Summer may be the season of choice for most couples, but I don’t believe there is a prettier season than Winter to get married: beautiful light, the snowy backdrops and long nights for celebrations to continue into…. Having said that of course they aren’t without their challenges, and staying warm yet elegant in falling temperatures…

Today’s post is the last in this series about the quintessential bridal accessory, the veil. Having looked at my favourite the birdcage veil, the most romantic the juliet cap veil and the most on trend the cathedral length veil (thankyou Meghan!) all that is left is to look at the best of the rest! If…

Following up on the second post in this series about bridal veils, where I looked at some of the most regal and romantic Cathedral length veils, today we are looking at the quintessential vintage veil – the birdcage veil! First made fashionable in the 1940s, nowadays birdcage veils are seen as a timeless and glamorous…

Whilst it is already nearly a year since Meghan Markle walked down the aisle and wowed us (and the whole world) with her modern fairytale bridal style, the understated elegance she introduced us too continues to be a big trend. And even more so, our love of cathedral length veils, which is why they are…

Today I am sharing the first of a series of posts about the quintessential bridal accessory. Because whilst wedding trends may come and go, there is one bridal must have that will forever evoke romance, love, tradition and never truly go out of fashion. That is of course the veil! And I am starting with…

If you have visited Chic Vintage Brides before, then you will have certainly stumbled across the gorgeous gowns of Claire Pettibone and fabulous bridal heels (and flats) of Bella Belle Shoes, and know that I am a huge admirer of their inimitable design styles, so you can imagine my delight when I learned they had collaborated on a collection!…

When planning your wedding, naturally all your focus (and endless hours of conversations) centers around finding the perfect dress. But don’t underestimate the importance of finding the perfect pair of shoes to go with that dress. Because, as the saying goes, “accessories make an outfit” – and this is twice as true on your wedding…

I couldn’t be more excited to be unveiling the latest offering from one of my favourite designers Emmy London. If you are familiar with the name, then you are more than likely already eagerly anticipating the glamour you are about to glimpse. If the name is new to you however, then you are in for…

With the countdown to the much anticipated royal wedding of Prince Harry & Megan Markle well and truly under way (eek, SO excited!!), when it came to creating today’s roundup the subject couldn’t have been easier to choose. Because with a royal wedding you can always guarantee one thing, a swoonworthy crown – or two!…

Today I am proud to be unveiling the exquisite new collection of bridal jewelry and hair adornments from Edera Jewelry.  ‘Tesora’ is a range of intricately hand created and embellished designs inspired by the architecture, history, and natural beauty of Italy. Each design has an nod to the old world, but has been created for today’s modern…

Today I would like to introduce you to one of my favourite finds of late, Blair Nadeau and her stunning new collection of hair accessories and bridal adornments ‘Celestial Wanderer’. An exquisite range inspired by yesteryear but created for today’s modern brides, featuring modern rose-gold headpieces, heavenly vintage veils, divine statement necklaces & shoulder adornments, garters so beautiful…

I am sure you must remember, if you saw it last year, the exquisite Aquarelle collection from Edera Jewelry – gloriously romantic, it was definitely a collection once seen never forgotten (if you missed it, or simply want a reminder, you can take a peek at the perfection here). Well, today I couldn’t be more excited to be sharing with…

I am sure you must remember ‘Cancello’, the exquisite 2016 collection from Emmy London – gloriously opulent, and reminiscent of the Art Deco era, but with an undeniably modern edge –  it was definitely a case of once seen never forgotten! (If you missed it, or simply want a reminder, you can take a peek at the perfection…

If you have been a follower of Chic Vintage Brides for some time, or have paid a visit to CVB on Pinterest recently, you may have already caught a glimpse of the heavenly creations of Italian designer Elibre Handmade. Well today I am proud to be introducing you to the beautiful new offering for 2017 ‘The Floral Collection’!….. A collection…

Almost as much as I look forward to the latest wedding dress collections, I adore seeing the newest bridal accessories, because I am a firm believer (from my very own experience) that finding the right accessories can transform your bridal look! Today I would like to introduce you to the 2017 collection from Chic Vintage…

If you are a follower of Chic Vintage Brides on Instagram, or have paid a visit to either the Little Book of Chic or Boutique of late, you may have already caught a glimpse of the heavenly creations of London based designer Yelena Smirnova. Well today I am proud to be able to introduce you properly! The purveyor…

Today I would like to introduce you to one of my favourite finds of late, and one of Chic Vintage Brides newest sponsors, Edera Jewlery and their 2016 collection of bridal jewlery and hair accessories ‘Aquarelle‘. Featuring headpieces, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and garters it has every finishing touch you could want for your wedding day ensemble….. Edera Jewelry is…

