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Wedding shoes no longer come in only shades of ivory and aren't just that old-fashion satin finish (that you can dye afterwards!!!)….we say a massive YAY to that! We have some amazing brides with the best style and we have seen so many gorgeous shoes over the last year! We put together a few favs we’ve come across...ranging from stunning designer styles to the best from the high street! For you gals with a serious shoe fetish here's our top picks!!!!!!!!!
Tara Lauren is a Los Angeles based bridal brand that embodies a romantic, fresh, elevated bohemian aesthetic designed with an admiration for the spirited confidence of today’s adventurous modern bride. Co-Founding sisters Tara and Shaina Healy, aim to evoke the beauty of effortless style, while preserving an expressly luxe vision. The stunning AMBER DUSK collection has just been delivered and we are beyond ourselves with excitement! This gorgeous collection is all under £2000/€2,200 - affordable luxury we're in love with!
They developed an early love for bridal fashion, while growing up in their Mother’s bridal shop, that initiated their passions in life. Tara went on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialization in Bridal and Evening Wear from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where she received an award from The International Bridal Manufacturer’s Association in recognition of her senior thesis. She continued learn from such houses as Monique L’huillier, Marchesa, and Oscar de la Renta. Shaina has achieved a Bachelor of Arts from Chapman University in Orange County, CA and honed her fashion-styling skills assisting celebrity stylist Julie Matos. She has styled brides across the West and East Coast.
The Healy sisters now design their namesake collection in LA. The easy and effortless mood of their home state of California often inspires their sultry yet light and dance-friendly silhouettes. The sisters personally hand source all of the dreamy unique lace, airy silk crepe de chine, and delicate embroidery details that earn Tara Lauren it’s distinct bohéme luxe style. Taking the charm of inherent femininity, juxtaposed with the mystique and boldness of the alternative bride, Tara Lauren designs a collection for the bride that is equally romantic as she is dynamic. Book your appointment now to be one of the first Irish brides to view this beautiful collection! T: + 44 ( 0 ) 7565221331 E: hello@thewhitegalleryboutique.co.uk
We are so excited to be hosting Idan Cohen for a Trunk Show this month to showcase his 2018 collection - Empire of Love. The Haute Couture collection features fitted silhouettes and full skirts, deep V's, cutouts, capes, embellishment and 3D applique.
There are limited appointments available for this exclusive launch in Ireland, which is taking place on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th April. We are so thrilled that Idan himself will be here to introduce his stunning new collection to all our brides.
If you would like to try this gorgeous collection and meet the designer then make an appointment by clicking on the below link or phone +44 (0)7565221331.
We are so ready for spring….we love the winter season here at TWG but we are longing for brighter, sunnier days! Spring and summer are crazy busy…we have lots of gorgeous girls getting married in some of the most amazing dresses! For all our Bride Tribe…remember to #twgbridetribe so we can add you to our end of year album.
Spring/ summer provide beautiful blooms, longer days for photo opportunities and outdoor weddings ceremonies (weather dependant of course!). We’ve put together some images that really epitomise the beauty of a spring/summer wedding.
We are having a mid-season sample sale during the month of March and gosh are you in for a real treat! We’ve added some gorgeous new styles to our #SecretSale room – even a few styles from the 2018 collections – a real steal for any bride working within a short time-frame who needs a dress like right now (!!) or for any bride-to-be hoping to snap up a designer dress for less than £1,500!
Upstairs at TWG boutique we have an entire room dedicated to sample dresses…there’s approx. 60 dresses available to purchase off the rack and most have been reduced to at least 50% off the original price! They are in immaculate condition, mostly sizes UK 10 and UK 12 and we can assure you will be blown away when you see them.
We have some gorgeous styles from Rime Arodaky, Rue de Seine, Laure de Sagazan, Yolan Cris, Divine Atelier and Idan Cohen…check out our website to see all the dresses! Book an appointment now to get first pickings of these new styles just added!!
