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Karen Willis Holmes Exquisite 2016 Bridal Collection

Following on from yesterday’s romance filled engagement shoot, we are continuing the romantic theme with the most stunning shoot capturing the beautiful new bridal collection from one of my favourite designers, Karen Willis Holmes. If that name is new to you, you won’t have to scroll much further to see why she is one of Australia’s…

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Jenny Packham’s Enchanting Spring 2016 Bridal Collection

Following on from last Monday’s glimpse of the gorgeous tea length gowns in House of Mooshki’s 2016 Bridal collection (which, if you missed it, really is a must see), we’re starting this week with something a little extra special from designer of the moment Jenny Packham and last month’s Bridal Market. If you love art deco decadence and ethereal elegance…

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An Exclusive Early Glimpse at BHLDN’s Spring 2015 Collection

Good morning! If you follow Chic Vintage Brides you will know BHLDN (the bridal sister to the fabulous Anthropologie) is something of a fave of mine! Their carefully curated collections, always brimming with uniquely vintage-inspired style and overflowing with romance, are never less than enchanting. I love how they pull together entire ensembles, for brides and bridesmaids, of beautifully…

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Top 10 Bridal Trends for 2015

Good morning lovelies! It only seems like yesterday that I was scouring the catwalks and collections for my pick of the Top 10 Wedding Dress Trends for 2014 (you can see them here and here if you missed them) yet we are already fast approaching the end of 2014 (there are only 5 weeks until…

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Gorgeous Vintage Bridal Gowns from Gossamer

Oh I am so excited about today’s post! You might have glimpsed over the last few weeks, if you follow Chic Vintage Brides on Facebook and Pinterest, some of the most exquisite vintage wedding dresses you ever will – I mean seriously, seriously stunning! (and at a steal of a price for their age and…

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Blush by JLM Couture at Paperswan Bride

After yesterday’s gorgeous bridal inspiration shoot featuring those Beatrice Couture Designs accessories and pastel pink wedding dresses from Lazaro, I have yet more pretty bridal inspiration for you today (can you ever get too much pretty?) Chic Vintage Brides favourite Paperswan Bride has been spoiling Wellington brides-to-be with their gorgeous collection of designer wedding dresses since opening…

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Romantic Metropolitan Building Bridal Inspiration Shoot

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,…

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Petite Lumiere’s Spring in Kyoto Collection

A few weeks ago I introduced you to one of my latest Etsy loves and fab finds Petite Lumière by showcasing the Florence Collection. As is often the case with designers and professionals showcased on Chic Vintage Brides, it wasn’t just the unique designs that created my little soft spot for this Etsy store, but the…

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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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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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Gwendolynne’s 2013 Collection from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

Through her beautiful bridal collections Gwendolynne Burkin long established herself as one of Australia’s top bridal designers. A fashion purist who avoids fashion trends and remains true to her own sense of style Gwendolynne‘s gowns are Art Deco infused, exquisitely embellished pieces of art…… Created from the most beautifully delicate, floaty fabrics of champagne, silver, gold and…

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Downton Abbey’s Much Anticipated Wedding

Since the beginning of series one, I have been completely enamoured with the delightful characters, glorious sets and decadent costumes of Downton Abbey. Each and every episode with their impeccably written scripts and story lines have been enchanting, sweeping me away to a simpler time and place…. And ever since that Christmas Special ending set my heart racing, I have…

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An Alluring Fall 2013 Bridal Collection from Monique Lhuillier

Today I have even more pretty from the recent New York Bridal Fashion Week! This time it comes from couture bridal designer and celebrity favorite Monique Lhuillier, who presented a stunning Fall 2013 collection….. Monique Lhuillier is the designer of choice for the fashion forward bride who wants to look elegant, but with an edge. Monique’s designs have always captured…

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In Love with Claire Pettibone’s Fall 2013 Bridal Collection

After yesterday’s classic ivory bridal Fall 2013 collection from Vera Wang, I have something a little different, but equally dreamy, from New York Bridal Fashion Week for you today….. Claire Pettibone sent her nymph-like models, dancing barefoot down a romantic runway blanketed in pretty pink and red rose petals. Adorned with silk flower crowns, corsages and necklaces; in gowns of gossamer fit…

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Ruche’s Lovely Fall 2012 Bridal Collection Lace & Lavender

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…

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Magical Illusion Necklines

Didn’t Prescilla Chan look radiant when she married Mark Zuckerberg this week?! For their surprise, back yard ceremony the bride opted for, who else but Claire Pettibone! The exquisite gown was style ‘Sky Between the Branches’ (from Claire’s continuing collection), which features the most beautiful cut out embroidery, creating a stylishly elegant bateau illusion neckline….

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Whimsical and Wonderful Flower Crowns

Oh, if you love flower crowns then you will want to take a peek at my most recent post here it is brimming with beauties! The bridal floral crown has seen a real revival in the past year – vintage, whimsical and bohemian inspired brides are all turning to the floral headdress, flower wreath headband or flower crown as a pretty, rustic, and…

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Chic Vintage Catchup

Chic Vintage Brides may have been quiet on the post front for a few days but I promise I haven’t been idle – as well as being  engrossed in an exciting makeover for CVB, I have also been avidly reading and catching up with some of my favourite Wedding blogs and I am quite frankly…

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Divine Downton Abbey

What a wet & windy weekend….. but how well I spent it! I got to watch my latest vintage love, Downton Abbey, for the fourth time! Having already watched it twice in the UK, I couldn’t resist watching again when it was shown on Prime in New Zealand recently and when I spotted the DVD boxset for…

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