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  • Twilight Wedding Dress Replica Out Now!

    Monday 28 November 2011 - Fashion - Tags: twilight, celebrity, film, alfred-angelo, carolina-herrera

    Belleza Bridal announced yesterday that it will be an exclusive stockists of the Alfred Angelo replica of the dress worn by Bella when she marries love interest Edward in this year's Twilight: Breaking Dawn. The original, designed by Carolina Hererra was designed to "reflect the personality and style of the bride." Herrera told Vogue.co.uk, "Bella's dress is romantic and filled with a timeless sophistication, very similar to the character. In a way, this dress served as a symbol of the character's coming of age and introduction into womanhood."

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    The Alfred Angelo replica is made from satin sheath and lace applique, and the full-length sleeves, v-neck and classic silhouette create a timeless style while the cut-out illusion back and button detail adds a little sensuality to the gown.

    To make an appointment to try on the dress, click here.

    {Twilight Wedding Inspiration}

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    Clockwise from top left: Christina Brosnan | Braedon Photography | We are the Mastersons Make-up by Glamour by Dawn, glamourbydawn.com |DecoModWalls at Etsy.com | Photo by We are the Mastersons, bouquet by The French Touch | Hair image via WantthatWedding.co.uk

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  • Cover up with a Cardi!

    Monday 14 November 2011 - Fashion - Tags: None

    Cardigans are a pretty way of keeping out the cold during the autumn/winter months. Try a bold colour to make a fun and feminine statement on your big day, matching the colour to your bouquet and his buttonhole.

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    Clockwise from top left: Photo by Adrienne Gunde via PerfectBoundBlog.com | Photo by Rebecca Hansen viaInspiredbyThis.com | Photo by Christina Brosnan, Brosnan Photographic | Photo by Anne Hamilton

    Wearing a short, waist-legth cardigan over the shoulders is very 50s, and very lady-like (coowee!). To go the full hog wear a diamond or pearl clasp to hold the collar together. If you're going for a colourful cardie however, keep the detail to a minimum, you don't want the cardigan to overshadow your dress! Some pearl buttons would give it a glamourous edge but keep it simple!

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    Left: Photo by Braedon Photography | Right: Photo via FortheLoveofSkinny

    If you are wearing a sheath dress, your cardigan can be a little longer, but your best option is to keep it to the waist if you are wearing a traditional dress. If your dress is a-line you could get away with ballerina-style wrap around (see above).

    Get the look -Brides in Cardigans

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    Top row, l-r: Topshop £38 | Savida at Dunnes | AWear €26.25 | Bottom row, l-r Topshop £42 | Topshop £46 

    bright cardigans autumn/winter 2011
    Green Cardigan, AWear €16.50 | Yellow Cardigan, Penneys €14 | Purple Cardigan, Dunnes | Pink Cardigan, Topshop €20 | Blue Cardigan, People Tree £125

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  • Bring me some Bling

    Monday 24 October 2011 - Fashion - Tags: None

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    Photo by Elizabeth Messina for Twigs and Honey

    It's no secret that we love our bling here in WeddingsOnline HQ, and sure what would a wedding be without a bit of it? There are plenty of ways to add some sparkle to your wedding wear, whether it comes from rhinestones or diamontes, sequins or Swarovski. And it doesn't just have to be on your bodice. Headpieces, cuffs, shoes, bouquets and even your candles could don some extra bling, just have a look at a few of our selections below! And stay tuned this week because we have a blingtastic DIY project coming up!

    Headpieces

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    Left-Right: Top image Vintage Vine Royal by Harmione Harbutt | Bottom Image Twings & Honey, Myrakim on Etsy |Jenny Packham Acaica III | Johanna Johnson

    Shoe Clips

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    Main image by Shaun Flanigan

    Clockwise from left: Finkshop | Kirsten Kuehn Designs | Past Splendors

    Bridal Sashes

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    All from Kirsten Kuehn Designs

    Cuffs

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    From left: Johanna Johnson | Jenny Packham | Lovely Ever After via Etsy

    Accessories

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    Kirsten Kuehn Designs

    Get the look with WOL

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    All from JewelleryShopOnline


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  • Baby Pink Minimal Colour Palette

    Monday 10 October 2011 - Decor Inspiration - Tags: pink, colour-palette, stationery, flowers

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    Pink -a beautiful but unsuspectingly difficult colour to get right at weddings! The trick to pink is not to overdo it, and keep to one simple shade. Blush pink and easy creams create a soft, gentle palette, perfect for a romantic and warm display.Compiled by Karen Birney