T: +44 ( 0 ) 7565221331 E: hello@thewhitegalleryboutique.co.uk
WIN a designer wedding dress from world - famous Parisian designer Rime Arodaky, worth €4,000!
We are so excited about this competition! We have teamed up with Breast Cancer Ireland to offer one lucky bride-to-be the chance to WIN an exclusive Rime Arodaky dress.
We reckon it would make the perfect gift for a daughter, friend or even your fiancée...there are only 200 tickets on sale for a chance to win. Every cent will go to Breast Cancer Ireland so we really hope we can sell all 200 tickets! By purchasing a ticket, you’re not only in with a chance of walking down the aisle in a stunning wedding dress by Rime Arodaky, but you are also supporting Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness efforts.
Tickets cost €50 and can be purchased online at www.breastcancerireland.com/daretodreamwearingrime. With limited tickets available, the final date to purchase will be on Wednesday 7th March or once all tickets are sold. The lucky winner will be chosen on Thursday 8th March.
Good Luck!
Love Team TWG xx
For some serious bridal inspiration (and major dress crushing) you must check out the Jan/Feb issue of Irish Tatler! We are beyond ourselves with excitement as one of our brides – Caoimhe Davis – has been given the accolade of Ireland’s Best Dressed Bride 2018!!! Not only did one of our coolest, most stylish brides take the No1 spot…but three other #twgbridetribe girls made the cut of the brides with seriously good taste in bridal fashion!
The Winner – Caoimhe Davis
Dress – Sewell
Designer – Rime Arodaky
2nd Runner Up – Aoife Murphy
Dress – Comet
Designer – Rue de Seine
Judges Mention – Katy Tiernan
Dress – Endora
Designer – Rime Arodaky
Judges Mention – Janie McDermot
Dress – Laura drape top, Iris Slip & Lily Skirt
Designer – Halfpenny London
So you’ve just got engaged, you’re beyond yourself with excitement (of course!!) and you simply can’t wait to start looking for the perfect wedding dress!!
We’ve put ourselves into your (amazing) shoes and put together a few Q&A’s to hopefully make finding the #dreamdress most enjoyable and so you know what to expect!
When do I start to look for my wedding dress?
Our #twgbridetribe tend to prioritise #thedress and start looking around 10-12 months before their wedding date.
When do all the new season collections arrive?
The 2018 collections have ALL now arrived…these stunning collections have been arriving during October / November months. We only update our collections once a year so the 2019 styles will launch in the boutique in October / November next year!
How many boutiques should I make appointments with?
We recommend 3-4 boutiques is more than enough – do your research and visit boutiques that stock designers that you are most interested in trying on!
How long does it take for a wedding dress to arrive once I’ve placed my order?
The approx. lead time is 6-9 months with our designers and in an ideal world we love to have your dress here at least six weeks prior to your wedding – so don’t leave ordering too late!!
What if I don’t have 6-9 months?
We are very sensitive to the fact that some brides don’t have the luxury of time and for those brides we do our best to work with our designers to ensure we can get a dress here within a tighter time-frame. We also have a fab #secretsale room dedicated to gorgeous dresses that you can purchase ‘off the rail’.
So, I’ve ordered my dress – what’s next?
We love helping our brides with any other styling advice so keep in touch with us and we will do the same!! We’ll advise you when your dress is due in closer to the time and will get you booked in your first fitting.
Where and when do fittings take place?
Your first fitting is approx. 6 weeks prior to your wedding (if you order well in advance and your dress comes in you are welcome to come try it on!!!). We have our very own in-house seamstress (who is amazing!) and you meet her here at the boutique. Fittings can be arranged in advance and any time between 9am-5pm Monday – Friday.
How many fittings are there?
It’s fundamentally important that you come prepared to your first fitting –by that we mean have your shoes and lingerie with you. At your next fitting if your dress fits perfectly then that is your final fitting! Occasionally there still may be a few minor alterations required, and if our seamstress can do those at this fitting she will, otherwise we arrange another date to come back for final fitting.
Do I pay for alterations?
