A new study has discovered that many healthy people took unsafe levels of vitamin D as a result of a myth during the Covid pandemic.
The research, which was ordered by Athena Pharmaceuticals, found that Irish people who are taking excessive amounts of vitamin D supplements are putting their bones at risk.
1,000 people took part in the study, the questions for which were designed by Dr Miriam Delaney, a specialist in osteoporosis, metabolic bone disorders and calcium metabolism at the Galway Clinic.
The data uncovered that 35% of over-40s, men and women, now have a potential risk of osteoporosis, after suffering a broken bone from a simple fall.
The study also discovered that 22% of adults have broken or fractured a bone since they turned 40 years of age. Among these, 35% reported that it was a fragility fracture, meaning that the bone was already weak before the incident occurred.
Dr Delaney explained that this high figure amongst a younger age group is a concerning one. “We would expect it to be higher in the older age-groups. It would be worrying, and it is interesting because it is not what we expect.”
Dr Delaney then shared that the research uncovered that Covid myths surrounding vitamin D are still having an impact on people’s health.
“There was this question of 3,000 units of vitamin D helping prevent people getting Covid, which wasn’t shown to be true,” she insisted. “We have a lot of patients still taking in excess of 3,000 units a day, and they have toxic levels of vitamin D when you check it.”
Experts say that a healthy level of Vitamin D is above 50 in the metric used for measurement. However, Dr Delaney admitted that many are seeing figures higher than that.
“We are seeing people coming with levels of 180 or 200,” she shared. “If you have a very high vitamin D level, and you are taking lots of calcium, you can become hypercalcemic, so your bloods can become abnormal.”
Although the statistics are worrying, Dr Delaney confirmed that the study's findings have been educational.
John Travolta honoured his late Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John while at the Oscars last night.
The 95th Academy Awards held a moving ‘In Memoriam’ segment for actors and filmmakers that had sadly passed away over the past year, and with John introducing the piece, he paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.
Travolta began, “In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love”.
“Since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community and this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we've lost who've dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera”.
The 69-year-old continued, “Through their immeasurable contributions, each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us".
“They've touched our hearts. They've made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to”, John added before becoming emotional.
Other late stars that were included in the touching tribute video included Harry Potter’s Robbie Coltrane, Cheers star Kirstie Alley, Ray Liotta from Goodfellas and Fame star Irene Cara.
Lenny Kravitz also performed his 2004 song Calling All Angels for the emotional segment.
Olivia tragically passed away at the age of 73 in August 2022 after battling breast cancer over the span of three decades.
After the actress’ passing, John shared a tribute for her on Instagram that read, “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible”.
“I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”.
Fans of the iconic Hollywood actress were delighted last night when they received a first glimpse at her new role.
The 73-year-old will be starring in the third season of the hit Disney+ series, Only Murders in the Building. Her casting was first announced in January, when Selena Gomez teased fans with an on-set video introducing the Mamma Mia! actress.
In celebration of the Academy Awards ceremony last night, the team behind the comedy-drama decided to treat fans to an early glimpse into its new season.
The short teaser trailer showcases the series’ three main characters – Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) – as they once again prepare to solve a mysterious death through their true crime podcast.
This time, the deceased is Ben Glenroy, Charles’ rival co-star, who dies unexpectedly on stage during the opening night of Oliver’s new play. Excitingly, the murder victim will be played by Hollywood actor Paul Rudd, a new addition to the already star-studded cast.
The teaser shows our favourite trio buzzing as they realise they have another case to solve.
“Is this really happening again?” Oliver exclaims, as Mabel sarcastically replies, “Well, you know, who are we without a homicide?”
Fans couldn’t help but delight in the first look at Meryl’s character.
“I’m so happy and excited and psyched for this. MERYL is back,” one Twitter user gushed.
“MERYL AND MURDERS IN THE BUILDING!! can’t wait for this,” another added.
A release date for OMITB season 3 has yet to be announced, as it appears as though it is still in production. However, fans have been promised that the new season will be “coming soon” – and we can’t wait!
Dancing on Ice drew to a close last night and fans of the skating show have shared their delight at the final decision as Olympian Nile Wilson was crowned as champion alongside his partner Olivia Smart.
