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There's the cake, dress, flowers, hair, invitations, make up, photographer, venue and let's not forget the date and guests. With so much to consider as you plan the biggest day of your life, you could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed so we've compiled our top wedding tips on everything from accessorising and make-up to what you need to know before you go wedding dress shopping. Shake off the wedding jitters, sit back, sip some prosecco and take note of our top wedding tips from our celebrated wedding designer, Veni Infantino, and the true veterans - our fabulous real brides.

What you need to know before you go wedding dress shopping
Buying your wedding dress is one of the most important purchases you'll ever make and a completely different shopping experience to purchasing garments off the rail. With typical lead times of 12-16 weeks (forgetting quick lead dresses, which you can expect a little sooner), it's important to be prepared and leave enough time to find - and alter, if necessary - your dream dress. Our wedding dress shopping tips cover everything you need to know from booking appointments to culling your entourage, helping ensure a stress-free and successful wedding dress shopping experience.

Accessorise
They say accessories can make or break your look and accessorising your wedding dress is no different. But before you pick up a jewel, ensure you stick to a style that's you and that you're comfortable wearing. Our attitude of accessorising blog covers all thing accessories from accessorising different necklines and sleeves to colour matching your metals to your dress (opt for silver and platinum to compliment white and choose gold to accentuate ivory).

Make-up tips
Primer. Primer. Primer. If we could give you one piece of make-up advice for your big day, primer would be it. Not only does it help your make up last throughout the day and into the evening, it creates a smooth hydrating base that evens skin tones and reduces pore size. Don't forget setting spray and the all-important bridal make up trials too. Discover our top tips to help make you look picture perfect.

Let's hear from the real brides
With their varying stories, our real brides give their lowdown on absolutely everything from Nancy's tops tips to help you find your dream dress and Helen's advice to have the best photographer and videographer you can afford to our personal favourite, Deidre's advice to enjoy every minute and let your hair down.

Pearls of positivity from Veni
At the start of lockdown, our award-winning designer, Veni, recorded an uplifting message to brides who sadly found their wedding days cancelled. As she drew on her own daughter's big day, which was planned for June 2020, she positively reminded brides that their big days weren't cancelled, just merely postponed - a sentiment we still feel pertinent today as we continue to navigate COVID-19. So, if your day isn't quite what you planned or you're feeling overwhelmed, tune in and remember to stay positive.

Armed with our top tips, we truly hope you enjoy your wedding preparations and big day.

If you'd like us to cover a different wedding tip topic or share your top wedding tips, send your suggestion to lauran@morilee.com.


The Enchanted Garden Collection

RJ Blog Cover (6)(4)Introducing the exquisite Ronald Joyce Spring 2024 Bridal Collection: The Enchanted Garden Collection. A blossoming symphony of florals, intricate beadwork, and vibrant colours. Inspired by our designer Veni Infantino’s love of avant-garde high fashion and delicate botanicals, the new spring 2024 collection showcases a harmonious blend of natural beauty with volumized skirts, complex beadwork, and soft romantic elements.

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what to bring when going wedding dress shopping

RJ Blog Cover (5)(4)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 .

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Beth and Luke: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (3)(4)With a wild card wedding dress and swapping an English wedding for the sun of Cyprus Beth and Luke couldnt waiti to be marriage!

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Ronald Joyce top tips to get the best wedding photos

RJ Blog Cover (4)(4)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.

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Candice and Antony: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover(7)“He truly is my soul mate”- Candice couldn't ask for a better wedding with the perfect husband and show stopping sparkle wedding dress.

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Wedding Trend-Botanicals

RJ Blog Cover (17)(2)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.  

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Georgina and Liam: Real bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (16)(2)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.

 

 

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Ronald Joyce-Quick Delivery Wedding Dresses

RJ Blog Cover (14)(3)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.

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Rossana and Antonio: Real Bride Story

Real bride 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.

