The One I Love

Ballinlough, Castlerea, Roscommon
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Dress Designer 

At The One I Love, we design and stock a unique collection of bridal, eveningwear and accessories to suit princesses of all ages! We truly love our flower girl dresses and shoes by G Westerleigh and can design or customise any style to suit any occasion! We are proud stockists of True Bride and True Curves, Brighton Belle, Libelle Bridal and Randy Fenoli Bridal.

Bridesmaids

Our bridesmaid collections include True Bridesmaids, Luna by True Bride and True Bride Essentials along with the fantastic Dessy Collection, Alfred Sung, After Six, Studio and Thread bridesmaids collections! 

We also supply matching junior versions to suit each bridesmaid dress.

Flowergirls

We have new True Bride flowergirls due in soon and we also have Dessy Group, Alfred Sung and our own range of flowergirl dresses made to order. We have Emily Grace and Chloe Belle communion and flowergirl by Romantica too 

With over 20 years of design experience, we offer a full bespoke bridal service and our shoes and accessories by G. Westerleigh complete the look and offer the utmost level of comfort and style for our brides!
Our Lola Blossom bridesmaid designs can be adapted and created to suit any figure, and you'll never pay extra for alteration fees! Our little store in the West of Ireland carries the utterly amazing collection of graduation ball gowns by Prom Frocks- you wont want to miss these fabulous dream dresses! 

Reviews of The One I Love

4.9
35 reviews
Quality of service
4.9
Value
4.8
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5.0
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5.0
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Amanda & John
5.0
Married on 10th Feb 2024
Loren was absolutely fantastic from our first visit to 'The One I Love' until we collected our dresses. She was so helpful, nothing was any trouble. She was so accommodating. We were so delighted with our bridesmaid dresses and flowergirl dresses. Loren had a fantastic selection. She was very friendly and welcoming anytime we came up to the shop. Would highly recommend a visit to 'The One I Love'!
Added 4th Mar 2024
Mary Conneally
5.0
Married on 31st Dec 2023
Loren is a dream to work with beautiful dresses very accommodating with appointments and very reasonably priced
Added 10th Jan 2024
Caroline
4.9
Married on 28th Dec 2023
I would highly recommend Lorren and her company ?The One I Love?. I got my 2 bridesmaids dresses in the shop. She has every colour and style of dress you could dream of! So much selection. Also, it was very convenient to get the alterations done in the shop too. A very stress free and enjoyable experience in the shop.
Added 6th Jan 2024
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Li
1.5
Married on 23rd Mar 2024
Lorren left me with an unfinished and poorly made wedding dress a day and a half before my wedding. It was truly awful and on bringing it to my own dressmaker (2.5hrs away from where I live) to try and salvage it I was told I should not have taken it from her and it was the worst dress she ever seen made. I ended up having to buy a sample dress elsewhere the day before my wedding and because of the timing no alterations could have been carried out to it. As a plus size my options were limited and only one dress was available, which was very fitted, strappy and low cut, on top of being embellished and laced from top to toe. Completely opposite to anything I would ever wear and what I had asked Lorren to make. The stress and disappointment caused by this person still angers me and I would hate for any bride to ever have to go through that. I'm leaving the review here only as Weddings Online awarded her "Designer of the Year 2023" during the months I was having my dress made... The design I came to Lorren with was so basic. No detail, no train, just a simple no fuss dress. It should have been the easiest dress made. Loreen apologised for the ordeal and refunded the cost of the dress, but no excuse is good enough for someone who is meant to be an award winning dressmaker and it will never make up for the stress caused in the days prior to the wedding and how upset, dejected, and self conscious I was made feel on my wedding day. Avoid this person for custom design wedding dresses.
Added 12th Aug 2024
Sue
5.0
Married on 18th Oct 2023
Lorren is truly amazing! I got my wedding dress and my bridesmaids dress in her shop. She added beautiful lace sleeves onto the dress I ordered from her.
She is a wonderful lady who works above and beyond! She made this bride very happy!

