On the morning of my wedding I awoke at our venue, and there were definitely benefits to this! But I can not even begin to count the number of times I have read that a bride’s favourite moment was the journey to the venue with her father, or the car ride to the reception with her new…

I have made no secret of my love of all pretty paperie, and it has increasing importance for today’s modern brides and grooms – after all, your wedding stationery is your guests first glimpse of the plans for your big day! Which is why I love sharing with you some of the most beautiful and inspirational stationery in the wedding…

Today’s post was the perfect pick-me-up for a cold, wet Autumn Monday morning. This is one for the boys, it is the last of Chic Vintage Brides series of posts on seasonal Boutonnieres…..and I do believe I may well have saved the best for last! Whilst Autumn Boutonnieres have the depth of colour and rich palettes,…

This week has felt long…. and like many I will certainly be holding Mr E a little tighter and counting my blessings this weekend! 1. “I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but three days summer days – three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could…

I never got to wear a garter – it was the only downside of my beautifully slinky Jenny Packham wedding dress. Whilst it was a sacrifice I was quite happy to make at the time, I may not have been quite so willing had I set my eyes on some of these beauties from Trousseau!……..

I am loving Chic Vintage Brides‘ new Wedding Wisdom posts, remembering all the little things I wish I had known when I was a bride-to-be and sharing industry insider top hints and tips. Last time it was Crafting the Perfectly Worded Wedding Invitation and today we are tackling the all important matter of wedding dress shopping….

That’s another week done and dusted! How many weeks now until your big day? Don’t the weeks whiz by, especially as the date gets closer, it is amazing how even a long engagement flies – so don’t forget to make the most of every moment! Now this week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is one for…

Oh gosh do I have the sweetest, most intimate and imaginative vintage inspired wedding for you today! A wedding that proves it most definitely is possible to have a special and memorable day without spending a fortune – all you need is a hint of creativity, the support and time of those you love, plus…

It only seems like yesterday that I was pulling together the most perfect bridesmaids dresses in Pantone’s Spring 2013 Fashion colours (if you haven’t seen them, take a peek at part I and part II) and yet last month saw the release of their eagerly anticipated Fall 2013 report! And if you thought Spring‘s palette was…

Now I know every bride’s focus is on finding the dress, and don’t get me wrong, of course it is important; but I remember all too well that it wasn’t the dress that reduced me to tears (despite being adamant that ‘I am not one of those brides that will cry when I find the right dress’)…

It’s Friday – yay! The start of the weekend, who has plans? Sadly mine will be mostly spent catching up with housework after Easter. But before all that there’s time for a quick squiz at some of my favourite posts from this week….. actually this is rather an eclectic Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons, I hope you…

I could not be more excited – I have been pretty much waiting for this day since the launch of their last collection Lace & Lavender! Today vintage loving, online favourite Ruche unveiled their bridal collection for Spring 2013, quite possibly loveliest wedding collection yet….. Forever and A Day their latest bridal offering features beautiful vintage-inspired gowns, bridesmaid dresses…

After the beautifully golden late days of Summer we have seen here this Easter weekend, it is hard to believe Autumn is upon us. It is only the slow turning of the leaves and shortening days that reminds us that before we know it Winter will be here and we will be pulling out those…

Can you believe next week is the start of April?? Wow this year is flying by! Time goes quickly enough anyway, but when planning a wedding the weeks just pass in a blur and even more so when much of your wedding is DIY – weekends and evenings just don’t seem long enough. This week’s…

Chic Vintage Brides is going global today with a 1920s wedding at the most fabulous cabaret club in Ireland, submitted by the beautiful bride herself – it is always such a compliment to receive a submission from a bride! As a Jenny Packham bride myself I confess to feeling something of an affinity to all fellow lovers and…