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Bridal Fashion
The Best Dresses For A Winter Wonderland Wedding
2nd May 2018
To many, the winter sets a mood for magic and fairy tales, and dresses like the Lilith can help you fit that picture perfectly. Lace motifs, illusion sleeves and an illusion back and neck create a fantastical and elegant look. Meanwhile, ballgown style skirts offer not just a little more comfort and protection for your legs. They also serve to heighten the look like you have taken a step right out of a storybook.
Exclusive looks at London Bridal Week from Ronald Joyce
15th May 2018
For the first time ever London Bridal Week and the White Gallery were co-located this year bringing world renowned designers and manufacturers under one roof for three days.
THE ATTITUDE OF ACCESSORISING
22nd May 2018
We know it’s all about the gown but lest we forget the jewels and gems that can make or break your look. Fear no more…we’ve brought you the top tips to help you best accessorize your dress.
A behind the scenes access to our new season photo shoot
1st June 2018
Welcome to behind the scenes of the Veni Infantino photo shoot. We want to take you on a journey and let you in on what goes on backstage at our seasonal photo shoot and how you create the look!
By Lucinda Jenkins
Exclusive with Award Winning Designer: Veni Infantino
8th June 2018
Veni Infantino is an award winning designer and the legend behind the Ronald Joyce, Victoria Jane, Sofia Bianca bridal collections and the hugely popular occasion wear collections, Veni Infantino and 'Invitations'.
By Lucinda Jenkins
HAIR COMES THE BRIDE
19th June 2018
Beautiful Dress…check. Beautiful hair…well of course! Your dress sets the scene, your jewelry accessorizes the look and your hair is the finishing touch. Whatever gown you’ve picked has your own personal style added to it because it’s yours.
By Lucinda Jenkins
Beach Babes…Bring It On!
19th July 2018
A beach themed wedding is the ultimate all year round location. Nothing beats a gorgeous sunset, the sound of the ocean waves accompanying your wedding playlist.
By Lucinda Jenkins
Day-to-Night
6th November 2018
Every bride wants to look elegant and stunning on her wedding day, but many brides are asking us how to change their look from day to night? Perhaps you want more of a party style for the evening or a more conservative look for your church service. Of course, we could get a completely different outfit for the evening with a new hair and make-up stylist… but that is both time consuming and very expensive! Don’t worry there are so many much simpler ways of transforming your look…
By Lucinda Jenkins
Ronald Joyce Spring 2019 Collection
29th November 2018
Join us as we look through our predictions for what will be popular this season from the Ronald Joyce Spring Collection, which is available in store this December.
By Lucinda Jenkins
Wonderful for Winter
6th December 2018
Now that Winter is upon us, what could be more romantic than a blanket of snow as your backdrop. We wanted to inspire you with some of our favorite gowns, perfect for a winter wonderland wedding.
By Lucinda Jenkins
Holiday Invitations by Veni Infantino
14th December 2018
We are so excited to talk about our newest collection, Invitations by Veni Infantino. Veni our fabulous award-winning designer has a knack for creating gowns exude elegance and class. We are now embarking on the beginning of the festive season and what better time to splurge on a new special occasion dress for all those festive events you have planned…whatever they may be. We are here to inspire you this season with some of our favourite looks!
By Lucinda Jenkins
A Guide to Wedding Dress Silhouettes
19th December 2018
We all come in a variety of wonderful shapes and sizes and it’s important to understand what style suits your shape before you head out to the shops searching for your dream dress. We’ve brought you a quick guide to help and inspire you.
By Lucinda Jenkins
Which Neckline is for You?
3rd January 2019
Coming back into the world of weddings after the festive break is fantastic, hearing all the stories of Christmas and New Year proposals and excited brides-to-be with their ideas of style and theme. The world of wedding dresses can however be daunting to a bride-to-be if it’s something they’ve never thought about and they don’t realise how many styles, fabrics and different options there are. We’ve tried to help with our recent series of blogs to help give guidance and this time we are talking about necklines…
By Lucinda Jenkins
What's your Ultimate Bridal Style?