Thank you Lorren!
Added 25th Oct 2023
Sharon
Wedding on 23rd Sep 2023
I can't recommend Lorren enough.
She went above and beyond for me and my bridesmaids.
I got the most stunning bridesmaid dresses in her shop , I got so many compliments about how stunning the style and colour was and how they never seen bridesmaid dresses like it before.
I was stressed leading up to the wedding and Lorren really went above and beyond , she done all the fittings for the bridesmaids around their schedules.
And also done the fittings to my wedding dress. My dress fit like a glove.
All my friends that have got engaged . I have highly recommend lorren and her stunning shop.
Added 12th Jan 2023
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Catherine
5.0
Married on 22nd Sep 2023
I couldn't recommend Lorren enough from the very first phone call to wedding morning her warm and friendly manner had us all at ease . She has a fabulous selection of both wedding and bridesmaids dresses but what really made our decision when choosing a bridal shop was that she would do all the alterations. I was 5 months pregnant when choosing a dress so i wasn't her easiest bride I'm sure . Everyone was so thrilled with how our dresses turned out . The happiest of all was my 9 year old junior bridesmaid who Lorren made laces for her white runners with the bridesmaid material. Nothing was ever an issue and always done with perfection thanks so much.
Added 2nd Jan 2024
Sarah Tansey
Wedding on 22nd Sep 2023
Lorren was amazing from beginning to end !!
Cannot recommend her enough.
I had girls travelling from dublin and Scotland, and she fit them to suit their availability witch took a lot of stress off my mind.

Lorren even delivered the dresses to my home a few days before the wedding.

Myself and the girls were more than happy with the dresses. They were amazing.

Lorren is so easy to deal with and and very caring and kind.
Notting was too much to ask.
Added 27th Oct 2023
Gr?inne Moran
5.0
Married on 15th Sep 2023
?The One I Love? shop Ballinlough is a really amazing shop.
I feel that it is a real hidden gem in the west of Ireland.
They stock a huge selection of both bridesmaids and wedding dresses.

From the first appointment I had there Lorren the owner was great, she really made me feel at ease and was never pushy which I really appreciated.

I purchased my four Dessy bridesmaid's dresses and my second Wedding dress from "The One I love" and I also purchased my beautiful ?G westerleigh? wedding shoes.

Lorren also designed and made my mothers "mother of the bride" dress.

Again she was super accommodating and understanding of my Mothers needs.
She accommodated appointment times that suited us both and always made us feel welcome.

Lorren also did all the alterations required for my bridesmaid's dresses and they turned out absolutely beautiful. She is a very talented seamstress, all dresses fitted flawlessly .


