Wedding Dress Designer and Stylist based in Kildare. My mission is to "Take the Stress out of finding Your Dress". Ireland's revolutionary Mobile Bridal Service!
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I want to change the face of bridalwear in Ireland; one beautiful, unique and powerful bride at a time! We are a size-inclusive bridal consultancy company, who specialise in designing one of a kind dresses for one of a kind women. We have sample dresses in sizes UK6 to UK26 (we are adding to the collection all the time and hope to stock up to a size UK32 soon) Real women deserve real choice, and that's why we are here!
We are very excited to be working with Paolo Furlan Photography and to be able to offer all of our brides the wonderful service of professional photos being taken during their Bridal Appointment.
It is your Dream Dress Day and you should capture all the memories and be able to look back on them fondly, remembering the day you said "Yes to your Dream Dress!"
Crissie xx
Please take the time to vote for the Rye River Café as the Best Café! Also; while you're there please also vote for Grá Pizza as best food truck if the year. 2 fab Irish businesses that keep us fed and watered 😅
It’s that time of year again when we ask you to vote for us in the ‘Best Cafe’ category of the Irish Restaurant Awards. Follow the link on Facebook or click the link in the bio on Instagram to vote. Every vote counts and we are always so grateful for the support each and every year.
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For all of our brides who ask for Dry Cleaning recommendations. We finally have somewhere that we can vouch for! Contact them to care for your dress post-wedding 🩷
So excited to be a part of this wonderful category! To be a finalist is a win in itself for me! Being acknowledged for my creative abilities as a businesswoman really does make my heart happy! Because it shines a light on how important my creativity has been in my journey as an entrepreneur.
Network Ireland Kildare Branch has been such an amazing support and resource to me since joining. And I'm so so happy to be able to take part in this year's Awards!
Thank you to all of the beautiful women who have given support, words of encouragement and their time during this process. You're all such an inspiration.
Good luck to all the other ladies in this category! We are in great company together!
Crissie x
Cristín McNeill, Willow Bridal Studio Willow Bridal Studio is a finalist in the Creative Professional Category of the Network Ireland Kildare Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2023!
I run and own Willow Bridal Studio and am Ireland's only mobile Bridal Designer. I bring the Bridal Appointment to the bride, and give them the opportunity to design their Dream Dress in the comfort of their own home. The service is personal & relaxed, with no stress!
Special thanks to Creative Professional Category Sponsor Fiadh and Finn and Event Sponsor Local Enterprise Office Kildare
Network Ireland
So grateful to be a finalist in such a fabulous category!! Thank you Network Ireland Kildare Branch
Introducing our Finalists in the Creative Professional Category of the Network Ireland Kildare Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2023!
✨Denise Phillips, Pelo Hairdressing & Scalp Specialist PELO hairdressing
✨Annalee Delaney, Annalee Delaney Photography Annalee Delaney Photography
✨Sarah McEvoy, Sarah McEvoy Designs Sarah Mc Evoy Design
✨Kasia Gaborec-McEvoy, My Name is TED Ltd. MY NAME IS TED
✨Julie Lawlor, Bold Lines Jewellery Bold Lines Jewellery
✨Cristin McNeill, Willow Bridal Studio Willow Bridal Studio
✨Sarah Jane Foster, SJF Productions SJF Productions
Such a diverse group of creatives, congrats to you all. We’ll share more about the finalists and their businesses shortly but for now wishing you all the best in your interviews next week.
Network Ireland AIB Leinster Leader / Kildare Live
Another sneak-peek of the beauty my dressmakers are just so adept at producing... I'm in awe.... love it!! 😍😍😍
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Dress Update! Another beautiful dress finished and made by our expert dressmakers!
I love seeing the progress and having the end result to see how far things come.
Crissie x
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Róisín...
Understated, elegant, breathtaking! Róisín was designed with our destination brides in mind... she has an exposed back, with a statement bow that ties just at the curve of your back. She is a crepe fabric and has buttons down the entire back of the dress... her spaghetti straps show off beautiful shoulders and she is the perfect gown for a wedding abroad!
If you want something light, unique and that shows off your beautiful silhouette; I can add Róisín to your Dress Party Rail!
Crissie x
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Shauna was a dream bride, and the first to experience my 2022 collection. I loved spending the day with this beauty and her fabulous family & friends!
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Ellie...
If modern elegance and a jaw-dropping silhouette are something that you desire; then Ellie is the perfect dress to try... she has a simplistic matte-satin fabric, but could never be accused of being plain. Her stitching and structure are perfect for hugging a Bride's curves, and her keyhole back with statement bow at the nape of the neck, really give that "wow" factor.
For the Bride searching for understated glamour; I recommend Ellie as an addition to your Dress Party!
Crissie x
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Charlotte...
Another dress named after a loved one; Charlotte is like her namesake- un-deniably pretty and a real show stopper. She is a princess ballgown, with a semi-exposed bodice with 3D flowers and tulle off-the-shoulder straps. Her elegance is playful and youthful at the same time... and she gives modern-day Disney Princess vibes.
If you've always wanted to be a princess, then allow me to bring Charlotte to your home for your very own Dress Party!
