the Mediterranean, Bvlgari Aqua Divinia is the perfect honeymoon scent, ¤68, for 40ml

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Our Makeup Mavens

CIARA ALLEN Ciara is the master of luminosity – her light-handed technique will enhance your wedding day glow, proving that less is just right.

085 142 0465, ciaraallenmakeupartist.com

AILBHE LYNCH We’re always excited by Ailbhe’s ability to create looks that are strikingly modern, but not without a refined elegance.

087 226 2949, makeupbyailbhelynch.com

NAOMH KIRWAN If you fear the make-up brush then Naomh Kirwan is the guru for you.

She has mastered the barely-there look, with contemporary accents to make your features pop.

086 600 4692, naomhkirwan.com

SARAH KEARY Sarah understands the necessities of bridal make-up, enhancing and refining natural beauty, while creating radiance that will photograph beautifully.

087 249 1838, sarahkeary.ie

LEONARD DALY Leonard will give you that gorgeous, just-kissed blush and a sparkle in your eye, subtle enough to make your husband-to-be feel like the luckiest man on the aisle.

087 230 7734, beautybaked.com

PAULA CALLAN AT CALLANBERRY Industry favourite Paula Callan understands the balance between fresh-faced and brilliantly bold – she’ll enhance your natural beauty, never masking it.

01 697 8154, callanberry.com

Nailing It

EMER MCGILLION AT SKIN KANDY For nails that will look perfectly timeless in your photos we thoroughly recommend this mobile manicurist. We’re big fans of her perfect nudes, keeping the look simple but never dull.

086 378 3516, skinkandy.ie

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NIAMH CAREY AT TROPICAL POPICAL Tropical Popical approach nails as if they were a canvas, waiting to be turned art. Their versatility ranges from simple nude palettes to bold hues, in edgy stiletto shapes.

28 South William Street, Dublin 2, 01 675 3569, tropicalpopical.com

PAMELA LAIRD AT THE BEAUTY PARLOUR Our go-to gal; she has mastered the art of the bridal manicure, with beautiful results – perfect for showing off your bling.

23 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin, 01 492 9977, pamelalaird.ie

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Handmade Double Wedding Ring Specialists In our full instore workshop, each ring is handmade to the highest quality and standards to compliment, match and support your engagement ring.

The two diamond rings are held apart by two small bars at the back.

Your engagement ring then slots between the double ring for a full diamond surround.

With prices from… €1300.

Email us in a picture of your engagement ring and we’ll get back to you with some options and ideas of wedding rings that would suit ring chris@cmjewellers.com

SuperValu Shopping Centre | Lorcan Avenue | Santry | Dublin 9 For Appointments T: 01 8426197 | E: chris@cmjewellers.com | www.cmjewellers.com

I DREAM BIG Inspiration for a softly modern city wedding

PHOTOGRAPHS Paula O’ Hara DÉCOR STYLING Jennifer Stafford FASHION STYLING Kate O’Dowd VENUE, FOOD & COCKTAILS The Dean Hotel, Dublin DESSERT TABLE Smyth and Barry FLOWERS, BOTANICALS & VESSELS Appassionata Flowers HAIR Amber Henderson at Dylan Bradshaw MAKEUP Michelle Kinsella for dbFACE at Dylan Bradshaw MODEL Lauryn Greer at Morgan the Agency

BRIDE TIP Bringing small, personal décor accessories – think runners or handwritten menus – to your table design will create an original aesthetic of even pretty standard furnishings, without costing you a bomb. The little details are what your guests will see while sitting at the table, so don’t stress about your style of chair, if it’s not quite right.

The walls are bold, but

neutral, so this space can

take a profusion of colours without becoming twee. A broderie anglaise table

runner, with plates and

napkins in stone-pastel shades add the perfect

amount of youthful softness to this setting, while those superfresh summer blooms lift the deepness of the parquet floor

Clockwise from left Stationery, designed by Sandra Horan. Jewel earring, Merle O’Grady at MoMuse; lace T-shirt, Self Service at BT2. Navy criss plate; navy linen napkins, at Meadows & Byrne. Stonewashed silver cutlery, at Industry & Co. Mixture of coloured ceramic plates, Maguelone garden; copper egg-cup tea-light holders, all at Article Dublin. Ivory taper candles, at Tiger. Stonewashed silver cutlery, at Industry & Co. Lace table runner, at Marks & Spencer. Cakes by Smyth & Barry. Chiffon dress by David Fielden at Myrtle Ivory. Mesh T-shirt, Self Service at BT2. Tulle dress, David Fielden at Myrtle Ivory. AppliquÊ dress, Helen Cody.