I would recommend Lorren and ?The One I love? to any future brides, and I'm so glad I chose them to be part of my wedding
Added 13th Oct 2023
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Danielle
5.0
Married on 8th Sep 2023
Lorren was incredible from day 1. There was a huge selection of dresses in the shop in all shapes,sizes and colours.
Lorren was so helpful and always at the end of the phone to answer a question or give her advice. She completed the alterations for my 3 Bridesmaids and did an amazing job. She was so flexible with her time and nothing was ever a problem. I can't recommend the shop enough.
Added 13th Nov 2023
Emer
4.9
Married on 1st Sep 2023
I purchased my 3 bridesmaid dresses & my flower girl dress form Lorren in the One I Love. She was so helpful from the first day we met. She went out of her way to accommodate us & any requests we had. The dresses were beautiful on the bridesmaids & the flower girl looked like a princess! I would highly recommend Lorren.
Added 2nd Nov 2023
Daiva
Wedding on 17th Aug 2023
I was looking for the dress for my friend's wedding. So I'm extremely happy that I found this cosy, beautiful salon with the really wide range of wedding, bridesmaids and festive dresses. Lorren is very professional, kind, friendly, helpful and just nice person. I can guarantee that she will give you the best advice for your dream dress. So thanks a million Lorren and Laura for your help and for my beautiful dress, girls you are the best!!!
Added 18th Oct 2023
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Laura
5.0
Married on 17th Aug 2023
My experience is amazing, I got so friendly service from Lorren on the day I had my appointment. She helped me pick my dream dress "jumsiut". I was so happy. When I got my first fitting day I was so happy that I picked second dress for my special day:).I got full service till my wedding day. I really recommend this lovely salon for future brides. :)
Added 14th Oct 2023
Fiona Duffy
5.0
Married on 17th Aug 2023
Lorren was in charge of my alterations as I got my dress in another shop. Lorren was great and very easy to talk to when it came to different fittings. She made sure I was comfortable and happy with everything. She let me try on different veils, hair pieces etc. She had to do a lot of work with the top part of the dress which is greatly appreciated and was perfect on the day. Lorren was flexible with appointments and even helped with the veil when I decided to wear my moms in the end so it would match better. I highly recommend Lorren to everyone and the dressses she has in stock are stunning. She even dropped the dress up to the house personally (5 mins away) and showed the family how to do the bustle which was a great learning experience for them all.
Added 27th Aug 2023
Laura
5.0
Married on 12th Aug 2023
Lorren is just fabulous. The One I Love is totally worth the drive to find any colour or style bridesmaid dress. I had a blush colour theme in mind and wanted my bridesmaids to be comfortable. They chose a dress and Lorren matched the colour. The dress they chose was from her TrueBride collection. Lorren added buttons to the back of the dress as well as a cowl to make it just fabulous. Her patience and expertise made me feel so at ease. She also was happy doing last minute alterations as one of my bridesmaids lived abroad. Everything was perfect. Thank you for your patience and service Lorren, I cannot recommend you enough.
Added 27th Oct 2023
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Babs
5.0
Married on 4th Aug 2023
Was an absolute dream dealing with Lorren. Would 100% recommend shopping here. Bridesmaid dresses were fab!
Added 25th Oct 2023
Laura Carroll
5.0
Married on 4th Aug 2023
I purchased my bridesmaids dresses from Lorren, and I can honestly say the level of service we received was second to none. From start to finish, Lorren was an absolute dream to work with. I had 5 girls, one being heavily pregnant & the other a junior bridesmaid. They were beyond delighted with their dresses, and felt absolutely amazing on the day. I have, and will continue to recommend Lorren to any future brides I know.
Added 25th Oct 2023
Bernie Ryan
5.0
Married on 27th Dec 2022
There are no words that could possibly describe how amazing Lorren is at the one I love dream dresses. Not only did she supply me with the most amazing dresses during the Rose of Tralee festival. She gifted me a beautiful white dress that I wore for night two after our wedding day. She made sure each dress fitted and if not she would make sure it was altered to perfection. Lorren you are such an amazing person and I am so happy I got to meet and work alongside with you ???? you deserve this award because you would go above and beyond for anyone, a heart of gold ?? I can't wait to visit your shop soon and definitely one I love dream dresses deserves so many votes ????
Added 20th Jan 2023
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Geraldine Healy Beirne
5.0
Married on 16th Dec 2022
There is no words that could possibly describe how amazing Lorren is at the one I love dream dresses. My wedding dress I had bought did not fit me 6 weeks before my wedding and she got in touch as she wanted to help me. I'm so thankful she did, one cold wet Monday I was exhausted from trying on so many dresses and eventually was going to give up for the day and was half dressed when a dress fell off the hanger in the changing room and she went to see if it was upstairs in my size turned out the exact one that fell was my size and I put it on and I was so overwhelmed with emotion I just cried. It was perfect. Personally I feel this was my late Granny (who only passed 5 months ago) telling me just try this last one for me. It is a day I will never forget for as long as I live to have felt her presence there with me that day because my dear I missed her so much that day. Lorren deserves this award simply because of how much of an amazing, outstanding person she is. Not only is she amazing at what she does but she has the biggest heart I have ever come into contact with. PLEASE vote for the one I love dream dresses!
Added 19th Dec 2022
Eimear Walsh
5.0
Married on 29th Oct 2022
From the moment I met lorren I felt very comfortable, lorren is truly gifted at what she does,she makes you feel so special,anytime I contacted lorren she was so giving of her time and was so detailed in her response, it was always so easy to book appointments.

I got both my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses with lorren I had no real idea what I wanted and lorren guided me every step of the way with great patience and such a positive vibe.

I recommend the one I love so highly,I couldn't of asked for a better bridal shop to help me in choosing the most important dress and lorren should be so proud of how great she is doing,????????

