Dearest Gentle Readers, If you're anything like us, you're likely completely swept up in the Bridgerton craze, which has been gracing our screen this summer. With dramatic storylines, steamy romances, and opulent ballrooms gracing our screens, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this period drama. In this blog we will explore the elements that are needed to create your own diamond of the season wedding dress.  

Our highly anticipated 'Sicilian Sunset' collection has officially launched and we couldn't be more excited!!

In this collection out award-winning designer Veni Infantino has gone back and decided to showcase her Italian roots with an incredible new look for her Autumn/Winter collection, featuring showstopping designs, all captured within the romantic glow of the Sicilian sun.

Traditional wedding trends have a remarkable way of enduring through time, even as new trends emerge and evolve. Many of these customs have deep roots in history and continue to be cherished parts of wedding celebrations around the world today. But why do we do them and what do they mean. 

 Pink is quickly becoming the new Ivory! Every wedding season brings contemporary trends and styles that captivate brides and fashion enthusiasts. Stepping away from tradition, a new trend has emerged for Veni Infantino for Ronald Joyce, Pink becoming the new Ivory! This romantic trend will take the bridal industry by storm.

In honour of woman’s history month and Veni Infantino for Ronald Joyce’s love of wedding dresses, we have decided to look back on some of the most iconic wedding dresses of all time, and hopefully give our brides of tips one how to get married like the rich and famous.

In this new era of weddings dress, the trend has been to be seen and stand out, rather than to stay traditional. This doesn’t mean that the timeless ivory wedding dress trends have completely gone away. However, the big and bold wedding dresses have made a grand entrance and are thriving.

Besides screenshotting or pinning your favourite bridal gowns, there are a few other important items to bring with you to one of our local stockist when searching for your dream wedding .

Professional wedding photographers are responsible for capturing all the best shots at a wedding ceremony. One of the most significant investments you will make for your wedding day is your wedding photos. From your wedding dress reveal to your first kiss and cutting the cake. Roanld Joyce wants you to get the most from wedding photos, so to help you we’ve put together a guide to help you create the best wedding photos possible.

Bold colours, striking 3D flowers and fashion-forward botanical prints have seen a huge growth in popularity on the wedding dress scene over the past couple of years. With brides wanting to stand out from the sea of ivory and white, the botanical prints and eye-catching designs allow brides to express themselves. Luckily our talented designs has created the perfect dresses for brides to stand out whist still keeping contemporary and romantic.  

After finding the perfect venue, the perfect dress, and the perfect husband! Georgina couldn’t wait to get married. Read all about their special day here.

In this blog we will answer all your questions about what a quick delivery wedding dress is and how to get your dream wedding dress faster, without any hassle.

After having her wedding postponed 3 times and, Rossana and Antonio couldn’t wait to get married and share their special day with their friends, family, and their young son.

If there’s one thing that will never go out of style, it’s laced wedding dresses! Whether you’re looking for intricate detailing, botanical inspired, glittering lace, or you prefer a more simple and striking style; there is a lace dress for everyone.

Whilst some brides may think that long sleeves feel old fashioned or are only for winter weddings, they can in fact be a modern and trendy addition for your dream wedding dress. Here we look at some of our favourites long sleeve designer dresses for 2023!

It’s not secret that on your wedding day, all eyes will be on you. This will be one of the most important days of your life, so you want every detail to be perfect. But with a perfect wedding, comes a long list of things you want to buy before the big day. Of course, the dress is the most important, but that doesn’t mean that’s the other accessories should be overlooked.

It's no secret that every bride wants their big day to be filled with romance. Imagining themselves walking down the aisle, to their true love, with all their friends and family around them; like a fairy-tale. 

One dress, with two looks! What more could you want from a luxury wedding dress. We're not really sure what it is about a two-in-one style that feels so satisfying, but when you slip over of a ballgown with train into a fitted dress without getting another dress. There’s just something very chic and fashion forward about it. 

Picking a wedding dress can be one of the biggest decisions you make, after saying yes of course. Your wedding is your day were, the spotlight is on you. Whether you’re walking down the aisle, having your first dance as husband and wife, or mingling with all your guests. So, naturally, this important day deserves a dress which will rise to the occasion. Which is why is have written this blog to help with your desicion.  

Dreaming of a white Christmas. What about a frosty winter wonderland wedding. Festive décor and little Christmassy details can really take a December wedding to the next level and make it a wedding to remember, and we love a winter wonderland wedding. From the icy ceremony backdrops, with snow and frost, to Christmas table settings and of course the dress. These little tips and tricks will help you have a classy and magical winter wedding.

Some brides can find it hard to incorporate something blue into theme wedding, especially if it does not fit their theme or clashes with the dress. Other may wants to have something which is a little different for the traditional blue item, like a garter belt. Luckily, there are ways around the traditional blue statement, and these can be very creative, and give new meaning to ‘something blue.’

After planning a humanist wedding at a venue which wasn’t ever built. Dawna and Chris took a gamble which payed of with a beautiful and unforgettable wedding

Now you have made some tough decisions, this might be the hardest one to make. A beautiful wedding cake can be a real focal point at your wedding reception, especially for photos. It can add to your wedding theme and can really makes a statement. It also has to taste as good as it looks, so no pressure!

One if the items which most brides forget about when planning their wedding are the flowers. Floral displays can play a big part in any wedding and we have found the hottest floral trends to help you decide.

We love to see how new bride accessorise and personalise their wedding day, with all manner of items, from headbands to gloves and earrings, the possibilities are endless. Everybody wants to make their wedding outfit their own and the best way to do this is with an accessory. 

After being together for over 20 years Sinead and Kevin finally decided to tie the knot in their beautiful home town of Youghal in Co Cork.

