Today’s inspiration board features a wonderfully wintery color palette full of icy blues, and woodland greens that is perfect for a mid-winter wedding against a snow white backdrop! Groom – Erin Morrison Photography via Glamour & Grace || Engagement Ring – Tenth & Grace via Style Me Pretty || Bride – Greg Finck Photography via Chic…

After welcoming Autumn earlier this month with that romantic modern vintage inspiration board in serenity blue and neutrals, I thought it was time to take a look at some other colour combinations for the Fall season. There are so many reasons to love Autumn weddings, the warm light, pumpkins and smores around an open fire being some. But colour…

After the venue and the dress, choosing a color palette for your wedding is one of the biggest decisions you will make – and it’s not as easy as it may sound! After all it is not just finding a color that you and your beloved both agree on, there is so much more to…

Before we all turn our attention to Christmas and get lost in a Winter Wonderland I wanted to take one last look at Fall with some of the most fabulous (both traditional, contemporary and unconventional) color palettes for couples considering a wedding at this time of year. Whilst I was a Winter bride myself, if…

The end of October is fast approaching which can only mean one thing! Time to dust off those cauldrons, carve your pumpkins and get the broomsticks out for All Hallow’s Eve. Here on Chic Vintage Brides I always celebrate this ghostly holiday with an inspiration board (you can take a peek at past years here,…

Oh yes, in this romantic Spring wedding inspiration board it is easy to see why we still love greenery so much! It is such a purse-friendly way to create a lush look on your wedding day (and bring the outside in, if you’re planning an in door celebration), and I thought its organic touch would be heavenly for…

Oh yes, in this romantic Summer wedding inspiration board it is easy to see why you love Blush so much! An enchanting shade of pink it is almost overwhelmingly pretty, and I thought its delicate touch would be heavenly for a refined modern-vintage wedding….. and I think I was right. Invitation Suite – Script Merchant + Signora e Mare, Photography by Bethany…

In celebration of the holiday today, I have a special inspiration board for you. In a patriotic, and seasonal, colour palette of red, white and blue, some rustic yet elegant Summer wedding inspiration just perfect for the 4th of July! Bride & Bridesmaids – Justin Demutiis via Glamour & Grace || Engagement Ring – Marissa Lambert Photography via Wedding Sparrow ||…

Today’s inspiration board mixes timeless romance with rustic elegance – showing that you can have a wedding that is relaxed yet still refined. And the palette couldn’t be any more perfect for a summer celebration, with soft citrus hues and just a hint of grey! Bride – Morgan Gosch via Wedding Sparrow || Wedding Invitation – Herz&Co,…

Today’s inspiration board mixes dusky neutrals, greens and greys to create a beautifully romantic look that is perfect for any modern vintage couple wanting to create a truly timeless celebration….. Bride – Heather Hawkins Photography via Style Me Pretty || Engagement Ring – Katie Grant Photography via Style Me Pretty || Wedding Cake – Photography by Olga…

Today’s wedding inspiration board mixes elegant emerald with a rich sapphire blue to create a lavish and deeply romantic Summer wedding color palette. With a splash of gold adding to the sense of luxury, this is a look that radiates glamour and timeless sophistication….. Bride & Bridesmaids – Jen Huang via Style Me Pretty || Wedding Sign – Lauren Scotti via…

I feel, with Summer already just around the corner, that I’m a little late with this year’s look at Spring color palettes. But better late than never! I’ve always thought Fall was the prettiest season for color, and yet whenever I look at the soft hues of Spring I find myself envying those of you…

Inspired by the warm tones of sandstone, the sort you might see whole villages built of in the rolling hills of Tuscany, I am more than a little head over heels with today’s wedding inspiration board! A mix of olive greens and warm neutrals, it is elegant, lush, so on trend yet utterly timeless, and my…

Today’s inspiration board mixes timeless elegance with rustic charm in a gorgeous garden setting – showing that you can have a relaxed affair whilst still upping the style stakes. And the palette couldn’t be any prettier, with hints of delicate blush sitting alongside an aged chartreuse green that is perfect for Spring! Bride – Taralynn…

Today’s inspiration board puts an understated yet elegant spin on a Winter wedding… and for a setting that is a little different to the garden celebrations I so often create for. This one is for all of you inner city chic couples looking to say ‘I do’….. Bride – Callie Manion via Wedding Sparrow || Bridal…

This dark and decadent Halloween inspiration board has to be my favourite yet (if you missed them, you can take a peek at past years here, here and here) – and there’s not a pumpkin in sight! Because instead of the traditional partners of orange and red for a Halloween palette, I took one of the…

Today’s inspiration board is a beauty, even if I do say so myself! Infused with Serenity – a soft and airy blue Pantone chose for their colour of the year back in 2016, but that is just as heavenly 2 years later – it is a fresh and romantic take on a fall colour palette that would…