I am sure you must remember, if you saw it, the exquisitely floral-infused 2015 collection from Erica Elizabeth Designs – gloriously opulent, it was definitely a case of once seen never forgotten (if you missed it, or simply want a reminder, you can take a peek at the perfection here). Well, today I am pleased to be…

You might remember a mention I made a few weeks ago about an exciting exclusive?? Well, today I am thrilled to be bringing you that exclusive – the first glimpse of the beautiful new Spring 2016 collection of bridal hair accessories and jewelry from Elizabeth Bower!! And let’s just say that if you’re still looking…

I have been longing to share this post with you for quite some time! Ever since October in fact, which was when I first caught a glimpse of the glamour I am about to unveil. For whilst each and every one of the past collections of bridal shoes from Emmy London have been equally exquisite, her latest…

Hi Lovelies, I’m not stopping long. I just wanted to let you know about a fabulous opportunity to buy yourself the perfect bridal accessory and save yourself some serious $s at the same time! Thanks to Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsor Elizabeth Bower who has a Black Friday Sale you won’t want to miss….. If…

You will no doubt remember the ridiculously romantic 2015 collection from Jannie Baltzer – it really was a collection that once seen could never be forgotten (if you missed it, or simply want a reminder, you can take a peek at the perfection here). Well, today I am back with her latest offering for 2016, and let’s…

Did you all see yesterday’s stunning Tuscany inspired Al Fresco wedding inspiration? If so, you might have glimpsed a gorgeous pair of Bella Belle Shoes, whose ethereal 2015 lookbook you may also remember if you are a long time follower of Chic Vintage Brides. I have been smitten ever since I first saw it, and today…

Good morning, I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I am just popping in quickly today, to share with you the latest collection of beautiful veils and delicate bridal hair adornments from one of Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsors Elibre Handmade. If you have been a follower of CVB for some time, you may remember her…

Last week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons wrapped up our look at all things Deco, so this week we are moving on to the 1950s (as voted for by the followers of CVB on Facebook) Which means for the next few weeks, every Friday, I’ll be looking at a key part of styling your day –…

Today’s gorgeous shoot showcasing January Rose Bridal‘s latest collection of veils and headpieces is absolutely guaranteed to have you swooning! Filled with lush florals by Oak & the Owl with fine art photography by Desi Baytan, it is oh so romantic and modern vintage at its most lovely…..

Good morning, I hope you’re having a wonderful – and sunshine filled – weekend! I am just popping in today to share with you a lovely new collection of delicate bridal hair accessories and elegant veils from one of Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsors Wanlu Bridal. If you have been a follower of CVB for some…

Ladies, this gorgeous shoot showcasing Mignonne Handmade‘s latest collection of bridal crowns, veils and headpieces is absolutely guaranteed to have you swooning! Filled with lush florals in the prettiest organic palette and against a desert backdrop, it is modern vintage at its most lovely….. Just a few words from Jennifer, the talented lady behind Mignonne Handmade,…

Good morning, I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I am just stopping by today to share with you an exquisite new collection of bridal hair accessories from one of Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsors Gilded Shadows. You may remember seeing some of their beautiful pieces in my recent roundup of perfect Art Deco bridal hair accessories, or if you…

If you’re a long time follower of Chic Vintage Brides, then you will know I have something of an obsession with wax flower crowns. I have always thought them the most chic of bridal hair accessories (thanks to my rather stylish Nan, whose wedding portrait I have treasured since I was a child) and if I ever…

I enjoyed our recent saunter through the seasons. So much so in fact that I have decided to continue with the themed Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons (our little weekly roundups). And what could be a better subject for this new series of posts, than the gorgeous eras we’re all so in love with? Each week…

Good morning, I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I am just stopping by today to introduce you to one of my favourite finds of late, and one of Chic Vintage Brides newest sponsors, Bella Belle. You may remember them from my recent roundup of perfect bridal shoes for a vintage bride, or if you follow CVB…

It was Marilyn Monroe who once said  “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” And on what day could it be more important to have the right shoes than your wedding day? To some people (let’s be honest, mostly men!) wedding shoes only glimpsed beneath your bridal gown seem a big,…

Good morning lovelies! Well today sees the start of a new month (I can’t believe we’re in May already?!) and the end of another week, but before you head off for the weekend I have a post packed full of pretty for your delectation. In this week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons we’re continuing the bridal accessories theme…