We are one of the few bridal boutiques that have our own in-house seamstress and we extend that service to all our brides who purchase a new dress. There is a fee for alterations and you can expect to pay between £150 - £300 depending on each bride’s requests.
What is the best piece of advice you can give me?
You want to be the best possible version of yourself on your wedding day – so please yourself first and foremost, choose a dress that you absolutely love, want to keep on all day and sleep in! Consider your budget before booking appointments and be open to trying on something the stylist would choose for you!!
We will soon be in what is ultimately my favourite season….Winter! In wedding terms it’s not one of the most popular seasons to get married…however it is one of the busiest times of the year for girls shopping for their dream dress! It’s a time that brings much excitement; our new collections arrive into the boutique - which is always met with great anticipation! This season brings lots of new engagements and of course Christmas – my favourite time!
Perhaps Autumn/ Winter weddings are less popular here because of the dark evenings (shorter photographic opportunities) and the usually cold and wet weather! I have found some beautiful images that may just sway a few people to reconsider the date they chose for their wedding!
There are so many beautiful colours (we have a burgundy obsession at TWG) and textures that epitomise the Autumn / Winter season…you are literally spoilt for choice for styling your wedding during these months!
Sitting here swooning over our gorgeous bride Aine and her romantic wedding …Aine knew exactly how she wanted to look on her wedding day and quickly knew her wedding dress was ‘the one’. Aine first visited the boutique with her #bridetribe and fell totally in love with the gorgeous Bukowski by Laure de Sagazan. She was quick to make a second appointment and brought along her nearest and dearest to confirm her choice!
We just adore the photography from her big day and found it so difficult to pick our favourites!
Venue - Nuremore Hotel & Country Club
Photographer - ELmotions Photgrpahy & Video
Florist - Anne McCarron
Hair - A Capello Hair Design
Makeup - Ella Makeup (Bride's makeup) & Emma McQuaid
Last week we hosted a stunning event (if we do say so ourselves!) to showcase our designers’ 2018 collections…we probably say it all the time, but we’re so thrilled to be the exclusive stockist of all of our designers in Northern Ireland and Ireland. So this really was the first and only opportunity for fashionistas, media, online influencers, fashion bloggers and industry peers to view the collections in person!
We chose Saphyre, Lisburn Road, Belfast, (if you’ve not checked this amazing restaurant out you simply have to) with its boudoir vibe and luxurious interiors, it was the perfect setting for our event which coincided with New York Bridal Week – deemed as one of the industry’s most prestigious bridal markets.
NI fashion designer and illustrator, Sara O’Neill, was our fabulous compere for the evening which began with a bubbly drinks’ reception in the stunning surroundings of Kris Turnbull interior’s showroom.
Head chef at Saphyre – Joery Castel – had our taste buds exhilarated with mouth-watering canapes…the white chocolate and banana spheres & coconut and lime macaroons were a huge hit!
Showbiz-Stylist and acclaimed wedding designer, Kate Halfpenny – founder of Halfpenny London – flew over to be our VIP guest and to introduce her Garden after the Rain collection. IN between presenting her new collection; Kate entertained guests with an insight to all the shenanigans that goes on behind the scenes when styling some of the world’s most iconic women including Kate Moss!!
Aoife from Sass & Halo joined us for the event and we adored her floral hoops and headpieces which complimented our boho styles perfectly!
Super stylish Aoife from Sass & Halo with her equally as glamourous mum enjoying pre-event drinks!
A special thanks to Tilly Thomas Lux who loaned us the most amazing pieces from her collection to style with Halfpenny London’s collection…of course I had to borrow a pair of dazzling earrings to show off with my ‘Cheryl’ dress from Kate’s ‘Black Edit’ collection!! (The Cheryl dress is also in Ivory and equally as sumptuous!)
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took time out of their hectic schedules to come along! We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did!!!
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Excitement levels are through the roof this week at the boutique! Everyday we’re receiving photos into our inbox from our stylish brides…crickey they are all friggin' gorgeous!!
