O’Brien’s Bridal Blog
Your private bridal consultation
How do we make you feel as if you are the only bride in the world? We make our boutique available just for you and a small, selected group of your choosing for your bridal dress consultation. We are an appointment-only boutique to ensure that we give our brides the...
What are you supposed to do with your wedding dress train for your first dance?
What are you supposed to do with your wedding dress train for your first dance? A beautiful dress with a big train is a ‘must have’ for many brides, but then comes the practical question about how to manage this for the first dance. We’re fortunate enough to have a...
YOUR WEDDING DAY TIPS (Wear your dress)
3 WEDDING DRESS MYTHS BUSTED Let’s address things that come up in bridal appointments that you may have been led to believe, before ever trying on a wedding dress. 1. BUSTLE LOOPS DO NOT COME PRE-FITTED IN YOUR WEDDING DRESS A bustle is a way of hooking up the long...
Your Wedding Day Tips (accessories)
WEARING vs. STYLING Did you know we carry an extensive range of veils, headbands, hair accessories, gloves etc for you to try in our boutique? Accessories should complement your bridal look but can also be used to reflect your own personality and style. Your...
Your Wedding Day Tips
THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO GETTING DRESSED YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED! SAVE for your wedding day and tag the person getting you dressed on your special day: Ensure the floor is CLEAN before laying your dress down STEP into the dress with bare feet unless not possible...
The process of narrowing down bridal gowns and finding the one
Firstly, when you come to your bridal appointment your bridal stylists will show you our full bridal collection. Then they will show you each style that you have selected before your bridal appointment and talk to you about different colour and fabric options that are...
Preparing for your first bridal appointment
Many brides come in to their first bridal appointment not knowing what they want. We suggest browsing our website and social media before you attend your bridal appointment and taking screenshots or names of the styles that you like the look of in our shop. This will...
Who should I bring with me to my bridal appointment?
The answer is: everyone is different. Some brides choose to come by themselves, some come with their mother, and some choose to bring all of their bridesmaids, their mother and mother-in-law. Our advice would be to bring the most trusted people with you; someone who...