I know its a little out of season for many of you, but I am more than a little head over heels with today’s Spring wedding inspiration board! The soft colour palette was inspired by the light mist that lingers of a morning to tell you it is going to be a glorious day. Ethereal shades…

Here in New Zealand lambs are frolicking in the field, the sun is rising earlier and blossom fills the trees. For so many of you though it is the opposite, as you wave goodbye to Summer and welcome the cooler days of Autumn. And so for today’s inspiration board I wanted to create a palette and…

For my last inspiration board I took a color typically considered a staple for Fall and gave it a summery twist, today I am taking a Summer shade and showing how it is just as perfect for Fall! Because as the leaves begin to turn and the sun sinks a little lower in the sky,…

If you are a regular visitor to Chic Vintage Brides you will know I love an unusual color palette – be it surprisingly chic for a rustic venue, or soft pastels where you might expect vibrant hues. Well today’s inspiration board shows how to wow with an un-seasonal choice of colors….. Mantilla Veil – Sibo Designs //…

Summer is all about the outdoor spaces so today’s inspiration board is centered around a graceful and elegant garden affair, and in a similar palette to the Southern inspired board I created just this time with a less dusky green, paired with an ethereal duo of greys….. Bride & Bridesmaids – Rebecca Yale via Wedding Sparrow // Flower…

After last week’s bold and beautiful color palette in celebration of Independence Day, for today’s inspiration board I decided to go a little softer. A southern inspired take on a Summer wedding, complete with Spanish moss, in dusky, neutral shades of tan and green, with just a hint of blush. Understated and elegant, it is a timeless…

After the much anticipated royal wedding last month, and Megan’s much talked about wedding dress, the wedding world – including me – has been obsessed with all things understated. And that is what inspired today’s wedding inspiration board… that and my continued love of barns as venues! Bride – Czar Goss via Style Me Pretty //…

Today’s inspiration board is a celebration of all things Summer! Created with a floral filled wedding at the beach in mind, and in a soft pastel palette including a delicious and oh-so-pretty peach; it is full of romance, but with a calm, carefree and breezy vibe perfect for its beach setting….. Bride – Alisa Ferris via Magnolia Rouge //…

After choosing a vibrant Summery yellow for my last inspiration board, today I decided to go with an alternative palette. An ethereal take on neutrals that would work for almost any season, a soft, warm brown (that I like to call Almond) forms the base and is paired with a dusky peach and a lush…

I don’t think any colour says Summer quite like yellow! Warm and vibrant, it evokes the glow of the sun and long hazy days of Summer. Yet this zesty shade is often overlooked when it comes to weddings, especially vintage weddings. But with today’s inspiration board I wanted to show that it has a softer…

Here in New Zealand Winter is coming, but warmer days are just around the corner for many of you, and with the hazy days of Summer still fresh in my memory I was inspired to create today’s romantic take on a Summer wedding. In a neutral palette but with lashings of greenery it is a…

When it comes to color I have always been a lover of everything rich and bold, but of late I find myself somewhat taken by neutrals, in all of their delicate and ethereal elegance. So its fair to say I am more than a little head over heels with today’s romantic inspiration board, where the…

Nothing says Spring quite like the sight (and scent) of blossom-filled trees. And it was the soft shades of those delicate blooms that inspired the color palette for today’s oh-so-pretty garden wedding inspiration board! Mixed with a splash of a rich dusky blue, for the groom and his guys, it creates a super feminine look…

It would be fair to say I am more than a little in love with today’s Spring wedding inspiration board! The romantic colour palette was inspired by the delicate florals and soft light of Spring. A rich warm yellow mixes with cooler shades of blue to create a look for your wedding that is elegant, timeless, and…

Greenery may no longer be the color of the year but it’s destined to be a trend for a while yet – and always remain a favourite of mine! Especially when it comes to creating a chic color palette and a lush look, on a purse-friendly budget. Today’s inspiration board, and its restrained neutral tones, highlights…

Not only is today’s inspiration board named after two of my favourite things, it also makes my vintage loving heart sing with a nod to the late 1930s – but with a contemporary twist! Filled with rich, deep shades and soft metallics, that are warming as well as opulent, it is the perfect palette for a…

As a New Year bride myself, I can confidently say (from experience) that there is no better time of year to exchange your vows! The season of celebration is guaranteed to have your guests in the party mood, making for an evening to remember! But for those of you who still need convincing, there’s just…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And to celebrate I have a beautiful snow dusted wedding inspiration board to share with you in the classic festive color palette of red, green & gold….. Bridal Bouquet – Beargrass Gardens Florals And Events, Photography by Rebecca Hollis Photography via Chic Vintage Brides // Engagement Ring –…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (we even put our Christmas tree up yesterday 🙂 ) And so there could hardly be a more perfect time to revel in the wonder that is Winter and look at some beautiful color palettes for anyone considering a wedding at this time of year. As a…