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Megan and Tom: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (3)(3)Getting married on their 10 year anniversary, what could be more romantic. Read all about Megan’s and Toms perfect wedding 

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Wedding Trend 2023- Long Sleeves Wedding Dresses

RJ Blog Cover (1)(3)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!

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The Perfect Wedding Shoes

rj blog cover(5)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.

 

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Katie and Jason: Real Bride Story

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Planning a wedding from the over side of the world can be stressful. Luckily Katie and Jason planned their wedding perfectly, and even with a couple of hiccups, they still had their dream wedding   

 

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Romantic Wedding Style

romantic-wedding-styleIt'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. 

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Overskirt Wedding Dresses

overskirt-wedding-dressesOne 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. 

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Winter Wonderland Wedding

winter-wonderland-weddingDreaming 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.

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Emily and Ian: Real bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-12-01T131050.545(2)Emily and Ian wanted nothing more then to have very have British traditional wedding, in the Norfolk countryside. With a dress style that Emily never thought that she would go for but loved and stunning weather, it became a perfect wedding

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Dawn and Chris: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-11-17T125318.623(1)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

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Laura and Sam: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (27)(2)After planning and wait for their special day, Laura and Sam couldn’t have been happier to share it with all their loved ones.

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Gail and Tony: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-08-31T143628.645Gail felt a little worried about wearing such a sheer dress on her special day. But after a little seamstress magic and encouragement from her family she felt beautiful for her special day.

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Karen and Niall: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-08-31T114308.902(1)After summer wedding plans got scrapped due to the pandemic, Karen and Niall were surprised to have a Christmas wedding, which they called a blessing in disguise!

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Rebecca and Gavin: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-08-02T120355.020(2) After planning through the pandemic, all Rebecca and Gavin wanted was to be married, no matter the location or weather. Luckily for them, it became the perfect day, with beautiful weather and location.

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Our Favourite Wedding Cake Trends

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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!

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Charlene and Chris: Real Bride Story

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After finding romance in lockdown Charlene and Chris couldn’t wait to have the perfect white wedding.

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Flavia and Marcio: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (82)(1)Everyone dreams of a wedding in a beautiful sunny country, surround by deep blue sea and gorgeous sun. For Flavia and Marcio, this was a perfect reality.

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Hottest Wedding Floral Trends for 2023

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-10-21T134740.513(1)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.

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Pipa and Ross: Real Bride Story

After being friends for years which blossomed into romance, Pipa was couldn’t have asked for a more romantic proposal, and when they got back from Thailand, Pipa’s mum couldn’t have been more excited for a wedding.RJ Blog Cover - 2022-07-15T154402.810

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Kim and Scott: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (28)(1)After having to reschedule their wedding due to the pandemic, Kim and Scott wanted the perfect day, and nothing was going to stop it. Not even a bit of rain. Read all about their beautiful day…

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2023 Bridal Accessories

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-10-07T104351.989We 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. 

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Sinead and Kevin: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-08-30T145207.509(1)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.

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Your Wedding Dress Shopping Timeline

RJ Blog Cover (9)(2)We talk through the shopping timeline involved in finding the wedding dress of your dreams. 

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Sarah and Andrew: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-07-18T132635.413After getting the Christmas present most women dream about. Sarah had her perfect fairly wedding, including a red charity and a floral dress.

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Sophie and Daniel: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (20)(1)Having a perfect destination wedding in the same place as they got engaged sounds like a dream. 

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Jenifer and Chris: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (12)(1)Planning and creating their own perfect day, Jenifer and Chris couldn’t have asked for more, even the speeches were perfect.

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Emma and Paul: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (17)(1)After finding the perfect man and the perfect dress, Emma felt like a fairy tale princess bride on her wedding day. Read all about their special day…

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Common mistakes brides make when wedding dress shopping

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-08-25T150456.939It’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.

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Kayla and Steve: Real Bridal Story

RJ Blog Cover (18)(1)Having the perfect day, at the perfect setting with the perfect partner. Can you really ask for anything else…oh and its by the sea Read all about Kayla and Steve’s beach wedding here.

