Friday, February 17, 2006

Here Comes The Bride

Blushing brides to-be and pushy mother in-laws-to-be were in abundance at the Newbridge Silverware Wedding Journal Show last weekend. I jest, of course. But those girls know exactly what they want and aren’t afraid to let the world know.

One of the faces I spotted amongst the tulle was top model Andrea Roche. No, I don’t think she was shopping for a wedding dress (even though she did recently get engaged to her boyfriend, the dashing PJ Mansfield). Rather she was there as one of the faces of Newbridge Silverware.

Actually, she is hosting a charity event in Renards tonight. Having been to India with the Irish aid agency GOAL, Andrea decided to organise "The Aura of India", which promises cocktails, celebrity auctions and plenty of surprises. Rugby star Victor Costello is her co-host for the evening. Go forth and support.

Anyhoo, the reason I was at the Newbridge Silverware Wedding Journal Show was to celebrate the launch of Signature Weddings, the new venture by Marice Kavanagh. Some of you socialites will know her as Marice Brady, for it is she.

Before Marice settled down and married the lovely Darren Kavanagh she was a regular face among the social elite (and a popular one). Indeed, it was her who introduced me to the delights of Lillies Bordello. Needless to say, I’ve never forgiven her since.

But I digress. Her new venture, Signature Weddings, is poised for great things. Specialising in exclusive, bespoke intimate weddings, if her own one in Tuscany a couple of years ago is anything to go by then her clients are in for a real treat. Fireworks, an endless supply of champagne and a 10 course meal – I have never experienced anything like it.

And neither will you on your special day.