Rustic Vintage Weddings
A Bright & Cheerful Spring Wedding at Roaring Camp Railroads
ONELOVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Jesse & Nicole were so excited to get engaged that they started planning their “dream wedding” the very next day – even booking their venue and photographer! Just a few weeks later however, Nicole’s Mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer. So they put planning the wedding on hold and decided to get married in Nicole’s parent’s backyard in…
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1920s Weddings
A Prohibition Inspired Art Deco Wedding
DANIELLE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
A peaceful lakeside setting for a heartfelt ceremony, followed by a lavish marquee reception complete with feather centerpieces and a unique wedding cake, you are sure to be bowled over by the Gatsby inspired glamour of vintage loving couple Sarah & Adem’s fabulous 1920s Summer celebration….. Married on the 8th of July 2017 at the…
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Groom & Groomsmen
Dapper Gents Wedding Inspiration with Floral Beards
HAZELWOOD PHOTO
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…
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Inspiration Shoots
A Morning with Bridesmaids – Romantic Blush Pink Wedding Inspiration
LARA LAM PHOTOGRAPHY
For today’s breathtaking inspiration shoot, fine art photographer Lara Lam and the team of creatives drew inspiration from the stunning venue, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Playing with its soft pink hue, they incorporated lush florals in similar tones, mismatched bridesmaid dresses and an elegant tablescape laid, alongside beautiful calligraphy wedding stationery by Seniman Calligraphy, to…
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Wedding Trends
21 Ideas for a Dazzling Diamond Wedding
Today I’m excited to be sharing the fourth in our series looking at beautiful birthstones. I have been looking forward to April since they started back in January, because this month’s birthstone is diamond, and if ever there was a wedding-worthy gem, it is this one! No stone says “I love you” quite like a diamond, making…
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Vintage Inspired Weddings
A Chic Woodland Wedding with Understated Glamour
LILLY RED CREATIVE
Today we’re off to the redwood forests of California for a beautiful celebration that is my idea of perfection! Rob & Adrienne combined vintage inspired glamour with rustic elegance, to create the most romantic woodland wedding with a hand fasting ceremony in a circle of towering trees and a reception under the moon-lit sky….. After a surprise…
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Inspiration Shoots
Romantic Russian Spring Bridal Shoot
OLESYA UKOLOVA PHOTOGRAPHY
Timeless elegance against a backdrop of the most stunning historic Russian palace, plus an abundance of delicate florals, combine to give us this refined bridal vision. Each element is an impeccable work of art creating an understated and romantic take on vintage with a nod to Spring in the prettiest palette of pastels….. The soft shades of pink and…
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Bridal Accessories
‘Celestial Wanderer’ – The Breathtaking 2017 Collection of Bridal Adornments by Blair Nadeau
WHITNEY HEARD PHOTOGRAPHY
Today I would like to introduce you to one of my favourite finds of late, Blair Nadeau and her stunning new collection of hair accessories and bridal adornments ‘Celestial Wanderer’. An exquisite range inspired by yesteryear but created for today’s modern brides, featuring modern rose-gold headpieces, heavenly vintage veils, divine statement necklaces & shoulder adornments, garters so beautiful…
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Wedding Trends
Top 10 Wedding Trends for 2017
Before we wave goodbye to January, I want to take a moment to share some of the top wedding trends for 2017. Looking at what will be big for the coming wedding season always starts with reflecting on the gorgeous trends from the year before – many of which are still going strong, or have evolved into…
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Vintage Weddings
Grandma’s Wedding Dress for a Heartwarming Elopement Celebration
EMILY STEFFEN PHOTOGRAPHY
After eloping a few months earlier, Shannon & Dave planned the most fabulous family celebration filled with meaningful traditions, favorite recipes (grandmas pies made the perfect desserts) and loads of love – including a very special moment for Shannon and her Grandma Carol! Luckily the wonderful Emily Steffen was there to photograph every moment, smile and tear….. “Grandma’s first…
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Vintage Inspired Weddings
An Intimate Garden Wedding with Old Hollywood Glamour
MEREDITH LORD PHOTOGRAPHY
Of course I might be slightly biased, what with it taking place in my home area of Hawkes Bay, but I am so completely smitten with today’s wedding! The stylish couple’s romantic yet relaxed style shines through in everything from their berry and blush colour palette, to the bride’s old Hollywood inspired look and their chic marquee reception. Altogether it…
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Modern Vintage Weddings
A Dreamy New Orleans Wedding with a Bridge Ceremony
MARISSA LAMBERT PHOTOGRAPHY
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…
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Boho Vintage Weddings
Bridal Designer Anna Campbell’s Glamorous Rustic Wedding
BROWN PAPER BAG PHOTOGRAPHY
I couldn’t be any more head over heels for today’s gorgeous wedding from Brown Paper Parcel Photography! From the first look at a Lavender farm, to the incredible floral styling, and the romantic backdrop of a rustic barn lit with twinkling golden lights; it is utterly breathtaking with the perfect mix of chic glamour and rustic charm. Add to that…
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Wedding DIY
Delicious Lemon & Lavender Pound Cake Recipe
CASSIDY CARSON PHOTOGRAPHY
I am sure you can’t have forgotten the Lavender Lemonade recipe I shared last week. Created by Haley of The Bride Link it was the perfect drink for an elegant Summer wedding! Well today Haley is back sharing part two of the lavender series she designed with Cassidy Carson Photography, this time showing us how to make the…
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1950s Weddings
A Vintage ‘English Countryside’ Inspired Wedding with a High Tea Reception and a Bride in Pink
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…
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