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Alex and Luke: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (29)(1)The perfect fairy tale wedding, which they had been waiting for forever. With inspiration from beauty and the beast, this magical wedding was definably that wedding of dreams.

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Gwen and Jason: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-07-25T163752.591Gwen and Jason wanted to celebrate their wedding with everyone they loved, so they decided to have a three-day wedding. One day for themselves, one for family and one for friends. A perfect mix.

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Tonya and Jamie: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (3)(1)After having to wait a year due to pandemic, Tonya and Jamie wanted a timeless, relaxed wedding that they could remember forever. We caught up with them to hear all about their special day…

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Choosing a veil to suit your wedding dress style

RJ Blog Cover - 2022-07-25T153955.774Choosing 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.

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Nurjan & Yusuf: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (12)(3)We love hearing from real Ronald Joyce brides and seeing how they customize their wedding day looks, so when we saw Nurjan’s photos on social media, we had to get in touch to find out more…

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Jessica and Arron: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (11)(2)We love to hear stories like this. After getting married exactly three years after getting engaged they couldn’t ask for a better day.

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Paige and James: Real Bride Story

Bride and Groom on wedding dayOur gorgeous real bride Paige shares all the details about her dream wedding day to new husband James 

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Stephanie and Patrick: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (10)(3)Beautiful Ronald Joyce real bride Stephanie got in touch with us to share her fantastic wedding photos, we had to get in touch to find our more and share it with you all…

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How to find genuine Ronald Joyce wedding dresses near me

RJ Blog Cover (1)(2)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...

 

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Lauren and Shaun: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (4)(1)For Lauren and Shaun nothing was going to stop their wedding. Not covid, nor the weather!

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Amanda and Andy: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (2)(3)After waiting and rescheduling 3 times this lovely couple finally got the perfect wedding. Read all about Amanda’s and Andy’s Wedding below…

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Bea & Luke: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (34)We love seeing our real Ronald Joyce brides, so when we saw Bea’s beautiful photos on Instagram, we had to get in touch and find out more. Bea told us…

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Michaela & Scott: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (13) Michaela offers brides to be some fantastic advice she took from her big day marrying her soulmate Scott.

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Claudia & Dean: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (15)If you follow us on Instagram, you might have seen the amazing photographs and videos from our designer’s daughter’s wedding back in September. Being the daughter of a bridalwear designer, Claudia has always dreamt of her wedding and the all-important dress since she was a little girl.

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Sarah & Jamie: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (14)Despite the pandemic causing delays to their wedding and last minute cull of guest numbers, Sarah and Jamie had a perfect sunny Scottish wedding.

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Nicola & Gareth: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (11)A year after their original wedding date was postponed, Nicola and Gareth finally said 'I Do' in a stunning outdoor ceremony.

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Kirsty & Elliot: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (12)Kirsty wore her dream Ronald Joyce dress for her autumn wedding to Elliot. She tells us all about her dress shopping experience.

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Chelsea & Adam: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (10)For Chelsea and Adam, their wedding day was a dream. Using an event planner helped every detail run as smoothly as possible. Chelsea tells us all about it.

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Becky and Oliver: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (8)A midsummer wedding amongst the leafy vineyards of Denbies Wine Estate was the perfect way for Becky and Oliver to become Mr & Mrs.

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Tasha & Stuart: Real Bride Story

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Sophie & Ben: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (6)Sophie and Bens wedding was postponed twice due to the pandemic, but it was worth the wait. Sophie tells us all about their big day.

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Olivia & Nir: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (5)Olivia and Nir had a stunning outdoor wedding in Hertfordshire. Olivia tells us all about it.

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Gemma & Matthew: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (4)The pandemic delayed their wedding for a year, but this only gave Gemma and Matthew more time to plan and create their dream wedding day.

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Elizabeth & Rachel: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (3)After chosing the same rings to propose to each other with, Elizabeth and Rachel both chose fabulous Ronald Joyce dresses for their stunning wedding. 