The final saw the pair battle it out against The Only Way is Essex star Joey Essex who skated with his partner Vanessa Bauer, and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s The Vivienne skating with her pro skater Colin Grafton.
After impressive skating from all three couples as they all performed their own individual routines, they were all awarded full marks from the judges- 40 points to each couple.
But, after taking part in a skate-off where all couples took to the ice at the same time, The Vivienne and Colin Grafton were the first pair to be eliminated.
That left Joey and Vanessa, and Nile and Olivia to battle it out as they skated to Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s iconic Olympic Bolero routine.
In the end, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby announced the public vote’s decision which resulted in Nile and Olivia winning, leaving the pair shocked and overjoyed.
Fans wasted no time in sharing their delight in the decision, with many commenting under Dancing on Ice’s most recent Instagram post that revealed the great news.
“So so well deserved Nile and Olivia absolutely amazing every week”, wrote one fan, while a second said, “My winner from the start. So pleased for them both”.
“Well done Nile and Olivia, from your first skate I just really hoped (and knew) that you would win. Your Bolero gave me goosebumps and made me so emotional”, penned another viewer of the show.
A fourth added, “Congratulations, absolutely deserved it as they were incredible. But well done to Joey and the Vivienne too”.
Stacey Solomon has shared an update on her breastfeeding journey with her daughter Belle.
The Tap to Tidy author posted an insight into how Sunday went for her when it came to feeding Belle, and admitted to feeling like she ‘can’t function’ due to being so tired.
Dressed in grey pyjamas and holding Belle who was in a white outfit, Stacey shared an adorable new mirror photo of the mum-daughter duo to her 5.6M Instagram followers.
Stacey opened up on her Stories to say, “I managed to express 4 ounces through today”.
“So me & Belle are having an early night and Daddy is taking over the 2am night feed and hopefully we feed again at 5/ 6”.
She continued the honest insight by explaining, “Honestly I can’t function ATM so I’m excited to hopefully not feel like a zombie tomorrow”.
Before heading to bed last night, Solomon wished everyone a ‘Happy Sunday’ before adding, “Lots of love from us!”.
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Stacey welcomed Belle into the world in February of this year with her husband Joe Swash. The pair already share two children together- Rex and Rose. The Loose Women panellist also has two older sons, Zachary and Leighton, from previous relationships.
Marking one month since having her beautiful baby girl, Stacey penned a tribute to Belle last week alongside photos of her and Joe cradling the newborn.
The 33-year-old wrote, “One Whole Month Of You Belle. What a beautiful blessing you’ve been to all of us”.
“We love you more than you could ever imagine. Thank you for the most amazing four weeks. To the moon and back beautiful Belle”.
Prepare yourself for a weekend of fun as the national St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin is returning for 2023 from March 16 to 19.
The theme of this year’s wonderful global celebration of Irish arts, culture and heritage is ‘ONE’, as the Festival issues an open invite to people from all over the world to come to Dublin to share, to connect, to participate and to celebrate together as one.
After an incredibly successful debut last year, the St. Patrick’s Festival Quarter at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, is back to host a magical day-to-night urban Festival for all. There is an amazing line-up of musical acts set to perform over the few days from traditional and rock to pop and hip hop at the Festival Quarter, so there is something for everybody.
Festival Quarter Nights- Strictly over 18’s
Thursday 16 until Saturday 18, from 6pm – 10.30pm daily.
With stunning lighting displays and decor, a bustling food village, bars and hangout areas just for adults, the Festival Quarter Nights will be set up to keep you entertained as the sun goes down.
Bobbi Arlo
On Thursday March 16, Cultúr Club will see St. Patrick's Festival and LGBTQ+ Club promoters, Mother, collaborate once again for one big party across four stages. Located in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, there will be some of Ireland's finest DJs, drag queens, artists, cabaret talent and performers from across the LGBTQ+ community and traversing musical styles including pop, disco and electro to techno and beyond.