This week we are hoping to inspire you with our gorgeous boho-babe Kathryn and Connor’s wedding at Drumhalla House, Donegal. We’ll always remember Kathryn’s first appointment at our boutique. Her sophisticated and beautiful Aunt Frances had been in the boutique earlier that day and found her perfect wedding dress by Halfpenny London! So everyone was in fabulous form! Kathryn was a super-confident bride whose vision was to have a bohemian-inspired wedding bursting with colour, textures and most importantly relaxed and fun!!
Kathryn herself thanks us for picking out the Haze gown by Rue de Seine for her which turned out to be ‘the dress’. She styled it with a Juliette cap fingertip veil which complimented the stunning silk/cotton fabric with abstract/asymmetric design. We adore Kathryn’s natural makeup and her bridesmaids too...and guess what...they only did their own makeup!!! Kathryn's tousled hair was styled by Fusion Hair in Ramelton.
Kathryn’s bride tribe embraced the boho vibe with the individual dresses in different colours which looked totally awesome!! Set to be a big trend, Kathryn was ahead of floral fashion with her ‘floral hoop’ created by one of our fav creatives Aoife Doherty, Sass & Halo! Stepping away from the traditional bouquets – the floral hoops epitomised Kathryn’s overall vibe for her wedding day! So sit back with your coffee and chocolates (of course) and enjoy these pics we’ve chosen from K&C’s wedding captured so beautifully by Paula Gillespie Photography!
Can you pic a favourite? We struggled!!
Love, TWG xx #twgbridetribe (send us your pics to get featured right here!)
When we first met Leah we just knew she was a girl with class! We adored her visits to our boutique with her equally as elegant mum...and when her wedding pics hit our inbox earlier today we just couldn't wait to share them with you!!!
Leah chose the utterly amazing Laura Drape Top by Halfpenny London and styled it with the Swan Skirt by Halfpenny London. We customised the Laura top so that it was slightly shorter to show off Leah's amazing waistline!! (It was delicately sewn so that it can be let down again so that Leah gets to wear Laura on lots more occasions!!!). Leah finished her look with the most beautiful three-tier drop diamond earrings that belonged to her Great Grandmother.
Wedding pics by the talented Leanne Keane Photography at the beautiful Clonwilliam House.
Have you heard the exciting news that we have opened The Secret Room upstairs at The White Gallery?
The Secret Room contains lots of hidden gems…all the dresses from last season that we have had to remove from the main boutique to make way for our new season collection. These fab dresses are in excellent condition, all half price or less and all available to take home on the day!! The Secret Room is brilliant for a bride who is time restricted and needs to find her perfect dress quickly! All of the dresses are a size UK 10 or UK 12 and can be altered to fit size 6/8 or 10…we can recommend lots of amazing seamstresses to do the necessary alterations.
Some advice for your Secret Room appointment….
The Secret Room has dresses by Rime Arodaky, Laure de Sagazan, Yolan Cris, Halfpenny London, Divine Atelier and many more! Book your appointment with us today and see if we can help you find your perfect dress!
We're so totally spoilt here at The White Gallery as we get to help the most beautiful bunch of brides style their look for their wedding day...and we simply love receiving their photos as we get to see how they've styled the rest of their special day!
It's the attention to detail of Katrina & Conor's wedding that we are excited to share with you...Katrina chose a stunning embroidered silk organza gown by Halfpenny London and styled with an Emmy London belt and cashmere cardigan for her autumn wedding. Her sister wore a goregous GHOST Dye to Order dress. Their wedding was at Larchfield Estate, beyond stunning espeically at this time of year! Some of our favourite people were involved in her big day - Jennifer Ireland (MAU), Lynette Murray Hair, Rosehip & Berry (flowers), Forever Social (videographer), Posh Nosh (caterers), The Hitmen Trio (music) and all captured on camera by Gather & Tides photography....and a special mention to the groom's mum and Katrina's cousin who made the cake...wait to you see it!
Until the next time peeps xxx
Those shoes!!!
Lynette Murray Hair doing her thing!
