When online favourite Ruche came out with their much anticipated debut bridal collection ‘To Have and To Hold’ (just 5 short months ago) stylish brides on a budget everywhere rejoiced (and so did I)! Supporting small boutique brands and indie designers, Ruche offers stylish, vintage inspired (but with a modern touch) clothing and accessories at incredibly affordable prices. With this their latest Bridal offering for…

Just as it was starting to feel like Spring, Winter gave us a little reminder that it’s not quite over yet! After waking to a light frost this morning Mr E and I have reconsidered our original plan for the weekend (camping) and are now planning a weekend of Winter favourites, plus some work on the…

Today I am super excited to be sharing the latest collection from the very  first Australian bridal designer I featured on Chic Vintage Brides. It was almost a year ago to the day that I shared the stunning bridal collection created by Mariana Hardwick with its extravagant range of elegant, refined bridal gowns constructed of the…

Wow what a week – Claire Pettibone dresses arrived in Australia at fabulous bridal stylists and wedding designers Intique & Co‘s boutique, the lovely Natalie Chan opened the doors to her beautiful boutique on Parnell Road (Auckland) oh and Chic Vintage Brides made 600 Likes on Facebook (super exciting, thank-you to each and every one of…

If my glam Winter Wonderland Wedding Inspiration didn’t have you convinced or considering a Winter Wedding then I am hoping the fun ‘Berry Beautiful’ will! Fun in the Snow – Inspiration Shoot on Green Wedding Shoes, Red Bird – Twigs & Honey photograph by Elizabeth Messina, Strawberry Charlottes – Tartlette Blog, Hot Chocolate – Style Me Pretty, Love Is –…

I have so loved catching up on all I missed on the wedding blogosphere for the 3 weeks I was away! With so many gorgeous posts I felt it only fair I dedicated a Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons to some of my favourites, my only problem was narrowing it down to 5!   1. This emotion…

I am counting the days to Spring! With buds starting to appear and lambs lolloping in the fields, Spring is surely just around the corner, with the promise of longer warmer days and flowers full of heady scents. Flowers are not only one of the most important visual elements of any wedding day, but are also one…

Three weeks away from Chic Vintage Brides and the world of weddings….. sat here now it feels like it has been much longer (I feel a little out of practice). It was so lovely to be back home (in an ever wet, olympics obsessed England), at two incredibly special weddings, and spending time with all…

What I love about weddings today is how the personality of the bride & groom show through, and that doesn’t have to end with your dress, vows or decor. Wedding cakes no longer have to be… well cakes! If a traditional wedding cake isn’t really you then why not treat your guests to a taste…

This is the first (and definitely not the last) post dedicated to our men – this weeks Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is one for the grooms! 1. Inspiration boards galore from Rock My Wedding on how to make him ‘Well Groomed‘ for your big day….   2. This groom on Polka Dot Bride found the…

Some people thought we were crazy when we announced we were getting married New Year’s Eve, but all I could think was what a way to start a New Year. And it seems we’re not the only ones (crazy or not) who for one reason or another have started their married life at the beginning…

As a Winter bride myself I am maybe a little biased, but not enough brides take advantage of the most romantic of seasons for my liking! There is nothing more memorable, beautiful or fun than a snow filled winter wedding…. Bride in the Snow – Style Me Pretty, Snowy Road – Pinterest, Groom – Costin M via Pinterest, Castle…

There will always be something about your wedding dress designer – be it yourself, your Mum, off the rack or couture; you never forget where you got your dress or who created it. I tried on many beautiful dresses before I found my The One, but it was only Jenny Packham‘s Petra that made me…

It has been some 15 months since the wedding and the dress that undoubtedly inspired it and over 7 months since my first post dedicated to bridal dresses with long sleeves. Yet it seems to be a trend that is only growing in popularity, with brides and designers alike – and I for one am over the moon! The 2013…

Last Sunday it was 5 years since Mr E and I had our first date…. it’s almost impossible to think of all that’s happened in those 5 years, it has been quite the whirlwind, but through all of it our relationship and love (though it’s a bit of a cliche, it’s true) has only grown in strength….