    Credits: Skirt image and Veil image by Elizabeth Messina / Cake by Next Exit Photography / Shoes image by Christina Brosnan / Bouquet image, Bride image, Stationery image by Elizabeth Messina / Just Married Candies fromConfetti.co.uk / Table image via Elizabeth Anne Designs /

     

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  • Wedding Cake Ideas: Your Perfect Sweet

    Thursday 6 October 2011 - Decor Inspiration - Tags: cakes

    Your wedding cake is a great way to add a bit of drama and decor to your venue. From the palatably petite to the delectebly decadent, cakes can be as different as you are. Compiled by Karen Birney

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    Statement Cake
    For a cake that really makes an impact, try something like this amazing creation from The Cake Stand where the delicate macaroons are perfectly complimented by oversized bows at each corner. It will be a real talking point at the entrance of your reception room or during a champagne arrival. >> Click here to enquire about pricing or to check The Cake Stand's availability for your wedding day

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    Vintage Cake
    Although simple and usually smaller than the traditional wedding cake, these one-tier sweets cry 'understated glamour'. Top three images by Next Exit Photography, bottom two by Magda Lukas Photography. >> See our Supplier's Directory to find a cake vendor for your vintage style wedding

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    Modern Cake
    This monogrammed delight is the perfect way to add a splash of colour to a minimalist wedding. Fruit makes for beautiful, natural decor, and is a relatively inexpensive way to jazz up a plain cake. Photo by Red Tree Photography.

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    Classic Cake
    A muted cake that still screams 'style' can be hard to find, but these white and cream creations are a start! Each more ornate than the one before it, a cake like these only has one problem with it: It will be far to beautiful to eat! Inspirational cakes by Maples Wedding Cakes in the USA.

    Find your perfect cake topper here

    Find your perfect cake vendor here

     

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  • Purple and Baroque Wedding Palette

    Monday 26 September 2011 - Decor Inspiration - Tags: elizabeth-messina, black-and-white-decor, baroque-wedding, purple-wedding

    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

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    Photos by Elizabeth Messina
    Event styled by The KB Event

    Get 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.}

    purple wedding decor

    Quick Links

    Wooden Heart / Butterfly Kit / Place Cards / Parasol / Number Holder / Table Runner / Petals Multipack / Heart Votive

     

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  • DIY Weddings: Papel Picado Flags

    Thursday 1 September 2011 - DIY - Tags: None

    A cute and easy DIY project to create your very own Papel Picado flags. Hang them in the church or drape them around you reception room to help add a splash of colour to your big day.

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     Materials

    ·       Various colours of tissue paper – maybe in your wedding colour theme

    ·       Double sided tape or glue

    ·       Scissors

    ·       Ribbon

    ·       Paper for template

     Step-by-step

    1. Fold paper for the template into 1/6s length-wise. Once paper is in 1/2, fold it into 1/3s.

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     2. Cut small shapes along the folded sides of the template.

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     3. Open to see if you like the pattern.

    4. Then lay the template over the tissue paper, which should be folded in the exact same way the template is.

    5. Cut the tissue in the same pattern as the template.

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    6. Unfold and repeat in the same way for other colours of tissue.

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    7. Lay ribbon out and stick different colour tissue flags side-by-side on the ribbon with the double sided tape or glue. Leave about enough space either side so the banner can be tied up.

    8. Stick another piece of ribbon to the front side of the banner.

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    9. Now hang it up and stand back to admire all your 'hard' work!

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     As seen on GreenWeddingShoes.com. Images by Katherine Elizabeth Photography.

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  • Monochrome – Kardashian Style

    Monday 29 August 2011 - Decor Inspiration - Tags: None

    Whether you love them or hate them, the Kardashians know how to throw a good party, and Kim Kardashian’s recent wedding to Basketball player Kris Humphries was no different!

     Kim (30) and Kris (26) were married on a private estate in Southern California in front 450 friends and family. Their theme was Old Hollywood Glamour, which included a black and white dress code, décor, invitations, place settings, a multi-tiered wedding cake, etc. etc.

     Kim wore a strapless ivory Vera Wang gown with a fitted bodice, a full tulle skirt and a long train. The bride also wore a veil that featured a bejeweled headpiece and carried a bouquet of white roses.

     The wedding was filmed as a two-part special called “Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event” to be broadcast in October on E! television.