Added 28th Dec 2023
Aisling T
5.0
Married on 29th Oct 2022
I can not recommend Lorren @ The One I Love highly enough!!
All the dresses were absolutely stunning, my own dress was altered to perfection. Thanks to a recommendation from Lorren did 2 of the bridesmaids find their ideal dresses.
Lorren was so helpful and accommodating with everyone in the bridal party, including groom and MOB with last minute alterations. She is a very calming and caring presence to be around on the run up to the wedding.
The One I Love should be top on the list to visit for brides, their bridesmaids and flower girls.
Added 6th Jan 2023
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Chelsie Morley
5.0
Married on 23rd Sep 2022
I had the pleasure of getting a custom made dress made for me by the lovely talented Lorren. After having a bad experience in a previous bridal shop I was at abit of a loss and then I heard about The One I Love Bridal shop in Ballinlough. I contacted Lorren to arrange an appointment to go and see her. From the second I met Lorren I could tell how passionate she was about what she does. Not just passionate but very professional too. She has a gorgeous range of dresses to suit all shapes and sizes in store but after trying on a few I decided to go for a custom made dress. I had fittings every so often and my dream dress came to life that bit more each time. Lorren is extremely attentive and worked the fittings around days and times that suited me. On the day of our wedding I had so many compliments about the lace detail on my dress. I really did feel like a princess and Lorren was to thank for that. I would highly recommend her.
Added 22nd Oct 2022
Joanne Sullivan
5.0
Married on 26th Aug 2022
Lorren is absolutely amazing! I wasn't sure what type of dress I wanted at all as we were having a very small wedding and I didn't want a white dress, but still wanted "bridal". I went in to see Lorren and she asked me some questions about my ideas and pulled out several beautiful dresses for me to try on. I loved different aspects of each and Lorren then designed me my own completely unique dress! She carefully brought together the different aspects I loved to create the dress of my dreams. I had a few fittings while the dress was being created and in each booking Lorren made sure I was happy with everything and suggested tweaks here and there to make it even better. Even on the last fitting she asked if I wanted any final little changes but it was perfect.
On the day of the wedding the dress was easy to put on by myself and was comfortable to wear all day.
Nothing was too much effort, she really went above and beyond and I can't recommend The One I Love highly enough! Totally incredible for friendly service, value and quality.
Added 6th Oct 2022
Niamh o?beirne
Wedding on 30th Jun 2022
Lorren was so helpful and nothing was a problem for her. She was always so accommodating, welcoming and really knowledgeable when it came to helping us to choose a style to suit everyone.
Added 6th Jan 2023
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Julianne Kiernan
5.0
Married on 24th Jun 2022
This is a hidden gem in Ballinlough. Lorren was so pleasant to deal with and nothing was too much trouble for her. She gave great advice on sizing and ordering in the dresses on time. She also did the alternations on my hen dress (a fully sequin dress) which were perfect. Despite having a very busy schedule she was very responsive and attentive. Her main aim was to make sure the dresses were comfortable and fitted perfectly. My bridesmaids looked stunning on the day. We would highly recommend The One I Love Dresses!!
Added 20th Aug 2022
Deirdre Cogan
5.0
Married on 30th Apr 2022
I cannot recommend Lorren highly enough. 'The One I Love' is a special find and Lorren is a gem herself! I had 4 bridesmaids, 2 overseas and one living in Dublin so I was worried how I was going to co-ordinate things. Lorren made the whole process stress-free and made sure the girls were comfortable in their dresses and of course that the dresses arrived on time. She also did the alterations which was great. Lorren really went above and way beyond her duty to make sure the dresses were perfect - thank you! She is such a pleasure to work with and is so responsive to any queries. Thanks again, Deirdre & Juliyan
Added 12th Oct 2022
Caroline Gately
5.0
Married on 1st Apr 2022
From the moment myself and my bridesmaids entered Lorren's fab store in Ballinlough, we were made feel so welcome, relaxed and at home. There was never any hard sell, and Lorren's only priority was ensuring that each member of my bridal party would feel comfortable, confident and stunning in their dresses. Lorren felt much more like an old friend than a supplier, and she went above and beyond in so many ways to make sure everything was perfect. Ordering my bridesmaids dresses from The One I Love was one of the best decisions I made throughout the whole of the wedding planning process, and the service from Lorren was simply amazing.
Added 6th Apr 2022
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Karen Rosney
5.0
Married on 3rd Feb 2022
What can I say, Lorren and her team at The One I Love are absolutely amazing at what they do. Lorren designed and made the perfect princess wedding dress for me. Her attention to detail was absolutely amazing. She also supplied me with gorgeous bridal shoes that she designed herself, the perfect shoe for my perfect dress. Not only did she make my dress but she also made my daughters flower girl dress, a mini me of my wedding dress. We were two princesses on their wedding day xx She also made my bridesmaid dress, in hot pink with fabulous embellishment, the perfect fit and looked gorgeous on her. All I can say is a big thank you, you made us all look beautiful, without doubt I would recommend The One I Love xx
Added 15th Oct 2022
Louise Holland
5.0
Married on 8th Aug 2021
I had the most amazing experience with Lauren during the preparation for our wedding. From a mere conversation about what my vision was for our two junior bridesmaids, she created the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen in a wedding party,each dress was made to perfection and each one was slightly different to suit the age and style of the girls. They absolutely stole the show! Nothing was a problem for Lauren,no matter how last minute any idea was,she just pulled everything together and given we all came down with covid 2 weeks before the wedding she pulled out ALL the stops to make us feel amazing on the day and indeed the lead up to it.The One I Love is an fantastic local business,the attention to detail is superb and I have already booked Lauren for my bridesmaid dress for a friends wedding in Toronto this Autumn!
Response from The One I Love
Thank you so much Louise, it was an honour to design for you!
Added 7th Dec 2021
Lynsey Boyle
5.0
Married on 28th Nov 2020
Lorren was an absolute dream to work with. She was patient, kind, creative, insightful, professional and genuinely caring. I had only a rough idea of what I wanted when I first spoke to Lorren and she helped me narrow down options and find my perfect dress. Her work is flawless and she was so accommodating with fittings and viewings. We planned and had our wedding in the height of the pandemic and working with Lorren was seamless and easy, she sent regular pictures and video updates of the dress and different laces she was adding. She added details I requested without hesitation, she even had each of my bridesmaids and my mother sew a piece of lace onto my dress and took pictures of the process. It's a beautiful memory I'll treasure forever and I really appreciate her suggesting we do it. I couldn't have been happier with my dress, it was perfect and I couldn't recommend Lorren and The One I Love enough.
Added 7th Dec 2021
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Sarah
Wedding on 28th Nov 2020
My sister got married in November 2020, and I went to The One I Love (during lockdown, by appointment) for advice about shoes. I don't wear high heels very often and neither does my sister, and we were both concerned about looking good but also feeling comfortable! Lorren recommended some beautiful jewel encrusted black heels for the bridesmaids, with a hidden front platform, and they were very comfortable for the duration of the wedding. My sister settled for a pair of white lace runners for after the photos, and they were a saviour on the day! Lorren also made my sisters incredible custom-made wedding dress using so many layers of lace, but still managing to make the dress look light and flattering. She was stunning and felt so pretty and confident in the dress. The little customised details which were my mam's idea, were able to be added in very easily. My sister wanted a dress that she could move easily in, as she has a toddler and she wanted to be able to dance and run around after her daughter on the day.

