Isn’t it mad that 2022 is only a couple of weeks away?! If you’re tying the knot next year we hope you’ve a pretty good handle on your planning and especially your bridal gown. But, if you’re still on the lookout for the one today we’ve got ten beautiful gowns from local bridal boutiques to help you out. From embellished and dazzling to slim and sculptural, the selection is simply stunning!
We love a new season! And new season bridal gowns, well, we love that even more! If you’re at the stage where you’re ready to begin the search for your perfect wedding dress, let us begin the inspiration. Today we’ve been doing a little online window shopping through our fabulous recommended bridal boutiques, and have 18 absolute stunners to share.
From head to toe lace to satin ballgowns, bridal gown shopping in 2022 is going to be beautiful…
Happy shopping!
There are several options when it comes to sourcing your wedding dress, and depending on various factors such as budget, theme and venue, there is most definitely a dress out there to suit you!
Congratulations! You’ve began your wedding planning journey and you’re ready to find the perfect wedding dress – how exciting!
In todays post we’re going to share our top tips for making this journey as exciting and stress-free as possible. From when to look to what to bring with you to your appointments, you’ll be a shopping pro in no time…
1. Be ready to buy
Yes, you might be tempted to shop around and just have a look at what’s out there but this could end up confusing you more. We suggest not making appointments until you are really ready to purchase, around 12 – 15 months before your date. Go too soon and there’s a small chance your dress will be discontinued by the time you’re ready to book, or you’ll find too many that you love and become very confused.
2. Do your research
With a world of wedding dresses available to view at the touch of a button it is essential you do lots of research before you book any appointments.
Wedding gowns featuring sleeves aren’t just for winter brides – check out these ten gowns that will work perfectly in spring.
For a long time strapless gowns were the favourite no matter the season. In the last few years however, gowns with sleeves, both long and short, have become very popular. Today we’ve chosen ten beautiful dresses from our recommended Irish suppliers… Enjoy!
The first step is to know where you'd like to try on your dream wedding dress. We've narrowed it down for you by listing the absolute best wedding dress shops in Ireland.
Spending hours on Pinterest is fun and will help you find a wedding dress style you like, but there’s nothing like having a look at what’s available right on your own doorstep! At WOL, we have a fantastic range of recommended bridal suppliers and we love to shout about their incredible collections. Today we hope to help you find your wedding dress style, all available right here in Ireland. Simply click through each link to find a world of wedding dresses and shopping advice at your fingertips!
The Best Wedding Dress Shops in Ireland
Call us biased but this has got to be one of the highlights of planning a wedding. The first step is to know where you’d like to try on your dream wedding dress. We’ve narrowed it down for you by listing the absolute best wedding dress shops in Ireland. You’ll thank us later!
Our Top Tips For Wedding Dress Shopping
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Today we're celebrating the rule-breakers and icons who inspired today's traditions! That's right, we're looking at iconic royal wedding dresses in history.
Viewers of ‘Say Yes To The Dress’ will know exactly who Randy Fenoli is – if you don’t, we suggest you go find out, quickly! Not only is he possibly the best wedding dress stylist in the world his bridal gown collection is just as amazing. Today we’re excited to share the Celebration Collection which are perfect to celebrate the monumental moment of saying I Do. The designs are classic yet modern and feature beautiful lace and crepe. If you’re after a statement back detailed gown, this is the collection for you, and ranges in sizes UK 4 – 36.
Randy Fenoli is available from Diamond Bridal, Cork and Galway Wedding Centre, Galway.
An Adriana Alier bride is a modern, sexy and elegant woman looking for the perfect dress to suit her style on her big day.
Spanish brand, Adriana Alier is known for designing, crafting and distributing dresses in a wide variety of styles with impeccable attention to detail, making all brides’ dreams come true, regardless of budget. It has always been proud to be one of the most competitively priced brands on the market. The collections are defined by the finest fabrics, the latest trends and a loving approach to detail. These are modern, contemporary designs that simply breathe magic and romance.
The wedding dresses in the 2022 collection by Adriana Alier show creative freedom and romanticism.
Locally, Adriana Alier is stocked at The Bridal Lounge, Mullingar.
Spanish bridal house, Pronovias have been working hard to offer a range of sustainable bridal gowns under the #WeDoEco banner. This is amazing news for the wedding industry and we can’t wait to see more huge bridal designers do the same!
Here’s what Pronovias have to say:
Love comes to us in many ways. At Pronovias, we are sharing our love for the planet with #WeDoEco.