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    1. Rangoli 2. Photos from E! Online 3. E! Online 4. A Piece of Cake 5. E! Online 6. Autumn Art on Etsy 7. Confetti.co.uk 8. Bon Prix 9. Monique Lhuillier 10. A Piece of Cake 11. Confetti.co.uk 12. E! Online

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    13.Paris Glamour 14. The WeddingsOnline Shop 15. Creed 16. Maryborough Dome 17. The White Room 18. Peaches and Cream 19. Matalan 20. Martha Stewart Weddings 21. Vera Wang 22. Dune 23. Kevin Morris Photography

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  • Autumn Inspiration

    Wednesday 24 August 2011 - Decor Inspiration - Tags: None

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    1. Johannes Photography 2. Sparklers Confetti.co.uk 3.AllAboutWeddings.ie 4. Pronovias 5.Celine Jumpsuit Brown Thomas 6.Pumkin Decor 7. 20th Century Foxy 8. Burberry 9. Etsy 10.Decor 11. Bing Cherry Mojitos (See recipe here) 12.Smashbox 13. BHLDN 14. Prada 15. Feather and Ink Stationery 16. Decor 17. Sunflower Designs 18.Yves Saint Laurent 19. Christina Brosnan Photography 20. Weddings Online Cake Topper 21. Shopbop 22. Styling by Pearl and Godiva Photography byShane O'Neill Aspect 23. Decor 24. Nine West 25. Tiffany and Co.

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  • Pretty Day After Dresses

    Monday 18 July 2011 - Fashion - Tags: pretty-day-after-dresses

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  • DIY Wedding Headband

    Monday 18 July 2011 - DIY - Tags: diy-wedding-headband


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    Made of pearls, shimmering beads, ribbon and netting, this DIY bridal headpiece is the perfect compliment to your dream dress.

    Materials:

    • Fabric or ribbon covered headband
    • Needle and thread
    • Scissors
    • Fabric
    • Tulle
    • Ribbon (satin and organza)
    • Beads

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    Ruffle Ribbon Flowers

    1. Cut about 8 inches of satin and 16 inches of organza ribbon.
    2. For your Satin Ruffle Flower, sew a running stitch up the middle of your satin ribbon. When you get to the end of your ribbon gently pull on your stitches to get a ruffle.
    3. Sew one edge to the other.
    4. Then repeat this step with the organza ribbon.
    5. Add any beading or other embellishments that you’d like.

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    Part 2- Fabric Ruffle Flowers

    1. Cut out two strips of fabric. You can play around with the lengths and widths to get different sized flowers.
    2. Fold your fabric in half and sew a running stitch up the cut edges of fabric.
    3. When you reach the end of your fabric gently pull on your stitches to ruffle the fabric. Sew the edges of your fabric together. Repeat on second piece of fabric.
    4. Add any beading or other embellishments that you’d like.

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    Part 3- Tulle Pouf

    1. Cut out two rectangles of tulle; once again you don’t need to be precise and you can experiment with different sizes.
    2. Sew a running stitch down three sides of the rectangle, leaving one long edge of the tulle free. Gently pull your stitches to form your pouf. Repeat on second rectangle. Sew both poufs together through the middle.
    3. Add any beading or other embellishments that you’d like.

    Part 4 - Headband

    1. Sew your ruffle flowers to your headband. You can assemble your flowers in any way you’d like but make sure the pouf is facing downwards.

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    This DIY wedding headband came from a tutorial with Corrine of Buds and Blooms. To see more great DIY wedding ideas have a look at the La Belle Bride.

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  • Turquoise and Gold Colour Palette

    Thursday 14 July 2011 - Decor Inspiration - Tags: None

    Colour Palette

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  • Breakfast at Tifanny's

    Wednesday 29 June 2011 - Fashion - Tags: earrings

    Earrings

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  • DIY Wedding USA

    Wednesday 15 June 2011 - DIY, Real Weddings - Tags: amazing-real-wedding

    When we saw this amazing real wedding on the Ruffled blog we fell head over heels in love. The couple got married in Long Beach, California. The groom, Jonathan, is a jeweller who made all of the groomsmen’s cufflinks, the centrepieces and the altar, while Amy, the beautiful bride, took on the flower arrangements.

    They lined the altar with Amy’s grandmother’s quilt, which was also used in their engagement session and it was their main source of inspiration for their wedding. She wore a vintage wedding dress she found in Chile and had it altered with added flutter sleeves. Her amazing yellow birdcage veil is to die for! Incredible photographs by Chad Cress

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    For more of this wedding check out the Ruffled blog.

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  • Fabulous Floral Centrepieces

    Tuesday 24 May 2011 - Advice, Decor Inspiration - Tags: floral-centrepieces

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