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First of all, how nice that you are getting married, congratulations! You are on your way to the most beautiful day of your life!
Finally the big question was asked and a resounding ‘YES’ sounded! But where do you actually start? What all needs to be arranged? A wedding involves a lot and that is why we are here for you! Enjoy and read on for a good dose of wedding inspiration!
Maybe you’ve been waiting years, months, weeks for the question and it has finally been asked. Or maybe the question came completely unexpectedly. But you are undoubtedly completely happy. And that’s why it’s so incredibly important to enjoy it!
A wedding makes for an incredibly fun, but also busy time during which a lot will be arranged.
Take your time and enjoy this period. This may include sharing the good news. Think about how you are going to share the good news with friends and family. Don’t know how yet? Get some inspiration!
“Do you have a date yet? Is there perhaps a day that has a lot of meaning for you? You may also not have a date yet. If so, start thinking about when you want to get married. On average, a wedding couple needs 8 months to a year of preparation time. Take your time!
This is one of the trickier decisions on a wedding day. Where will you say YES to each other? The venue is an important foundation for your wedding. Koonings The Wedding Castle is of course our favorite. This beautiful location in Valkenburg offers so many possibilities. You can get married in the wedding hall in the castle, but also in the gardens or in the orangery. Do you like it and are you curious about the possibilities? Check this page.
This is probably the thing you dream about the longest as a bride: the wedding dress! You might not expect your outfits to be in such a hurry. But we’re here to tell you that besides the date and location, finding a wedding dress can’t wait too long. Right now, we recommend that you start choosing your wedding dress at least 8 months before your wedding day. On a wedding dress is quickly several months delivery time. After this the wedding dress will be perfectly tailored for you. In short, let your dream come true as soon as possible and find a wedding dress that suits you perfectly. We look forward to seeing you in Koonings The Wedding Palace in Deurne or in Koonings The Wedding Castle in Valkenburg. Did you know that men can also come to Koonings for a wedding suit? If you succeed at Koonings, we can also advise your husband to be for a wedding suit that perfectly matches your wedding dress. Looking for inspiration? Check out part of the Koonings collection below.
There will certainly be a hefty addition to your to-do list for the wedding. There is so much more to arrange apart from the wedding date, the wedding venue and your outfits. We hope we have helped you a little bit with this blog. Don’t forget to enjoy and make the preparations as unforgettable as your wedding day itself! Have we inspired and motivated you? Then make an appointment right away. Our stylists are eager to help you find the perfect wedding dress or suit!
Who doesn’t know the good old customs? Whether you choose a modern destination wedding or a quiet celebration in a small circle: most brides do not want to get married without tradition. If we were to follow the good old customs, it would be easy: something new, something old, something borrowed and something blue. Here you can discover exactly what they stand for and creative ways to incorporate them into your look.
What every bride-to-be probably looks forward to the most: something new. In most cases, this is already the wedding dress. Your own stylist is going to help you find your dream dress from over 4,500 wedding dresses at Koonings. But that’s just the beginning. If you decide to wear a family member’s wedding dress, you can also find something new in the form of complementary accessories. A magical tiara, the matching veil, comfortable bridal shoes with which you can dance all night or a beautiful piece of jewelry: the possibilities are endless. In the own accessory store from Koonings you’ll find a huge selection of options. Whatever you choose, something new in your bridal look obviously represents the new connection you are creating together – the foundation for a shared future. It represents looking forward and gives hope for a happy marriage with shared adventures ahead.
Something old in the bridal look, on the other hand, looks back to the past and symbolizes lineage, ancestry and connection to one’s family. In this deep connection, people celebrate that a new connection is now forming between two families. Something old in the bridal look is often found as a donated heirloom, such as jewelry in the form of a necklace or earrings. But it can also be grandma’s bridal veil, a pair of bridal gloves, a friend’s pocket mirror or a relative’s handkerchief. Our idea: Do you still have the wedding dress of your grandmother, mother or someone with whom you feel a strong connection and ideally already have a long and happy marriage? How about cutting out a small heart from this wedding dress and having it sewn into your own wedding dress from inside at the level of your heart? A hidden but loving detail that you can also have incorporated into your wedding dress at the in-house Koonings atelier.