Cultúr Club will host the first ever LGBTQ+ Géilí (pronounced Gay-Lee) on the mainstage with the fabulous PJ Kirby. Panti Bliss and her partner Denys Salmon will take to the main stage for a very special dance performance, while Elaine Mai, MayKay and Sinéad White will come together for a very special performance of club classics. They will be joined by Bobbi Arlo, Lewwab, Pastiche, and Tim Chadwick.
Tent mór will be host to Mother DJs who will be presenting an all-night queer dance party accompanied by the gorgeous OINK dancers and the drag fabulosity of Pixie Woo, Anziety, Shaqira Knightly and Viola Gayvis. The brilliant SEANCHOÍCHE (pronounced 'Shanna-Key-Huh'), a storytelling night founded in Dublin, will be on. The party will continue with DJs Billy Bunzari, Billy Scurry, Bull Horris B2B Rhyzine, Stephen Dowling, DJ Karen, Mango & Tara Kumar and with drag, dancing and divilment on display from artists Annie Queeries, Anziety, Chanel, Donna Fella, Liam Bee, Marian Mary the 6th, Naomi Diamond, Richard Joke, Vicky Volltz, Victoria Secret and much more.
Pillow Queens
As Friday March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, turns into St. Patrick’s Night, live music will echo across the legendary grounds as we celebrate our incredible traditional Irish music artists including Kíla + Brass Band, The Bonny Men, Jiggy, Saltaire, Pólca 4, Paahto & the Bull, Cairde Ceoil, Choice Music Prize nominee Junior Brother, and The Latchikos. Dance the night away in Celtic style with the Trad Rave DJ on the Clarke Square Bandstand & lots more!
On Saturday March 18, Pillow Queens will be curating an evening that celebrates the best of new Irish music across four stages on the Festival Quarter site, before they take to the main stage in a true celebration of Irish culture. The evening will see live music acts from 6.30pm including Katie Kim, Melts, Sprints, Gurriers, Megan O’Neill, Basht, Really Good Time, Girlfriend, RTE 2FM Rising Acts, Cat Dowlings and Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra. There will also be live DJs, the best in Irish food and drinks, art installations, pop-up performances and much more.
Sweetlemondae
Music performances at Festival Quarter earlier that day include Mo Cultivation & Friends Alice, Celaviedmai, Code of Behaviour, Grooveline, plus the GOAL Global Citizen Stage featuring performances from international community groups, Adam Mohamed, Curiosity Music Group, Blaq Apollo + Mimmi & many more.
Across the weekend at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, the Festival’s annual traditional song and storytelling project ABAIR, funded by the Arts Council, explores the Irish traditions of storytelling, song, and oral history. Catch The Donegal Tarantella, Yoik and Nyahh, Ukraine & Ulster: Songs in Conflict and The Megaphone Project celebrate the rich oral culture of Ireland from 6pm.
Night time events on March 16 and 18 will require a pre-purchased ticket that will be valid for the full evening’s programme. Tickets are available here. All daytime events will be free of charge, along with the full day and night programme on St. Patrick’s Day, supported by Dublin Airport.
What's the matter — can't decide between a doughnut and a muffin? Well now you don't have to, thanks to these utterly scrumptious sticky toffee duffins.
Not only do they taste so great you'll want to devour the whole batch in one go, but they also freeze well too. Such a simple recipe which is sure to satisfy that sweet tooth craving every single time.
Ingredients:
150g pitted soft dates, chopped
115g lightly salted butter, softened
75g dark brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
10g vanilla paste
340g plain flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
225ml whole milk
140g pouch Dr. Oetker Surprise Inside Cupcake Centres Salted Caramel
To decorate:
150g caster sugar
115g lightly salted butter, melted
Method:
Preheat the oven to 190 ̊C/ 375 ̊F/ Gas Mark 5. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tin.
Put the dates in a saucepan with 150ml water.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for about 5 minutes until soft and pulpy. Remove from the heat and beat well until smooth. Leave to cool.
Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and whisk together until light and creamy. Stir in the cold date mixture and whisk in the egg and vanilla paste.
Sift the flour and baking powder on top and mix together. Gradually add all the milk to make a smooth, thick batter.
