Hollywood Ladies of the Manor!

Now and again I get to go to a location that blows me away in terms of scenery, architecture and ambience. I knew pulling up the drive to Coolatore House near Moate that this place was going to be special. The locals are also fierce proud of it as none other than Michael Jackson rented it for himself and his children some time ago! Not every day you hear a 'sceal' like that but it's true.

I was greeted by a barrage of beautiful ladies all dressed in Hollywood attire - it was virtually like stepping back in time.  The sun was shining , the drawing room was all set for light refreshments and tea ...everyone was giddy with excitement between running around, getting ready and hiding the big secret from the lovely Hen Gemma!
Gemma just landed home from Oz to see all her friends and there was some turnout!  It was poignant  to think she had to go again a few days later...so we made the most of it.
As her lovely sister played a slideshow for her of her youth, moms aunts and friends laughed together while sipping champagne and tea before the comedy of our other shots began. (the moms were the wildest fair play to them!)
We went for some gambling style shots in the dining area before the hilarious tearoom images. The finale was jumping and running around the beautiful landscaped lawns of the house just before I nabbed Gemma for some nice shots on her own.
I had such a fun day shooting this party  though I was heavy hearted driving home thinking of them having to see her go! At least every time they see these Tea shots everyone gets a giggle as they pulled it off so magnificently. I cannot wait to see the wedding shots I'm sure they will make the most of the day!

The stunning hen!
 (dress props boudoir girls)

Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Hen!

These fabulous ladies managed to bag a room in the schnazzy Westbury Hotel no less for Ms 'A''s Hen party. After braving Dublin traffic and being guided through the maze of one way streets by the lovely Bella - I arrived at the destination and was met with the most adorable bunch of women enjoying their cocktail class which was all organised by the Posh Fizz team. Quick wonder woman changeover -  all the ladies put on their Marilyn wigs and accessories for this shoot. The stunning Ms 'A' was thrown into poses all round with the gang to the tune of "I wanna be loved by you".  We managed to have a good giggle before the ladies whisked themselves off for dinner and drinks for the evening. Thanks to the Hotel for making the event run smoothly and being so accommodating!

Ms A's Hollywood Glamour Hen!

The sleepy town of Craughwell would not have known what hit them when these hot ladies arrived at their homely accommodation! A new one for us at Boudoir Girls  - we have been all over but not ever in Craughwell for a shoot!? Handy location quiet house (which did not stay quiet for long) and lots of Hollywood style posters hung up for inspiration. Ms' D' planned the whole makeover as a surprise for the Hen and ran the hen activities like the perfect military operation -
Theresa Danaher provided the makeover for our stunning Hen Ms' A' -  Teamed with her own beautiful black dress, earings and some of our props from the dress up box we pulled off the perfect punchy Hollywood style shots they were after.  (PETA can relax - The 'mink' fur is faux btw!!)
We could not have done it without the amazing cooperation and posing of our would be models! They looked amazing and totally pulled together the look so well in their outfits and makeup. Really enjoyed this shoot - here are some snippets from the day of the fab ladies.

                                  The fab Ms 'A' having her makeover before the photoshoot.

Loved these images so much it was so hard to choose between colour and Black and White!

Below are some more amazing ladies from the day. 

                                             Take two - The bridal party frolicking around!