As we are nearing the end of Fall, by far my favourite season, I couldn’t resist one last look at an Autumn wedding color palette. Today’s inspiration board presents dark dusky hues that hint at the cooler temperatures and long nights to come, and contrasts them beautifully with a pale peach, warm brown and gold to create…

Did you see Katheryn and Andy’s romantic rustic wedding? I found how they infused their day with two distinct styles so inspiring – the way they seamlessly married together Katheryn’s elegance with Andy’s modern day cowboy had me completely smitten. So we have them to thank really for today’s rather gorgeous inspiration board! Because loving their polished…

Having already shared 5 of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Fall 2017 (you can catch up here if you missed them, alongside the lowdown on who Pantone are and why you should pay attention to their color picks each season) today I’m sharing Part II! And whilst the first five colors were what you’d expect for Fall – all jewel…

This one is a little late (or a lot late even, considering they will be unveiling their Spring 2018 colours in little over a month) but with the end of Summer just around the corner I thought there was no better time than now to share Pantone’s color picks for Fall 2017! Whilst this might…

I am more than a little in love with today’s light and airy Summer wedding inspiration board – in fact it has to be my favourite yet! Because instead of the traditional bright and beautiful hues we so often associate with Summer, I took one of 2017’s biggest trends, greenery, and gave it a splash of cool grey…

I am more than a little in love with today’s inspiration board because if truth be known I have always been green with envy of those gorgeous old barns you built so beautifully over there in the US. Their rustic charm and pastoral grandeur never fail to wow me, making them my absolute favourite wedding venues! And…

I am loving the current obsession with all things green, aren’t you?? And I can’t think of a more fitting space to embrace this trend than a barn…. But if you’re thinking a barn is too rustic a venue for the elegant celebration you have in mind, think again! Because barns are no longer just…

I think this ethereal beach inspiration board could be my favourite yet for a Summer wedding! Inspired by that stunning cake (which you loved so much when I included it in this roundup of beautiful Summer color palettes) it is an exquisite mix of soft muted jades and sand, with just a hint of gold for some…

I am more than a little head over heels with today’s Summer wedding inspiration board! The fresh colour palette was inspired by the warm tones of sandstone, the sort you might see in the hills of Tuscany. Mixed with a crisp granite grey and infused with greenery, to soften the look; it is elegant, lush, so on…

As Spring has now well and truly sprung, I thought it was time we take a look at some perfect palettes for a wedding during this romantic season. There are so many reasons to love Spring weddings, the seasonal blooms, soft sun and longer days to name but a few. But colour is surely one of the best? For…

Spring has truly sprung for many of you, and to celebrate I have an inspiration board that abounds with florals and hints at the long Summer days to come. A beautiful mix of soft golden yellow and delicate slate blues it exudes warmth, as well as romance and a sense of relaxed luxury – especially…

We are continuing the Aquamarine theme here on Chic Vintage Brides, in celebration of March (and Aquamarine being March’s birthstone), with today’s inspiration board a lavish and super sweet take on the shade. Full of delicate sky blues, elegant neutrals and splashes of gold, it exudes an understated glamour and timeless sophistication – and would be quite simply perfect for a Spring…

This delicate Summer wedding inspiration board was inspired by one of Pantone’s Top 10 colors for Spring and Summer 2017: Pale Dogwood. A move on from last year’s Rose Quartz, it is the prettiest shade of pink that just exudes romance, and I thought its soft touch would be heavenly for an elegant modern-vintage wedding… Bride…

This  Valentines Day inspiration board has to be my favourite yet (if you missed them, you can take a peek at past years here, here and here) – and although I couldn’t resist the hint of a heart, there’s not a splash of red or pink in sight! Because instead of the palette of girly shades so inextricably associated with Valentines…

Continuing the Garnet theme here on Chic Vintage Brides, in celebration of January (and garnet being January’s birthstone), today’s inspiration board is a glamorous and darkly romantic take on the shade. Full of deep, rich colours, opulence and fabulous florals, it exudes an intimate warmth and would be perfect for a Winter wedding….. Bride & Bouquet ~ Amy…

My first inspiration board of the new year and it is a beauty – even if I do say so myself! A stunning color palette of jewel tones and gold, with a hint of rustic charm introduced by the pops of wood, creates a relaxed wedding with no shortage of sophistication and romance….. Bride & Bridesmaids ~…