Divide the mixture equally between the cups of the muffin tins – the tins should be just over ¾ full in order to form the dome shape – smooth the tops.
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until risen to a dome and just firm to the touch.
Cool for 10 minutes in the tin.
Working on one at a time, carefully inject each one generously through the side with the salted caramel cupcake centre, making sure the nozzle is inserted fully into the centre of the duffins. Prop the duffins on their sides back in the muffin tins and leave for 10 minutes to allow the filling to settle, then transfer to a wire rack.
To decorate, while the muffins are still warm, put the sugar on a plate. Working on one muffin at a time, brush all over with melted butter and roll in the sugar to coat. Put back on the wire rack.
Your duffins are now ready to serve warm or allow to cool completely.
Show your mum just how much you know and love her this Mother’s Day with the gift of a delicious box of Lily O’Brien’s chocolates. There really is no one you know better than your Mum, so whether it’s to simply thank her for always being there, or for sharing her wisdom, she deserves the best on Mother’s Day. Lily O’Brien’s has the perfect luxurious chocolate collections that will make the most exquisite and heartfelt gifts.
Whether you chose the Lily O’Brien’s Desserts Collection, the Ultimate Gift Wrapped Collection, the Exquisite Collection, the Lily O Brien’s Chocolate Collection or the O’ooh-so-luxurious Truffles range, these delightfully delicious chocolates are the perfect way to say ‘thank you mum’.
Desserts Collection
Show your Mum how much you care this Mother’s Day and spoil her with the gift of Lily O’Brien’s Desserts Collection. This delicious gift really offers something extra special and is sure to go down a treat. Inspired by the world’s best loved desserts this collection includes six classic much loved Dessert recipes including Hazelnut Torte, Banoffee Pie and Lemon Posset. There are 2 box sizes to choose from: 16 delightfully decadent indulgent chocolates or a larger box of 30 chocolates.
Ultimate Chocolate Collection – Gift Wrapped
Happiness is finding meaning in the big and small things in life so bring the gift of Lily O’Brien’s chocolate to the one you really know will appreciate it this Mother’s Day and treasure time well spent together.
For mums who deserve the ultimate chocolate indulgence, Lily O’Brien’s Ultimate Chocolate Collection is the ideal gift choice. Gift wrapped and stylishly finished with a turquoise bow, this collection contains an assortment of 16 milk, dark and white chocolates including Simply Chocolate, Le Crunch Chocolate, Death by Chocolate and Zesty Orange Chocolate.
Lily O Brien’s Chocolate Collection
Thank Mum for showing you her unconditional love this Mother’s Day and let her know how much she is loved and appreciated for all that she does . The Lily O’Brien’s Chocolate Collection is a strikingly stylish assortment which includes a generous collection of 26 chocolates. With nine different mouth-wateringly delicious chocolate recipes to choose from this collection is sure to suit all tastes and have Mum reaching for just one more. Recipes included are Salted Caramel, Simple Chocolate, Zesty Lemon Truffle, Truffle Decadence, Coffee and Almond Biscotti, Raspberry Roulade, Sticky Toffee, Roasted Almond Square and Gianduja.
The Exquisite Collection
The Lily O’Brien’s Exquisite Collection offers an extra touch of elegance that mum will love. This collection combines exotic ingredients from far-flung locations with simple riches from the Irish countryside. From almond and cranberry to raspberry and Sicilian lemon, the Exquisite Collection will bring your mum on a taste journey like no other and is sure to excite with every bite.
Lily O’Brien’s Truffles
Sharing is caring and Lily O’Brien’s Truffles range make a great treat for sharing with the whole family this Mother’s Day. Create moments that matter and savour the silkiness of the Milk Chocolate Truffle, the Salted Caramel Truffle or the Vanilla Truffle wrapped in delectable Lily O’Brien’s milk chocolate. An O’ooh-so-luxurious delight for the taste buds. Recently voted Product of the Year, Lily O’Brien’s Salted Caramel Truffles was chosen as the product innovation winner within the chocolate category as voted by consumers in a survey of 8,000 people by Kantar.