I don’t know about you but I was quite sad to come to the end of the series of Spring themed Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons last week! Or at least I was until I started thinking about what I could share with you this week!! And I decided that I have been somewhat neglecting the all important bridal…

Good morning lovelies! I have just the perfect post to start the week for you today. For whilst every single one of the past bridal accessory collections from Erica Elizabeth Designs have been exquisite, her latest offering absolutely took my breath away – and I have no doubt it will yours too! I first discovered the divine bridal…

Yes, you read that right, our favourite bridal shoe designer Emmy London has created a stunning new collection for Spring 2015, including beautiful flats and kitten heels! With all the same exquisite embellishment and details we have come to expect and adore from Emmy’s designs they are sure to have you swooning and are guaranteed to outshine…

Ooh do I have something special for you today! Something seriously swoon-worthy; dark, with an air of mystery and chock full of romance. Ladies, the gorgeous goodies in Mignonne Handmade‘s latest collection of veils and bridal headpieces is guaranteed to have your heart racing!….. I have long been an admirer of Mignonne Handmade‘s, not only…

There are many reasons I wished to be a Winter bride, and the fabulous accessories was definitely one of them. For nothing screams vintage glamour quite like a chic coverup! Be it a stole, shawl, shrug, collar, cape, capelet or coat, they always evoke memories of Old Hollywood; and our favourite sirens sashaying across the…

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…

It is definitely true to say accessories make an outfit  – and never more so than on your wedding day! The right veil can transform a bride from beautiful to breathtaking, a statement necklace from gorgeous to stunning and we all know that give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world! Whilst…

We ladies all know that accessories can make an outfit, and this fact is especially true on your wedding day. I have often shared on these pages that much as I adored my Jenny Packham wedding dress, it was actually the addition of my accessories that made me feel like a bride and reduced me to tears. Which is…

Just as exciting as the glimpses we are beginning to get of the new 2015 collections of wedding dresses (did you see Delphine Manivet‘s?? Brimming with timelessly elegant gowns, flowing bohemian dresses, short but chic designs – and even the ever so on trend trouser ensemble! It really is a must see) is the unveiling of the latest…

In keeping with this week’s rather Autumn look and feel here on Chic Vintage Brides I have a beauty of a styled shoot for you today, capturing the stunning veils and headpieces of CVB sponsor and designer Wanlu Bridal. You may remember a while ago I shared her beautiful Wedding Dress collections, if you missed it you can take a…

Good morning, I hope you are all enjoying a lovely start to your weekend! I have such a treat for you today that I just know you’re going to love. It has been such a long time since I last shared something from Mignonne Handmade – too long in fact! For many of you this…

Hello lovelies and welcome to the weekend. I just had to stop by today to let you in on a fabulous competition that is running for the next 7 days! If you are a regular reader of Chic Vintage Brides then you will know all about long time CVB sponsor Jannie Baltzer and her couture bridal…

Hello, and how are you this fine Monday morning? I know Monday’s are never easy and so I have just the perfect post to perk you up. For what could be a better way to start the week, than a first glimpse at the latest, and most beautiful collection of heirloom bridal bouquets and accessories…

A garter is a fabulously glamorous addition to your bridal attire; as well as a seductive surprise for your groom (he is guaranteed to love it) Simply put, it is the perfect secret accessory! And new British brand  The Wedding Garter Co specialises in creating bloomin’ gorgeous garters out of luxury, love and with finesse. The Wedding…

Morning lovelies! I have awoken to a somewhat grey and wet Monday, but today’s post is guaranteed to brighten even the most miserable of days. I am beyond excited to be introducing ‘I Wish I May’, a stunning collection of beautifully romantic bridal accessories and adornments from the incredibly talented (and lovely) Erica Elizabeth Designs….

If only I had known when planning my wedding, all of the things I know now! There isn’t much I would change about our wedding, it was perfect in every way that is important – I married the man I love, feeling like a screen goddess!; surrounded by friends, family and a blanket of joy….

