Inspiration Shoots
Romantic Paris Bridal Boudoir
JESSICA PHOTOGRAPHY
I love nothing more than a boudoir shoot and I hope sharing styled editorials like today’s helps to show any of you considering booking one for yourself just how beautiful they can be when done right. All the way from Paris it is just perfect with its soft pastel shades, romantic florals and beautiful fine art…
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Inspiration Shoots
‘Belle Epoque’ Romantic Vintage Wedding Inspiration in Paris
BON PHOTAGE
The beauty, history, and romance of the City of Lights is the perfect inspiration for a wedding. And with a history as golden and promising as the famous Belle Époque era, it’s no wonder this team honed in on its romantic charms and artistic flair to create this breathtaking scene. Filled with lush, almost tropical…
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Inspiration Shoots
Matin à Paris – Romantic Paris Elopement Inspiration
LARA LAM
It was Audrey Hepburn who said, “Paris is always a good idea!” and she was so right. The city of romance with its culture, history, and incomparable landmarks – we’re talking the Louvre, Sacré-Cœur, Moulin Rouge, Champs-Élysées, Notre Dame….. *sigh* I could go on and on – it is my favourite city! Everything about it…
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Veils & Headpieces
‘Parisa’ Feathered Bridal Fascinator
The soft feathers of this romantic bridal fascinator are reminiscent of a Degas ballerina. The curvature of the fascinator conveys an impression of femininity, while the overall effect is one of ethereal beauty. This bridal headpiece is 6″ in length and 2″ wide. The fascinator is secured with a metal comb and an elastic band, which…
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Inspiration Shoots
Beautifully Romantic Spring Paris Elopement
LARA LAM PHOTOGRAPHY
The only thing more lovely than an elopement, is an elopement in the city of romance – especially when it looks like this. With an ethereal bride, the most exquisite calligraphy stationery and a sweetheart table adorned with a cascading floral centrepiece today’s shoot from Lara Lam is seriously swoon-worthy; with an air of magic and positively…
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Inspiration Shoots
Vespa Love – Valentines Day Inspiration in Paris from Bell Studio Photography
With Valentines Day just around the corner I have the sweetest inspiration shoot to share with you today, that is sure to get you in the mood for romance. With a ruby red vespa, flower crown, the most gorgeous short lace wedding dress and all captured so beautifully by Esther & Gabe of Bell Studio in the city…
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Bridal Accessories
Bridal Accessories with Parisian Chic from Jannie Baltzer
Good morning lovelies! I have been longing to share this post with you for some time. For whilst every single one of the past bridal accessory collections from Jannie Baltzer have been beautiful, her latest offering quite simply took my breath away – and I have no doubt it will yours too! I first discovered the divine…
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Wedding Dresses
The 2015 Bridal Collection from Delphine Manivet Full of Parisian Chic
It is such an exciting time of year for wedding bloggers and brides-to-be alike, as we start to get glimpses of the latest bridal collections for 2015. I always wait with bated breath for the latest offering from Jenny Packham, Claire Pettibone, Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier….I could go on, but you know what I mean. Those…
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Inspiration Boards
Parisien Romance – Inspiration for a Dove Grey & Peach Wedding
Sometimes inspiration for a wedding palette comes from the most unlikely of places! Today’s ‘Parisien Romance‘ comes courtesy of a map no less (the map at the bottom left of this ‘Parisien Romance’ mood-board) Is there anything seemingly more mundane than a map? Peach Pallette via Pinterest, Gown – BHLDN, Penony via Pinterest, Lace Lingerie image from Elizabeth Messina, Peach look via Pinterest, Paris Image from Champagne Macarons,…
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Wedding Wisdom
Top 10 To Dos After Getting Engaged
Hello lovelies and happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed safe and healthy holidays and are now feeling, as I am, glad to see the back of 2020 and hopeful for 2021. Whether you’re a regular follower of Chic Vintage Brides, a friend, new visitor or fleeting passer by, it really is lovely to…
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Inspiration Shoots
Art Deco Infused Blue Velvet Wedding Inspiration at ‘At The Top’
Photography by Nola Fontanez
Today’s wedding inspiration shoot brings us a little luxurious time travelling! Rich shades of blue and berry contrast with soft corals and peachy tones, in this beautifully romantic take on Gatsby glam with a modern twist – we’re talking ghost chairs, glass candlesticks and a fairytale lace wedding dress….. Here are a few words from…
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Elopements
A Romantic Elopement on the Seine
Daria Lorman Photography
Today romance is sweeping us off our feet and whisking us away to Paris for the dreamy elopement of Weronika & Patrick. We’re talking stunning fall florals, a bespoke bridal gown, the vintage Alpha Romeo we all fell in love with in The Talented Mr Ripley, as well as the most magnificent wedding cake –…
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Inspiration Shoots
Chic 1920s Inspired Boudoir Shoot
Peaches & Twine Boudoir
Almost 9 years after getting married, if there is one thing I wish I could go back and do (apart from give everyone at our wedding just one more hug) it would be to book a boudoir shoot. Not as a present to my husband, but as a gift to myself. To celebrate me, and…
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Elopements
A Romantic Italian Elopement on Viverone Lake
IRENE FUCCI PHOTOGRAPHY
It may have been foggy and cold when Beatrice & Gabriele said “I do’ on the edge of lake Viverone, Italy, but this romantic Winter elopement will definitely melt your heart! Beautifully intimate and with a color palette of greyed jade and thistle blue, that reflects both the season and their chosen setting, it captures the…
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Wedding Trends
How to Steal Meghan Markle’s Wedding Day Style
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Since 2011 we have been enjoying the Kate effect, with the wedding world and brides alike loving all things lace – especially sleeves! But after last weekend’s truly beautiful, and emotional, royal wedding, I think it is safe to say understated elegance is going to have its time in the spotlight. Having already looked at…
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