Jennifer Ireland MUA doing the finishing touches to Katrina's flawless, natural make-up
One of our favourite pics...the colours are awesome and moody x
Nice suit!
Katrina with her super stylish mum
We are thrilled that the exclusive launch of the 2017 collection from notable French-Israeli bridal designer, Liz Martinez, will take place at a special trunk show at our boutique next month.
Taking place from the 13th -15th January at The White Gallery boutique, the three-day trunk show will include selected pieces from the new Liz Martinez 2017 collection, as well as a small handful of iconic gowns from the previous collection, due to the high demand. This trunk show will be the first opportunity for brides-to-be from Ireland to view the 2017 collection.
The Liz Martinez 2017 bridal collection showcases the young virtuoso designer’s ability to create a wide range of unique individual pieces while maintaining a distinctive, sexy-yet-elegant look that has become her trademark. The collection images were shot in the beautiful Moroccan backdrop, providing an urban backdrop for this dreamlike high fashion shoot.
Viewing of the Liz Martinez 2017 bridal collection is by appointment only and due to high demand, booking in advance is recommended.
Please use this link to view the 2017 collection and if you see a dress you would love to try on please contact us to request this dress is included in the trunk show.
http://lizmartinez.co.il/portfolio/2017/
Appointments can be made by contacting The White Gallery on 0044 7565 221331, via appointment@thewhitegalleryboutique.co.uk or by using the contact page on our website.
Introducing Emma-Jayne our stylist
Girls it is definitely Winter. I hate these cold, wet, dreary days…who can relate?? On the flip side I’ve recently started my new job as stylist at The White Gallery Boutique and I am LOVING it!!! For those of you who haven’t already met me at The White Gallery, my name is Emma Jayne! I came from a six year administration background and wanted a fresh new challenge. I recently completed a Fashion and Photographic Makeup Artistry Diploma with the Oonagh Boman School of Makeup. I realised I LOVED makeup and I LOVED fashion so when I saw The White Gallery was hiring I just knew I couldn’t let the chance pass me by! So I’ve been working with brides for around two months and I am enjoying every moment, crushing over engagement rings, swooning over wedding dresses and hearing all your dreamy engagement stories…this truly is my dream job and the ultimate girl heaven!
For anyone that hasn’t been to The White Gallery yet or is eagerly awaiting your first appointment here’s what you can expect! Prepare for an hour of one of the most personal bridal experiences you will get in all of Ireland (this is first hand from our brides), enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with homemade heart shaped shortbread as you have your consultation with Rachel or myself, during the consultation you will have the opportunity to browse the full collection of dresses and designers and we will help advise what will suit you best. Following your consultation you will be whisked off into one of our sumptuous dressing rooms where (hopefully) you will fall head over heels with the dress of your dreams. I have been so fortunate to already have been involved in those appointments where the bride puts on ‘that’ dress and the entire room begins to cry – it’s a WOW moment!
So who are our designers? We currently and exclusively house some of the most beautiful designers. Rime Arodaky, Laure De Sagazan and Berengere Saint Pierre our Parisian designers; Liz Martinez our Israeli designer; Yolan Cris our Spanish designer; Rue De Seine our New Zealand Designer; Halfpenny London our British designer; Divine Atelier our Romanian designer,. I love each of the designers, each unique and striking, using beautiful fabrics and fashion forward designs. Our designers have launched their 2017 collections and most of the new styles are now in the boutique – they are show stoppers!! Girls if you haven’t found your dream dress yet and want a dress that’s a little bit different you need to make your appointment now – you will not be disappointed.
If you don’t already; we would love you to follow us on Facebook (The White Gallery Boutique) and Instagram (@twgboutique). We will be uploading lots of exciting inspiration for your wedding and most importantly showing you sneak peeks of our amazing dresses.
I am looking forward to meeting you lovely brides over the next few weeks and months and hopefully be part of finding your dream dress.
