Looking for some wedding inspiration? I had a quick chat with Karen Clarke about her wedding, and how she waived tradition to create her perfect day, from scenic countryside, to city lights. Tell me a little about your wedding? Our wedding was a little bit different from the ‘typical’ wedding day – if there…
On Thursday 9th August, myself and the lovely Mary from Mary Me Bridal Blog rattled along miles of back roads to the beautiful Markree Castle in Sligo. I think we counted passing through at least 7 counties that morning, but this was a wedding we were both delighted to be part of! When I first…
As it is one of the best days of your life, when it comes to your wedding lipstick you really want to get it right! Here are a few tips to consider having the perfect pout on your big day! Choose the Right Shade Whether you are new to lipstick or a seasoned pro,…
Every 2 years, Dawn and the gang host the well renowned ‘Getting Married in Northern Ireland’ Awards – and this years awards are coming up soon! The best in the Northern Ireland’s wedding industry will be coming together on the 10th November at Corick House Hotel and Spa County Tyrone to celebrate all their hard…
Nestled in the heart of County Down is the exclusive and unique The Carriage Rooms wedding venue, which is part of the beautiful Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch. It was here on Sunday the 16th September where the magic happened! Some of Northern Ireland’s finest wedding suppliers came together for an Autumn inspired photoshoot. Organised by…
For any Summer 2019 brides out there, take a look at Ashlea and Timmy’s beautiful Larchfield wedding for some early bridal inspiration. After meeting Ashlea and her mum at the Merchant Hotel Bridal Fair I knew she would be an absolute pleasure to work with. Down to earth, chatty and very witty, we hit it…
On Saturday 24th August, I had the pleasure of doing the lovely Jill’s bridal makeup from her home in Banbridge. I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I pulled up that morning as during a phone call to Jill the previous evening she had informed me she had ‘a bit of drama’. Unfortunately, the…
Irish elopements are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the ‘traditional’ way couples get married or renew their vows. Whether it is an Irish elopement or a destination wedding abroad, I love to check out wedding blogs like One Fab Day to see how couples use their unique style to say “I do”. When Paula…
This time last year I had the pleasure of getting the lovely Mary ready from her home in Loughbrickland. You always know it will be a great morning when the smell of fresh baked bread and scones hit you at the door and the house is filled with plenty of noise and laughter. The brief…
Hello, my name is Catherine and I run a professional bridal hair styling service called ProHair by Catherine. Based just on the outskirts of Belfast in Ballynahinch, Co.Down, I provide a mobile bridal hair service to brides all over Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. With over 12 years experience within the hairdressing industry,…
I just couldn’t wait to write about the wedding of Shelley and Eddie, I honestly don’t think I have ever laughed so much in one morning! My stomach was sore leaving! When I first met Shelley for her bridal trial, she casually mentioned that her bride tribe “loved the craic.” However, I never imagined when…
Wow, it’s been a crazy few days and I think I’ve only just stepped off Cloud 9 and brought myself back down to earth after an exciting and hugely successful night at the Northern Ireland Wedding Journal Awards 2018. I was delighted to have attended the Northern Ireland Wedding Journal Awards 2018 on the evening…
It was lovely to be part of Laura’s Wedding day last Saturday the 28th April, and I wanted to include her big day in the wedding diaries. Myself and the hair team were warmly welcomed into the family home that morning and Marian, Laura’s mum had us all well looked after. Before we knew it…
This past weekend saw an all too brief visit to Dublin, where I treated myself to a range of new products that I’m excited to use myself and introduce to my brides. Whilst the boys checked out the Six Nations match between Ireland v Scotland at The Aviva Stadium, myself and the sisterhood dropped by…
I was so excited to share these Wedding Diary memories from the wedding of Roxy and David on 24th November. The theme of the day was ‘chic and relaxed’, and it turned out to be just that. The day began with a beautiful 3pm ceremony at Belfast City Hall, and once the ceremony was over,…
As important as your wedding day look is, it’s all for nothing if you can’t share it with the world! A good, reliable photographer is a very important piece of the wedding puzzle, and picking the right one is often easier said than done. Rich from One Fine Day Wedding Photography is here to give…
Every bride wants to look radiant and flawless on their wedding day, and as a professional makeup artist, it is my job to help you achieve that perfect look. There are things you can do to help get that photo perfect finish long before sitting in the makeup chair, and a good skincare routine is so important…
January is one of the busiest times of the year in the bridal industry, and it’s not uncommon to hear people saying, “I have a friend that is going to do my makeup,” or “I’m going to give it a whirl myself.” This might work for some people, however please be mindful that it also…
Hello there, and welcome to the very first Maid by Sinead blog post! I’m not going to lie – this has been on my list of things to do for months and I finally decided that since it’s the New Year, it was now or never! For those of you who don’t know me, my…