This week is starting to look as though it might have a distinctly Spring feel to it! Did you see yesterday’s Spring wedding inspiration board? Aren’t those pretty shades of blue and greyed jade just the most fab alternative to the traditional pinks and pastels of the season. Today I am continuing our stroll into Spring…

If you are a regular reader of Chic Vintage Brides then you will already know that the subject of today’s post is something of a love (verging on obsession) of mine, and it has been for quite some time. Why? Because more often than not it combines two of my most favourite things – diamonds…

We all love a good excuse for a great pair of heels, don’t we? And ladies, there can be no better excuse for splashing out a little than your wedding, for there are no more important shoes than the ones you will walk down the aisle in! And no-one does bridal shoes quite like Emmy…

Two years of Chic Vintage Brides has gone so quickly it hardly seems possible, yet so much has happened it seems a milestone worth celebrating and celebrating it we are! That’s right, we, for without you there would be no CVB, so its only right Chic Vintage Brides birthday presents are shared with you! (I…

I can’t quite believe it, I don’t know where the time has gone, but this week Chic Vintage Brides turns 2?! Truly it only seems like yesterday that I sat down to type my first post and I could never have imagined then where my little blog would be today….. Of course it is all thanks…

I have been looking forward to today (yes, a Monday) all weekend long, for the simple reason that today is the day I get to share the beautiful new collection from Erica Elizabeth Designs….. It is fair to say I have been admiring Erica Elizabeth Designs for some time (it was her lovely lace headpiece that featured in my Deco…

I have just the prettiest post to start the week, perfect for turning any Monday frowns upside down. This romantic bridal inspiration shoot from Millay & Young Photography features the most gorgeous accessories from Beatrice Couture Designs, which compliment the fairytale tulle bridal gowns from Lazaro and Kelima K so perfectly they almost seem made for each other. (Yes,…

Hello everyone and welcome to another brand swanky new week! How was your weekend? Mine was spent with Mr E making our new house a home and glamming up the garden! There are already buds and blossom a blooming with Spring officially starting this weekend – and today’s post couldn’t be any more perfect for…

Percy Handmade‘s wonderful Wedding Wisdom post on Choosing the Perfect Birdcage Veil for your big day was understandably super popular with all of you vintage loving brides and so I thought it was about time for a follow up post of some of my favourite (and the best) Birdcage Veils from the web….. Blusher Veil …

I have often spoken of my belief that on your big day, it will be your accessories that complete your look and make you feel like a bride, as much as your dress. And when you start looking for the pieces of pretty to state your chosen style you will find there is a veritable…

The fabulous Twigs & Honey was one of my first blogging (and Etsy) discoveries, I only wish it had been a discovery I made before getting married. Myra Kim, the lovely lady behind all of the adornments and accessories, with a taste for earthy natural forms and architectural structure, and a soft spot for both…

I can’t quite believe that it will soon be 2 years since I discovered the fabulous work of one of of my absolute favourite Etsy stores Noaki. It is easy to see why I admire the beautiful vintage brooch bouquets she creates so much and I couldn’t be more excited to be able to share with you Noaki‘s latest bouquet…

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…

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…

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…

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!……..

Now I know every bride’s focus is on finding the dress, and don’t get me wrong, of course it is important; but I remember all too well that it wasn’t the dress that reduced me to tears (despite being adamant that ‘I am not one of those brides that will cry when I find the right dress’)…

Did everyone catch the Chic Vintage Brides first yesterday? Two posts in one day, including some limited edition lovelies from Mignonne Handmade. And today I have another post packed full of beautiful bridal accessories for you….. SIBO Designs, founded in the Netherlands by creator Sheila Bobeldijk, creates combs, corsages, sashes, veils and hair pieces that are beyond…

No, your eyes are not deceiving you, this IS today’s second post!….. I think it could be a CVB first?! But I just had to bring you this post after the overwhelmingly talented and sweet Jennifer at Mignonne Handmade shared a dreamy motion picture of her enchanting limited edition pieces exclusive to her Etsy store.  My love of all…

I think it is fair to say I have been a little obsessed with all things heeled ever since I slipped on my Mum’s scarlet court shoes, with their pointed toe and 3 inch heels, at the age of 4 and sashayed (or more accurately slopped) around the house in them – when I most…

I do hope you are seated for perusing today’s post because it is seriously swoon-worthy! I am so excited to have Enchanted Atelier finally grace the pages of Chic Vintage Brides. It was their enchanting Downton Abbey and John William Waterhouse inspired Spring Summer 2013 Collection that I first discovered. But Enchanted Atelier have long been one of the top…

I have such a treat for you today! Not only the latest collection from Chic Vintage Brides and Etsy favourite Mignonne Handmade, but the lovely Jennifer has also offered you lucky CVB followers a super generous and exclusive 25% off!  Mignonne Handmade‘s beautiful Downton Abbey inspired last collection was full of charming tulle bridal caps, delicate Alencon…

What a super sunny day it is here in the bay! And I am beyond excited to be able to share an incredible trio of inspiration shoots from Kate at Bailey Is Brown Photography, which brings together some beautiful wedding dresses from Hilde Heim, headresses from The little pack of 5 and flowers from Lillipollen (just wait until you…