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Cat & Nung: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (2)Cat had her fabulous Ronald Joyce dress customised to suit her style. Read all about her inspiration and wedding to her husband Nung.

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Laura & Scott: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (1)Laura and Scott went for an unconventional location for their humanist wedding ceremony. Laura tells us all about it.

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Sarah & Ferghal: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (59)Like many couples with wedding planned in the last 18 months, Sarah and Ferghal had their plans put on hold. Sarah tells us all about finding her perfect dress, their reception at the fabulous Cabra Castle and why the delay wasn’t so bad after all.

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Micaela & Brad: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (6)Australian bride Micaela got in touch to tell us all about the ups and downs of planning their 'DIY' wedding during a global pandemic.

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Alice & Keith: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (58)A chance meeting on holiday in Canada started a fairytail romance for Alice and Keith. Alice tells us all about their dreamy Irish wedding.

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Rhona & Kevin: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (57)Rhona and Kevins wedding was described by one guest as feeling like the part in “The Wizard of Oz” when the movie goes from black and white to full technicolour. Rhona explains all.

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Brogan & Greg: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (60)Real Bride Brogan gives us all the details about her fairytale Scottish castle wedding to husband Greg.

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Lizzie & Jonathon: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (56)Vintage loving Lizzie and Jonathon shared with us the details of their stunning summer wedding.

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Abbey & Jacob: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (55)After rescheduling four times due to the pandemic, Abbey and Jacob finally had their fairytale wedding. Abbey tells us all about it...

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Lucy & Kimberley: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (54)A stunning castle wedding was the perfect follow up to a gorgeous proposal for our Ronald Joyce bride Lucy and her new wife Kimberley. 

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Rebecca & Daniel: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (19) After their wedding was postponed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rebecca and Daniel finally had their dream. Rebecca tells us all about it.

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Emma & Brian: Real Bride Story

Real bride Emma stood with husband Brian by a cream floral decorated dark grey front door in Ronald Joyce 18202 Tai wedding dress. Emma has black hair tied up and red lips.After rescheduling four times, Emma finally married her best friend Brian in an intimate Irish ceremony.

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Lauren & Daniel: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (20)After a long wait and several rescheduled dates, Lauren and Daniel finally wed in an intmiate ceremony in May this year.

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Leanne & Martin: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (18)The Covid-19 pandemic stopped real bride Leanne from getting married in Greece, not wanting to postpone, the whole wedding was re-planned in a week! 

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Charlotte & Scott: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (10)When newlywed Charlotte got in touch via Instagram to share her wedding photos we couldn’t wait to hear all about her special day.

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Emma & Sean: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (9)After having to reschedule due to the pandemic, Emma & Sean finally got the wedding of their dreams.

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Dianne & Lubbert: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (8)Ronald Joyce real bride Dianne got in contact to tell us all about her stunning wedding in The Netherlands. 

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Kirsten & Jordan: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (43)(4)Kirsten and Jordan married in May 2021 at the stunning Rosslea Hall Hotel on the edge of Gare Loch near Loch Lomond, Helensburgh, Scotland. Kirsten tells us all about their big day.

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Rebecca & Michael: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce real bride, Rebecca, and her husband, Michael, holding hands on their wedding day. Rebecca has curled blonde hair and wears Celestina, our colourful ballgown wedding dress style with floral appliques. The gorgeous Rebecca & Michael tied the knot just last month at The Mill Barns in Alveley, in an intimate lockdown wedding. Here Rebecca tells us all about it…

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Kirsten & Andy: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (4)(1)Friends and family played huge part in Kirsten and Andy's dream Scottish wedding. Kirsten shared all the details with us. 

