We have a really fun Vegas elopement for you to feast your eyes on today. I am completely in love with these images, captured by jessica marie , I think they look like stills from an old Hollywood silent movie. Danny and Jessi chose to spontaneously elope to Vegas for their 1940′s inspired cheeky, elegant, fun and well simply FAB wedding…
I loved doing the makeup for the Sail Away With Me shoot!
It’s always such a pleasure to do something so glamorous. Seeing as we were going for an authentic 1930′s style, I used colours that would resonate with the period for Aisling’s makeup. I wanted to keep her skin slightly matte but with a little luminosity to keep it flattering – too matte is always bad and never looks good for photos so bear that in mind if planning your own wedding look.
The typical eye design of the era was a dusky eye, not smoky, as that would be too dark, so I prefer the term dusky! I used a satin-matte grey shadow all over the eyelid and up to the socket in a shade called Rain by Stila. I defined Aisling’s brows quite strongly as this was very much part of the style of the time. The cheeks are softly shaded in Blushbaby by MAC which is a gorgeous deep rose tone and for the dark lips I used a Sisley colour called Plum. Even though this is based around a period makeup look it is, in fact,still very contemporary and perfect for Wintery weddings.
For the night time look I added a deeper charcoal to the eyes and patted a vintage gold shimmer shadow on top to pick up the beading in the costume. The shade is called Golightly by Stila. I decided on a deep ruby red for the lips to ramp up the glamour. Dubonnet by MAC is one of my very favourite red colours that actually suits almost everyone as it’s not too bright.
The one thing I always recommend to my brides is to play around with makeup, particularly if you are going for a vintage look with the rest of the styling. Sometimes people feel the need to play down their makeup but in fact finding the right red lipstick or a slick of liquid liner might be the very detail that brings the entire look together. Keep a scrapbook or build a moodboard on Pinterest of looks you like and bring them to your makeup and hair artists to try out at your trial. If you’re not comfortable with the look once it’s on, that’s fine, but at least you tried it out…and that’s half the fun!
Ellie Balfe
Makeup Artist and Beauty Writer
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We’re so excited today to bring you the third and final part of our Sail Away With Me inspiration shoot, the film! Rodolphe from Best Day Productions joined us on the shoot and created both a short behind the scenes film which we featured yesterday and a Sail Away Film capturing the beautiful details of the shoot in all their glory. Sit back relax and enjoy…
Best Day Productions are a family run company based in Kildare, what can we say their work speaks for itself, their cinematography is second to none. Make sure to check out their blog for their stunning Super8mm clips.
Thank you so much to all the FAB suppliers that made the shoot possible. We were thrilled to work with such talented people and had great fun on the shoot with you all.
We’re already brainstorming for our next shoot, something to look forward to…
Good morning! Hope you all survived the first weekend of December organising the decorations and Christmas lists!! I’m so pleased that today we can bring you Part 2 of the amazing shoot Pamela and I had the pleasure of organising in Dublin. We were so lucky to work with some of the finest suppliers this great little country of ours has to offer. The second installment, captured by Brosnan Photographic and Aga from White Tea second shooting, is full of gorgeous details so get your life-jacket and lets set sail.
Pamela from Farrell and Chase (and Fly Away Bride of course) provided the charming stationary and signage. She felt that her suite “Love Letters” lent itself perfectly to the overall theme. Instead of a guest book, messages in bottles for the Bride and Groom were used, complete with vintage ink well and feather. Romantic? Yes, very.
The Cill Airne was the perfect location for our 1930s winter travel themed shoot. The boat is full of character and there were so many lovely spaces, we were spoiled for choice. Below is another stunning brooch bouquet from another great Irish supplier. If you missed Thursdays post you will also have missed a charming hand crafted brooch bouquet complete with pocket watch hand made by the very talented Carrie of Best of Buds. Carrie gave us a choice of two but they wer just so pretty, we had to use both. An incredible piece of art, the brooch bouquet is so destination friendly.. no wilted flowers and the perfect keepsake.
I am thrilled to introduce you to our wonderful new sponsor on Fly Away Bride, Dirty Fabulous. I had the pleasure of visiting the Dirty Fabulous Boutique in Dublin and was seriously impressed by their stunning collection of vintage dresses and accessories. I was like a child in a sweet shop, ooohing and aaahing at the beautiful designs, the fabrics, the style, swoon…
We are a vintage boutique specialising in occasion wear from the 1930’s to the 60’s.
Dirty Fabulous stocks devine bias cut gowns from the 1930’s and 40’s, gorgeous prom dresses and va va voom wiggle dresses from the 1950’s. Silk suits and mod mini’s from the 60’s and flirty and fun party dresses from the1970’s and beyond. We carry only the best in American vintage pieces. Our dresses and accessories are prefect for the bride to be, mother of the bride, bridesmaid and wedding guests. Dirty Fabulous is based on the first floor of 21 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Photograph: Maria McGrail Photograph
There is no set time needed for buying a vintage wedding dress. Unlike bridal boutiques you will not have to order your dress within a specific time. The time-line will be dictated by whatever the bride is comfortable with. She could pop into us a month before the wedding and find her perfect dress or make an appointment a year before and we could source something specific for her if we don’t currently have in what she has in mind.
This week on Fly Away Bride… I’ve channeled my inner white swan with Prima Ballerina bridal gowns from Rosa Carla’s 2011 Bridal Collection. I’ve been captivated by Christine Meintjes’ stunning wedding photography. I’ve been mesmerised by bejewelled bouquets. I’ve been enchanted by this charming lake side wedding in Italy. And I was delighted to introduce you to Ellie Balfe, award winning professional makeup artist and our newest sponsor and guest blogger on Fly Away Bride.
Photograph: We Are The Mastersons
Here are my Friday’s FAB 5, links from all around the web…
Photograph: Kevin Meynell Photography
✈ Wedding at The Burning Man Festival – Denim & Diamonds
✈ Bali Wedding with Ocean Views, Monkeys and Yoga – Wow!
✈ Vintage Inspired Beach Engagement Session – sun loving!
✈ Romantic Malibu Ranch Wedding – this beautiful wedding will take your breath away!
✈ Rockabilly Zoo Wedding – going to San Francisco, Zoo…
Enjoy and have a great weekend!
I am loving these beautiful bespoke, vintage jewellery, button and crystal bouquets from Debbie Carlisle Boutiques. They’re so pretty and would be a real statement instead of a traditional bouquet on your wedding day and better still they make such a lovely keepsake. I don’t think I’d be throwing one of these bouquets!
Based in Sheffield, England, Debbie creates one off vintage inspired bouquets to compliment your gown. Debbie can source materials herself or use your own sentimental pieces to create a truly personal bouquet for your wedding day…
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