You definitely want to celebrate this big day with the people most important to you, such as friends and family. An exuberant atmosphere, love is in the air and everyone celebrates with you that you have found happiness. This is exactly what the borrowed item reflects. Borrow something from someone who gives you happiness and ideally has a long and happy marriage themselves, so that the happiness can be transferred to your marriage as well. How about a piece of jewelry, an anklet, a garter, a hair clip or a friend’s veil? A suitable bag for your wedding day is also an ideal loan.
When it comes to the custom of the bridal look, something blue is of course not to be missed. As the color of love and purity, it obviously represents the fundamental characteristics of a wedding. Everyone probably knows the typical blue garter, but depending on the wedding dress you choose, it may not always be possible to wear them under the dress. The same goes for blue underwear, which of course is less of a problem with opaque A-lines and dashing princess dresses. But what about blue nail polish, blue shoes, matching jewelry or even a bridal bouquet with blue accents? A hidden pin with lucky charms and blue elements can also satisfy this habit. Feel free to look around our accessory store.
Whether with or without traditions and customs, the most important thing is to listen to your gut feeling and design not only your wedding, but also your bridal look exactly how you think it is right and how it feels right for you. We would be happy to help you with that.
Easily make an appointment online to find the wedding dress and appropriate accessories.
Oh yes, we can finally tell you our little secret! Grab your agenda because the new season of Married At First Sight is premiering very soon.
The new year is starting very good! Mark Tuesday January 16 – 8.30 PM in your calendar because that will be the date the very first episode of Married At First Sight will be seen on television. In the upcoming weeks the new season of MAFS will be on TV every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. We can’t wait to enjoy uncomfortable, beautiful and loving moments two evenings a week. And of course the episodes are also broadcast on Videoland.
In this popular reality program singles are matched with each other. They have never seen each other before and are linked through scientific research. The participants are linked together by a team of experts. So they see each other for the first time at their own wedding. Exciting!
And we can reveal even more. We can already tell you that we dressed several brides again for one of the most special days of their lives. Several MAFS brides will shine in a Koonings wedding dress.
And we’ve more exciting news! A new element has been added to the dating program. We also get to see parts of the interviews with the participants. These interviews took place during the test days. This way we get a little more insight into the personality and background of the MAFS candidates.
Married at First Sight 2024 can be seen on RTL 4 from Tuesday, January 16 at 8:30 PM.
Ready for the biggest and most inspiring wedding event you’ve ever seen?
On 29 October, Koonings will open the doors of The Wedding Palace for a fairytale event like never before.
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We’ve seen it for several years, but the bohemian wedding remains on-trend. Pleasant, romantic, summery atmospheres set the tone for a beautiful wedding day. Of course, a bohemian wedding also includes a bohemian wedding dress in which you, as a bride, will make a stunning impression. The nice thing about this style is that many different silhouettes, details, and accessories are possible. In this blog, we share different looks for the boho bride with you. Let us inspire you!!
Bohemian wedding dresses
When you talk about bohemian wedding dresses, you probably have an idea. But what characterizes a bohemian wedding dress? A festival wedding, beach wedding, or wedding in a beautiful outdoor or forest setting is perfect for a bohemian wedding dress. The style of the dress should fit in a natural, free, casual atmosphere. So, no big, heavy dresses, but a “flowy” dress with a supple skirt, beautiful lace, or playful, soft tulle and chiffon. Bohemian wedding dresses are often not “big” but impress with the most beautiful details. If you are going for a bohemian chic wedding, then glitter and beads are not forbidden for a beautiful boho look.
Lace all over!
When you think of bohemian wedding dresses, you think of lace! For this look, your dress can be laced from head to toe. There is a range of different patterns and lace details that make your bohemian wedding dress very special. A bohemian lace wedding dress is beautiful with an open back or a long train with a lace pattern. If you think it’s a bit much to go for a full lace wedding dress, a dress with a lace top and smooth, supple skirt still fit, especially in the bohemian style.
