Couples on the lookout for an award-winning, elegant and romantic setting for their wedding day are in for a real treat on Thursday, May 26 when the Reader Award winning Tullylagan Country House Hotel hosts a fabulous bridal fayre in association with popular bridal title, Getting Married in Northern Ireland.

"Just like all the fashionista's out there who were guessing who the dress designer was to be, I was dying to find out who the cake was to be created by!

The Royal Wedding caused great excitement at Sugahfix.com HQ with live posting on our facebook fan page and twitter with updates and opinions from wedding experts, bridal designer Lizzie Agnew and milliner Grainne Maher, as the big event progressed.

We absolutely loved it and have to admit we shed a tear when we saw Will lean over and say "You look beautiful" to Kate at the alter. Awwww!

By Katrina Doran.

While Kate Middleton has been tipped to wear a diamond tiara from the Crown Jewels for the Royal Wedding you too can be a princess for day with a breathtaking MasterCut diamond tiara courtesy of Jack Murphy Jewellers.

This free event is designed to help wedding guests as well as the bridal party get ready for any upcoming nuptials with 60 retail stores, fashion shows, 'His & Hers' rooms, food and drink sampling and local wedding related companies exhibiting on the mall from 11am until 6pm.

Set amid almost 600 acres of unspoilt forest park in Markethill, Co. Armagh, Gosford Castle offers all the atmosphere, drama and romance you could possibly need to make your big day unforgettable for both you and your guests.

The event will offer couples the chance to see the hotels stunning Oak Room complete with chair covers, table centrepieces, lighting and accessories, as well as the chance to meet with their wedding coordinators.

Family run hotspot, Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh are planning a fantastic bridal fayre with over 30 exhibitors in association with bridal magazine, Getting Married in Northern Ireland.

The fayre will take place on Thursday 10th March from 6-9pm with free admittance.

By Katrina Doran.

The Oscars is always a huge influence on bridal fashions with the looks that walk the red carpet being interpreted for that walk up the aisle. This year it's the film Black Swan that is influencing bridal looks. Black Swan is nominated for five Oscars at this weekend's Academy Awards - with leading lady Natalie Portman "poised" to pick up Best Actress for her performance as a ballerina.

Local designer Lizzie Agnew will be showing a ballet inspired gown at The Wedding Journal Show, taking place this weekend at The King's Hall, Belfast. The beautifully crafted tulle dress epitomises the poise and elegance at the heart of ballet.

Belfast-based fashion designer Lizzie Agnew has launched a new website to showcase her stunning designs.

www.lizzieagnew.co.uk has had a revamp and the layout if now separated in sections covering her vintage-inspired Wedding Dresses, Evening Gowns, Dresses to go and Corsets and accessories – everything you need to know about Lizzie's design service is simply laid out, no fuss, just all the detail you need which is a perfect reflection of Lizzie's own design ethos. And of course there are lots of examples of Lizzie's gorgeous designs.