Friday 26 October 2012

Vintage Style Weddings



When we hear the word 'vintage' we think of aged fine wines. Well it has now made its way into the everyday vocabulary of brides and grooms, soon to be Mr & Mrs, as it is now trending a 'wedding style' as opposed to a fine wine.

More and more often people are opting and looking for something a little different, something that will set them apart from others. All to often people think that doing something out of the ordinary for their wedding day is going to cost the earth but in fact with vintage style there are so many DIY options available that don't, in reality, cost the earth or take too much time to plan.

With this new trend, especially in the US, taking us by storm it's time to share some great ideas with our Irish brides and inspire you with some vintage ideas to make your wedding day that little bit different!

Powerscourt House certainly lends itself to this theme with the gorgeous exposed brickwork in the Entrance Hall, Garden Rooms and the decadent double height ballroom.

The All Important Wedding Dress

In the depression of the thirties, women found escapism in the glamour of Hollywood and the silver screen. Hemlines dropped, the waist moved back up and emphasis was placed more on cut than ornamentation.


The New Look created by Christian Dior in 1947 dominated the beginning of the fifties. The hourglass silhouette was embraced and crinoline underskirts were worn to increase fullness.



Wedding Accessories for Him & Her

1880s hinged bangle with floral motif, set with seed pearls and diamond; yellow gold.


Exclusive Designs...Original Technique...

Each piece was intricately painted and created by the Artist. Using an original technique she developed with different textures of resin and sometimes combined with other materials to achieve the look of depth and captured motion.




Wedding Stationery

To have a wedding with a difference it has to start with the stationery. You can be sure that your guests will be intrigued and the RSVP's will fly through the postbox.

  This reminds us of a gorgeous, gently sketched illustration from the 1960s - it's so sweet and romantic.  A pretty bird cage swings among tumbling roses, while its owners bill and coo on a branch below...

'Free As a Bird' wedding invitations from Weddings In a Teacup


Inspired by the stylised natural forms of the glamorous Art Deco era, this elegant stationery is perfect for a retro-style wedding. 

'Art Deco' wedding invitations from Weddings In a Teacup

The Flowers

Everything to do with weddings is special and without exception are the flowers. We happened across this website and the flowers are just amazing!


Ranunculus 'Cappucino'


Hand Tied Bouquet

These beautiful flowers are available from Bloomsday Flowers. Have a look at their gallery, they are truly fabulous.

Decorating your Wedding Venue

You may think that decorating your wedding venue will be expensive but with some simple ideas can make a huge difference at little or no cost.



A beautiful table centre piece very simply done but it looks fabulous.


Use patterned table linen, it creates a lovely homely feel.


You could make these lovely vintage menu cards at home!


Try some vintage China to decorate the venue. Cupcakes are so trendy at the moment, why not have some as centre pieces on the tables.


These are available to rent from 'Me Auld China'

We hope we have inspired you to think outside the box when planning your big day. Here are some great websites and blogs for more great ideas!



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Wednesday 17 October 2012

Top Wedding Gowns for 2013

Top Wedding Gowns for 2013


Some fabulous wedding gowns for 2013 have been revealed, from the elegance of silk to the lace styles of vintage and of course there is still plenty to choose from the more traditional gowns.

We are delighted to bring you some of the countries finest wedding designers and their collections for 2013.

Agnes Bridal  - Gold Collection

www.agnesbridal.com



Agnes Bridal - White Collection

www.agnesbridal.com


Anne Gregory Designs - Local Wicklow Designer

www.annegregorydesign.com/





Little White Dress - A Dublin Gem

www.littlewhitedress.ie





Have a look at these wonderful celeb wedding dresses, I am sure they had a lovely price tag too!

Here are some great websites with so many different styles of dresses - there are just too many to choose from:)

Season Styles from Irish Boutiques



POWERSCOURT HOUSE
hospitality@powerscourt.net
www.powerscourt.ie

















Tuesday 2 October 2012

Wedding Planning


Budgeting and DIY Tips to help you prepare for the big day



In this current climate we are all looking at ways to cut costs and weddings are no exception.  The daunting task of organising and budgeting can seem insurmountable but with the help of great resource sites and DIY options it doesn’t have to take up every spare moment or penny for that matter!





Some of the best ways to achieve a wedding within your budget is to look at the areas that are most important to you. That way you can establish a clear budget for each area and try and stick to it. Make sure you do a checklist and that you don’t have a last minute expenses that you had not factored in.




Here are a few tips on how to nip and tuck on some wedding spend without your guests knowing. Don’t worry you don’t have to have your wedding night in granny’s attic either!


Top 10 tips


  1. If possible avoid the high season.
  2. Talk to other brides to get some ideas.
  3. Cut the cake – most people forego the wedding cake after a big wedding meal, so cut down on the tiers.
  4. Go with flowers that are in season and get to know your florist, they may have some great deals for you. 
  5. Dress down the gown – yes we know this is an important part for the bride, but whose going to see the label. There are some great second hand boutiques that have great bargains on designer gowns at a fraction of the cost.
  6. Who needs a favour – do your guests really remember what they got as a wedding favour. If you want a personal touch buy some truffles and wrap them yourself, rope in your friends and family it will make them feel part of the day too.
  7.  The invitations – there are some great DIY options available and your guests appreciate it all the more. 
  8. Be different! use non floral fillers. Mix fruit with flowers to create a beautiful centerpiece or ask for extra greenery to fill out the arrangement at a lower cost.
  9. Limit your bridal party, it is amazing how much you will save on bridesmaid dresses and gifts.
  10. Rather than hiring a car ask someone you know to escort you to the church instead.




POWERSCOURT HOUSE
hospitality@powerscourt.net
www.powerscourt.ie/weddings