Inspiration Boards
Masks & Midnight – Glamorous New Year’s Eve Wedding Inspiration in Black & Gold
It has become something of a tradition to share an inspiration board on New Year’s Eve and if we’re talking New Year’s Eve, then there must be an abundance of gold, glitter and glamour! After last year’s alternative colour palette that was the perfect mix of glitz and romance, I have chosen a beautifully classic…
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Chic Vintage Bride
A Special Chic Vintage Bride – Anne Dove
I haven’t done one of these for a while, but today I have a very special Chic Vintage Bride for you all…… You may remember my beautiful Nan, whose wedding I shared some time ago now, well this lovely lady is her daughter, and my Mum! And that handsome man stood next to her is of course…
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CVB
Merry Christmas from Chic Vintage Brides
Happy holidays, lovelies! I am sure that several of you are waking up and opening new sparklers this morning – if you are one of those lucky ladies, congratulations!! Be sure to spend some time basking in the glow before you even start to think about wedding planning, there will be plenty of time for all that, after…
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Inspiration Shoots
A Cosy Christmas Wedding Inspiration Shoot
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And when it comes to seasonal decor I am a traditionalist at heart (if you hadn’t already guessed from yesterday’s inspiration board!) It just isn’t Christmas for me without holly, mistletoe, candles and cardis; and all in bright yuletide shades of red, green and gold. Luckily that’s…
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Inspiration Boards
Cranberry Christmas – Wedding Inspiration in a Traditional Christmas Colour Palette
Just 2 more sleeps until Christmas!! And, for the third year in a row, I am celebrating Christmas Eve’s Eve with the perfect Winter wedding inspiration board. This year in my favourite Yuletide colour scheme, a beautifully traditional colour palette of red, green and gold….. 1 ~ My Fotolog, 2 ~ Exchange Events Catering photography by…
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Vintage Weddings
True Romance – A Fine Art Wedding Inspiration Shoot with Edwardian Elegance
Elegant vintage styling, fine art photography and an opulent colour palette of Marsala are all things guaranteed to give me butterflies, but when you combine these things into one inspiration shoot, well it becomes my idea of heaven! Today’s shoot from Verona Lain Photography harks back to a time when love blossomed under the watchful eye of a…
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1950s Weddings
A 1950s Infused City-Chic Wedding with a Jackie Kennedy Inspired Wedding Dress
CLAIRE MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY
If there is one thing I miss, living in New Zealand, (other than robins and foxes) it would be the history we are so lucky to have on our doorstep in Europe; and today’s wedding from Claire Morgan reminded me why! Bride and Groom Christina & Stefan were lucky enough to exchange their vows in front…
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Bridal Accessories
The Beautiful New Collection of Bridal Hair Accessories & Jewelry from Elizabeth Bower
You might remember a mention I made a few weeks ago about an exciting exclusive?? Well, today I am thrilled to be bringing you that exclusive – the first glimpse of the beautiful new Spring 2016 collection of bridal hair accessories and jewelry from Elizabeth Bower!! And let’s just say that if you’re still looking…
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1920s Weddings
An Art Deco Inspired Griffith Observatory Engagement Shoot
Your engagement session is the perfect opportunity to introduce your wedding theme! With the right location, a splash of floral styling, a few thoughtful details and of course some swanky new outfits, that make you and your beloved feel amazing; you can get some all important practice being in front of the camera, create some beautiful memories…
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Inspiration Boards
Fir Trees & Pine Cones – A Rustic Winter Woodland Wedding Inspiration Board
It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here! Last night Mr E and I decorated our tree and today I placed our first presents beneath its branches – only 9 more sleeps to go, and I can not wait. Less so for the presents, as for the quiet time with family, relaxing and…
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Inspiration Shoots
A 1920s Speakeasy-Inspired Wedding Styled Shoot
I am still so completely enamoured with all things Art Deco that I couldn’t wait to share this stunning Speak-easy inspired wedding inspiration shoot from La Candella Weddings with you. A fresh and romantic take on the style of the era, it is full of elegant details, vibrant colours and the most spectacular florals by…
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Rustic Vintage Weddings
An Intimate Outdoor Wedding in a Romantic Palette of Pink
If you’re a foodie with a love for a good shindig, then today’s intimate outdoor wedding is for you! Because when Kelsey & Joe planned their big day they knew they wanted two things: an intimate celebration surrounded by those they love and a relaxed dinner party feel to their reception……is it just me or does…
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Inspiration Shoots
Boho Vintage Wedding Inspiration in Red, Green & Gold
In the seasonal colour palette of red, green and gold, today’s beautiful inspiration shoot, full of vintage elegance and bohemian charm, is the most perfect way to end the week! With a lush Virginian woodland setting, decor that manages to be both rustic and opulent, as well as the most stunning scarlet rose florals; all captured by the…
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Wedding Bouquet Recipe
An Organic Hand-Tied Bridal Bouquet in Blush, Peach & Marsala
I have the perfect thing to follow up yesterday’s romantic inspiration shoot, the latest wedding bouquet recipe from CVBs favourite florist,Magdalen Hill‘s Toni McGregor. And it’s a gobsmackingly gorgeous bridal bouquet, created in the softest palette of peach, with splashes of striking Marsala, Pantone’s colour of the year. Natalie McNally has beautifully captured the entire creative process…
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Inspiration Shoots
A Love Poem Brought To Life – Fine Art Wedding Inspiration
I have such a truly breathtaking inspiration shoot to share with you today. From the organic and unstructured floral designs by Gardenia Floral Design, to the romantic wedding dresses from Truvelle and ethereal hair accessories from Romantic ART Life, all set against the backdrop of the historic Taylor Grady House; it is a perfect example of modern vintage and why I love…
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