Boho bridal accessories
You can complete your boho bridal look with the right accessories like any other look. And it’s best to think outside the box. For example, think of a hat instead of a veil! This immediately gives your bridal look the casual, accessible, and relaxed look that fits a bohemian atmosphere. Beautiful white bridal shoes? It’s possible, but a bohemian wedding on the beach calls for comfortable sandals or even bare feet. Or how about cool boots? This is wonderful to combine with the right bohemian wedding dress!
Bohemian wedding dresses with sleeves
Beautiful sleeves are a big trend in bridal fashion right now. And especially for bohemian wedding dresses, sleeves are the way to give a wedding dress an extra boho look. It’s all possible for romantic butterfly sleeves, long tight sleeves full of lace, trumpet sleeves, or impressive flared sleeves! We will show you some boho wedding dresses with sleeves below.
Bohemian chic
Do you think the bohemian style is fantastic, but would you also like to radiate some glamour? Then a bohemian chic wedding dress is perfect. Anyone who believes that no glitter fits a bohemian style is wrong. That romantic, flowy, casual look can be perfectly matched with a “touch of glamour.” Your bohemian bridal look becomes extra sexy with a split in the skirt. And lace and glitter are a match made in heaven! 3D flowers or beaded flower applications also give that bohemian wedding dress the right amount of glam that makes the dress shine. Can you picture it: a flowy, romantic, long beach wedding dress with glitter that catches the sunlight? We are already dreaming away with this picture! Let the wedding dresses below inspire you for your bohemian chic wedding.
Are you a bohemian bride?
Let yourself be inspired even further and view our collection of bohemian wedding dresses here.
We look forward to meeting you to find the wedding dress of your dreams.
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Does a traditional ivory-coloured wedding dress not suit you but you want to make an unforgettable impression? A black wedding dress will make you look chic, seductive, fashionable and even a little mysterious. With a black wedding dress, you will show that you are completely yourself on your wedding day and that you dare to go beyond traditions.
Although today we are mostly used to the tradition of getting married in an ivory or white wedding dress, we see in our history that getting married in a black wedding dress was also very common. However, traditions are there to be made by yourself and maybe you do not look at traditions at all when it comes to your wedding. If you never wear white in ordinary life, it is not so crazy not to do the same on your wedding day and go for a special coloured wedding dress. Maybe you just think black looks much better with your skin colour or you have been married in a white wedding dress before and now you want something completely different. There are so many reasons to think of why you might want to buy a black wedding dress. But the main one is that it is simply gorgeous. The fact that the black wedding dress is very fashionable and becoming increasingly accessible is also seen in collections of different bridal fashion brands. Many have cool and modern black wedding dresses in their collections. Curious about more wedding trends? Then check out our other blogs.
Many celebrities also said “I do” in a black wedding dress:
Sarah Jessica Parker
THE fashion queen from Sex and the city chose a stunning black wedding dress with a dramatic train for her wedding to Matthew Broderick in 1997. The whole wedding was unconventional as the 100 guests present at this wedding thought they were going to an ordinary party. There, the couple surprised the guests with a wedding. Sarah looked stunning in her special wedding dress and is still happily married!
Christine Quinn
Speaking of unconventional, reality star of Selling Sunset, Christine Quinn, is known for her outspoken outfits. She wears the most unusual and over the top clothes in everyday life. Why should her wedding dress be any different? In the reality series, we could see Christine getting married in a stunning black gothic wedding dress with lace and black veil. The wedding was complete in winter, romantic, gothic atmospheres. Including fake snow! Christine, in her extraordinary wedding dress, did not stand out in the extravagant setting but made a smashing impression. Wow, wow, wow!
