Hi Girls! We are so excited to have a few new dresses in this week, one of which is this amazing D2175 dress from Essence of Australia. By now, Essence of Australia are well known for their more detailed, slim fitting dresses but are really branching out with their new collection and we love it! This dress is in an A-line style that would suit any figure. This dress in particular would give the illusion of a smaller waist because of the way it flares out just below the waist

I can't believe we haven't chosen the beautiful Pippin wedding dress from Watters before for our Say Yes to the Dress feature as it's definitely one of our favourite gowns of the moment. We are delighted to be exclusive stockist for Wtoo and Willowby (formerly Love Marley) wedding gowns in Donegal and the North West of Ireland. Immediately when we visited the stands at the Harrogate wedding fair last year, we knew we had to have these stunning dresses in our boutique and Pipp

This week we have an amazing dress from Martina Liana in our 'Yes to the Dress' feature. We first got this wedding dress in for a Martina Liana trunk show late last summer and we instantly fell in love with it and so did our brides. This dress is so simple and understated yet has over 10,000 sparkling glass beads and Swarovski crystals. The neckline and back on this gown is delicately beaded with the fine glass beads and crystals. It also features an illusion neckline that of

This fab wedding dress by Stella York is from their new 2016 collection. The romantic beaded lace bodice of the A-line wedding dress is completed with a tulle skirt with beautiful embroidered lace sprinkled throughout with the diamante-beaded belt to break it up nicely. Just look at how gorgeous this lace illusion back is! With four different fabric colours available you will be spoilt for choice. How fab does these bridesmaids dresses look beside this wedding dress? I love t

Simple wedding dresses are coming back with a bang! More brides are looking for the classic timeless dress and these stunning wedding dresses are exactly that! I love this look, it's a Morden twist on a simple wedding dress making it more appealing for brides to be who are looking for wedding dresses that are little different and that is not going to age over time. It's a big trend that I can see staying strong for 2017. With a simple elegant wedding dress you can style it ma

Bridesmaid dresses with dainty cap sleeves recently hit the bridal fashion runways, time and time again this season, and whether you want a short or long dress, we love this look.They come in a multitude of fabrics, textures, and shapes including lace details, sheer fabric, and scalloped edges. Trust us when we say your wedding party will thank you for letting them cover up their shoulders but still look cute and on-trend. They even read as romantic when paired with chiffon a

This week we are saying yes to the gorgeous D1802 Wedding Dress from Essense of Australia! Our brides just love this off the shoulder tulle gown and so do we! The fit and silhouette this dress gives brides an amazing shape, yet the light fabric makes it a wearable and comfortable gown without sacrificing on style! It's a perfect wedding dress for the sophisticated and elegant bride with the off the shoulder neckline showing off the collar bone area without revealing too much

This week we are saying yes to the beautiful 5984 wedding dress from Stella York! This lace gown would be perfect for a destination wedding as it's really light and easy to wear! It's also a really popular choice among brides looking for a simple but stunning wedding gown. It's a classic sheath shape wedding dress which also features a sexy low back. It has the prettiest lace shoulders straps over v neckline- a brilliant shape neckline on both girls with smaller and fuller bu

Welcome to our second blog in the series....'Say Yes To the Dress'. This week we have chosen the beautiful D1617 wedding dress from Essense of Australia. This gown has been one of their most sought after and pinned wedding dresses over the last year and we can see why! Brides really like this gown in photos, like it more when they see it on the hanger and absolutely love it when they try it on! The pretty sleeves on this dress can be worn on or off the shoulder which makes it

One of the hottest wedding dress trends for 2015/ 2016 is coloured bridal gowns! We've seen them on the catwalks and now they are hitting stores, they are equally as popular with real brides as they were with those on the front row at bridal fashion week! Lots of brides are falling in love with soft blushes, almonds and oysters but one of my personal favourites at the moment is gold wedding dresses! The gold wedding dress trend has been popping up more frequently over the las