Create moments that matter with Lily O’Brien’s this Mother’s Day. All Lily O‘Brien’s collections are made in Ireland and available in stores nationwide, and you can also view the full range online at www.lilyobriens.ie.
If you’re heading to a St.Patrick’s Day parade this year, you’re going to want to look the part.
March 17th is the one day of the year that we love to go all-out with our outfits and really show the pride we have for our country. From green ensembles to tri-colour face paint, people of all ages love to get involved to watch their local parade.
If you’re looking for the ideal spot to buy everything you’ll need to have a brilliant St.Patrick’s Day, then look no further as Carrolls Irish Gifts has everything you could possibly imagine.
Carrolls Irish Gifts have a wide range of St.Patrick's Day clothing, hats, scarfs, and accessories available for the whole family. The best part is, everything is available in store and online, so if you’re not near one of their many locations, you don’t have to miss out!
Some of their key locations are situated in Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Galway and Belfast.
Also, Carrolls have been announced as the official merchandise retailer of the St.Patrick’s Day Festival this year. The St.Patrick’s Day parade brings hundreds of thousands of people together each year to celebrate Irish arts, culture and heritage, and to have an Irish retailer like Carrolls Irish Gifts being the official merchandise retailer, makes it all the more significant.
From Shamrock suits, traditional quality Aran jumpers, leprechaun baby vests, flags, socks and hats, just to name a few. Carrolls Irish Gifts has everything you could think of to embrace your Irishness.
If you feel like celebrating St.Patrick’s day with a gift for a loved one (or yourself!), you can find high quality and excellent value gifts across a wide range of categories in stores to make the day extra special and to support Irish businesses.
This includes beautiful Irish candles from Herb Dublin, Handcrafted Palm Free Irish Soap, Irish clothing, jewellery, and many well-known Irish brands such as Guinness, Newbridge, Foxford, Baileys and many more- the perfect Gift with Grá.
So, not only can you kit Mum, Dad and the little ones out for St.Patrick's day with Carrolls Irish Gifts, but you can pick up a wide range of luxury Irish goods to mark the occasion.
For more information on how to celebrate the best of Irish with Carrolls Irish Gifts, visit www.carrollsirishgifts.com
A man, aged in his 40’s, has tragically passed away following a serious assault in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
The injured man was found on Wednesday, March 8, at around 10.30am outside a residence in the Piercetown area of Newbridge.
On Wednesday, he was taken to Naas General Hospital and was in critical condition, but Gardaí have announced that he sadly passed away in hospital this afternoon.
The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
A man in his 30’s was arrested after the assault took place and will now remain in custody at Newbridge Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
An incident room has been established at Newbridge Garda Station and an investigation is continuing under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO).
Anyone with information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Shaughna Phillips revealed earlier this week that she is officially in the stages of early labour so her little one could be arriving very soon!
The former Love Island star previously spoke about the day she found out she was in early labour and has now gone into more detail about the experience which she described as “scary”.
Writing in her OK! Column, Shaughna revealed she first noticed a rash on her leg and bump, which first sparked concern for her and made her want to get it checked out.
The 28-year-old explained, “I was at a shoot on Monday getting my full glam done, and then I noticed that I had a rash on my leg, which I then realised had spread across my bump”.
“We called 111 and were told to go to A&E, which was really scary, and whilst we were waiting for a taxi, I was sick twice”.
Shaughna continued, “I was concerned because people say that itchiness and rashes can be something to do with your liver function when you're pregnant, but the doctors said everything was fine, before telling me that I am in early labour”.
“When I got home from hospital, I got a really intense pain that felt like it was pushing down, and that's when I really started to get nervous. My mum came and gave me a cuddle and I was just staring at myself in the mirror like ‘what have I done?!’”.
When announcing she was in early labour to her 1.4M Instagram followers, Phillips detailed, “What started as a “come to work with me” reel, turned into a “come to the hospital with me” reel”.
“I had my last job before baby this morning, an international women’s day panel, and just before my cab arrived, things took a turn and I was on the way to the hospital, and have been told I’m in early labour”.
“Home now, baby still tucked up nicely, and waiting for nature to do it’s thang”, she added.
