If you are a follower of Chic Vintage Brides on Instagram, or have paid a visit to either the Little Book of Chic or Boutique of late, you may have already caught a glimpse of the heavenly creations of London based designer Yelena Smirnova. Well today I am proud to be able to introduce you properly! The purveyor…

Giving the conventional a contemporary twist, tall wedding cakes have transformed this tasty tradition in recent years. Tall doesn’t necessarily mean a tower of ten tiers – although that does look lovely – but rather an elegant play on proportions with lofty layers. Starting with the naked wedding cake, and the single tiered confection, statuesque has emerged as…

For some time now there has been one name synonymous with utterly romantic lace wedding dresses, and its none of the ones you might expect – I am not talking Monique Lhuillier, or Elie Saab, or any of the big designer names you see grace the runways of New York each year! Oh no, this is…

Yep you read that right! This stunning Winter wedding not only has the most beautiful bouquets of deep red blooms, and a sparkly colour palette of silver and gold, but also a rather unique wedding ceremony – the Magnolia Bridge over Bayou St. John! All flawlessly captured by Marissa Lambert, to say it is dreamy is something of…

After looking at some of the biggest wedding cake trends for this year: black beauties, single tier confections and some tasty alternatives to the traditional; today I’ve rounded up some of the most fabulous finishing touches! I am of course talking about the topper, the cherry of the wedding world. You see if these other trends…

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…

Today’s Spring garden bridal shoot from Blooms and Bowties and Jessica Little Photography delights with a delicate beauty. With a sweetheart table that truly tempts, organic floral arrangements in a palette of soft Spring hues and a romantic bridal look, all set against a lush green and blossom-filled garden backdrop, it is heavenly in every sense of the word! Here’s the…

We may be only half way through 2016, but bridal designers are already unveiling their offerings for 2017 brides, and I couldn’t be more excited! Today I am sharing the Spring 2017 collection from Jenny Packham, ever a favourite here at Chic Vintage Brides (I was a JP bride myself afterall!). Whilst it was presented in a…

I find elopements so utterly romantic! There is just something magical about the intimacy. Being almost entirely alone exchanging vows with the one you love…..what could be more beautiful? Well, throw in a stunning historical backdrop and the discerning eye of Lara Lam behind the camera, and you have elopement perfection!…… Here’s a few words from Lara…

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 focusing over the last couple of weeks on some stylish alternatives to the traditional wedding cake, I wanted to show with today’s post that your wedding cake can be kept simple and still make a statement and that you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a wedding cake with wow. With these minimalist single…

The bridal shower is one of the most beloved wedding traditions. As a bridesmaid or maid of honour though, it can also be one of the most stressful jobs. But it doesn’t have to be! You can throw a charming celebration your favourite bride-to-be will never forget by keeping the festivities simple and stress free! …

I can not get enough of today’s wedding inspiration shoot from White Images and The Wedding Harvest. A boho-vintage vision in stunning shades of pink, it captivates with every detail; that includes a dreamy long sleeve wedding dress, a wedding venue of vintage perfection, florals dotted with the most gorgeous Magnolias and a tablescape I can just imagine spending…

As a wedding blogger it is easy to get lost in all the beautiful details, those finishing touches that so often give a wedding wow factor and makes me want to publish them on these pages. But occasionally a celebration comes along that reminds me exactly what a wedding is really all about. Something that is…

Last weeks post on delicious alternatives to the traditional wedding cake (hope you didn’t miss it, it was a corker!) got me thinking about how else today’s couples can express a little individuality and create a wow with their wedding cake. And one of the easiest ways that came to mind was colour, and in particular…