 

 

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Helen & Jonny: Real Bride Story

When we came across this amazing Vintage Rock n Roll themed wedding, we had to get in touch with beautiful bride Helen to find out more. Their Spring wedding was held at the stunning, industrial themed West Mill in Derby. Here Helen tells us all about it…helen2

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What to Expect at a Designer Event

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (2)(1)Designer events are a fabulous way to see the latest and best dresses from your favourite designer. So let us explain what they are, how they work and how to make the most from your appointment at one

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Vikki & Kevin: Real Bride Story

Copy of Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (1)Vikki & Kevin married during the height of the pandemic at the famous Gretna Green. We caught up with Vikki to find out all about her big day.

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Gemma & Darren: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (46)(3)The lovely Gemma got in touch via Instagram and we just had to find out more about the story behind her beautiful photos, Gemma told us:

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Emily & Chris: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (44)(1)When Emily & Chris married at Samlesbury Hall in Preston, Lancashire we couldn’t wait to see the photos! We are so excited to now be able to share them with you along with the story from Emily herself…

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Eilidh & Robert: Real Bride Story - Part 1

We caught up with newlyweds Eilidh and Robert to find out all about their 20th July 2020 wedding.

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Eilidh & Robert: Real Bride Story - Part 2

We hear more about Eilidh & Roberts Summer 2020 wedding.

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Sophie & Jack: Real Bride Story

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…

Real bride Sophie walking in an ivory Ronald Joyce Robyn wedding dress (style 68060) with her husband Jack. Jack’s in a blue suit and holds a young bridesmaid’s hand.  Rooftops, a cliff edge and the sea are in the background.

 

 

 

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Stephanie & Damien: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (25)We caught up with Stephanie and Damien to hear all about their nuptials which took place last year at Lace on Timber wedding venue in Pretoria, South Africa.

 

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Winter Wedding Dresses

Thumbnail photo of model wearing Ronald Joyce style 69553, a plain Mikado ballgown winter wedding dress with a lapel-neckline and ¾ sleeves 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.

 

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Beth & Thomas: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (23)(1)Our gorgeous Ronald Joyce Bride Beth and her husband Ben told us all about their journey from colleagues to husband and wife.

 

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Lucy & Oleg: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (22)Lucy and Oleg met at a mutual friend’s engagement party; little did they know they would be soon be walking down the aisle themselves. We caught up with up Lucy to find out all the details

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Hannah & Alex: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (21)(2)Ronald Joyce real bride Hannah tells us about her romatic proposal and gives us her tips for planning the perfect wedding day.

 

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Gemma & Phillip: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (20)(1)A chance meeting whilst on holiday paved the way for a stunning summer wedding for our Ronald Joyce real bride Gemma and her husband Philip.

 

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Sophie & Benjamin: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (29)(1)After seeing Sophie & Benjamin’s beautiful wedding at Eaves Hall in the Ribble Valley on Instagram we just had to get in touch to find out more.

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Natalie & Jake: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (19)(1)We caught up with Natalie to hear all about her amazing wedding to Jake in her stunning Ronald Joyce gown…

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Holly & Tom: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (28)Following an unfortunate series of incidents in the two years leading up to their wedding, Holly and Tom finally tied the knot in an intimate lockdown ceremony. Holly tells us all about the events leading up to them finally becoming husband and wife.

 

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Louise & Ryan: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (18)(1)We caught up with Ronald Joyce real bride Louise to hear all about her special day and amazing Ronald Joyce Dress.

 

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Órla & Marty: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (17)We love to hear all the details from our real brides dream weddings. We recently caught up with Órla to hear all about her amazing wedding and dream Ronald Joyce Wedding Dress.

 

 

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Kay & Kev: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (27)(1)We love getting to know our real brides. Recently we caught up with beautiful Ronald Joyce Bride Kay who told us all about her wedding. A spiritual connection from the very beginning!

 

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Wedding Dresses for a Rectangular Shape

69531_7955.jpg If you have a boy-ish rectangular body shape where you have a very straight figure without prominent bust, waist and hips you will be looking for a dress that gives you feminine curves and makes the most out of what you have.

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Jessica & Lee: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (14)Location can have a major part to play in your dress choice. We spoke to Jessica all about her fabulous Santorini wedding and dream Ronald Joyce Gown.