17th January 2019
A bride wearing her perfect fitting gown will feel gorgeous and confident and that’s exactly what we wish for every Ronald Joyce bride. We want to help you find your perfect gown that will encapsulate your personality, style and make you feel your best for your special day. Luckily for you, Ronald Joyce has you covered with an array of styles and hues to choose from, you really can’t go wrong!
Wondering which style is for you? Here’s a glimpse into a few…have a read and see which gown makes your heart skip a beat.
by Lucinda Jenkins
A Guide to Ronald Joyce Jackets
29th January 2019
Accessories can add another dimension and really change the look of any outfit. While traditional wedding dresses might be quite classic, there’s nothing stopping you from personalising them to add your own sense of self with a modern twist. A cute jacket can be the perfect way to do just that. Here are some ideas that can best make use of this growing modern trend…
By Lucinda Jenkins
How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress
29th January 2019
Your wedding day is a monumental occasion and a day you will never forget, which is why it’s so important that when it comes to selecting the perfect wedding dress, you really do find the right one for you!
If you’re finding the whole process of shopping for a wedding dress a little tricky, it’s probably a good idea to get some help from a professional retailer. You can find your local authorized stockists via our store locator.
By Lucinda Jenkins
The Bridal Trunk Show
1st March 2019
You’ve spent hours on Pinterest researching wedding gowns and have fallen in love with a certain designer. Want to be the first to see their latest collection, even before it hits stores? You need to visit a trunk show!
By Laura Nightingale and Chrissy Dodman
Celebrating Curves
21st June 2019
Your wedding day is the perfect opportunity to show off your femininity in all its power. For fuller-figured women, there is no better time to choose something that hugs in all the right places and makes the most of your gorgeous curves. Here, we’re going to look at dresses for plus-size ladies who want to celebrate their body.
Natalie & Barrie: Real Bride Story
14th June 2019
This bride-to-be thought she knew exactly what kind of bridal gown she wanted, but then ended up walking out of the shop with something totally different once she had tried some dresses on! Here is a great story about just that from our lovely real bride Natalie…
Nicola and Joel: Real Bride Story
25th June 2019
This bride’s story is a special one indeed. Not only was it the most gorgeous destination wedding in Cyprus, but serendipitously Nicola and her mother ended up both wearing a Ronald Joyce dress on her big day. You can’t get more meant-to-be than that. Here is her story…
Rosie & Ian: Real Bride Story
28th June 2019
We’ve been thrilled to have so many brides tag us in their wedding photography on social media and sharing a bit about their journey. Please follow the hashtag #RonaldJoyce to see more or tag us in your photos @RonaldJoyceBridal
We caught up with the stunning Rosie who told us all about her special day and special dress…
Stephanie & Alistair: Real Bride Story
21st June 2019
Here’s a heartwarming story of a bride-to-be and Mother of the Bride having something very special in common on their wedding days
Caroline & Matt: Real Bride Story
30th June 2019
Shopping for a wedding dress can be incredibly overwhelming and for this bride, it was exactly that! Having no idea what she wanted and almost settling on a dress which wasn’t her at all, taking a moment to breathe and reflect on what she wanted landed her with the coincidence of a lifetime when she found her dress. Here she shares her story…
Georgia & Jack: Real Bride Story
2nd July 2019
Meet Georgia, our stunning bride who glided down the aisle and married Jack in a Ronald Joyce dress. Here she tells us all about her day…
Lynsey & Paul: Real Bride Story
4th July 2019
We caught up with the lovely Lynsey who wanted to tell us all about her fantastic wedding day in her Ronald Joyce gown.
Danielle & Nigel: Real Bride Story
6th July 2019
We caught up with Danielle a stunning real Ronald Joyce Bride to chat about her special day…
Sophi & Matt: Real Bride Story
8th July 2019
We absolutely love hearing from our real Ronald Joyce brides. It gives us a chance to see the dress come to life on a gorgeous bride and hear all about her very special day. If you’d like to be featured please email us your story to enquiries@ronaldjoyce.com
Introducing the Ronald Joyce Autumn Winter 2019 Collection
1st July 2019
We take an up-close look at some of our favourite gowns from the new Autumn Winter 2019 collection which is available in stores now…
Laura & Jeff: Real Bride Story
10th July 2019
"Make time for yourself and your partner to do nice things in the run up to the wedding" - a wonderful tip from our bride Laura. Read on to find out about her stunning wedding.
