A St Patrick's Day to remember.

I few St Patrick's Day's ago a young couple got engaged and then a few years later their daughter choose St Patrick's Day for her wedding day with her fiancé. What can be more romantic?

The bride came to me , it doesn't seem that long ago with a clear idea of what she wanted to wear on her special day. She knew the shape and style and theme. Gold and sparkle were to be that touch of magic that would lift a classic ivory wedding dress to that something special for a special sparkling bridetobe.

So as I explained in my last blog and again this time we started with a lining in the shape that the bride was clear on and I started some beadwork samples for our notion for the detailing. After trying on a belt of mine in the studio we knew that something like it worked in the brides favourite gold colour was a definite detail.

The dress starting to take shape in the fabric,

the belt a few different shapes being worked through

 and the idea of long sleeves being considered.

A few more pins to improve the fit in all the right places.

Pearls on the sleeve "V" to correspond with the pearls in the belt.

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The dress and belt ready for The Big day

Headdress, shoes and belt all made to match.

The beautiful Bride and her dad arriving at the Church.

 Veil in place ready for the walk down the aisle.

Fabulous flowers by Marie Cafolla

The magnificent Montalto Carriage Rooms

MBE Chef Simon Dougan from Yellow Door Deli making sure everything is perfect.

The starter! I managed to photo it but then I was just too happy eating to stop and photo,

 not surprised by his much deserved award.

The Happy Couple who just smiled and smiled all day and night.
The cake was by Lois from Buttercup Bakery.