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Wedding Dress Shopping with Lula Ann

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (10).pngLula Ann is an authorised Ronald Joyce stockist based in Birmingham. We caught up with owner Lucie to hear all about what brides can expect when visiting the boutique.

 

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Make Up Tips for Your Big Day

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (18).pngWe’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.

 

 

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Before you go Wedding Dress Shopping….

Photo of several wedding dresses hung up in a wedding dress shop 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.

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Nancy & Daniel: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (5).pngFor 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…

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Flawless Skin for your Wedding Day

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (3).pngNow you’ve said yes and you’re counting down to your big day it’s time to get into a strong beauty regime in preparation for you to look your best.

 

 

 

 

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Wedding Budget Tips & Ideas

Extreme close up of a bride carrying a bouquet of pink and cream flowersMost of the couples we spoke to when researching this article admitted to over-spending their wedding budget. Here we want to give you some tips on wedding budgeting and give you insight into where couples have forgotten about costs and where you can save some pennies…

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Kelly & Phil: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (7).pngA very special wedding story indeed. A heartwarming story of a bride destined to have her perfect dress, a wedding day full of fun, games and even a strip tease! Here’s her story.

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Jennifer & Sam: Real Bride Story

JenSam Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (7).pngIn tradition of talking to real Ronald Joyce brides, we asked this very special bride all about her day. She was kind enough to give us detailed answers to questions about what her magical day was like and how she came to choose her fabulous dress.

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Dierdre & Ben: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover Dierdre.pngIn keeping with our Real Brides Reveal tradition, we wanted to find out from this bride exactly how she found her dream dress, what her special day was like and any tips she had to give to future brides.

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Rebecca & Rob: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (6).pngOur lovely bride Rebecca married her beloved sweetheart Rob at Eshott Hall in Northumberland. A very lucky lady indeed who found her dress straight away. We were thrilled when she sent in the gorgeous snaps of her in her wonderful Ronald Joyce gown. Here is what she had to say…

 

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Bethany & Chris: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (4).pngIn keeping with our tradition of hearing from newly wedded brides we are ever so lucky to have another real Ronald Joyce Bride reveal her experience of her perfect day with us. 

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Hannah & Tom: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (2).pngHannah and her husband Tom married in the midst of the Christmas season at Shottle Hall in Belper, Derbyshire. We asked her a few questions about her magical day and here’s what she shared with us.

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Alice & Tom: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (3).pngFor this bride it was all about the personal touch. Despite a rainy day, which they say is good luck, it wasn’t going to stop Alice tying the knot and making it a day she and her hubby will remember forever. Here is what she had to say about her very special wedding day and what it was like finding her dress.

 

 

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Laura & Jon: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (1)Laura and Jon tied the knot on April 7 in a fabulous rustic themed wedding. We wanted to get the details and share with you their special day…By Lucinda Jenkins

 

 

 

 

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Amy & Ben: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog CoverOur lovely Ronald Joyce Bride wrote to us and described what it was like when she found her dress. Read on to find about all about it, including the theme that made her wedding day so personal to her and her husband. By Lucinda Jenkins

 

 

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Q and A with Designer Veni Infantino

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (2)We wanted to get up close and personal with award winning designer Veni Infantino to hear how her passion for designing and fashion came about and what her daily routine looks like.

by Lucinda Jenkins

 

 

 

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How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress

Blog cover photo of model wearing Ronald Joyce wedding dress style 69407, CaelynYour 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.

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Trudi & James: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (4).pngA quick Q & A with our beautiful bride Trudi who married James, the man of her dreams, in a stunning Ronald Joyce gown. Here is what she had to say about her very special day…

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Beach Babes…Bring It On!

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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 

 

 

 

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HAIR COMES THE BRIDE

Blog Covers (2).pngBeautiful 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.

 

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THE ATTITUDE OF ACCESSORISING

Untitled design (5).pngWe 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.

 

 

 

 

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The Best Dresses For A Winter Wonderland Wedding

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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.

 

 

 

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