Before we count down to the New Year, there’s just enough time for a little inspiration for anyone considering a NYE wedding. And this perfect mix of romance and glamour has to be my favourite New Year’s Eve wedding inspiration board yet (it’s become a bit of a tradition to share one, so in case you missed them, you…

As I remember all too well, choosing your wedding colors is not as easy as it may sound! There is so much to consider when picking your palette: you want one that not only suits your chosen venue, but also compliments your bridesmaids, one that’s not too feminine for your groom and his guys, but oozes…

I’m sure you can’t have forgotten those pretty pastels from Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Spring 2017 (you can see them here if you missed them and the inside scoop on who Pantone are and why you should care what colours they pick) Well, today I’m sharing Part II, a mix of bold tropical brights and understated dusky…

I look forward to the latest pretty shades from Pantone, our favorite global authority on all things color, more and more each year! This is in fact the third year I have been covering them here on Chic Vintage Brides (do take a peek at 2015 and 2016 if you missed them, they’re still just as lovely),…

Inspired by that heavenly styled shoot of the other week (if you missed it you will find it here – and it really was a must see!) I decided to celebrate Pantone‘s picks for colour of the year with style, and an inspiration board dedicated to these sweet shades….. Bridesmaids ~ Kurt Boomer via SMP // Drinks…

Today’s inspiration board has me swooning! Not only is it one of my favourite colour palettes (I just love the simplicity and opulence of it) but it also has a distinctly olde world feel. Inspired by this happy couple whizzing stylishly off to their happily ever after in their vintage car, it is a modern update…

If you’re dreaming of a late Summer celebration filled to the brim with romance, then I have the perfect palette for you today! Delicate, fresh and oh so pretty it mixes soft shades of peach with the palest of greens and a light linen, to create a look that is timeless and impeccably chic….. Bride…

I have a romantic treat for you today! In the form of the most lovely garden wedding inspiration board in a pretty palette of soft pink and lush green. I just love these soft shades against lush garden surroundings. Add a splash of palest yellow and a hint of blush, and you have a palette that…

I have a little something seasonal and special for you today. In celebration of the holiday, in a classic colour palette of red, white and blue, some chic Summer wedding inspiration just perfect for the 4th July! Bouquet ~ Carte Blanche Design, Photography ~ Rachel Solomon via Hey Wedding Lady You may recognise the colour palette from these…

After enjoying last week’s summery colour palette so much (it was just what I needed to warm me up as temperatures dropped and Winter finally arrived here in New Zealand) I thought I would take a look at a few of my other favourites colour combinations for the season. You see whilst I may have…

Today I thought we would celebrate the start of Summer (for most of you at least – it has been frrrreezing here in Hawkes Bay today) with a bright and balmy inspiration board in a palette that features not one but two of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for 2016 – Buttercup Yellow and Snorkel Blue….. Bride &…

After sharing 5 of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Autumn 2016 – you can’t possibly have forgotten those lovely blues and neutrals (if you missed them, or just want a reminder, you can see them here) – today I am back with Part II, which packed with poppy exotic shades that radiate warmth, couldn’t be more different….or more lovely!   Anything but muted…

Whilst it hardly seems possible, as it only feels like yesterday I was sharing their Top 10 picks for Spring, Pantone have already released their Top 10 colours for Fall 2016 (in fact, it was a few weeks ago they published, but I was so caught up in Aisle Society that I very nearly missed them!)…

Autumn is my favourite time of year, and so as the leaves start to turn and fall here in New Zealand I couldn’t help but be inspired to use some rich seasonal berry-coloured hues in today’s inspiration board. Wanting to create a versatile palette though, one that would be just as lovely for a Spring (or Summer)…

I am more than a little bit smitten with today’s Spring wedding inspiration board! The fresh colour palette was inspired by those welcome first buds that let us know warmer days are on their way. Mixed with a splash of gold and a hint of sparkle, it is elegant, lush, utterly timeless and my idea of heaven!….. Photography…

Today I am back with the fourth, and final, post in this series of guest inspiration boards from a few of my favourite wedding bloggers, and what a beauty we are finishing with. Sonia from Want That Wedding has chosen a darkly romantic colour palette to create the most dreamy inspiration infused with Art deco decadence……..

