The Clarence Hotel & Cleaver East, 6 - 8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, will be hosting the Lovebox Wedding Festival Sunday February 23rd from 1pm - 5pm
Getting hitched? Do lukewarm cocktail sausages, DJ Dominic's country and western set and three hour debates about veils give you the fear? Is your other half dreading a whole day spent at wedding fairs looking at endless white tiered cakes and heart shaped wedding frames? If you have answered yes to any of the above, then we've got an excellent and painless alternative for you!
Lovebox brings together an eclectic bunch of exhibitors who want to show you their wares. Each one will be on hand to chat to you about all things wedding as well as showcasing the Clarence Suite, a fabulous space in the heart of Dublin city, that can be adapted in many different ways to suit your big day.
Cleaver East cater all weddings at The Clarence and Michelin star chef Oliver Dunne will be on hand throughout the day. This is an opportunity to talk food with one of Ireland's premier chefs, who can help you design your wedding feast. Beef or salmon be gone! We'll be displaying table art by Wow Weddings & Floral Events are going to showcase their flower flair - centrepieces, bouquets, you name it and they'll design to your personal taste.
Creative Cakes, will have their portfolio of delectable sweet creations on hand and will be available for cake-based consultation. Stationary company The Parlour Press, whose motto is 'for the wedding less ordinary' have loads of gorgeous designs. Come chat to them and take the stress out of the 12 million cards and place-names and invites and thank you cards.
For hampers on the day for MOBs, MOGs and all those special folks in between, we have Floribelle. They handpick beautiful products to suit your needs and each hamper has a sweet flower arrangement to top it all off. Keep everyone happy and smiling!
You'll need a photographer too! Martin O'Leary from The Picture Rooms has a great eye for shots and flair for all things fashion. He knows how to get your best side and loves taking an alternative route to the more traditional snaps.
Rare Jewellery Design from Castle Market will have stunning bling which ranges from beautifully simple designs to the most unusual bespoke pieces. Goldsmith Diane Butler and owner Denise O'Connor will be on hand to walk you through the process of designing your very own pieces and displaying samples of their wares.
Collar & Cuff specialise in men's formal wear and will be showcasing their new range for grooms and for mens grooming Cut & Sew will be on hand with styling advice.
For the ladies, Dirty Fabulous will have some incredible one-off dresses on display for your perusal! Tropical Popical Nail Bar,hair geniuses Locks & Lashes and make-up artist Niamh Martin will be hanging out and ready to answer all your questions and to talk through individual styling for your wedding. Those clever folks from Sole Sister Flats have some sweet ideas on how to keep your party comfortable - let 'em show you!
DJ Steve Reddy will be free to chat about your music requirements, all the while spinning tunes for your aural pleasure. Plus, there will be a 4 piece gospel acappella band Larkfield Four in to do a few numbers.
Lovebox takes place on Sunday February 23 at The Clarence Hotel, Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 from 1pm - 5pm. You can wander in and join the festival at your leisure but it would be advisable to pre-book an appointment, especially if you want a little time discussing the foodie side of your day with Oliver.
Email emma@cleavereast.ie to reserve a time.