Tina Turner
Besides being one of the world’s greatest artists, Tina was an inspiration to many. When Tina married her great love Erwin Bach in 2013 at the age of 73, she showed that you can be a beautiful bride even in old age. In her black wedding dress, she radiated exactly what kind of woman she was: strong, independent, a rock star. The coloured wedding dress had a green skirt and with black details. She asked all guests attending the wedding to come in white. Tina was definitely going for a distinctive wedding dress. And so her impressive, cool wedding dress was “the centre of attention”.
Are you all set and want to impress in a black wedding dress on your wedding day? You can find the following black wedding dresses among others with us. If you want to see more black wedding dresses online, click here to go to our collection page.
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Asking your loved one to marry you is, of course, a very special and important event. Whether you want to propose in an intimate setting or make it as spectacular as possible, good preparation is always nice. We will share some tips with you and inspire you for the marriage proposal of your dreams!
Before planning your marriage proposal, it is important to think about a few things. Perhaps you and your partner have already discussed your ideal engagement? In that case, of course, you can respond perfectly to your loved one’s wishes. In addition, think about the size of the proposal. Does your partner love being (the centre of attention)? Can it not be spectacular enough? Does he or she love surprises? Then you can really go all out with your marriage proposal and consider a public proposal. Would your partner feel uncomfortable with a big and/or public marriage proposal? Then plan an intimate but romantic proposal. If you are traditional, it is of course also a beautiful gesture to ask family for your beloved’s hand before the marriage proposal.
An intimate wedding proposal
Even intimate proposals can be dressed up in a creative and original way. It is great fun to enjoy your “little secret” together after the proposal and to surprise your friends and family with the nice news later. We list some ideas for an intimate wedding proposal for you!
Cosy at the kitchen table
Starting the day together at the kitchen table is, of course, one of the fine moments in a relationship. A moment that is perhaps too often taken for granted but is so precious. Are you real coffee drinkers, do you eat your breakfast together every day or do the best conversations take place at the kitchen table? Then it is a nice idea to propose to your partner by writing the question at the bottom of a coffee cup. Make sure you have the ring ready so that when the cup is emptied and your partner sees the hidden message you can immediately pop the question in person.
Say cheese!
How fun is it to instantly capture your proposal in photos? You can with this creative marriage proposal idea. Take your sweetheart into town for a day of shopping or a nice lunch. Find out in advance where a photobooth is located and make sure your route passes the photobooth. When you pass the photobooth, you can spontaneously suggest taking some crazy photos. Watch carefully how many photos are taken and make sure you pull out the ring during the second or third photo. You can then choose whether to pop the question directly so that your fiancé’s reaction can be seen in the last photo. Or you can secretly hold the ring for the photos and wait for your fiancé to see the photos and suddenly realise that you just proposed. What fun memories you will have of this moment!
Love picnic
Asking your partner to marry you at a picnic, it seems so simple but as far as we are concerned it is still one of the most romantic and intimate ways to propose. You can also personalise a picnic so that the proposal suits you perfectly. Want the proposal to really come as a surprise? Then have the picnic in a place you frequent. If you go for walks regularly, it is best to bring a picnic for a nice break. Your suitor won’t suspect much, because bringing a picnic when you go hiking is something quite normal. Are you at home a lot or have you just moved into a new house yourself? Then it is great fun to prepare a picnic in the garden or inside the house. Choose an (empty) room and fill it with lights or candles. A romantic moment in a place so familiar to you. During the picnic, choose a nice moment to bring out the ring and make the surprise complete!
Exuberant marriage proposal
Do you want to completely dazzle your partner, don’t mind being the centre of attention or simply want to celebrate your engagement big right away? Then you can go “all out” with an exuberant and public marriage proposal. We list some original marriage proposals for you.
Concert proposal
If you love music and attend concerts regularly then this is the marriage proposal for you. Seeing your (favourite artist) live is already quite an experience. Being asked to marry during “your song” is of course unforgettable! A great tip: take a few notes with you that you can secretly give to people standing or sitting around you. Put on the note during which song you are going to propose to your partner and ask if people would like to film this moment for you. There are bound to be many people willing to help you with this! If you want to go even bigger, see if you can arrange with the artist to propose to your partner on stage. The more famous the artist, the harder it will be to arrange, but it is worth a try, right? Music is an important part on your wedding day anyway. Want to know how to choose the best music for your wedding? Read this blog!
