Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
It is fair to say I am something of a Pinaholic and have been from the moment I discovered Pinterest, the virtual scrap book for creators, curators and collectors to inspire and be inspired. In fact my addiction has only grown over the 18 months I have been ‘pinning’. To begin with it was wedding dresses, then…
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Bridal Accessories
Wedding Wisdom – Choosing The Perfect Birdcage Veil By Percy Handmade
The Birdcage Veil, exuding sophistication with a playful edge and a little bit of vintage quirk, is an increasingly popular alternative to the more traditional chapel, cathedral and shoulder length veils. Harking back to the 1940s and 1950s, where the classic merry widow netting was attached to pillboxes and hair discs; the glamorous birdcage veil has now…
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Wedding Dresses
Luisa Beccaria’s Luxurious Fall 2013 Collection
It was the unveiling of her Fall 2012 Collection a whole year ago that first drew me to the contemporary romantic designer Luisa Beccaria and her classically timeless gowns, but if that collection was beautiful, her Fall 2013 collection is absolutely breathtaking!….. Luisa chose the timeless elegance of the 30s as her muse and the…
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Gosh this morning’s cold snap was a shock to the system….. it is however a good excuse for a cosy and quiet weekend at home. A weekend much needed to re-create some posts and inspiration boards I lost when I accidentally stood on my, oh-so-fragile as it turns out, USB stick a few weeks back. So I will be…
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Inspiration Shoots
Vintage Tea Party Wedding Inspiration from Kate Romenesko
Oh I have the sweetest inspiration shoot for you today! You may remember the opulent renaissance wedding inspiration shoot from Kate Romenesko a few weeks back, and I confess I rather fell in love with not only the wonderful styling but also Kate’s beautifully romantic photography, and today’s inspiration shoot is equally as lovely…. It…
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Wedding Dresses
Titania – Temperley’s Timeless Spring 2014 Collection
I have talked before about my love of Alice Temperley‘s timeless, feminine designs; and last month the vintage, ethereal and bohemian London based design house showcased their latest beautiful collection….. The Temperley Bridal Spring 2014 Titania Collection conveys an elegance and sophistication with a selection of exquisite silhouettes that celebrate the female form; combining meticulous detail and embellishments…
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #69
I think its fair to say this week didn’t exactly go to plan – I have been looking forward to seeing The Great Gatsby for absolute months, counting down the days to the 10th of May, only to discover that it isn’t being shown in NZ until next month?! If at all possible it has…
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Bridal Accessories
The Great Gatsby Collection from Tiffany & Co
I don’t know about you but I am so excited about the release of Baz Luhrmans much anticiapted The Great Gatsby! As if I wasn’t already, it has me seriously swooning over all things Jazz Age and Art Deco. And just when I thought I couldn’t be any more excited about this film, I read…
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #68
Much of this week on Chic Vintage Brides has been inspired by the stylishly simple nuptials of Keira Knightley and I couldn’t resist one last post. So this week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is dedicated to yet more fabulous Flower Crowns….. 1. Starting with this colourful Frida Kahlo Wedding Inspiration Shoot with pops of rustic and vintage styling……..
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Bridal Accessories
Fabulous Bridal Accessories – Flower Crowns
The sight of the lovely Miss Knightley skipping to the town hall to become Mrs Righton inspired me to revisit one of my all time favourite wedding trends, the flower crown! My Whimsical and Wonderful Flower Crown post remains one of your favourites and I can so see why! Beautifully bohemian, relaxed and pretty, super…
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Wedding Dresses
Keira Knightley’s Chic and Cute Bridal Style
How could anyone not adore the sight of Keira Knightley skipping to the Town Hall hand in hand with her beau looking oh so happy, not to mention chic and cute in her short tulle wedding dress and flower crown….. There is going to be many a disappointed bride-to-be hoping to buy the new Mrs…
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Wedding Cake
Delicious and Imaginative Dessert Tables
The dessert tables that have, for some time now, been taking the wedding world by storm aren’t just scrummy traditional cake alternatives, they are a fab way to personalise your wedding and with a little DIY or help from your nearest and dearest can also save you a few pennies! Or they can elevate a sweet…
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Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #67
It’s Friday folks, which means it’s time, again, for me to give you my pick of the wedding worlds posts. This week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is full of the most beautiful real weddings, made all the more so by the perfect venue! 1. This gorgeous 1950s inspired Florida wedding with its unique floral bouquets and arrangements (created by NHWoodscreations…
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Wedding Dresses
Jenny Packham’s Age of Elegance Inspired 2014 Bridal Collection
No designer creates outfits for the modern-day goddess quite like Jenny Packham and her recently unveiled Spring 2014 Collection, inspired by the Belle Epoque, contained everything we have come to expect from this deco-divine designer – vintage-inspired dresses that simply ooze glamour and luxury, sleek sheaths and stunning gowns with plunging necklines, shimmering with embroidery and embellishments….. From the great lady…
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