My Ban.do

I was so happy this morning when I received my first ban.do www.shopbando.com sample, a gorgeous 3 flower hair corsage  which will be perfect for brides to try on with their gorgeous hair&makeup at their Bridal Styling Sessions at The Bridal Lounge www.thebridallounge.ie. Very pretty indeed!

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Beauty Focus: Red Lips

For a timeless and sophisticated Makeup look add a little colour with a bright red lipstick. Perfect for all skin tones or hair colours there is a red lipstick for everyone. I love this look teamed with fresh dewy skin and simple eyes! I’ve chosen some of the best examples of Red lips on the red carpet! Enjoyx

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The Wedding Chicks

Its a lovely sunday morning and I am taking some time out from work today but before I do I just wanted to share this gorgeous picture with you. Straight from one of my favourite sites The Wedding Chicks www.weddingchicks.com. So adorable!!

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Makeup Kit and Makeup Chair Rental Service

Hi All!  I wanted to let everyone know that I am now hiring out Makeup Artist Chairs and also a professional makeup artist kit for trainee makeup artists or brides/bridesmaids looking to do their own makeup on the morning of their wedding. The Makeup Chairs are perfect for transporting to different locations and the kit is a fully professional kit. For more information on rental fees and availability contact me directly: aoifecal@hotmail.com or Ph: 086 4062215

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Aoife Callaghan Makeup Artist: www.aoifecallaghan.com

Just Because…..

I love this shot of a simple flower arrangement which would be so perfect for Wedding Decor flowers! I found it on one of my favourite wedding blogs www.weddingchicks.com

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My Designer Crush – Monique Lhuillier

Posted earlier on the fabulous Style me Pretty www.stylemepretty.com  I had to share these Images with you from one of my favourite bridal designers, Monique Lhuiller www.moniquelhuillier.com. Stunning wedding gowns for the best day of your life. If only…Oh and you can buy Bridesmaids dresses online from her website!

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Summer Colour Inspiration

I came across this inspiration board today on the gorgeous blog by Betsy White called Flights of Fancy http://www.betsywhite.com/flightsoffancy/. It is such a gorgeous template of colours perfect for a Summer Garden Party or a destination wedding (somewhere far from our dull grey skies). Whatever your occasion, enjoy!!

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Credits: Flights of fancy Wedding Blog http://www.betsywhite.com/flightsoffancy/

The Bridal Lounge

I am so excited to finally be able to share these Images with you of my new business venture that I have been developing for the past couple of months with the very talented Deirdre Hynes of Ruby&Bloom www.rubyandbloom.ie. We have joined forces to create The Bridal Lounge www.thebridallounge.ie  a new Inspiration and Ideas service for couples planning their big day.

We have a beautiful new studio on Pearse Street, Dublin 2 where our clients can enjoy our various services in a relaxed and lovely environment. Check out the Images below of our new studio and don’t forget to visit our website for Information on our services. Become our fan on facebook too!

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Contact: www.thebridallounge.ie

Photography Credits: Paul Sherwood Photography www.sherwood.ie

Hair & Makeup looks perfect for Brides

Ok I know Star’s have the best of hair&makeup stylists on hand every time they step out the door but with these timeless,elegant hair and makeup looks (and of course the best Irish Artists!!) you too can look your most beautiful on your wedding day. The key to the best bridal makeup looks is to keep it simple yet polished and defined.

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Real Wedding Inspiration: Roisin and Mark

As I am sure you are aware by now,I love everything about weddings but when I came across a wedding like Roisin and Mark’s I got very excited. It is so refreshing to see an Irish couple create a wedding that is full of style,charm and personality. Roisin and Mark set out to create the wedding of their dreams without conforming to the traditional wedding checklists,which can lead some couples astray in planning the wedding they think they should have – rather than the wedding they want to have.

The plans all fell into place when Roisin found her perfect wedding dress, a stunning David Fielden gown from Myrtle Ivory www.myrtleivory.com, complemented with the most unusual feather hair pin and Aruna Seth wedding shoes www.arunaseth.com. Her look was stunning-so glamorous and individual. Roisin’s wedding style played an important role in choosing their venue so when they visited Markree Castle in County Sligo www.markreecastle.ie with its Louis XIV dinning room,gold gilt features and views over the Sligo countryside they knew it was the venue for them. A venue where they could relax and plan the wedding their way.

I love the fact that they kept their wedding very personal involving as many of their own friends to create the perfect day. Everything from their photography (www.penryphotography.ie), to their flowers, cake, bridemaids dresses, hair&makeup were all supplied by their friends,people who know them as a couple and know their personalities.

This is definitely one of the most stylish weddings I have seen in a very long time. Thank you to Roisin and Mark for sharing these Images with me,but most of all thank you for being so stylish and for your inspiration!

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Venue: www.markreecastle.ie

Dress, Feather & Shoes: www.myrtleivory.com

Wedding Photography: With thanks to Peter Evers of Penry Photography for sharing these beautiful Photos with me. www.penryphotography.ie