If you are on the search for a beautiful, figure flattering wedding dress then you will want to know about the sweetheart neckline! The sweetheart neckline is uniquely flattering for both a smaller or larger bust and many girls have fallen in love with our sweetheart necklines in the boutique over the last few months. It truly is a fabulous neckline on everyone and if you haven't already tried one on, now's the time and here's what you need to know! What is a Sweetheart Neckl

We are just in love with back detail on wedding dresses at the moment and we're not alone! Over the last few months, beautiful backs have really captured the hearts of brides searching to find their dream wedding gown in our little bridal boutique! Back detail can be seen on many wedding dress styles in 2015 and almost every wedding gown has something unique to offer whether it is delicate button details, lace, embellishment or low to very low cut-out backs for a sexy and dar

Looking for a wedding dress that's not lace? We've had a lot of requests from brides since we opened looking for a wedding dress that's simple and understated but truly beautiful. One of our favourite designers in store for this look is 'Martina Liana' and in particular some of her latest 2015 wedding gowns have really captured the simplistic look beautifully. Check out this video of Martine Harris, Chief Creative Officer and Designer of Martina Liana discussing her smooth si

Long-sleeved Wedding Dresses have been all over Pinterest boards over the last few months and we are very excited to have some of these 2015 beauties finally arrive in store! Beautifully elegant and very stylish, long sleeve wedding gowns are the latest way to bring the wow factor to your wedding dress! We are huge fans particularly of the lace sleeve wedding gown, a timeless look through from brides through the eras from Grace Kelly to Kate Middleton. Long lace sleeves creat

There's always that moment when a wedding car passes or when you spot a wedding party outside a hotel when you excitedly try to grab a glimpse of the bride and her gown! And celebrity weddings are no different....I remember myself excitedly waiting for photos of Amal Aladmuddins gown as she married George Clooney in what could be noted as the wedding of the year! The thing with a celebrity wedding is though, you are never quite sure what to expect and 2014 didn't disappoint w

From bridal fashion magazines to real life weddings, brides are wowing guests as they walk down the aisle with statement backs! Exquisite back detailing could be seen at every designer show at Bridal Fashion Week, from intricate lace, embellishment or one of our personal favourites - the plunging low back. Brides are opting for a dress with back detailing that marries (pardon the pun!) sophistication and sexiness. And, the back can do just this by adding the wow factor to wha

'Lace Illusion' or 'Naked Lace' is a key Wedding Dress Trend for 2015! Take a classic lace and add a nude or blush coloured underlay to enhance the beautiful lace detailing for a wedding dress that will wow! This a really sexy, feminine, forward step from the classic lace trend which has been so popular with brides over the last few years. There is alot of versions already out there for 2014 and we'll see it being a huge trend next season especially on the back and arms of br

Planning a romantic wedding? Lace wedding dresses create the perfect look for a romantic wedding thanks to the antique feel of the fabric. Lace continues to be a huge trend for 2015 with low v backs, tattoo lace and coloured lace all featuring heavily on the bridal catwalks! Essense of Australia have a particularly alluring lace line up for 2015 with daring low backs, exquisite beading and a wide variety of styles to accentuate every brides figure with couture finishing deta

Slim and sparkly was a running favourite amongst bridal designers at this season's catwalks! 2015 brides are in for a treat with wedding gowns packed with quiet understated elegance. Rock that vintage vibe with wedding dresses crafted from a delicate fabric with draped details and, of course, a proper dose of sparkle. Are you channelling Hollywood glam yet? Our 2015 collection at Pearls and Lace is packed with vintage inspired wedding dresses. Here's a sneak peak of one of ou

Vintage Wedding Dresses are bang on trend but ever wondered what styles are classified vintage? Check out Martine Harris- Chief Creative Officer at Martina Liana explaining what vintage chic means to her and the international design team at Martina Liana. Martina Liana is our couture wedding dress designer at Pearls and Lace. The passion of Martine and her team is exemplified in the couture craftsmanship of every Martina Liana gown. You can see it in the way the luxurious fab