Happy Valentines Day my loved up lovelies! Many of you will be stumbling across my blog today as an excited, newly engaged bride-to-be after saying yes this morning to your romantic beau – a hearty welcome and congratulations to you!! Do stop a while and have a look around, you might want to have a read of these…

Today I am back with the second in this series of guest posts from my favourite wedding bloggers from around the world. Whilst the first, from the lovely Tamika of Bajan Wed, was a Winter beauty (you catch up here if you missed it – it really was a must see!), today’s is a Spring delight in…

I am excited to be bringing you, over the next couple of months, some guest posts from some of my favourite wedding bloggers from around the world, in the form of beautiful inspiration boards. For me this is an opportunity to introduce you to the blogs and bloggers who are a constant source of inspiration (and…

I am not usually one to follow the latest fashion fads and whims, but it has been hard not to be completely smitten with the trends that flavoured weddings throughout 2015! We saw one of my all time favourite colours Marsala set the wedding world alight with its rich red tones; grooms embraced their inner style maven and ditched the…

It has become something of a tradition to share an inspiration board on New Year’s Eve and if we’re talking New Year’s Eve, then there must be an abundance of gold, glitter and glamour! After last year’s alternative colour palette that was the perfect mix of glitz and romance, I have chosen a beautifully classic…

Just 2 more sleeps until Christmas!! And, for the third year in a row, I am celebrating Christmas Eve’s Eve with the perfect Winter wedding inspiration board. This year in my favourite Yuletide colour scheme, a beautifully traditional colour palette of red, green and gold….. 1 ~ My Fotolog, 2 ~ Exchange Events Catering photography by…

It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here! Last night Mr E and I decorated our tree and today I placed our first presents beneath its branches – only 9 more sleeps to go, and I can not wait. Less so for the presents, as for the quiet time with family, relaxing and…

Today’s inspiration board was all about showing you how a few different shades of just one colour can create a clean and chic colour palette for your wedding – and that brown is anything but boring! I really think over the years it has had something of a bad rap, but in fact it can…

Happy Halloween! I couldn’t let today pass without popping in and sharing this year’s Halloween wedding inspiration board, especially after you all loved last year’s (which you can see here if you are new to Chic Vintage Brides or missed it) so much! Where last year I went with the traditional colour palette of orange…

As my last inspiration board was inspired by a shade from Pantone’s picks for Spring 2016, I thought for this week’s I would look back to their Fall 2015 palette for a colour perfect for an Autumn affair, and re-discovered the beautiful shade of blue-grey that is ‘Stormy Weather‘. But this time, rather than imagining…

Today’s wedding inspiration board was inspired by your favourite shade from Pantone‘s Top 10 colours for Spring 2016 (in case you missed them, you can catch up here and here), the lovely Lilac Gray. Of all the pretty shades I shared a couple of weeks ago, it was by far the most popular, with twice as many…

Last week I shared 5 of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Spring 2016 and I was overjoyed, but unsurprised, to see you loved them just as much as I do – although you preferred this hue to my favourite Serenity! (in case you missed them, you can catch up here, where you will also find the low down on who…

I know you’re only just welcoming Autumn, but did you hear Pantone have released their Top 10 colours for Spring 2016? And, as always, they’re gorgeous!! So I have taken a closer look and pulled their pretty picks into inspiration boards, for you to see exactly how each one might work for your wedding…..

It sure is starting to feel a lot like Spring here in Hawkes Bay! The blossom has started to bloom and you can just begin to see the buds of new growth on the trees, it is a beautiful time of the year. But I can’t help but feel a little envious of those of…

I don’t know about you, but I have been unable to get that beautiful blue ‘Sea of Love’ inspiration shoot I shared with you last week out of my head (did you miss it?? Then you simply must take a peek before going any further, because it truly is one not to be missed!) And so…

I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I first thought of creating this board! Inspired by Pantone‘s luscious Lucite Green, it is fun, fresh, and oh so perfect for Summer….. I think it was worth the wait!

We had a cold and frosty start to the day here in Hawkes Bay this morning! And so, I thought with this week’s inspiration board I would whisk us away to sunnier climes; somewhere romantic, beautiful and most importantly warm! Inspired by the stunning Villa Cetinale, which nestling in the heart of Tuscany always gets me dreaming of a trip to…

I have such a beautifully elegant inspiration board for you today – it could easily become one of my all time favourites! When we think of a beach wedding we all too quickly think of shades of blue, or nautical brights. Well, today I wanted to show you that the unconventional choice can make for…

Do you remember those perfect Summer wedding colour palettes I shared last month? Well, I asked all of you who follow Chic Vintage Brides on Facebook to vote for your favourite, and whilst it was a close one (with this heavenly palette losing by just one vote), the most popular was Strawberry Fields! A bold and fun palette of red, white and blue,…

For today’s wedding inspiration board I was inspired by the colour picks recently released by Pantone, and in particular the gorgeous golden yellow you may remember Oak Buff. A stunning shade inspired by nature and with a distinctly vintage feel I knew, as soon as I saw it, it would look so elegant mixed with grey and a dusky pink……..

