Today’s shoot was inspired by the Emmy winning comedy TV series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Putting a mid-century twist on a romantic garden wedding it is a vivid and vibrant take on timeless romance and I absolutely love it! The lovely Naomi of Bowties & Bouquets shared these words about the creative teams vision when…

When the bride names Audrey Hepburn as her style muse you know you are in for a treat! And from Caitlin’s tea-length wedding dress to the couple’s marquee reception, everything about this bright and breezy Summer garden wedding epitomises mid-century elegance….. Much as I love an intimate celebration (we had just 30 guests at our…

I share a lot of modern vintage inspiration here on Chic Vintage Brides, which I absolutely love – it is so inspiring to see couples and creatives in this wonderful wedding industry of ours putting a contemporary interpretation on timeless elegance and vintage details! But I know there’s still a lot of brides, and grooms,…

If you’re a mid-century maven I have such a treat for you! With today’s wedding being described by the happy couple celebrating, Jennifer & Rod, as being Rockabilly, 1950s and Kitsch. With a tea length wedding dress, the most fabulous hair & makeup and a bowls club reception (yep, you read that right!) it is…

Pastels was one of my picks of the top wedding trends for the coming year and when you see pretty celebrations such as this outdoor Alabama affair captured by Baylee Rae , it is easy to see why! Pastels are perfect for a Spring or Summer wedding – and with Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue Pantone’s colours…

A wedding described as ‘vintage in pastels with a high tea reception’ is my idea of perfection, but that is just the start of the loveliness of today’s English Countryside inspired wedding from Jac & Heath Photography…… Add to the high tea reception, the quaintest venue, a marquee decked out in DIY bunting, a rainbow wedding…

If there is one thing I miss, living in New Zealand, (other than robins and foxes) it would be the history we are so lucky to have on our doorstep in Europe; and today’s wedding from Claire Morgan reminded me why! Bride and Groom Christina & Stefan were lucky enough to exchange their vows in front…

It’s impossible to be anything other than completely smitten with today’s super sweet engagement shoot! With its vintage 1950s inspired styling, the beautiful Spring light and blossom filled trees and gorgeous couple Nikos and Stavroula – whose looks of love couldn’t be any cuter, all captured so beautifully by Elias Kordelakos; it is quite simply the perfect example of…

I love inspiration shoots, and how they allow professionals and experts in the wedding industry to get their creative juices flowing. The result is always breathtaking and yet often something a bride might not otherwise have thought of. This fabulous Mid-Century inspiration shoot from Ilene Squires Photography and Party Task Force is the perfect example of just such a…

So, having looked at the most perfect bridal hair accessories, delightful wedding cakes, fabulous bridesmaid dresses, beautiful bouquets, stylish looks for Grooms and chic wedding dresses we come to the end of this series of 1950s themed Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons! But I think I have left the best to last, because there could be no more fitting finale than a roundup…

As we’re approaching the end of this series of 1950s themed Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons, I thought it was about time we focused on the most important detail of any wedding, 1950s inspired or otherwise. I am of course talking THE dress! And with many of the fashion details so popular back then on trend again, you lucky brides looking to…

I imagine there must be nothing more beautiful than walking down the aisle is a family heirloom. A much loved dress, so elegant and timeless, warn by your mother or perhaps even your grandmother. For those of us who love the style and sentiment, but are not lucky enough to be in possession of one…

If you’re a fan of Grace Kelly, love High Society or just adore all of the grace and glamour of the 1950s and have missed any of the last few weeks Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons then you have some catching up to do! Because we’ve already looked at the most perfect bridal hair accessories, delightful wedding cakes, fabulous bridesmaid dresses and beautiful bouquets for…

Today’s post couldn’t be any prettier or more perfect for this lovely sunny Spring day! As we continue our look at all things 1950s, today it’s time to swoon over some truly beautiful bouquets. And its fair to say the sweet charm, elegance and glamour the era is renowned for, was just as evident in the wedding…

Today’s post is definitely my favourite so far in this series of 1950s themed Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons! Because, after looking at the most perfect bridal hair accessories and delicious wedding cakes for a mid-century inspired wedding, today I’m turning our attention to the all important bridesmaids….. You want your girls to look and feel just as fabulous as you will on the…