2012…what a year! It is hard to comprehend all that has happened to my little blog in the space of 12 months…. and how much I have each and every one of you followers, contributors, sponsors and stoppers by to thank for it. To celebrate, the final Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons of the year is…

Continuing the search for the elusive perfect bridesmaids dress – that is one that is both affordable and fashionable, cute and wearable, plus of course liked by both bridesmaids and bride; which I started a few weeks ago with the LBBD post (that is Little or Long Black Bridesmaids Dresses) today I bring you Ivory! As the traditional colour…

I could not be more excited to share the début (you won’t be believe it when you see it) bridal collection of super talented New Zealand designer Kelsey Genna – there aren’t the words to describe how divine these wedding dresses are, so I am going to let the heavenly campaign images do the talking…..

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…

It’s impossible to keep my adoration of everything that is Johanna Johnson secret – you don’t have to go far on CVB before you find a post featuring one of her real brides, veils, accessories or decadent bridal gowns, or inspired by them! I have long loved the simplicity, grace and style of her timelessly elegant and…

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…

I am so excited about todays post I can hardly stop my fingers from trembling enough for me to type! Thanks to Helen Rodrigues, who is soon to be stocking the London based fashion house, Australian and New Zealand brides can join the long list of admirers of  Alice Temperley‘s delicate and feminine designs (a list…

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,…

Happy 2012 to one and all! And oh what better way for CVB to begin the new year than by introducing the incredible latest collection of one of Australia’s greatest designers – Johanna Johnson! Johanna Johnson has established a reputation for creating gowns revered for their unique mix of old Hollywood glamour and modern sophistication and…

Not so long ago, I wrote a post extolling the beauty of the Luxurious Letterpress Wedding Stationery from Bella Figura, so just imagine my joy (I was quite literally and unabashedly jumping – poor Mr E) when the lovely Erica, from Bella Figura, asked if I would like to help them launch the exciting new additions to…

I stumbled across this beautiful Blush Bridal Gown (already featured once on CVB in my Utterly Gorgeous Coloured Gowns for the Unconventional Bride post) on the fabulous Magnolia Rouge blog  and fell in love with it all over again…… I should have known that it was (of course) created by one of my favourite designers, Collette Dinnigan. (Photographer Kate…

Previously, I have refrained from sharing the glorious creations of the Wedding dress designer of today’s post, because sadly she is currently not stocked in Australia or New Zealand – it would be cruel to tease you with such beauteous bridal gowns as these, if they are not available here…..  However, with her simply breathtaking 2012 collection,…

If a vintage wedding dress, like the fabulous frocks I featured in Exquisite Vintage Bridal Gowns from The Frock, isn’t for you but you still want a vintage inspired wedding or theme, then despair not! Many of the oh so talented designers of today have been drawing inspiration from eras gone by for their recent collections and 2012 is no exception. Jenny…