Find Your Perfect Cinderella Slipper
7th July 2019
Every bride has the perfect vision of how she will look on her wedding day. But do you match the shoes to the dress or the dress to the shoes? Whatever you decide, there are a few things to consider when looking for your perfect fit. We’re here to help you out and give you a few guidelines when choosing your bridal shoes.
Wedding Dress Ideas
17th July 2019
Join us as we take a look at the new Ronald Joyce Collection. We want to highlight anything new, quirky and fun that you might like to wear on your wedding day.
Samantha & Chris: Real Bride Story
22nd July 2019
Here’s a story of a wonderful bride whose gown was hand-picked by none-other than her mother who also ended up wearing a Ronald Joyce dress!
Kylie & Adam: Real Bride Story
23rd July 2019
For those brides out there that think they know exactly which style of wedding dress they want - we urge you to read ahead! This beautiful bride had it all worked out in her head for years until she stepped into a gown that made her feel something she had never felt before
Natalie & Adam: Real Bride Story
27th July 2019
This Game of Thrones obsessed couple threw the most creative and unique wedding you could imagine! Here is what they told us…
Nancy & Daniel: Real Bride Story
23rd September 2019
For a bride who wanted the absolute wow factor for a dress, she searched high and low to find her perfect fit. Here is what she had to tell us about her special day and finding a dress that was oh so unique…
Laura & Ollie: Real Bride Story
26th September 2019
Laura and Ollie tied the knot at the stunning Mitton Hall in Clitheroe – a stunning country house hotel in the heart of the Ribble Valley. We caught up with Laura who told us all about her special day.
Amanda Oleander: Real Bride Story
1st October 2019
Earlier this year, Ronald Joyce designer Veni Infantino flew to Los Angeles for a very special meeting with artist, Instagram influencer and host of ‘The Joey & Amanda Podcast’ Amanda Oleander to discuss her upcoming nuptials and design her dream wedding gown.
Kirsty & Scott: Real Bride Story
8th October 2019
To celebrate the launch of their new flagship store, Bijoux Bridal in Hamilton, we spoke to their real bride Kirsty about choosing her dream dress.
Giulia & Pietro: Real Bride Story
10th October 2019
A true fairytale love story of a young girl meeting the man of her dreams in the place of pure romance…Italy, coincidentally where our Award-Winning designer, Veni Infantino, is from. Here is what she had to say about the wedding of her dreams and her gorgeous wedding gown..
Lucy & Ben: Real Bride Story
28th October 2019
This fabulous bride had so much to say about her perfect English country themed wedding…
5 Wedding Dresses with Corset Backs
5th November 2019
Our brides have always loved corset backs. For plus size brides the corset will pull you in and give you and give you an hourglass figure. For petite ladies they can enhance their small figures.
Ronald Joyce Boho Wedding Dress Ideas
8th November 2019
Boho themed wedding dresses and boho wedding themes are still rising in popularity, but what is a boho dress or theme? Let’s explore with some examples from Ronald Joyce’s wedding gown collections.
Make Up Tips for Your Big Day
11th November 2019
We’ve brought together 5 quick and easy make up must-do’s for gorgeous and long lasting make up for you on your wedding day.
Megan & Kevin: Real Bride Story
25th November 2019
For these Autumn lovers, Megan and her husband Kevin tied the knot in October in the heart of the season and were able to have the wedding of their dreams. Here’s what they told us.
Lucy & Tom: Real Bride Story
27th November 2019
Here’s the story of a Ronald Joyce bride who thought she knew exactly what style of wedding dress she wanted…until she stepped into the one.
Bianca & Lee: Real Bride Story
29th November 2019
Here reads the heartwarming story of a bride whose one wish came true for her on her wedding day. Read on to find out what her wish was and what it was like for her stepping into the wedding gown of her dreams…
Button Backed Wedding Dresses for 2020
6th December 2019
Silk coved buttons have long been a feature in wedding fashion. Modern gowns now have zip fastenings, with silk buttons just for decoration rather than having to fasten each one by hand in a time consuming and fiddly process. Let’s take a look at some of our favourite button adorned dresses.