Good morning! If you have been a regular visitor of Chic Vintage Brides, you will by now be familiar with these 5 perfect palettes posts. They have become a bit of a popular and regular feature since you all loved my 5 Perfect Palettes for an Autumn Wedding so much. To date we have looked at Winter…

Last week I shared 5 of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Fall 2015 and I was chuffed to see you love them just as much as I do – if you missed them, you can catch up here (and if you’re wondering who Pantone are and why the heck you should care what colours they picked, then pop across…

It feel likes only yesterday that I was sharing Pantone’s pick of colours for Spring 2015 and yet, they have already released their favourites for fall – and if you thought the Spring palette was pretty, just wait until you see the beautiful array of colours they chose for Autumn! Here’s how Pantone, the global authority on…

I am a little bit smitten with today’s inspiration board! The elegant neutral colour palette was inspired by the beautiful old buildings of Tuscany, and a stunning image by Kristin La Voie Photography. Dramatic, glamorous and the epitome of elegance it is my idea of heaven!….. Kristin La Voie Photography Mixed with a splash of gold,…

Good morning lovelies! And how was your weekend? Despite being the first of Autumn, here in NZ, ours still felt decidedly summery with warm sunny days, clear blue skies and the trees still lush with leaves….it’s a lovely time of year! I realise that whilst I am shivering at the thought of the shorter days…

Do you remember those beautiful Spring wedding colour palettes I shared a couple of weeks ago? Well, I asked those of you who follow Chic Vintage Brides on Facebook to vote for your favourite and there was an overwhelming winner – Spring Blues! A pretty palette of pale blues and blush, that I just couldn’t resist adding a splash of gold to for today’s…

Following on from yesterday’s elegant Spring wedding (did you see that bouquet?? *swoon*) today I have more beautiful ideas for a Spring wedding for you with a romantic inspiration board infused with delicate shades of lavender and lilac. If you have been following Chic Vintage Brides for some time, then you will know of my love…

Hello lovelies! Those of you who have been visiting Chic Vintage Brides for some time, may remember back before Christmas, after you all loved my 5 Perfect Palettes for an Autumn Wedding so much, that I promised the perfect palette posts would become a more regular feature. Well, after a long cold Winter for many…

Just in case Tuesday’s gorgeous Parisian love shoot wasn’t enough to get you feeling all inspired for Valentines Day and in the mood for romance, today I have the sweetest inspiration board in a palette that is utterly gorgeous. So on trend and with a retro edge it is perfect for a Valentines Day surprise, a…

Despite the fact it is Summer here in NZ, it has been something of a wet and miserable day today. So I thought with this week’s inspiration board I would whisk us all away to somewhere lovely – and warm! Inspired by the charming stone houses of Provence, with their pretty shuttered windows, I chose a palette of soft blues, blush…

Whilst here in NZ the summer is a scorcher, meaning lots of lovely lazy days in the garden and dining outdoors (which always makes me feel a little Mediterranean?!) I know many of you remain in the midst of Winter, so I am starting the week with a Winter warmer for you! A romantic Spring wedding inspiration board in…

I know I’ve said it before, and  I am sure I will say it again, because there really is no better time of year to get married than New Year! Naturally, as a New Year’s Eve bride myself I am completely biased, but NYE is all about celebrations and what better excuse for a big bash…

Good morning lovelies and Merry Christmas Eve’s Eve. I don’t know about you, but I can definitely hear the sleigh bells ringing! Our presents are all wrapped and sitting under the tree, the sherry is open and I think it could be time for the customary annual viewing of Love Actually (its just not Christmas…

Good morning lovelies, and say a big hello to December! It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here, and this weekend I could resist the urge to decorate no longer. So, after a quick dash into town for a few extra decs Mr E and I spent yesterday afternoon putting up our tree,…

Hello lovelies! You may remember I promised some weeks ago, after you all loved the Autumn wedding colour palettes I shared, that these perfect palette posts would become a more regular feature and today I thought it was about time I delivered on that promise (OK, so I confess, I rather loved the post too and…

Good morning! With the start of November already upon us (can you believe it? I don’t know where this year has gone – our little pickle turns 1 this week!) I thought it was time for a more wintery wedding inspiration board. There is one colour palette always perfect for any Winter (or Autumn) wedding…

Good morning lovelies! Don’t worry it is definitely Friday, so I apologise for the absence of the usual Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons. It is simply that in celebration of today’s date, I thought an Inspiration Board was called for. Halloween would be such a fun time of the year to get married (just imagine the…

Good morning lovelies! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Ours was sun filled and fabulous, and left me feeling all inspired! As my last inspiration board was distinctly Autumnal (full of gorgeous jewel shades take a look here if you missed it) I decided today’s should have more of a lighter summery feel. And nothing says…

So, yesterday I shared 5 of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Spring 2015 Weddings- if you missed it, you can see it here (and read all about who the heck Pantone are and why you should care what colours they picked!) I promised then that you wouldn’t have to wait long for the second 5, so without…

