Showing posts with label Sian Sharkey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sian Sharkey. Show all posts

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Remembering Grandparents

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Recently, lots of you have been showing me photos of your Grandparents weddings. I thought it was time to put our favourite relatives on the stage and hear some stories about their wonderful wedding days! This series is all about the romance, the style and the personalities.


'Love day' is the perfect excuse to share some more glamorous vintage wedding photos. Normally I only post one photo but I just couldn't choose this time! Sian, your Granny looks so beautiful and Gramps looks equally dashing. Sian Sharkey is a hairstylist that I've got to know and I recommend her to you all! That's for another post but today she is sharing photos of her Grandparents wedding in 1945.


So, let's meet Mercedes Munden and Frank Purcell. Apparently these two met at a dance, and were introduced by a family relative. They were both qualified architects and also shared a passion for amateur dramatics.




They married on July 4th and Frank used to joke about losing his independence on independence day! I think a sense of humour is essential for a happy marriage...


Don't they look so relaxed and glamorous? I love Mercede's hairstlye too. Apparently she was always into fashion and style. The couple went on to have eight children.

Sian is delighted to share these images, especially as her Granny died only a few weeks ago. She says that all of the family have followed in their footsteps with their love of music and drama. Check out Sian's website and Facebook page for gorgeous bridal hair-styling.

And here's one final photo of these love-birds. What a stylish and happy looking couple. Thanks for letting me share your family photos Sian!


Do you have photos or know of someone with stories to tell? Drop me an email or leave me a comment below. I'd love to hear from you.


Friday, May 20, 2011

Rangoli Art Deco Hair-wire

Friday, May 20, 2011
Thanks to everyone who came along to Flower Boutique in Killiney last night. It was a chance for me to meet some new wedding professionals as well as chat to some great brides to be. I also got to showcase my latest hair-wire design which is inspired by Art Deco style.

I forgot how much I enjoy seeing the bride or models look coming together and we were lucky enough to have two gorgeous girls to model for us. Hair-stylist Sian Sharkey was on hand with her rollers and GHD tongs and fine mists of Elnett spray and make-up artist Ellie Balfe worked from an enviable collection of Channel foundations, vast displays of eye shadows and applied amazing lashes for the girls to flutter!

This camera pic is just a quick peek! Derek from Memento Weddings was on hand for the evening a took lots of photos which I will be sharing soon! Thanks to the Flower Boutique for hosting the evening.