audrey watson all about weddings arklow

Sisters say ‘We do’ to wedding business

Michelle and Audrey Watson, All About Weddings, Arklow.
For many sisters, the idea of working together day in, day out would make them run a mile but for Audrey and Michelle Watson of All About Weddings, it is an ideal set-up.
The Dublin natives, who now live in Redross and Arklow respectively, relish the challenge that running their own wedding accessory business brings.
The difference in their personalities ensures they complement each other rather than clash and they make the most of their individual talents.

‘Michelle is very much into the creative and the design side of the business while I do the orders and that side of things,’ explained Audrey.
Their fledgling online shop allaboutweddings.ie started off in 2006 just before the recession hit. Today it has over 2,000 items available for order and much of these can be viewed at the shop on Arklow’s Main Street.

‘It sounded like a great idea at the time and then the crash came. We got through it though and our love of what we do kept us going. We still love what we do eight years on and get excited if we see something that is new. We love sharing our finds with customers,’ Audrey added.
‘The only thing that makes it difficult is that we had to fund any improvements we wanted to make ourselves as the banks weren’t lending but we managed to invest and, for example bought out own printing press to make wedding signs which have become very popular lately.’

The Watson sisters gradually took on the design aspect of the business in a bigger way and now design much of what is available in their shop. Their designs can equally be adjusted to suit a bride and groom’s requirements.
One of their most popular products is their handmade silk flower and brooch bouquets which have soared up wedding wishlists in recent years.

‘Brides love them. This way they get their bouquet weeks or months before their wedding and they can ensure that all the colours are correct and change them if required. They are also popular with couples getting married abroad,’ Michelle said. While many brides know exactly what they want others will take great inspiration from Audrey and Michelle across themes from bling to vintage.

 

audrey watson all about weddings arklow
audrey watson all about weddings arklow

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