Travel proposal
If you love travelling a lot or take regular city trips, then it is of course very fitting to propose marriage during one of your trips. OK, maybe this idea is not the most original but there are plenty of ways to make it memorable. A proposal at the Eifel Tower becomes even more special with beautiful floral decorations and candles. Or how about a tour of the London Eye? Get in touch to see if you can hire your own dome for this so that this moment is completely private. Need help organising such a proposal? Have a look for a party planner in town who can take care of this sort of thing for you. Above all, do not forget to hire a photographer to capture this beautiful moment!
Love is in the air
If you are not afraid of heights then a proposal in the sky is unforgettable. Surprise your loved one with a balloon ride. Of course, this is already a fantastic experience in itself, but when you get down on your knees as you enjoy a beautiful view, this experience is even more fantastic. Take some more beautiful engagement photos in the sky that you can send to friends and family after this fantastic day. Of course, this idea can also be perfectly executed with a helicopter flight. The latter idea has the advantage that you can choose where to land. For example, you can have yourself flown to a beautiful hotel or restaurant to celebrate your engagement.
There are so hundreds of ways to make your proposal. What matters most is that you have an unforgettable moment together and can start looking forward to your wedding together. Once your partner has said “yes”, you can start planning your wedding. Know what to think about when planning a wedding? Then read this blog!
We hope to see you at Koonings to pick out youre weddingdress or weddingsuit.
Are you getting married this year but have no idea what kind of wedding suit you want to stand at the altar in? We show you the wedding suit trends of 2023 in this blog. So you can get some inspiration and see which style suits you.
Earth tones
Wedding suits come in all colours, of course. If we look at this year’s colour trends, we see that earth tones come back a lot. Think green, brown, beige but even rusty brown or red shades. This colour palette makes for a calm look, which means it will suit many men.
The vintage look
We still can’t ignore it, wedding suits with a vintage look are a trend. Suits with a 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s look and feel remain popular. In part, of course, we owe this to popular series like Peaky Blinders. The vintage look has a cool, sophisticated and charming appeal. The great thing about this trend is that it can be combined with a range of different fabrics, colours, details and accessories. A cap, braces, a stitch, you can go wild with cool accessories to complete the look.
Linen look
A trend we have also been seeing for some time are wedding suits with a linen look. Not surprisingly, because this calm look suits almost everyone. If you are getting married in the summer, a linen wedding suit will immediately create the right atmosphere. If you go for this trend, you can still make it your own. You can go for a three-piece suit including a tie or bow tie, but a casual look also fits this trend perfectly. One thing is for sure: with a linen look you will fit in perfectly with the summer vibes on your wedding day.
Traditional
We’re going back to basics with this trend: the traditional wedding suit. Let’s face it, everyone looks good in a classic wedding suit. A clean-cut suit in black, navy or grey gives a neat and “sophisticated” look. With a beautiful tie, good cufflinks and matching shoes, you will be a groom who will impress.
Are you ready to start looking for your wedding suit? Our stylists are ready to work with you and your needs. Did your bride-to-be succeed in finding her wedding dress at Koonings? Then we can match your wedding suit perfectly to your bride’s look. In this blog you can read all about your first appointment.
Hope to see you soon!
Within the walls of Koonings The Wedding Palace is a beautiful hair and beauty salon. Here, our team of beauty specialists is ready to provide every customer with the most beautiful hairstyles and finest beauty treatments. Ladies, gentlemen and children, everyone is welcome at Koonings Beauty & Hair. Even if you are not getting married. Our team is happy to introduce itself to you!