I have such a treat for Art Deco fans today!! A collection full of fabulous feather fans, flapper inspired headdresses, intricate jewellery and embellished handbags…… These gorgeous pieces are from the new ‘Circa’ collection from the British Britten Weddings. The incredibly talented lady behind Britten and ‘Cira’ is Sarah who describes the collection as “the product…

In 2 short weeks Chic Vintage Brides will be celebrating its official 1st birthday 🙂 It continues to amaze me that after a year I can still come across somebody so talented, and whose work is so beautiful, I wonder how I could possibly have not discovered them before! Today, I am super excited to…

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…

I am so excited today to be sharing the latest collection of a Chic Vintage Brides favourite (and something of a regular) – Mignonne Handmade. And as if that isn’t exciting enough, I also have a CVB exclusive offer from the lovely Jennifer! Since discovering this little Etsy store and becoming enamoured with their wonderful…

Ever since my post on Floral Crowns I have been a teeny weeny bit obsessed with Mignonne Handmade, so you can imagine my delight (and how quickly I jumped at the chance) when the incredible lady behind the brand, Jennifer Wood, said she would love Chic Vintage Brides to feature her Winter/Spring 2012 collection and offered a super offer for all you lovely readers….

Now I may be slightly biased, as she is the lady that made me feel like a goddess/screen siren/starlet on our wedding day, but for me Jenny Packham is and always will be THE bridal designer for glamorous cuts, glittering details and gorgeous vintage inspired dresses.  I adore Jenny’s attention to detail, all the beautiful beading and embellishment sewed…

The exquisite vintage bridal headwear of Twigs & Honey was the subject of one of my first posts, so I could barely contain my excitement when I discovered, through the inimitable Claire Pettibone no less, that not only was a new collection being launched but that it was being captured by Elizabeth Messina, and would feature…

Incredibly, considering their success story, I only recently discovered Doloris Petunia – stumbling across their Aladdin’s Cave of a store on Etsy,  via a post of one of their pieces on Pinterest. Since discovering them however I have completely fallen in love with their wonderful one of a kind, statement sashes, cuffs, necklaces and bandeaux……   Aren’t their bandeaux exquisite?! Each…

I just love it when writing a post or creating an inspirational mood board I discover an exciting new vendor – especially when it involves a bit of glitz and sparkle! I was wistfully wandering the web looking for some ultra glamorous, vintage inspired but with a modern edge, jewellery (not asking for much was I) for my Glamour of…

Coming across this stunning Vintage Inspired Noosa Wedding …… ……on the fabulous Polka Dot Bride  reminded me about the Johanna Johnson post I promised in my sneak peek last month! But first I have to share these stunning snaps…….

I adored my bridal bouquet and I can still smell it now if I close my eyes…… ivory roses and freesias will always take me back to NYE 2010! But I was devastated when New years Day I awoke to find my perfect ivory roses tinged with brown (as all roses do when out of water for a…

One of the best things about Chic Vintage Brides is that it gives me the excuse to spend hours (upon hours, upon hours…) browsing gorgeous bridal gowns, from the very latest collections of the most fabulously talented designers – like Mariana Hardwick!

I love vintage jewellery and always have done – my poor Nan, bless her, was forever finding her jewellery box raided and me looking like….. (Image source Dazzling Divas) Nothing can complete a bridal look like a bit of glitz and sparkle! And it is amazing how much more impressive and affecting vintage jewellery is –…

I am so SO excited by my latest find! One of my biggest loves (at the moment) is the fashion of ‘La Belle Epoque’ – that golden age at the end of the 19th century and before World War I, when women still wore the lavish tightly corseted bodices and long skirts of the Edwardian era.

After my post regarding the flawlessly chic, vintage wedding of Kate Moss and her absolutely stunning veil, I had a mini Juliet cap veil infatuation! As a bride I chose not to have a veil – now I wonder why?! (although I still adore my deco inspired asymmetric hairband!) The incredible Vera Wang says “The wedding veil is at…

I think it only right that the first designer I feature on my blog should be the designer I chose for my own wedding! Jenny Packham is the award-winning British designer (International Couture Bridal Designer of the Year in 2007 and British Bridal Dress Designer in 2008) now world-renowned for her stunning, vintage inspired bridal dresses – she…

I love, love, love vintage headwear – if I could style myself vintage every day, I would have a different piece of headwear for every day of the year! And in my constant search for vintage headwear I always return to one exquisite brand in particular – Twigs & Honey, for their fabulously romantic and whimsical…