I can't recommend Lorren and The One I Love as a shop enough, as a service and as an experience it is the best you can get. I've never been in any other shop that made me feel so special, accommodated our needs, matched our budgets, and exceeded all our expectations. I can't wait for Lorren to make my own wedding dress someday!

Even as a bridesmaid, I found Lorren so helpful with ideas and suggestions. She gives all of her customers such a lovely experience that people return to her again and again, knowing that they will be valued, and accommodated to the highest standards, and with a lovely smile too!
Response from The One I Love
Thank you Sarah for your lovely words xx
Added 7th Dec 2021
Geraldine Kilcourse
5.0
Married on 10th Feb 2019
From start to finish Lorren was so helpful she knew exactly what I was looking for in bridesmaid dresses. I was so delighted with them she worked around my budget also. I would highly recommend Lorren.
Response from The One I Love
Thanks Geraldine! I absolutely loved your bridesmaid dresses, they were a pleasure to make!
Added 7th Dec 2021
Laura Regan
Wedding on 21st Nov 2014
A huge thank you to Lorren and her team for creating such a special experience when choosing a gown, this combined with their quality selection, chosen with their customers special requirements in mind makes this a strong recommendation. Also great for alternations.
Added 7th Dec 2021
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Tracey
5.0
Married on 21st Nov 2014
Lorren couldn't do enough to help us. My dress was so beautiful and comfortable and stood up to some serious dancing. She did my bridesmaids? dresses too and they look just perfect. The consultation and fitting process was fantastic and the care and attention to detail second to none.
Response from The One I Love
My beautiful bride in blue! Thank you so much for allowing me to create your dresses x
Added 7th Dec 2021
Kitty McGowan
5.0
Married on 10th Jun 2014
Lorren made me the most beautiful dress I've ever seen! I'm so happy with it. It made the day, I felt so comfortable and gorgeous. And my bridesmaids dresses were divine! They were like floaty angels at my side, complimented my dress perfectly. And she was so sweet and helpful through the whole process, she understood exactly what I wanted, and she made it happen. She made me feel like an absolute princess on the day!
Added 8th Dec 2021
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