Crissie x
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I loved every minute of helping Donna to decide on her Dream Dress... another happy Willow Bride! 🩷
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Isobelle...
Named after a friend of mine, whose beautiful spirit and warm personality are one-of-a-kind; Isobelle is a unique and flattering addition to this collection. The mocha lining of this beauty makes the sparkly botanic lace really pop. And the corset back with gathered tulle bodice helps to really showcase a brides curves, while also giving support! She is a boho-queen's dream!
To experience trying this unique dress on, please contact us to check Dress Party availability!
Crissie x
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The lovely Ciara was a pleasure to work with 🩷
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Diane....
Diane is a modern take on classic elegance. This matte-satin A-line gown has a youthful feel; with a peekaboo slit and double spaghetti strap. The pleated skirt gives it volume, without the need to use underskirts or hoops! Making it more comfortable to wear. And it's wrap-dress effect bodice draws the eye to the waistline. Beautifully complimented by a beaded/sparkly belt.
If Diane has caught your eye, and you'd like to try her on without having to leave your home, please book your Dress Party with us!
Crissie x
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Blossom...
Words can't describe this dresses beauty, and the photos don't do it justice either! This is a "wow" gown... the plain and structured top has a deep-V neckline with an illusion panel, and an open back. And that skirt 😍 I love working with 3D floral lace, and I have added it to many of my dresses from this collection. But I loved it so much that I decided to have the entire skirt of this dress in the 3D lace. It's spectacular and a real show stopper...
If you'd love to try on Blossom, or any of our other dresses, please contact us to book your Dress Party.
Crissie x
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A beautiful review from a beautiful bride...
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Alyssa...
One of our firm favourites here; she is a sparkly fairy princess's dream! With layers of soft tulle dotted with shimmering lace and a deep V neckline with a double-banded waist- This is the perfect dress for a Bride who wants an ethereal gown that accentuates her waist and frames her chest and back.
To try Alyssa on, in the comfort of your own home, book yourself a Dress Party with us!
Crissie x
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We Love a Curvy Princess Dress...
Another beautiful Plus Size dress, made by our expert team of seamstresses... complimenting curves in the best ways!!
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Another excited Willow Bridal Bride...
I met Yvonne at the RDS Bride of the Year Show, and straight away knew that I wanted to be a part of her Bridal journey! Thankfully the feeling was mutual and she contacted me for a Dress Party!
Her wedding is quite close, but thankfully she lives only 10 mins away from me! So I was easily able to squeeze her in for a Dress Party on short notice.
I knew that she felt unsure and that she didn't believe a dress was for her. We discussed jumpsuits (which I was quite excited about designing too) but I instinctively knew that this gorgeous woman just needed to see how beautiful she truly could be in a wedding dress, and that then the idea of a jumpsuit would go flying out the window!
My instincts were correct! And a few hours later, as I packed up and left, a very excited and beaming Yvonne still couldn't believe that she had said yes to a DRESS and that she had been so breathtakingly gorgeous in so many of them that the choices had almost been too much...
This is why I love my job!! Giving women like Yvonne the opportunity to grasp just how stunning and powerful they are... I love watching my brides go from unsure or nervous, to confident and excited! It's like they meet their inner Goddess, and they stop the negative thoughts that make them pick at parts of their body they don't like. The power that they hold in those moments always blows me away.
I still pinch myself that I get to create these moments for these women. That my dream job is so much better than I ever imagined is still something I feel so grateful for.
So keep reaching for the stars; and never underestimate your power!
Love,
Crissie xx
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What a weekend...
2 Dress Parties this weekend, and 2 new Willow Brides!
This was the first of my very busy weekends... I used to take Sunday off but we have started doing Dress Parties on Sundays too now to keep up with the demand!
We are trying to fit all of you gorgeous brides in as best we can!
So if you are getting married 2024 or 2025; please contact me to book your dates. I'm now fully booked until July of this year!
Thank you again to all of my existing lovelies who bring me into their lives and trust me with their wedding dresses!!
This is the best job in the world!
Crissie x
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Back to normality tomorrow...
Had a fab trip to London with the best group of ladies to celebrate my little sister .starrs and her last few weeks as a Miss!
For all my new brides who have booked in for Dress Parties; please confirm your date with me. And if you haven't paid your Dress Party fee; please do so to avail of the discounted rate. And also to make sure that your date is secured.
All of my existing 2023 brides; Dress updates will be coming in hot and fast for most of you over the next couple of months so buckle up for all the excitement and fun 🥰🥰🥰
Chat to you all soon,
Crissie x
Ready to welcome some new brides...
So excited about the Bride of the Year Show in the RDS tomorrow. Our stand looks fab and I'm so excited to be introducing one-to-one consultations to our offerings this year!
We are also running a competition where you can win a €500 voucher towards your dream dress!! So don't forget to pop by and enter!
It's all go... but ibwouldnt want it any other way!
Le grá,
Crissie x
Another milestone moment...
When I was asked to do an article for / I was very nervous! Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a complete chatterbox. And I was afraid that I'd end up saying something silly. But I love it!!
