Old theatres are places where rich colors, history, architecture and romance combine, making them an unconventional but perfect choice for a venue. And today’s styled wedding shoot, in the magnificent theatre of Quimper in Brittany, France, captures all of the above, as well as the sweetest love story! Thibault and the team shared these words…

Today we’re stepping back in time to the turn of the 20th century and the Belle Époque, with this oh-so-romantic bridal editorial. Inspired by one of my favourite periods, the Edwardian era (think season one of Downton Abbey!), it is elegant to the extreme. Brimming with lush blooms, silk ribbons, calligraphy and the most heavenly…

The beauty, history, and romance of the City of Lights is the perfect inspiration for a wedding. And with a history as golden and promising as the famous Belle Époque era, it’s no wonder this team honed in on its romantic charms and artistic flair to create this breathtaking scene. Filled with lush, almost tropical…

Today’s Art Nouveau inspired wedding editorial comes in a palette of the prettiest pastels – making a refreshing change to the dark and moody fall hues we’ve been seeing so much of lately. With every detail bringing the Edwardian era to life, from the Alphonse Mucha inspired stationery suite, to the ceremony backdrop, painted wedding cake,…

Today’s wedding inspiration shoot took place in downtown Detroit, but abounds with olde world elegance that compliments the architecture of the venue that serves as its backdrop, the old Michigan Theatre. The rich color palette of peach, emerald and gold, and Art Nouveau details bring together this breathtaking vision of modern romance….. Here’s photographer Lynsey Lue to tell us all about…

With a name like ‘Chic Vintage Brides’ you would be forgiven for thinking these pages are all about the girls. But I know there are just as many vintage loving guys out there and today’s fabulous styled shoot is for you! Inspired by the imaginings of the inimitable Wes Anderson and given a distinctly vintage…

I have such a truly beautiful bridal fashion inspiration shoot to share with your today. With exquisite wedding dresses and bridal accessories from the Edwardian era, captured beautifully by ruudC Fotografie, full of soft light and positively brimming with romance I just know you are going to love it! The Edwardian era or Belle Epoque has always…

This is one of my favourite times of the year! Not only because of the beautiful change in season – whilst you are looking forward to Fall, here in New Zealand the days are getting lighter, the trees are blooming with delicate blossom and its sweet scent fills the air. But, whilst that makes it…

I must admit this is one of my absolute favourite times of the year! Not only because of the beautiful change in season, but also because its around this time we start to get early glimpses of the beautiful new bridal collections. I can’t help it, there is little I love more than perusing the latest exquisitely…

If you love the glitz and glamour of the Jazz-Age, consider Jay & Daisy your style icons and are looking for the perfect wedding stationery then you are going to ♥ the subject of today’s post! I have been an admirer of theirs for so long, that it is with great pleasure I would like to introduce you…

Today’s vintage wedding inspiration shoot, brimming with romantic Edwardian details, was created by a super creative team of wedding pros who believe that inspiration for your wedding can come from anywhere. Theirs just happened to be found within a beautiful old historic country estate….. This swoonworthy shoot brimming with vintage wedding ideas was inspired by and took…

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…

Whilst perhaps not what we would consider conventionally beautiful by today’s standards, today’s Chic Vintage Bride has nonetheless utterly bewitched me!….. I think its those big beautiful blue eyes! Eleanor Wilson, daughter of President Woodrow Wilson, married William Gibbs McAdoo (the Secretary of Treasury), in the Blue Room of the White House on May the 7th,…

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…

Claire Pettibone has long been a favourite of mine! Her collections, with her distinctive signature style, are always so full of the most feminine and ethereally elegant wedding dresses that it is quite simply impossible not to be charmed and captivated by them. Designed with a hint of the Art Nouveau era, and not lacking in beauty or…