We talk through the shopping timeline involved in finding the wedding dress of your dreams. 

Whether you’re looking for a tulle ballgown or lace fit, and flare style Ronald Joyce offers an extensive collection of designer wedding gowns and bridal styles to suit any bride’s budget or price point. 

It’s a common fact that planning a wedding, keeping to a budget, and finding the perfect dress is stressful and feels almost impossible. In this blog we identify some of the most common mistakes that brides make when wedding dress shopping.

Often associated with glamorous wedding dresses, bridal beading can help create a range of different looks. We present our top beaded wedding dress picks for you to browse. 

Choosing the right veil for your wedding dress can be a concern for many brides. The veil is often the finishing piece in your wedding day look so you want to make sure you’re making the right decision.

Ever since we watched Cinderella as children, we’ve been huge fans of the princess ballgown wedding dress. In this blog, we explore our favourite ballgown styles. 

Sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect dress when your more of a curvy bride. But don’t let your curves stop you from finding the dress of your dreams. Because big and beautiful is the new way forward, and these gorgeous dresses are ready for your big day.

Before Googling ‘wedding dresses near me’, did you know we have our very own online bridal shop directory consisting of over 150 authorised Ronald Joyce retailers across the UK and Ireland? Discover the benefits of our online store finder here...

Tulle is our latest wedding dress fabric in focus, famously known for creating the iconic ballerina tutu. Discover everything you need to know about the popular bridal fabric. Plus, our top 10 tulle wedding dresses

With so many wedding dress styles to choose from, you’d be forgiven for wondering where to start. So you can be confident when you browse the rails at bridal boutiques, we decided to walk you through the main wedding dress styles and where to start. Think of it as your complete guide to everything wedding dresses.

Before you hit the bridal boutiques, we recommend getting up to speed on the various wedding dress fabrics with our beginners' guide. Plus, why it's important to consider the season when choosing yours.

Boho style wedding gowns are still hugely popular this season as brides look for relaxed floaty looks, which are less structured, less traditional, and easy to wear all day long. We’ve incorporated several boho elements this season such as print, floral lace, vine inspired lace, floral appliques, floaty sleeves and skirts as well as capes and flower appliques. Here are some of our favourite pieces from the new collection for 2021/22 weddings.

We caught up with Lesley Vaughan owner of the Bridal Studio Dollar, Clackmannanshire 

Updated for 2023    Following on from our previous blog, which introduced our stunning wedding dresses available on a short time frame, here is our follow up post introducing the rest of the range which has something for everyone from both our classic Ronald Joyce Collection and modern Victoria Jane Collection from our award-winning designer Veni Infantino.

Updated for 2023    There are many reasons brides come to our authorised stockists wanting a dress at short notice – we’ve really heard it all! With that in mind we have created a range of dresses with something for every shape, style, season and venue which are available on just an 8-week delivery – or quicker if we have them in stock. This means that whatever your circumstance you can still enjoy the bridal boutique experience and have a made to measure designer wedding gown.

Here we look at what is popular currently with both our older brides, vow renewals and second weddings…  

We caught up with Claire to talk about her fairytale wedding to Mike, and taking inspiration from her mothers’ wedding gown.

Join us as we catch up with Rebecca and Samuel and hear all about their fantastic New Year’s Eve wedding

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

 We caught up with Simply Wed Bridal’s Helen Danbury-Trott to hear all about her new store…

More and more brides to be are telling us about their plans to marry abroad, whether it be for the dreamy beach photos, to combine the wedding and honeymoon, to have a smaller more close-knit wedding party, to save money or simply for the weather...

Looking for a dress that gives you both a daytime and nighttime look in one? Look no further than Ronald Joyce Bridal…

We are often asked what dresses are ‘hot right now’.  Fashionistas want to be wearing something that's very on-trend. Here we take a look at three Ronald Joyce wedding dresses that are really popular right now.

Our beautiful collection for Spring 2020 has launched! We take look at some of the fabulous on-trend beaded gowns on offer…

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.

There are so many old wives’ tales surrounding weddings. Jealousy, evil spirits and bad omens to name a few. We say not to worry about these at all, but they are quite interesting, so let’s take a look…

You’ve finally booked an appointment to go wedding dress shopping to find the ONE! But before you set-off we've got a few pointers for you – some of these may not have even crossed your mind, such as: should you bring a bra to your appointment? Or are there any secret costs to know about up front? Brush up on these tips before slipping into your first dress.

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.

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…

Choosing your bridesmaid dresses can be a tricky business. Your fabulous ladies will be standing by your side on one of the biggest days of your life and if they are in a gorgeous gown that makes them feel just as gorgeous, they will be smiling all day. Here are some top tips on how to pick the perfect gowns for your girls.

By Lucinda Jenkins

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

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

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 

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.

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…

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.

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.

The big day’s coming up and you want to rock a different look by day and by night but don’t want the hassle of a complete outfit change, we’ve got you covered.

Add a gorgeous statement jacket or a bang on trend cape to your daytime look to add a chic, regal feel to any gown and really elevate your ceremony look. Remove the jacket or cape ready for the reception and your look is totally revitalised, your guests will notice different elements of your dress and the compliments will keep flowing.

Longing for gorgeous long sleeves for the ceremony, but short want short sleeves for the evening so you can dance the night away? Our fall 17 collection has the perfect answer, our gorgeous body suits give you lush sleeves for your day time look, but can be easily removed ready for your reception.

We adore the glamour and timeless elegance of 1920s style, red lips, sleek stunning curls, the iconic flapper bob and luscious embellishment, we can’t get enough! Are you as in love with all things 1920s as we are and want this to shine through on your big day? We’ve got the perfect dresses to match you gorgeous vintage theme.