Fashion & Jewellery

We've had a look around some of the top designers for mother of the bride outfits. Spring 2013 sees a lot of subdued colours from the pastel spectrum.

Just like every year on the bridal catwalks, there are trends we love and that completely take our breath away, but at the same time there are bridal trends which we just can't see translating to the aisle. One in particular is the colourful wedding dress. We're just not convinced a bride will give up her one day to wear a big white (or off-white) wedding dress! So today we decided to take a look at some of the brides who dared to not wear white, and who set the trend for others to go against the norm. From gold to green to grey, these ladies made a statement on their wedding day, without compromising style or their moment in the spotlight.

Plenty of newly engaged brides are drawing up their budget and looking for places to save on their big day. But how do you compromise on the price of your wedding dress, without compromising on quality and style? We had a chat with Barnardos Bridal Rooms Manager, Bernadette Harrington and bridal consultant Catherine Murtagh, to find out what Barnardos Bridal Rooms has to offer the budget savvy and, more importantly, style savvy bride.

See what the top wedding dress trends are for 2013 brides!

If you fancy channelling a strong 1920s look on your wedding day, here are a few of our favourite vintage gowns and accessories inspired from this decade.

Amsale Bridal Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Collection

Monique Lhuillier 2013 collection.

And the bride wore blue. Will that be you? Are you planning to tick the something blue box by literally wearing blue? We've got blue shoes, dresses and more

Inbal Dror haute couture bridal collection.

Vintage hairpieces, boho hair accessories and classic bridal headbands featuring Stacey Hannan, Rangoli, Allure Designer Accessories, Azure Jewellery and Emily Jean.

Paloma Blanca 2013 Premier Collection. Stockists in Ireland include Truly Bridal Boutique, Naas, The White Room, Mullingar, Eden Bridal, Wexford and Frilly Frocks in Drogheda.

Enzoani blends traditional and modern European influenced couture to create wedding dresses for even the most discerning bride. Bold silhouettes harmonise with delicate laces and soft tulles to create strong, feminine gowns that are dramatic yet elegant. Enzoani wedding dresses are available from the following stockists in Ireland: Tracy Bridal, Frilly Frocks and Anne Gregory Designs. Blue by Enzoani is available from The Bridal Corner in Dublin.

From chiffon to organza we're talking bridal gown fabrics, in our quest to to tell you about the ins and outs of choosing your wedding dress.

A bow tie can be many things, quirky and cool or classy and sophisticated. It all depends on what type of wedding you are having and what type of bow tie you wear.

Novia D'art 2013 Bridal Collection. Novia D'art Stockists in Ireland include BellaDonna Bridal in Galway and Kathy de Stafford Bridal in Tipperary.

Victoria Jane for Ronald Joyce 2013 Collection. Victoria Jane stockists in Ireland are: McElhinneys Bridal, Tracy Bridal, Amarra Bridal, B Couture Bridal and Modern Fashions.

If you don't want the chilly winds or snow to spoil your day, take a look at these funky feather cover ups. Here are our top ten...

The Vintage Wedding Dress Company 2013 Collection - Decades. Designer Day, November 10th at The White Room, Mullingar, Ireland.

We pick five of our favourite gowns straight off the Jenny Packham 2013 bridal runway!

Boleros, Cardigans, Wraps & Shrugs - stylish bridal cover ups for your autumn wedding wear.