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BRIDES READER EVENT An evening at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre WORDS KATE O’DOWD • PHOTOGRAPHS AGA MARU AT WHITE TEA

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here’s nothing like the coming together of two like-minded brands. So when Powerscourt Townhouse asked us to host a reader evening in their gorgeous Dublin city shopping centre, we had a pretty good feeling it would be a hit.

And it was… the perfect example of just what a good party should be: bridal shopping with the insider’s angle, in a magical setting, plus fizzy tipples, tasty treats and lots of girly banter.

More than 150 Brides readers gathered for what felt like Night at the Museum, for an after-hours bridal shopping evening that had them giddy with the private-access thrill of it all… the place was buzzing with brides and their pals, all eager to garner some insider knowledge and nab themselves a bargain.

By the way, did you know that this place is an actual wedding shopping hub? With bridal wear by Ciara Bridal, The Town Bride, Covet, Design Centre, Knightsbridge and Dawn Fitzgerald; flowers and

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trimmings by The Garden and A. Rubanesque; beauty by Pzazz hair and make-up salon and Christoph Eye Couture; cakes by The Pepper Pot… and more jewellery and wedding gift treasure troves than you could shake an engagement ring at? Sure, you’d get it all here.

Guests were treated to lots of delicious canapés, with bubbles and sweet treats to boot; a fashion show featuring key bridal looks from the centre’s stores; plus a behindthe-scenes interview session with three of Powerscourt’s leading wedding experts – Mark Grehan of The Garden on flowers; Robert Simmons of Pzazz on hair and beauty and The Town Bride’s Colm Flanagan on bridal dressing. A shopping frenzy ensued, with stores offering one-night-only discounts and in-store workshops… plus more bubble and treats, followed by the giveaway of a stupendous Twitter prize to one lucky winner. Ah, it was some night for one night…

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SIGN ME UP Want to be first on the list for our next reader evening? Just give us your details at image.ie/SignThisBrideUp

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IRELAND’S PREMIUM WEDDINGS & EVENT SPECIALISTS

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Behind

The fourth instalment of our Creative Wedding Workshop – new name, same vibes – plus details of the next one on June 28.

Read on, get hooked, sign up PHOTOGRAPHS BIRDS OF A FEATHER • VENUE THE DEAN

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e often wax lyrical about the importance of place when cooking up the perfect wedding storm and, for this event, we certainly practised what we preached. Having fallen in love with boutique Dublin hotel-of-the-moment The Dean, we virtually moved in for the duration of the issue (or at least for our I dream BIG shoot, p.158, and this glorious Sunday). We took with us some of our favourite wedding suppliers for a double sell-out event (it booked out so quickly, we had to put on an extra session in the morning), covering all things creative in wedding flowers, bridal styling and event design, and what followed was a happy day, complete with learning, laughing and quite a few cocktails (first ordered by a particularly celebratory group, with thirst quickly spreading through the ranks).

Take me home

LOOK WHAT GOODIES OUR GUESTS GOT...

Swizzles Love Hearts

Felt coasters, AllJoy Design

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Scented candle, Max Benjamin

Notebook, Daintree Paper

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Flowers

WITH APPASSIONATA We love to ogle Ruth Monahan’s ever-directional outfits and watching how she approaches floral design is no different. Our PREPers got busy with Ruth and her awesome right-hand-woman Kasia, making mini bouquets and centrepieces, while learning all about how to approach styling their wedding through flowers. appassionata.ie

Bridal fashion

WITH HELEN CODY If you crave a bespoke approach to bridal design, via diaphanous silhouettes and sumptuous fabrics (well, who doesn’t?), Helen Cody is your woman. She talked our brides through her design process, showing them how they could bring the detail she’s famous for to even the most unassuming of wedding dresses. helencody.com

Event styling WITH HOUSE OF HANNAH Sisters-in-law Lindsay and Amy Moynagh run planning and styling studio House of Hannah and destination wedding blog Flyaway Bride, so you might say they know a thing or two about pulling off a stress-free, gorgeous event.

