We are seeing out the week how we started it, with some beautiful bridal braided updos! Did you see Monday’s post? It was brimming with 20 stunning bride-worthy braids that really got me wishing I was a little more clever and creative with my updos!  (I have never mastered more than the simple ponytail) But after…

If you have been following Chic Vintage Brides for a while then you will know just what to expect from Gwendolynne, one of Australia’s leading bridal designers (and favourite of mine – you can see more of her work on CVB here, here and you absolutely must see this!) If you’re new to the blog…

All too often my Chic Vintage Brides are celebrities, members of the aristocracy or royalty. But whilst I confess to a penchant for their sparkling tiaras and glorious gowns, the brides and weddings I love most are those of the every day folk. Those that would have been celebrated with friends and family, where the bride would likely have…

Hello lovelies! I am starting the week this week with some bridal beauty inspiration (something you will be seeing much more of on Chic Vintage Brides in the coming weeks and months) by taking another look at fabulous and fun bridal braids. It hardly seems possible that it has been almost 2 years since my first post on this…

Good morning lovelies! How was your weekend? Mine was busy and mostly spent clearing out our spare room – I am finally going to get an office, yay (cue big cheers, fireworks and a celebratory dance) It has only been a year since we moved into our new home! Now that the room is clear,…

Hello lovelies! I hope you are all having the most wonderful of weekends. I am just stopping by today to share a truly fantastic offer with you from the fabulous MILK Books. Now, if you are a bride-to-be or recently married and haven’t heard of this company then you must read on, because this offer…

Hello lovelies! I hope you are enjoying better weather than we are here, in the usually sunny Hawkes Bay. What a wet and miserable week it has been, and it is showing no signs of improving! But hey at least it’s the weekend, and I know just how I will be spending mine! (when I…

Oh I am so excited about today’s post! You might have glimpsed over the last few weeks, if you follow Chic Vintage Brides on Facebook and Pinterest, some of the most exquisite vintage wedding dresses you ever will – I mean seriously, seriously stunning! (and at a steal of a price for their age and…

Hello lovelies and welcome to the weekend. I just had to stop by today to let you in on a fabulous competition that is running for the next 7 days! If you are a regular reader of Chic Vintage Brides then you will know all about long time CVB sponsor Jannie Baltzer and her couture bridal…

Good morning! I don’t know about you, but I can’t quite believe it is Friday again already?! Truly, it only seems like yesterday that I was swooning over the wonderful vintage wedding dresses from last week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons; and yet here we are again. And do I have a treat for you today!…

Good morning lovelies! It seems that all too often the hunt for the perfect bridesmaids dress is as stressful and time consuming as the search for THE wedding dress – apparently finding a colour and style to suit all, loved by bride and bridesmaids alike, and at a price that is affordable, is more elusive…

If you follow Chic Vintage Brides on Facebook you may have seen how I have been whiling away my lunch times this week – looking at the most wonderful vintage wedding dresses; and I certainly stumbled across some absolute beauties. So this week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons (my Friday fab 5) is dedicated entirely to…

Good morning lovelies! With Summer just around the corner for so many of you, and feeling all inspired by that breathtaking beach inspiration shoot from Kirill Bordon Photography (if you missed it do take a peek here, it really couldn’t be any prettier!) I couldn’t resist a beach wedding inspiration board incorporating those lovely shades of blue and…

I have long had an obsession for all things bling! (doesn’t every girl?) Mine started at a young age, when my Nan lovingly allowed me to play shop with her treasured collection of jewels. In fact on the long hunt for the perfect accessories to complete my bridal outfit I bought in the lead up…

It has been quite the week here at CVB! If you follow on Facebook you will already know why and I won’t bore you by repeating the stories of my blogging woes. Instead I will wave goodbye to the last 5 days with a smile on my face and look forward to the brighter and…