Love, Emma Jayne Xo
When you work in the bridal industry you have the pleasure of getting to know some of the most creative and talented people around...one of those persons is Jennifer Ireland, a truly wonderful make-up artist who I've had the pleasure of working with on photo shoots and editorials. So, when Jennifer chose her dress from our boutique we were rather flattered that we had been given the privilege of helping her pick the perfect dress for her that reflected Jennifer's personal style and vibe that she was going for on her wedding day.
I'd like to share with all you brides-to-be details of the super suppliers that created and captured the magic of Jennifer & Jonny's Day... Paula O Hara Photography, Story of Eve (videographer), Lynette Murray Hair, Ashley Morhej Make-Up (for the bridesmaid & mother of the bride... Jennifer did her own, obviously!), Blue Meadow (bespoke hairpiece & veil) and Floral Earth (amazing flowers).
Grab a coffee, some chocolate (of course!) and sit back and enjoy this beautiful wedding xxxx
Yolan Cris have dressed some of the world’s most iconic women in the world of fashion, most recently Beyoncé at the VMAs in Madison Square Garden’s chose a show-stopping white Yolan Cris gown. And now…they Yolan Cris are coming to Ireland to dress Irish brides who dare to wear something a little bit different!
The new 2017 collection will officially launch at The White Gallery on Sat 12th & Sun 13th Nov; as exclusive stockists of Yolan Cris, this is your chance to view an extensive collection to what we usually have here at the boutique.
This season you can be sure of intricate beadwork; flattering silhouettes; romantic laces and fuller skirts; a mix of plunging necklines or something softer; and breath-taking ball gowns.
Strictly by appointment – please call or email to reserve your appointment and meet with some of the creative team from Yolan Cris who are travelling from Barcelona to Burren for this two-day event. + 44 ( 0 ) 7565221331 or appointment@thewhitegalleryboutique.co.uk
Pretty ‘n’ Pink, a Northern Ireland charity that’s celebrating its 10th year, has just said ‘I do’ to an exclusive selection of wedding dresses, worth £18,000, from Co Down-based luxury bridal boutique, The White Gallery.
The eight designer dresses have been donated to the charity by The White Gallery’s founder, Rachel Morgan, who wanted to make a charitable donation with a difference. When hearing of the charity’s 10th year, it was the ideal opportunity to offer a little piece of luxury to eight brides-to-be whilst raising funds for Pretty ‘n’ Pink.
Providing financial and other support services to patients with breast cancer, Pretty ‘n’ Pink will be showcasing its birthday gifts from The White Gallery in its charity shop, at the Park Centre, Belfast.
The bridal dresses, which are from previous season’s designs, come from a range of exclusive collections by internationally renowned bridal designers, including Yolan Cris and Irish designer Don O’ Neill, they’ll be considerably marked down when they go on sale at Pretty ‘n’ Pink.
“The White Gallery is thrilled to be able to donate these dresses to such a worthy cause and to help raise much-needed funds that will go towards supporting breast cancer patients and their families,” comments Rachel Morgan, Co-Founder of The White Gallery.
Rachel adds: “In addition to the funds raised, there will be some very happy brides-to-be! All of our designers are exclusively stocked by The White Gallery therefore the lucky brides who get to own one of these dresses will have an exquisite gown that’s very unique.”
Founded in 2006 by Belfast woman Noleen Adair, who passed away two years ago, Pretty ‘n’ Pink has helped thousands of women in its ten years. Commenting on the donation from The White Gallery, Noeleen McErlane, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Pretty ‘n’ Pink, says:
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of The White Gallery in its donation of these dresses to our charity. We provide financial and support services for women with breast cancer daily and if we can help eight brides to make their big day even more special, whilst raising funds for the charity, it’s a win, win!
“Pretty ‘n’ Pink would like to say a big thank you to The White Gallery for supporting the charity and we look forward to helping some prospective brides find their perfect dress in our shop on our special ladies’ day event, which is being held later this month.”
The Pretty ‘n’ Pink charity shop is located in the Park Centre, Donegall Road, Belfast and the wedding dresses donated by The White Gallery can be viewed and purchased at a special Ladies Day event due to take place in the Park Centre later this month.