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I hadn't checked my emails this afternoon as I was sketching away; so I hadn't realised it had been printed yet. And then one of my gorgeous brides messaged me to say she had seen it.
I would just like to thank you all for your continued support! Special thanks to for being my resident photography genius and also my sounding-board for all things creative and business. And to my models who all come to my shoots and who are just real women, who are so beautiful and the best friends a girl could ask for.
For anyone looking to book a Dress Party; please click on the message button on the pic above!
If you can't find a copy of Irish Farmer's Journal; it's cos I've bought them all 🤣🤣
Happy Thursday everyone 🥰🥰🥰
Crissie x
How amazing do Jayne and Connor look??
This was at our recent photoshoot with the amazing
PictionUs is a great new app, that you can set up before your big day! Then you purchase a digital album on the app and you send the info to your guests. They then can upload all of theor candids to that album, so that you and your new spouse can enjoy every aspect of your wedding day; not just the picture perfect edited one 😉
Also in collaboration with and 🩷🩷🩷
Photography by the wonderful .lens
Diane...
How beautiful does look in our classic beauty "Diane"?
The pleated fabric, double strap and thigh slit, add a modern sense of fun to this elegant gown. And Charley models her perfectly.
To try this dress, and others on, please message us to book a Dress Party! We have 3 more slots available this Spring 🥰
Crissie x
First Dress Party of 2023 and what an amazing experience...
Donna was an absolute dream to work with, and like all of my brides; an absolute beauty who was very easy to style and knew her mind!
One of my favourite moments with every bride during a Dress Party is when you see the cocoon built from their nerves and insecurities melt away. And this beautiful and confident butterfly emerges.
I saw this in Donna last night. By the time we reached the last couple of dresses, she was standing taller and prouder. And she was turning and looking at herself in the mirror, not with criticism or disdain! But with an appreciation for her beauty!!
I always melt when I see this transformation happening. This is why I love my job! This is why I strive to do what I do and change women's Bridal Journeys from one of anxiety or stress, to one of calm and happiness.
Crissie xx
Yesterday's photoshoot... so much fun 🥰
Keira Smyth Hair & Make Up shared a post on Instagram: "Some highlights from Yesterday shoot with 🎬 Photographer: .lens Models: Dresses: Location: Hair & Make up: ...
👰 What is a Dress Party?? 🥂
Willow Bridal Studio is unique in the bridal industry, especially in Ireland, because we offer a service called a Dress Party. This is where we come to a location of YOUR choice with a rail of dresses, a large mirror, and a bottle of Prosecco and we help you host a personal and intimate version of a Bridal Appointment. But in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
To find out more, scroll through the pictures above, or send me a message and ill get back to you straight away!
Crissie x
So excited to be featured by WED.ie 🥰 can't wait for the Bride of the Year Show next month in the RDS!
Anyone still looking for tickets, please contact me!
Crissie x
💍 EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT 💍
Willow Bridal Studio is Ireland's first and only mobile Bridal Design Service 💫 They specialise in giving brides their "Yes to the Dress" moment in the comfort of their own home.
They stock dresses in sizes 6-32 and use those sample dresses to create a vision of a bride’s Dream Dress, which they then custom design.
Willow Bridal Studio will be running a competition at their stand for one lucky bride to win a €500 voucher to put towards her custom wedding dress! They also be announcing the launch of our their very first store, and will be handing out invitations for the Launch Party at the show 🎉
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OK so this came across my Fyp on Tiktok... And I cried like a baby! The pressure women feel when it comes to their weddings is crazy and completely unfair. This woman didn't wear what she wanted to wear because the fear of having to face getting something new for her body was too much!! I watched this video and wished I could have helped her! Wished I could have been doing what I do now, back then and in her country. Because I HATE (and I don't use that word lightly) that women are scared to go shopping for ANY clothes. But especially for their wedding dress. The one piece of clothing you should always look back at and feel like you were the most beautiful woman in the world in!! I try my best to cater to all women. But I am biased and I tend to specialise in women who experience things that I, myself, have or do experience. So #plussize, #curvy, #anxious, #autistic, #socialanxiety, #adhd, #largechested, #selfconscious brides; please don't worry!! (ha! I understand the irony of saying this to someone with anxiety 🙈) I am your fairy Godmother!! You will never feel like the odd one out, the bride who doesn't fit anything, like you are on display or like people are judging you. Because I COME TO YOU!! And I have a studio of dresses in all sizes from size 6-30 that I can choose from for your mobile dress appointment!! No fuss, no stress, no hassle, just me!! And my beautiful dresses 😉 I wish I could have gone and helped this woman... But now that I'm here, doing what I do best, maybe I can help you?? Crissie x #wedding #weddingdress #willowbridalstudio #bridalwear #femaleempowerment #bodypositivity #lessstress #bride #instabride #2022wedding #2023wedding #weddingdesigner #dreamdress #goddess #loveyourself
Absolutely love this!! We need to see more feminine-led proposals. How about you? How did you get engaged? And would you ever consider proposing to your partner?? #proposal #onceuponadream #weddingdress #willowbridalstudio #bridalwear #femaleempowerment #bodypositivity #lessstress #bride #futureweddings
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