Happy Valentines Day my loved up lovelies! Many of you will be stumbling across my blog today as an excited, newly engaged bride-to-be after saying yes this morning to your romantic beau – a hearty welcome and congratulations to you!! Do stop a while and have a look around, you might want to have a read of these top 10 to dos after getting engaged before you go any further. And if the question was popped without a ring, you should take a peek at these top tips for buying a vintage engagement ring. In the meantime, whether you’re a regular follower of Chic Vintage Brides, friend, new visitor or fleeting passer by, I do hope this romantic Valentines Day inspiration board gets you in the mood for love….

Photography ~ Erich Mcvey via Oncewed

After last years vibrant and fun Valentines inspiration board that had a real retro edge, this year I opted for something with a little more opulence choosing deep shades of red – because nothing says Valentines day quite like the rich red of roses. Paired with a pretty pink and pops of gold it creates a perfect palette that never goes out of fashion. So beautiful these colours would work in any space or venue, but I had in mind a barn wedding with some elegant rustic charm. Whether celebrating indoors or out though, lush florals are the key to this look. Bouquets, boutonnieres and centrepieces in these radiant red will look stunning, or just imagine how wonderful a flower arch at the top of your aisle would look!

Bridal Bouquet ~ Flora Bliss At Broadturn Farm, Photography by Emily Delamater Photography via SMP // Table Place Setting ~  Ashley Nicole, Photography by Lani Elias via Once Wed // Feathered Headpiece ~ Anne Robert Photography via SMP// Boutonnieres ~ R Love Floral Designs, Photography by Nicole Berrett Photography via 100 Layer Cake // Vows ~ Lindsay Letters via Southern Weddings Shop // Calligraphy Wedding Invitation ~ Graceline, Photography by Maria Lamb Photography via Hey Wedding Lady // Gold Bridal Shoes ~ Freya Rose, Photography by Brosnan Photographic via Grey Likes Weddings // Vintage Engagement Ring ~ Amalie Orrange Photography via Southern Weddings// Dessert Table ~ Michele Coulon Photography by Joielala via Chic Vintage Brides

For the boys, nothing looks more dapper for a formal celebration than a classic tuxedo, or for something a little more laid back a sharp and chic black suit would also be befitting. And this is such a beautiful colour palette for your bridesmaids! Choose one of the deep shades of red and let your ladies choose a style they love, or mismatched reds with your maid of honour in gold would look super chic….. I love this colour palette! And it would be just as perfect for an Autumn or Winter wedding.

For more ideas for a Valentines Day wedding take a peek at this fabulously creative Red Riding Hood inspiration shoot, and this fine art shoot with Edwardian Elegance, or this boho vintage beauty. Oh and this romantic Venice elopement is one you wont want to miss!

Or if you’re looking to create a chic and vintage wedding with plenty of red, delve into CVBs inspiration board archives: there is this summer wedding inspiration board in red, white & blue and this elegant board in red, black and gold full of gothic glamour.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend lovelies!

Amy

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