Many pearls of wisdom shared here, while we all got crafty making bespoke stationery. houseofhannah.ie

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Final

COUNTDOWN A guide to timing your wedding planning FEATURE KATE O’DOWD

12 months

8 months 10 months

Choose & inform your bridal party of their roles throughout the event • Consider lifestyle changes for a healthier, hotter you

Meet your celebrant to start planning the ceremony • Book the wedding car

Book your vendors • florist • videographer • beauty team • church or celebrant • music • baker • caterer • stationer

2 YEARS TO GO… 24 months

Set your event style & set a realistic budget

22 months

Book the venue

20 months

Send out Save the Dates (for a destination wedding)

18 months Lock in your photographer

11 months

7 months

Start the dress search

9 months

Nail down your ceremony elements - a timeline and visual aspects • Order the men’s suits

Finalise the menu with your venue or caterer • Order the dress (if it’s pre-order or bespoke)

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3 months

5 months Create a running order of the whole event and send on to relevant participants • Order stationery (if it’s being designed and letterpressed)

Make the final flower order (with a florist; if you’re DIYing, this can be done later) • Send out paper or e-invites

1 month

6 months Order the rings (if designing yourself, or going for something unusual) • Research props & details to be sourced or made.

Start sourcing the materials

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2 months

4 months Decide on your cake and taste it • Register with the Civil Registrations Office (at least 3 months ahead)

Do hair & beauty trials and final dress fittings • Tackle the reception seating plan (or decide on a free-for-all)

Do a love-in session with your photographer, to get camera-comfy and rekindle your love amid the madness • Busy your fingers to calm your mind with some final fun crafty touches

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PIN ME UP

adventure And so the

begins

The

FOTA Collection

love laughter ever after It’s all about attention to detail for you, your groom and guests. We listen and plan your day around you to make it as special as your love is!

The Kingsley, Victoria Cross, Cork, Ireland. T +353 (0)21 480 0500 www.thekingsley.ie Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Cork, Ireland. T +353 (0)21 467 3453 www.fotaisland.ie

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Sir William Petty Suite at Sheen Falls Lodge

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heen Falls Lodge is one of the most romantic wedding venues in Ireland, if not the world. The location of this number one 5 Star Wedding Hotel in Ireland on the banks of the Sheen Waterfalls with the highest mountain range in Ireland as a backdrop, ensures a truly memorable day. Sheen Falls Lodge stands as Ireland’s number one Exclusive Use Wedding Venue number one 5 star wedding venue as voted by couples.

We at Sheen Falls Lodge know that no two weddings are the same.

Instead, each of our bespoke weddings is designed in collaboration with you, responding to your expectations and objectives, in the belief that by working with you effectively we can deliver a truly unique and wonderful experience. Whether this is to host your guests in our Sir William Petty Suite overlooking the Caha Mountains or Kenmare Bay, couples have the opportunity of hosting their wedding at Sheen Falls Lodge and its 300 acre estate sitting on the edge of Kenmare Bay. The Sir William Petty Suite can accommodate up to 100 guests with non-exclusive use with the adjacent Cocktail Bar in our Gallery and Sun Terrace overlooking Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains, ideal for your drinks reception and entertainment following your wedding banquet, lovingly taken care of by our Head Chef Philip Brazil, with spectacular scenery for photographs for Irish weddings, your guest will be truly wowed.

Our Wedding & Events coordinator will take you through every step of your wedding plans with our team of professional staff to ensure that you both enjoy this very special occasion.

100 Capacity | â‚Ź99 starting price | Civil Ceremonies

Sir William Petty Suite Sheen Falls Lodge | Kenmare | Co. Kerry Tel: 064 6641600 | info@sheenfallslodge.ie www.sheenfallslodge.ie