Now that springtime is upon us, many of us are looking ahead to the beginning of wedding season. Valentine’s Day has just passed, meaning that there are lots of newly-engaged couples, buzzing with excitement to start planning their wedding.
Of course, your wedding day should be one of the most special days of your life, and so you deserve to feel beautiful as you walk down the aisle. When it comes to wedding dresses, it can be difficult to know which style you prefer – which is why it is always handy to have a bit of guidance!
To that end, the team behind Spellbound Bridal Couture in Arklow, Co. Wicklow have picked out six of the biggest wedding dress trends that will be staying strong throughout this year’s wedding season. Whether you decide to keep things simple or go big and bold, there will be something in Spellbound Bridal's selection to suit every bride. Check out these stunning trends below:
1. Two bridal looks in one day
Celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Meghan Markle took this trend on board for their big days, and it looks like it is here to stay! Of course, not every bride has the budget for more than one dress, or perhaps you can’t stand the thought of having to change into a second gown. This is where the genius of a ‘two gowns in one’ wedding dress comes in – you can have a formal wedding gown for your ceremony, and then a more chic dress for your reception to dance the night away. Both the EDITH gown and the MILA gownwould be perfect for this style, as they both offer a detachable overskirt to transform your wonderful wedding dress into a more casual look.
2. Sleeves
Sleeves are making a huge comeback amongst bridalwear this season! Whether they be long and sleek or puffy and voluminous, many brides have been hopping on the sleeves trend. Amazingly, some gowns offer detachable sleeves, meaning that you can easily transform your dress into something sleek for your reception, without having to make much effort. The GRACE gown from Spellbound Bridal has a stunning sleeve look, with dreamy puffy sleeves which compliment the dress’ style wonderfully. Alternatively, you could go with the elegantDEMI gown, with its full length sleeves to make any bride feel her most beautiful.
3. Nude and blush
If you’re looking for a slightly untraditional dress, then why not steer away from white? Nude and blush toned dresses have become incredibly popular recently, and they will certainly make you feel like a ‘blushing bride’. In particular, the one-shouldered SIENNA gown comes in stunning blush and nude shades, which would beautifully compliment many skin tones. TheOPHELIA gown is equally gorgeous, offering a delicate balance of femininity and romance with its hints of ivory and blush. Both of these gowns deliver a fabulous floral tone, which is perfect for a wedding.
4. Exposed corsetry
Fans of Netflix hit Bridgerton will love this trend! Corsets have been brought back into fashion recently, and now bridal designers have taken them one step further this season with exposed corsetry. This is a modern twist on a timeless classic, allowing exposed boning in the corset to be the star of the dress. The ALICIA gownwill grab all of your guests’ attention with its show stopping exposed corset-style at the back, which gorgeously ties the luxurious satin dress together. Alternatively, theMILLIE gownwill flatter all body types with its exposed boning on a sparkling laceappliqué bodice. Who wouldn’t want a modern take on a fairytale dress?
5. Pearls are a girl’s best friend
That’s right – pearls don’t have to be restricted to jewellery! Pearl embellishments will continue to be a trend in the 2023-24 bridal season, for both dresses and headwear. You can either bedazzle with pearls to your heart’s content, or choose a more understated, elegant look. Spellbound Bridal’sJOSEPHINE gown shines with its handsewn shiny pearls, and the sparkle fabric gives it an added ‘oomph’. The DORA gownalso has pearls as its main feature, with delicate detailing on both the sleeve and empire line. The addition of these pearls will have you feeling like a fairytale queen throughout your wedding day!
6. Sleek and simple
Although lots of brides enjoy indulging in extravagance for their wedding dress, many others prefer to keep things minimalistic with sleek shapes, clean lines and more subtle details. In our opinion, a minimalist dress can still make a maximalist statement! That is why the SHANIA gownticks all of those boxes. This dress doesn’t sacrifice detailing at the back – instead, it prioritises it with a corset tie and a beautiful grand bow. The dress’ sleek silk gives it an effortless fit, ensuring that every bride will love their silhouette when wearing this gown.
Regardless of which trend you decide to choose for your big day, we hope you end up feeling like the wonderful bride that you are!
