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“In the midst of life’s most challenging moments, sometimes, from the deepest sorrows, the most beautiful and meaningful journeys can emerge. This is our story at One Fifty. Our origin story is one about love, loss, and the enduring power of memory.”
I’m speaking with the brand’s co-director Ashling, one of three Foley women behind One Fifty Candlebar & Scenthouse. She started the company with her sister Tracy (co-director) and niece Janna (CEO) in honour of their mum and nan’s memory.
“In November 2020, our family experienced an immense loss— the loss of our beloved mom and nan, Betty. Her passing left a deep void in all of us. She was at the heart of all our lives; her love story with her husband Dominick was, and still is, the greatest one we know. Their bond has weathered decades of life’s storms, and even though she is gone, their love is still present and celebrated. ”
“As our family navigated the unpredictable path of grief, we found solace in the familiarity of our home, the very place we had always gathered — the place we affectionately called ‘150’. It was within the walls of this home, amidst the echoes of shared laughter and tears, that we came together to honour her and our collective loss as a family.
“She loved light and candles. In honouring her memory, we realised that there was no other product or service we could create but one that combined these two elements.”
Thus, One Fifty was born with the Foley family at its helm. Harnessing the power of scent to build long-lasting memories and emulate a couple’s unique style, they started a special scentscaping process for one of the most important days in people’s lives.
Choosing the right elements for a bespoke wedding scent is such a personal decision. It’s an opportunity for couples to create a fragrance that not only reflects their unique personalities but also enhances the overall wedding experience.
They really need to think about scents that hold special meaning for them. Whether it’s the fragrance of a place they have visited together, a flower from their first date, or a particular season that they both love, incorporating these shared memories can make the scent deeply meaningful.
If they have a specific wedding theme or colour scheme, choosing elements that align with this will be very important. Take the time of year into consideration as well. For example, if they are having a late winter wedding they might look at scents that are within the woody scent profile over the fresh scent profile which is more suited to spring/summer. Having said that, the beauty of creating their own scent leaves scope to blend different scent profiles for something truly unique.
A wedding scent should be a reflection of the couple’s unique tastes and preferences. But it’s also important that they are open to experimenting and exploring the scent creation process with us. Adjustments will definitely need to be made along the way of the scent journey and here at One Fifty we will guide them through that process.
We are an eco-conscious brand at our heart and strive to be environmentally aware in all facets of the business. If a couple opts for natural and sustainable fragrance elements, we can also do this for them. The core of this process is the creation of a wedding scent that should evoke the emotions and memories that have been integral to their journey and that they want to cherish on their special day.