The Alternative Wedding Event

I spent a relaxing afternoon at the Guinness Store House on Sunday. This intimate fair had the feel of an auction house, with people ambling around and discovering lots of hidden treasures. I loved the Hayworth stand of vintage gowns as well as Oxfam Bridal with a selection of stunning once-worn gowns. Cake-a-Licious made the love heart cake!

It was also an opportunity to meet lots of bridal bloggers - We know each other quite well 'virtually' so it was great to put a face to each person. Let me introduce you to them...

Lisa from Bride & Joy - a 'real' bride to be who writes a really informative and fun blog about planning a wedding...and counting down to her own November wedding!

Caoimhe from Tinkerbelle Bride - recently married but thankfully still blogging.

Marie from Finer Details - designer of gorgeous stationery for all occasions.

Blaithin, a multi-talented blogger, event planner and author!

Annie from Aislinn Events - an American wedding and event planner living in Kerry.

Naoise, Sue and Mags from One Fab Day - inspirational wedding blog offering lots of advice on sourcing unique elements for your wedding.

And finally photographer Lisa O'Dwyer who took the lovely images in the montage above.

Great to meet you all! Readers - check out all of these great Irish blogs for tons of inspiration.

Top image by Hazel Coonagh
Montage images by Lisa O'Dwyer

The Alternative Wedding Event

When Linda and Andrea from One of a Kind Weddings got in touch to tell me about this event, I was immediately intrigued. Wedding fairs can be so bland ... dazed couples zigg-zagging along thronged aisles of supplier stands. How can you even remember who you spoke to when you get home and collapse on the couch?!

The word alternative conjures up lots of ideas like 'non-traditional' or 'wacky' but this event is very much about encouraging couples to express their own personal style on their wedding day.

One of a Kind Weddings is Ireland’s only eco-chic wedding planning company. Between them, Andrea and Linda have experience in event planning and environmental consultancy. They set up their company to offer something different to couples. Here's a few words from Linda -

“On the day we are going to have a whole host of Ireland's best alternative suppliers from vintage bridal, decor and china to fantastic cakes and even a gospel choir. You can grab a pint of the black stuff at the home of Guinness while you watch a vintage bridal show and learn how to create your unique wedding. It’s the wedding event everyone has been waiting for, whether your gay or straight, catholic or no faith.”

I'm especially looking forward to meeting the girls from Pearl and Godiva who rent out gorgeous vintage china for all occasions, as well as new friends Aga and Noel from White Tea Photography, not to mention a few new tweeting buddies!

The Alternative Wedding Event takes place on Sunday 27th February at The Guinness Store House from 12pm to 6pm. Tickets @ €7 available online or €10 at the door.

Hope to see some of you there!

Pearl and Godiva images by Aspect Photography.