Hello, my name is Meagen and I live in Wanssum. After working for many years in a hair salon as a curly hairdresser and top stylist, it was time for a new kind of experience: hair stylist and stylist at Koonings! A super fun varied job with the end goal of letting the customer leave satisfied. My day is successful when this becomes a reality. Would you like to sit in my chair soon? Then give our beauty phone a quick app or call. See you soon!
My name is Sandra and I have been working at Beauty & Hair by Koonings since 1 March. I am 35 years old, from Deurne and I recently retrained as a hair stylist. After a job as a back-office receptionist, I was ready for a change and started researching what I really like. In this research, a long-simmering passion for hair emerged and I decided to retrain. And how happy I am with this choice! After a job interview with Ramona, it was soon clear that I could not let this great job and opportunity pass me by. Full of enthusiasm, I therefore started this beautiful challenge. At Beauty & Hair I quickly found my niche. Nice colleagues around me and a beautiful environment. I look forward to making many people happy with a beautiful (new) hairdo, colour or updo. I hope to see you soon in our salon!
My name is Melissa and I have been working at Beauty & Hair by Koonings since 1 May. I am 25 years old and come from Venray. I recently became a mother of a beautiful daughter. I have been working in hairdressing since the age of 16 with 2 diplomas in my pocket. Hairdressing has always been my passion, ever since I was very young I started cutting the hair of my dolls and developed this into my job. I was ready for a new challenge where I can have all the time I need for my clients, provide someone with advice and let the person walk out the door looking their best. This is possible at Beauty & Hair By Koonings! Hope to see you in our salon soon!
I am Wim, will be at koonings Beauty in the salon on Friday and Saturday! I’ve been in hair and make-up for a few years now, I love good hair in all aspects of the profession in short, passion, listening, watching, learning, learning and then seeing what possibilities the hair has! That’s why I’m so looking forward to working with my colleagues at Koonings Beauty to make our guests happy with a great colour and hairdo! Fashion is style and style is fashion! Want to know what that means? Make an appointment and I’ll explain it to you! See you soon
My name is Chamilla Janssen and I am 27 years old. I completed the Topstylist course at IMKO. During my studies, I gained various experiences within the hairdressing profession. After completing my education, I started my own salon in 2014. For this, I regularly attend courses to develop myself within my profession. Through L’Oréal, I obtained the training course Colour Specialist, which allowed me to broaden my knowledge in colouring techniques. My daily passion is to show people the most beautiful version of themselves, and I hope to be able to convey that part to them here at Koonings. With my experience, enthusiasm and precision, I hope to have a great time at this company. I am really looking forward to working at Koonings and hope to meet you all in person soon.
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Ramona Koonings, owner of the world’s largest bridal fashion shop, designer, wedding expert and TV host of programmes such as Say Yes To The Dress & Married At First Sight and KRUU, Europe’s largest photobooth rental company, are delighted to announce a new partnership. This exciting collaboration brings together the best of bridal fashion and photobooth fun to create and capture unforgettable wedding memories.
With KRUU’s top-of-the-line and easy-to-use photobooths and Koonings’ extensive selection of stunning bridal fashions, this collaboration promises to enhance the wedding experience for couples and their guests. From classic and timeless looks to modern and trendy styles, Koonings has the outfit for every bride and groom. KRUU’s photobooths will capture all the special moments of your big day.
“At Koonings, we believe that every bride deserves to feel beautiful and special on her wedding day. That’s why we are excited to partner with KRUU and give our brides and grooms a unique and fun way to capture their memories.”
– Ramona Koonings
This collaboration is very timely, as brides and grooms are always looking for new and innovative ways to make their wedding day even more special. Together, KRUU and Koonings are creating an unforgettable experience that will make a lasting impression on brides and their guests.
If you are visiting Koonings anytime soon, you will definitely want to try out the KRUU Photobooth that is in the bridal shop. It is the perfect way to capture and forever remember your visit to the world’s largest bridal shop.
Koonings customers can save €60 on a KRUU photobooth with the exclusive promo code “KOONINGS60”
So get ready to pose, take a picture and print it out with KRUU’s amazing photobooths. Trust us, your wedding party won’t be complete without them!