Good morning! A couple of weeks ago Pantone released their colour picks for Spring 2015 and it has me, and indeed the whole wedding world, rather excited. Now you may be wondering who the heck is Pantone? And, why on earth should you care what colours they pick for next Spring? Well, remember last year how…

I hope your Monday morning hasn’t started as wet and miserably as mine has. But if it has, I have just the thing to brighten your day! Do you remember the gorgeous Autumn wedding colour palettes I shared a couple of weeks ago? Well, it seems you loved them as much as I did. In fact…

Whilst we are looking forward to the start of Spring here in NZ – warmer days, later nights, gardens filled with flowers and BBQs with friends; I confess Autumn remains my favourite season! In fact, I am more than a little envious of you starting to see the leaves turn and planning trips to the…

Good morning lovelies! And how was your weekend? Ours felt decidedly Spring-like with warm sunny days, lambs in the fields and daffodils raising their sunny heads in the garden….it’s a lovely time of year! I realise that whilst I am looking forward to Spring many of you are shuddering at the thought of Autumn. So,…

Good morning! I have something a little seasonal, and special, for you today. What could be a better way to see in the first day of July, than with a romantic yet fun wedding inspiration board in honour of the upcoming holiday weekend for all of you US-based brides-to-be! (don’t worry though, I haven’t forgotten those…

Good morning lovelies! With Summer just around the corner for so many of you, and feeling all inspired by that breathtaking beach inspiration shoot from Kirill Bordon Photography (if you missed it do take a peek here, it really couldn’t be any prettier!) I couldn’t resist a beach wedding inspiration board incorporating those lovely shades of blue and…

Good morning! Monday, Monday, not usually my favourite day of the week (is it anyone’s?) except when I’m doing an inspiration board – and this week’s is a beauty! Mr E and I were lucky enough to have the most wonderful lavender blooming in our gardens all summer, filling our home with its lovely scent…

Welcome to the weekend lovelies! Don’t you just love a short week and a long weekend. I hope you have some wonderful plans for your Easter weekend. My weekend is going to be particularly long as Mr E and I are away on a mini holiday next week; our first ‘family’ holiday with Bodie. Don’t…

Good morning, and how was your weekend? Mine, I spent feeling all inspired by the turning of the leaves in the park and that low, warm sunlight that can only mean one thing – Autumn is on its way! As with my Spring wedding inspiration from a couple of weeks back, I decided to look past…

Hello lovelies, another Monday is upon us. But despair not, because do I have the loveliest inspiration board for you today! Especially for all those of you coming to the end of Winter, I have mixed shades of blue with the greyed jade to create a bright and pretty palette just perfect for a Spring wedding……..

Good morning! How was your weekend? Fabulous I hope! Ours was wet and windy so I spent much of yesterday working, although it hardly felt like work at all – did you see my first Style Icon post of 2014? I enjoyed writing it so much, I think it is going to be the first of…

Hello lovelies! I’m afraid so, yes, it is Monday already – where did that weekend disappear to so quickly? I feel as though I hardly had a chance to greet it when it was gone. Anyway, to brighten this Monday morning, and especially for those of you shivering and suffering in the polar vortex, I…

Tomorrow Mr E and I celebrate our 3rd anniversary! That’s right New Year’s Eve 2010 (2 months before we moved to the other side of the world) in the late afternoon of a snowy December, as the sun started to set we were exchanging our vows. Words can’t describe the joy of that day, even…

Christmas Eve Eve….. wow has Christmas come around quick this year! I am finally feeling more prepared for it after a weekend of shopping and wrapping (accompanied of course by Love Actually and a glass of sherry) – how about you, are you on top of everything for Christmas? Last Christmas I went with a fabulous…

Morning lovelies, how was your weekend? Mine was tremendously exciting (for those who don’t follow CVB on Facebook, here’s why! :)) Aside from dreaming of that little fella, I have mostly spent the weekend feeling all inspired by the beautiful roses in our cottage garden. They run the whole way along the front, just outside…

It only seems like yesterday that I was embracing Autumn and yet it is already feeling decidedly Spring-like here – lambs frolic in the fields, the trees are turning pink with blossom and we have been without an electric blanket for 3 weeks! 🙂 So with balmier days beckoning I have decided to give, what…

In celebration of today’s significant date, something of a special Inspiration Board for you….. Happy Confetti Photography A splash of red, white and blue for the 4th July! Oh on this dark Winter’s day I envy you your  fireworks, barbecues, and beach bonfires with family and friends….. And how better to make the most of the public holiday…

After the beautifully golden late days of Summer we have seen here this Easter weekend, it is hard to believe Autumn is upon us. It is only the slow turning of the leaves and shortening days that reminds us that before we know it Winter will be here and we will be pulling out those…

