What an exciting week, for once I am a little sad to see it end!! Chic Vintage Brides hit 1,000,000 followers on Pinterest – I am overwhelmed and indeed a little in shock 🙂 I ♥ each and every CVB follower – be they on the blog, Pinterest or Facebook, for sharing my passion for all things wedding…

When online favourite Ruche came out with their much anticipated debut bridal collection ‘To Have and To Hold’ (just 5 short months ago) stylish brides on a budget everywhere rejoiced (and so did I)! Supporting small boutique brands and indie designers, Ruche offers stylish, vintage inspired (but with a modern touch) clothing and accessories at incredibly affordable prices. With this their latest Bridal offering for…

Just as it was starting to feel like Spring, Winter gave us a little reminder that it’s not quite over yet! After waking to a light frost this morning Mr E and I have reconsidered our original plan for the weekend (camping) and are now planning a weekend of Winter favourites, plus some work on the…

Today I am super excited to be sharing the latest collection from the very  first Australian bridal designer I featured on Chic Vintage Brides. It was almost a year ago to the day that I shared the stunning bridal collection created by Mariana Hardwick with its extravagant range of elegant, refined bridal gowns constructed of the…

Wow what a week – Claire Pettibone dresses arrived in Australia at fabulous bridal stylists and wedding designers Intique & Co‘s boutique, the lovely Natalie Chan opened the doors to her beautiful boutique on Parnell Road (Auckland) oh and Chic Vintage Brides made 600 Likes on Facebook (super exciting, thank-you to each and every one of…

If my glam Winter Wonderland Wedding Inspiration didn’t have you convinced or considering a Winter Wedding then I am hoping the fun ‘Berry Beautiful’ will! Fun in the Snow – Inspiration Shoot on Green Wedding Shoes, Red Bird – Twigs & Honey photograph by Elizabeth Messina, Strawberry Charlottes – Tartlette Blog, Hot Chocolate – Style Me Pretty, Love Is –…

I have so loved catching up on all I missed on the wedding blogosphere for the 3 weeks I was away! With so many gorgeous posts I felt it only fair I dedicated a Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons to some of my favourites, my only problem was narrowing it down to 5!   1. This emotion…

I am counting the days to Spring! With buds starting to appear and lambs lolloping in the fields, Spring is surely just around the corner, with the promise of longer warmer days and flowers full of heady scents. Flowers are not only one of the most important visual elements of any wedding day, but are also one…

Three weeks away from Chic Vintage Brides and the world of weddings….. sat here now it feels like it has been much longer (I feel a little out of practice). It was so lovely to be back home (in an ever wet, olympics obsessed England), at two incredibly special weddings, and spending time with all…