Gaynor & Ash: Real Bride Story
11th December 2019
If you want to be a princess…then ladies, you go for it! Here is the story of a Ronald Joyce bride who wanted exactly that and got everything she wished for and more with her wedding day and wedding dress! Read on to find out what it was like for Gaynor to find her perfect princess gown.
Beaded Wedding Dresses for 2020
14th December 2019
Our beautiful collection for Spring 2020 has launched! We take look at some of the fabulous on-trend beaded gowns on offer…
Wedding Dresses With Two Looks
18th December 2019
Looking for a dress that gives you both a daytime and nighttime look in one? Look no further than Ronald Joyce Bridal…
Amie: Real Bride Story
27th January 2020
It was all about the winter wedding for this beautiful bride who married her husband at Rushton Hall. We wanted to ask her all about her day, what it was like when she found her dress and of course take a peek at some of the most incredible wedding dress.
Steph & Louis: Real Bride Story
10th February 2020
We absolutely love hearing from our Ronald Joyce Real Brides and listening to your unique stories and seeing you incredible wedding photos and we recently caught up with the lovely Steph and her husband Louis to hear all about their day and of course the dress, here is what they had to say.
Valentine’s Inspired Dresses
14th February 2020
As it is Valetine’s day and love is in the air we are feeling all dreamy and romantic. Come with us as we take a look at some of our most romantic and timeless dresses…
Gemma & Ben: Real Bride Story
21st February 2020
Be prepared for the ultimate destination wedding envy! We caught up with Real bride Gemma and her new husband Ben to hear all about their dream wedding In Canada and how she found her dream gown.
Daisy & Elliot: Real Bride Story
25th February 2020
A stunning converted barn was the backdrop to Daisy and Elliotts wedding. Read all about their rustic theme and how Daisy found her dream dress.
Grace & Greg: Real Bride Story
27th February 2020
We love hearing from our real brides. If you’d like to share your wedding story with us please email ukmarketing@ronaldjoyce.com
Here Grace and Greg tell us all about their special day…
5 Dresses that are Hot Right Now!
2nd March 2020
We take a look at our top 5 wedding dresses that brides across the UK are loving right now! Perfect for summer or destination weddings, these bridal dresses are right on trend…
Rebecca & Samuel: Real Bride Story
4th March 2020
Join us as we catch up with Rebecca and Samuel and hear all about their fantastic New Year’s Eve wedding
Overskirts for 2 different looks in one!
6th March 2020
We love an overskirt! It can give a dress a whole new look by adding volume, texture and create more dreamy and romantic look
Amy & Roisin: Real Brides Story
11th March 2020
We spotted Amy & Roisin’s amazing wedding photos on Instagram, we had to get in touch and find out more about why these ladies chose to get married in Ronald Joyce…
Dresses You Need to See!
13th March 2020
We take a look at some of our most sought-after gowns of the last 12 months and highlight what’s great about them according to what brides are searching for.
Rebecca: Real Bride Story
16th March 2020
We spoke to the lovely Rebecca who told us all about her dream wedding and her perfect dress…
Wedding Dresses for the Older Bride
18th March 2020
Here we look at what is popular currently with both our older brides, vow renewals and second weddings…
Focus on Beaded Wedding Dresses
1st April 2020
We want to talk you through some of our amazing gowns in this season’s collection with a focus on beading…
Wedding Dresses for Curvy Brides
25th March 2020
More and more brides are searching for “wedding dresses for curvy girls” or “plus size wedding dresses”, therefore we have put together some of our favourite and most popular gowns designed especially for plus sizes.
Keeley & James: Real Bride Story
22nd April 2020
Finding the perfect location, dress, photographer, band are all essential parts of any wedding planning. We spoke to Ronald Joyce bride Keeley to get her tips for planning a stress-free wedding.
Eilidh & Tom: Real Bride Story
6th May 2020
The Santorini sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for Eilidhs and Toms wedding. We caught up with Eilidh to hear all the details.
