Brides and grooms-to-be were treated to a glamorous afternoon of style and inspiration at The Wedding Showcase in association with Benetti Menswear and One Fab Day. Set in The Dean Dublin, guests got to experience the magic of the new bridal suite The Marshall Room and imagine what their big day could be like there as it was styled to perfection with everything from stunning tablescape décor to dancefloor-beckoning entertainment. Hosts Rebecca Shekleton of 98FM's The Big Breakfast and One Fab Day Editor Jess O'Sullivan were joined by a panel of leading wedding experts who unravelled the secrets to crafting the perfect wedding.
First up, best dressed was a very important element of wedding planning: the wardrobe! With an ultra-chic bespoke cocktail created by The Dean on the menu, aptly entitled The Vow, guests took their seats for the bridal and groomswear 101 masterclass.
Brides-to-be had the opportunity to browse a selection of gorgeous gowns from The White Room who are exclusive stockists of coveted designer labels. Shauna O'Hara presented a breathtaking lineup of dresses which included everything from sophisticated corsetry to fairytale floral prints, dainty bows and elegant pearl accents.
Benetti Menswear's Vincent Nally delivered a masterclass session in groomswear styling with top tops on how grooms can find the perfect suit that will allow them to express their personal style and look and feel their best on their special day.
From classic tuxes to slick suiting and sophisticated mix and match separates, all bases were covered. We spoke to many grooms who were at the beginning of their wedding suit shopping journey and with a diverse offering to peruse, there was inspiration all around.
Paul King of Bridal by Tamem Michael gave brides invaluable insight into bespoke wedding dress shopping. With over 30 years experience in making bridal dreams come true, she shared incredible tips with brides about creating a one-of-a-kind dress for their big day.
Lyndsey Cavanagh founder of One Dame Lane and bridal accessories expert was on hand to shine a spotlight on perfecting the finishing touches of your bridal wardrobe. With a selection of stunning jewellery and accessories on offer, from baroque pearls to chunky gold hoops, there was a style to make every bride in the audience swoon.
Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats set the tone for the stylish masterclass as they performed a crowd-pleasing selection of wedding day hits. Their spine-tingling, toe-tapping rendition of L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole in particular cast a spell on the audience!
The panel of experts included Aisling McVeigh, founder of boutique consultancy agency Danu Collective. As specialists in bespoke events, luxury brand storytelling and destination weddings, she offered planning and décor advice for brides and grooms on how to craft an unforgettable celebration that will be cherished forever.
The Jo Malone London team also joined the informative session offering engaged couples advice on scenting their wedding, from how to choose a fragrance that will showcase your personal style to how to use scent to heighten the atmosphere of your day from start to finish.
Claire Whelan of Content by Claire gave guests the inside track on all things wedding content. She delved into the process of content creation on the big day and the benefits of hiring a wedding content creator to capture all those magical moments.
One Fab Day's Beauty Editor Laura Bermingham demystified all areas of bridal beauty, sharing her skin saviours that give that gorgeous wedding day glow and the best makeup buys. She even answered the much-asked question: What is the best wedding lipstick!
It wouldn't be a wonderful event without an incredible goodie bag which included products from St. Tropez, Dr. Hauschka Ireland, Handsome Scent, Jo Malone London, and a voucher for The White Room.
Check out all the highlights in the video below:
In the gallery below you will see all the pictures from The Wedding Showcase including our lovely guests who joined us on the day. Check out our Instagram for more!