#WeDoEco is a pledge we have taken to make the world a happier place by dressing your dreams – sustainably. It’s our deep commitment to finding solutions that reduce the impact on a fragile planet. It’s a promise kept to offer you beautiful, eco-friendly wedding gowns.
#WeDoEco touches everything in the lifecycle of your dream dress, from design to making, fitting to delivery. It’s a circle of love we invite you to enter.
With each new season comes a fabulous selection of brand new bridal gowns for you (and us!) to fall in love with.
From sparkle to sleek and lace to floral appliqué, today we’ve got a great round-up of the prettiest bridal gowns available now from local new season collections. Happy shopping!
Belgian family run bridal house, Marylise has recently launched their latest collection for 2022, Acquamore. If soft and airy fabrics are your vibe, you’re about to fall in love! Creating movement like the coastal drift, the enigmatic looks are full of passionate necklines and open back details.
Using their signature elements, the pieces have an ethereal look, boldness shaped in open backs, passion and intensity through the fabric and in deep necklines.
The Acquamore collection is for the wild dreamer, for the seeker and the observer.
(Find your dream wedding dress here)
Now that the celebrations are in full flow again it’s completely ok to have a Day Two wedding dress!
If you’re adding a second day to your wedding celebrations it’s only right you’ll want to have a fab outfit and today we hope you’ll find the one (or the second one!) for you!
With the formalities of the wedding day over, the second day is a time to relax and enjoy the craic with your guests. Whether it’s a day in the pub or a lazy brunch, BBQ on the terrace or cocktails ’til dawn, we’ve got a dress to suit your second day nuptials.
There are no rules of course, go white if you want, or add colour if it’s more your thing! Whatever you choose, just make sure you feel fabulous in it!
Win in White
Celebrate in Colour
Good news brides-to-be, if you are on the hunt for your wedding gown for a 2023/4 wedding, you’ve arrived at the right spot! Recently Barcelona Bridal Week was held and the bridal fashion was, as always, off the charts amazing. Over the next few weeks we will be sharing some of the fashion from the shows, and today we’re kicking off with Dutch brand, Modeca.
Modeca began life as a little shop in the Netherlands selling lace, button and other little knick knacks. Over time they began designing hand crafted bridal designs and haven’t looked back. They launched the Revelation Collection by Modeca at Barcelona Bridal Week and we just adore it – enjoy.
Modeca is stocked in various bridal boutiques across Ireland including Sharon Hoey and O’Briens Bridal Couture.
Revelation Collection by Modeca
(Images: Barcelona Bridal Week)
With beginnings in Barcelona, Rosa Clarà designs are world renowned for offering different and modern bridal designs made with the highest quality fabrics.
In their latest collection launched during Barcelona Bridal Week the brand said goodbye to excessive ornamentation and welcomed designs which delight in every woman’s individual style. An ode to the purity of lines, the elegance of the pattern and the haute couture finishes presents trendy dresses for today’s women to feel like herself on her wedding day.
Rosa Clarà is available throughout Ireland including Diamond Bridal, Cork.
(Images: Barcelona Bridal Week)
Today we’re celebrating brides with curves who don’t want to compromise on style, elegance and glamour. Many of our recommended Bridal Boutiques stock dedicated plus size bridal designers who create gowns that fit and flatter fuller figures with stunning silhouettes in many shapes and styles.
We’ve chosen 13 beautiful gowns to give you a little taster of the goodies available…
If the big search is on for your dream bridal gown, you’re going to love todays feature. We’ve made bridal shopping that little bit easier for you by rounding up 17 of Ireland’s most fabulous frocks! Whether it’s a lacy number, or simple, glamorous or boho, there’s something for everyone – have a look below and enjoy…
(Useful info: 8 Things To Consider When Visiting A Bridal Boutique)
Take a peek at what these real life newlyweds chose for their wedding looks, and feel free to steal them!
With your dream wedding dress chosen it’s time to get on with the logistics! Whether the boutique offer an in-house alterations service, or you have to go elsewhere, there are some things you should keep in mind. Read on to discover the six questions you should ask at your dress fitting to ensure your dress is perfect on your wedding day…
1. How long will alterations take?
Depending on your style and fit of the dress you have chosen, will determine how long alterations will take. It’s a good idea to ask how long your alterations will take, which is why it’s essential to go for your first dress fitting as early as possible. It’s always better to have more time than less!
2. How many fittings should you have?
It’s essential to stay up-to-date with your fittings and schedule them into your diary. You should also enquire if you need to make any extra fitting appointments, especially if there are any intricate alterations to make.