Today Mr E and I celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! It’s hard to believe it has been a whole 2 years since I married the man of my dreams, the man I fell in love with the moment I saw him (clichéd but true) I love celebrating the day we started our married life and I equally…

Happy Christmas Eve everyone  – only 1 more sleep until Christmas!! And to celebrate I have a little Christmas Wedding Inspiration. Last year it was all about the rich ruby red of Cranberry, but this year I have taken the lush colour that abounds even in the whitest Christmas wonderland, that of Emerald Green…… Wreath Source,…

As the days grow longer and warmer, I am craving the pretty palettes of Spring and Summer. And none can be prettier than that of dusky blue and blush…. French Hotel from Polly Alexndre, Blush Cap Sleeve Beaded Gown from Elie Saab, Blue Butterfly via Pinterest, Dusky Blue Brooch from Lisa Warninger, Ring from Jose…

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 –…

As a Winter bride myself I am maybe a little biased, but not enough brides take advantage of the most romantic of seasons for my liking! There is nothing more memorable, beautiful or fun than a snow filled winter wedding…. Bride in the Snow – Style Me Pretty, Snowy Road – Pinterest, Groom – Costin M via Pinterest, Castle…

Ever since that dreamy Daylesford Wedding on a Lavender Farm by the incredible Jonathan Ong I have been loving Lavender – the flower, the colour and the scent. Not only is it’s beautiful scent ideal to create an ambiance for a vintage wedding, but it’s also super soothing – could anything be more perfect for a…

Teasing and tempting little peeks of the new Baz Luhrman Great Gatsby film, being made next door in Australia, have started to appear on the world wide web and I for one can not wait! Carey Mulligan, the with her ever chic hair in a bob, as the effervescent Daisy Buchanan and Leonardo Dicaprio in the dapper lead……..

Valentines Day (already – I can’t believe how quickly this year is flying!) I have high hopes for lots of happy couple and engagements today 🙂 Of course every Valentines Inspiration board has to include a nice bright Scarlet. I went for a light turquoise and a soft fuschia to go with mine – maybe slightly…

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,…

Following my Cranberry Christmas post, I wanted to create a more southern-hemisphere seasonal inspiration board, for brides-to-be planning a Summer wedding. Inspired by the Hawkes Bay sun (which admittedly of late seems to have taken a holiday of its own!) I am loving this vintage yellow…… Bow Clutch – Etsy, Flower Necklace – Etsy, Platform Mary Jane Shoes via Pinterest,…

I am feeling festive following a jolly fab, first Kiwi Christmas! And for me, Christmas will always be about deep, rich, warm colours, my favourite being Cranberry Red…… Cranberry Embroidery, Cranberry Table Setting, Get Your Cranberry On, Vintage Christmas Card, Red Trees, Glamourous Dress + 40s Hair, Hat & Lipstick Image, Love is Patient (embracing my…

After spending a blissful afternoon watching classic Joan Crawford (in the fierce Mildred Pierce) I was inspired to pull together an inspiration board for those brides wishing to channel the style and glamour of the starlets of the Golden Age of Hollywood. What better colour scheme than Midnight Blue and Gold, a dramatic duo that just screams opulence and elegance………

With the clocks going forward this weekend, it’s official, Spring has sprung! I love Spring – mornings filled with warm light, snow slowly receding from the mountains, lambs playing in the fields and trees heavy with beautiful blossom…. all signalling the end of Winter and better than that, Summer is just around the corner! It’s difficult…

Following my blissful afternoon of Audrey the other weekend and my subsequent Style Icon post I began to muse on how a bride might channel the great Miss Hepburn and infuse their big day with some Breakfast at Tiffany’s style….. and after a few hours surfing the wide world of the web I pieced together a couple…

More Downton Abbey-esque Edwardian Wedding inspiration (after my Deliciously Downton Vera post at the beginning of this month) – I know, I know, I am a girl obsessed but look at these incredible photos and you will see why I couldn’t resist one more…….. I found these gloriously vintage Wedding Photos on Ruffled (if you haven’t paid it a visit…

 Inspired by the fabulous find that was those gorgeous Art Nouveau invites from the delightful Dear Emma Stationery store on Etsy but with a dash of THAT infamous dress in Atonement, I have pulled together an ‘Oh My God –  Chartreuse’ Inspiration Board. If only I had peach toned skin, like most lucky red heads, I may well have…

I love creating moodboards! (as you will discover)  There is something poetic, pleasing, rewarding and indeed a little addictive about finding beautiful images and piecing them together to create a unique snapshot of your lusts, a fusion of your hopes, dreams and loves. After sharing our wedding photos, I thought I would share how I…