As we come to the end of the year (can you believe tomorrow is December?!), we love to reflect on the gorgeous couples we’ve featured in our Real Weddings. While scrolling through all the romantic stories, we spotted so many beautiful bridal looks that we couldn’t resist sharing them with you. We’ve had brides find the perfect dress to match the wedding theme, creative brides who have had to do their own hair and makeup, and brides find their dream wedding beauty team! Take a look at these beautiful bridal looks and what inspired them…
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Claire
Claire wore a Mark Lesley design dress in Ivory. It had a beaded lace bodice with v-neckline, low back with a chapel length train with lace inserts. She had a diamante headpiece that sat to the left side of her head and a Cathedral length veil with dotted Swarovski diamonds. For later, she had an ivory beaded handbag. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Alan Roche Photography | Hair: Robbie Smith | Makeup: Lorraine Hollywood Makeup | Dress: La Bella Sposa
Orla
Because of the pandemic, they bought the wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses online. All of them were quite light and summery. Orla bought her dress on JJs House and had it altered locally. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: David Maury Photography | Hair and makeup: The Powder Room Girls | Dress: JJs House
Frances
Since they got married in level 5, they were only allowed 6 guests. So the wedding party was them and their 2 girls as flower girls. Frances wore ivory, the girls wore blush pink and Jonathan wore a really pale blue colour. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Simon Peare Photography | Hair: Sinead – Hair Mob | Makeup: Adrienne – Hair Mob | Dress: JJs House
Eimear
Eimear went for a classic wedding dress! She bought her dress in Truly Bridal, who were so supportive and helpful. Helen from Zipyard altered the dress and did an excellent job. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Ian Hennessy Photography | Hair: Melanie Byrne | Makeup: Samantha Corcoran | Dress: Truly Bridal Naas
Kayliegh
Kayliegh’s dress was very Disney Princess, a dress everyone loved and knew she would go for. She carried a bouquet of peonies that were just perfectly open and smelled amazing. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: David Maury Photography | Hair: Rita’s Bridal Hair | Makeup: Laura Keogh – LK Make Up | Dress: The Bridal Studio Drogheda
Lynne
Lynne wore two dresses; one that was big and fairytale-like, while the second was slim fitting and more a night time affair. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: John Channing Photography | Hair: Rita’s Bridal Hair | Makeup: Pamela Finglas | Dress: Tamen Michael
Kellie
Kellie went for a timeless classic look, with a beautiful a satin ballgown. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Bokeh Photography & Film | Hair: Sandra Maher | Makeup: Juliet Morrow | Dress: Wed2B
Vivien
Vivien wore a beautiful puffy A-line style dress with embellished straps and a low back. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Alex Zarodov Photography | Hair: Rosaleen Gallery | Makeup: Siobhan Halvey MUA
Amanda
The theme for the wedding was all about love and time and everything white. This included Amanda’s dress and matching bouquet and their cake! – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Laura & Benny Photography | Hair: Lynsey O’ Leary | Makeup: Cocorouge Makeup | Dress: Brides of Eire Clonakilty
Siobhan
Siobhán wore a satin ivory dress with pink accessories. Her dress and veil were from The White Room in Mullingar and she wore Ted Baker shoes and a beautiful headpiece. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: R&E Duo Photography | Hair: Gemma Crossan | Makeup: Marcella McGovern | Dress: The White Room Mullingar
Sarah
Sarah wore a dress from White Designer Studio in Navan. It had vintage lace with a deep V front and back. After trying on a few style belts, Sarah decided on an embellished belt that her seamstress attached to the dress, so she didn’t have to worry about it on the day. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Alex Zarodov Photography | Hair: Carrie from Velvet Hair Lounge | Makeup: SelinaG Makeup | Dress: White Designer Studio
Aisling
Aisling wore an enchanting Mon Cheri dress that she got from Virginia Bridal in Limerick. It was a crepe style fit and flare with lace detail and buttoned-up illusion back. It wasn’t the style she thought she’d go for but her mam asked her to try it on and she just loved it. So it’s definitely worth trying on something outside your comfort zone. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Alex Zarodov Photography | Hair: Annemarie Tie The Knot Freelance and Bridal | Makeup: Laura from Laurel The Salon Clonmel | Dress: Virginia Bridal in Limerick
Natasha
Natasha wore a blackless fish tail dress with a cathedral train along with a plain ivory cathedral veil purchased in the Bridal Studio in Drogheda. The dress had delicate lace all over. It was a stunning, romantic dress. Shoes were from Ivory Satin with a pearl and lace strap. Jewellery was kept simple with a small bracelet and necklace. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Ian Hennessy Photography | Hair: Shauna – Glow Hair and Beauty | Makeup: Makeup by Rachel | Dress: The Bridal Studio
Ita
Ita wore a gorgeous mikado satin dress from Belle Marie in Athboy, along with a cathedral-length veil. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: David Maury Photography | Dress: Belle Marie
Marguerite
We adore Marguerite’s wedding dress! It’s a Ronald Joyce dress from Alexander Bridal. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: DMC Photography | Hair and Makeup: Annemarie | Dress: Alexander Bridal
Deirdre
Deirdre wore a floor-length a-line gown from Memories bridal boutique in Cork. The dress was ‘Siobhan’ from the WTOO collection. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Laura and Benny Photography | Hair: Tricia O Sullivan | Makeup: Georgina Mackessy | Dress: Memories Bridal Boutique
Emma
Emma wore a Santa Clara wedding dress which she purchased from Cinderellas’ Closet. It was a ball gown style with a satin high neck top and full tulle skirt. She had a tulle veil with satin trim. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Kevin Kiely Photography | Makeup: Minnie’s Beauty Salon | Dress: Cinderella’s Closet
Shireen
Shireen’s dress was Oleg Cassini. She wanted to make it a little more personalised, so her dressmaker, Adrianne Hill Designs made it into the dream dress! Because of Covid and choosing to elope and have no bridesmaids, Shireen ended up doing her own tan, hair and makeup. – Check out her wedding story
Photographer: Waldemar Zukowski Wedding Photography | Hair and makeup: Bride | Dress: Oleg Cassini purchased at Pearl and Birch
