Inspiration Shoots
Romantic Renaissance Wedding Inspiration
KATE ROMENESKO PHOTOGRAPHY
I have such a gorgeous wedding inspiration shoot for you today…. I don’t even know where to begin with what I love about it! From a workshop by one of my absolute favourite photographer’s Jen Huang this exquisitely styled wedding shoot by Kate Romenesko drew inspiration from the rich and romantic Italian renaissance period. A decadent display of Limoges, gold…
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Bridal Fashion
Monique Lhuillier’s Luxurious 2014 Collection
Oooh it was going to be pretty tough to top yesterday’s post for gown gorgeousness – Karen Willis Holme’s 2013 Collection really is breathtaking….. but if any designer can be trusted to create a collection that exudes luxury and is packed full of wow, it is Monique Lhuillier! Monique’s innate sense of style and understanding of…
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Bridal Fashion
Understated Elegance from Karen Willis Holmes 2013 Bridal Collection
Today I am sharing the latest breathtaking collection from Karen Willis Holmes, one of Australia’s premier wedding dress designers (you may remember her wonderful modern designs with a hint of old world glamour from my first KWH post) Well, her latest offering features sophisticated and stylish gowns that exude femininity, and designs that mix old world…
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #66
As a wedding blogger I have read, said and believe that creating a beautifully meaningful and memorable wedding is all in the details! But that doesn’t mean having lots of details, or even having picture perfect details; I think the important and memorable details are those that are personal and heartfelt. So today’s Snippets, Whispers &…
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Bridal Fashion
Vera Wang’s Monochrome 2014 Bridal Collection
Vera Wang‘s latest collection is ever the much anticipated event. You can always trust VW to push the bridal boundaries, and to create a collection of bridal gowns to make you gasp (who could forget this time last year, her beautifully bold exploration of red!) And her 2014 Collection unveiled this week at NY Bridal Market is no exception………
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Retro Weddings
A Colourful Country Wedding from Greta Kenyon Photography and On My Hand Styling
Oh my is today’s wedding a treat, from firm NZ favourites of mine, Wedding team extraordinaire Greta Kenyon Photography and On My Hand Styling. With their love of creative weddings with a touch of whimsy, I can always trust their weddings to make my knees weak. With Rebecca and Dave’s wedding it is difficult to know where…
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Wedding Wisdom
Wedding Wisdom – Vintage Wedding Cars
On the morning of my wedding I awoke at our venue, and there were definitely benefits to this! But I can not even begin to count the number of times I have read that a bride’s favourite moment was the journey to the venue with her father, or the car ride to the reception with her new…
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Wedding Stationery
Distinctive Wedding Stationery Suites from Ruby & Willow
I have made no secret of my love of all pretty paperie, and it has increasing importance for today’s modern brides and grooms – after all, your wedding stationery is your guests first glimpse of the plans for your big day! Which is why I love sharing with you some of the most beautiful and inspirational stationery in the wedding…
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Flowers
20 of the Prettiest Spring Boutonnieres
Today’s post was the perfect pick-me-up for a cold, wet Autumn Monday morning. This is one for the boys, it is the last of Chic Vintage Brides series of posts on seasonal Boutonnieres…..and I do believe I may well have saved the best for last! Whilst Autumn Boutonnieres have the depth of colour and rich palettes,…
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #65
This week has felt long…. and like many I will certainly be holding Mr E a little tighter and counting my blessings this weekend! 1. “I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but three days summer days – three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could…
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Bridal Accessories
Beautiful Bridal Garters from Trousseau
I never got to wear a garter – it was the only downside of my beautifully slinky Jenny Packham wedding dress. Whilst it was a sacrifice I was quite happy to make at the time, I may not have been quite so willing had I set my eyes on some of these beauties from Trousseau!……..
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Wedding Wisdom
Paperswan Bride – Top Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping
I am loving Chic Vintage Brides‘ new Wedding Wisdom posts, remembering all the little things I wish I had known when I was a bride-to-be and sharing industry insider top hints and tips. Last time it was Crafting the Perfectly Worded Wedding Invitation and today we are tackling the all important matter of wedding dress shopping….
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #64
That’s another week done and dusted! How many weeks now until your big day? Don’t the weeks whiz by, especially as the date gets closer, it is amazing how even a long engagement flies – so don’t forget to make the most of every moment! Now this week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is one for…
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Vintage Inspired Weddings
An Intimate, Vintage Inspired Wedding
HALEY GUILDFORD PHOTOGRAPHY
Oh gosh do I have the sweetest, most intimate and imaginative vintage inspired wedding for you today! A wedding that proves it most definitely is possible to have a special and memorable day without spending a fortune – all you need is a hint of creativity, the support and time of those you love, plus…
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Bridesmaids
Fabulous Bridesmaids Dresses in Pantone’s Fall 2013 Fashion Colours
It only seems like yesterday that I was pulling together the most perfect bridesmaids dresses in Pantone’s Spring 2013 Fashion colours (if you haven’t seen them, take a peek at part I and part II) and yet last month saw the release of their eagerly anticipated Fall 2013 report! And if you thought Spring‘s palette was…
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