Sara & João: Real Bride Story
13th May 2020
Friendship turned into a beautiful romance for this weeks real bride Sara and her new husband João. She got in touch with us to tell us all the details.
New Collection Sneak Peak
10th June 2020
What to expect from our new collection available in stores this Summer...
Easy to Alter Gowns
16th June 2020
With the unusual situation of lockdown, Covid-19 and postponed weddings we know that many brides to be have expressed a worry about their wedding dresses now not being appropriate for their new rescheduled wedding date which has meant a change of season or venue.
Fear not, we have spoken to our expert award-winning wedding dress designer Veni Infantino who has talked us through some examples of altering her wedding dresses designs. So, if you have fallen in love with a design, with the help of a professional seamstress you can create the look you need…
Designers Choice for Fuller Figure
16th June 2020
We caught up with our fabulous designer Veni Infantino who has been busy in lockdown sketching and reviewing the hundreds of dresses she has designed over the past few years.
Behind the Scenes
10th July 2020
Have you always wanted to know what happens at one of our bridal photoshoots? Well, read on as we share with you the story of our latest shoot…
Behind the Scenes Part 2
22nd July 2020
For the second part in our behind the scenes series we invite you to look behind the scenes at our Victoria Jane photoshoot. Our Victoria Jane Collection is made up of modern classic bridal gowns in lighter fabrics and less embellishment than our signature Ronald Joyce Collection.
Bardot Wedding Dresses – Get The Look
6th August 2020
Named after the French actress Brigitte Bardot the stunning Bardot neckline has sleeves which fall off the shoulder baring the shoulders. It is a classic and sophisticated look that Veni loves as it is timeless and flattering on all sizes.
5 Wedding Gowns for a Small & Intimate Wedding
21st August 2020
With small and intimate ceremonies at an all time high, now might not be the time for a show-stopping ball gown full of glitz and glamour. We want to give you a run down of our most popular gowns for small and intimate ceremony, whether it be a church, town hall or garden wedding.
What Wedding Dresses are Brides-to-Be Buying Right Now?
5th October 2020
In what has been a few very strange months for us all, brides-to-be have remained positive and have been out shopping for their perfect wedding dresses. Let’s take a look at what they have been buying at our authorised Ronald Joyce Stockists across the UK…
Two in One Wedding Gowns
3rd February 2021
Our thoughtful designer, the award-winning Veni Infantino, has incorporated detachable elements into the collection so brides can change their look from day to night with ease.
Winter Wedding Dresses
14th December 2020
Christmas is a fabulous time for weddings as churches and venues are already dressed up with festive florals, Christmas trees, wreaths, and bows… saving you some of your all-important budget.
Three Popular Looks from Ronald Joyce
30th November 2020
After what have been a tough few months for brides-to-be and the world of weddings we caught up with some of our boutiques throughout the UK to ask them what brides-to-be have been buying since they were able to re-open their doors to the public.
The Victoria Jane Collection by Ronald Joyce
21st December 2020
Designed by our award-winning designer Veni Infantino in London the Victoria Jane Collection from Ronald Joyce showcases elegant and sophisticated styles for the modern bride.
The Ultimate Gowns You Can Personalise
11th January 2021
With a flair for ‘two in one’ looks Ronald Joyce Designer Veni Infantino ensures her designs can be easily altered for the ultimate personalised look.
Jada & Joey: Real Bride Story
6th January 2021
We saw Jada & Joey’s amazing Canadian wedding photos on Instagram and simply had to get in touch to find out more. We tracked Jada down and she told us all about it:
Róisín & Connor
27th January 2021
We love catching up with our Ronald Joyce real brides to find out all about their shopping experience, big day and any tips they can pass on to future brides. We caught up with the beautiful Roisin to hear all about her nuptials to her best friend Connor.
Sophie & Jack: Real Bride Story
19th January 2021
The last few months have been such a sad time for brides postponing their weddings, when we heard that our gorgeous Ronald Joyce Bride Sophie has managed to have a wedding on October 10th we had to get in touch and find out more. Sophie was really happy to tell us all about it…
Wedding Dresses Scotland
10th February 2021
We caught up with Lesley Vaughan owner of the Bridal Studio Dollar, Clackmannanshire