You may recognise today’s bride & groom Jennifer & Jason from their fabulous vintage diner engagement shoot, published right here on Chic Vintage Brides last week, it was a retro beauty – if you missed it, you can take a peek here. Well, if you thought their engagement shoot was stylish, just wait until you see…

Last weeks Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons, which in case you missed it was packed full of the most perfect bridal hair accessories, was just the start of this series of 1950s themed posts. Each Friday over the coming weeks I’ll be looking at how to infuse your celebration with some mid-century inspired styling from hair accessories to wedding cakes, bridal gowns and groom’s attire, bouquets to bridesmaid dresses…..you name…

Today’s retro Diner engagement shoot is the epitome of style and proof that all it takes to create the perfect e-sess is one happy couple, a meaningful location, some stylish outfits and a photographer who shares your vision. Take the lovely Jennifer & Jason, whose first date took place in a café, so where else could be more perfect to…

Last week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons wrapped up our look at all things Deco, so this week we are moving on to the 1950s (as voted for by the followers of CVB on Facebook) Which means for the next few weeks, every Friday, I’ll be looking at a key part of styling your day –…

Chic Vintage Brides is all about timelessly elegant and vintage wedding inspiration for modern brides, so today’s shoot simply couldn’t be any more perfect! Fabulously retro mid-century styling with more than a dash of modern, we’re talking geometric shapes in the most beautifully contrasting brights, it had me smitten from the very first image….. This super…

If you’re looking for an unconventional wedding dress, something chic yet flirty and fun; a wedding dress that is informal but still oozes glamour; a dress that you can really let your hair down in, or that perhaps Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn would have sashayed down the aisle in; then look no further! Nothing says vintage quite like…

Morning, morning my lovelies and how are you this fine Monday? I confess, I am quite giddy with excitement about sharing today’s wedding with you, because this enchanting 1950s inspired woodland affair is simply my idea of perfection! Complete with gorgeous vintage fashion, a woodland setting, a high tea reception and romantic boat getaway – have you ever heard…

Today’s Chic Vintage Bride not only designed her own incredible wedding dress, but she also (unsurprisingly) went on to become one of New Zealand’s top Bridal Couturiers. Just wait until you see her dress…..and her bridesmaids!….. (Image Source – Courtesy of Vinka Design) Vinka Lucas is the charismatic owner of Auckland based Vinka Design, which was established…

Do I have some swit swoo beauty for you this Monday! Now ladies, I know at times it can be difficult to remember that your wedding is just the start of your married life, whilst engrossed in planning your big day it can feel like the be all and end all. But for starters there’s…

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…

Hello lovelies, another Monday is upon us. But despair not, because do I have the loveliest inspiration board for you today! Especially for all those of you coming to the end of Winter, I have mixed shades of blue with the greyed jade to create a bright and pretty palette just perfect for a Spring wedding……..

Much as I love vintage inspired wedding dresses, I can not help but feel more than a little envious of brides lucky enough to wear a truly vintage bridal gown. I get a touch of the green eyed monster every time I gaze upon a bride bedecked in a dress lovingly handed down from their…

Today’s Chic Vintage Bride is sure to capture your heart….. (Image Source – The Fuller View) Betty Lou Fuller (the Mum of David from  The Fuller View) looks like a movie star in her beautiful, long sleeved, ballgown wedding dress with its romantic sweetheart neckline. There is something about her smile and the movement captured in…

Merry Christmas! I hope you are having a wonderful day, rejoicing with your nearest and dearest. I have a suitably fitting and extra special Chic Vintage Bride for you today….. (Image Source) Irene Reynolds was a Christmas day bride marrying William Wallace in St John’s Church, Newbury Park on December 25th, 1952. Still married to this day,…

I confess to a touch of the green eyed monster when I see brides lucky enough to walk down the aisle in a vintage wedding dress, one perhaps worn by their Mum, Grandma, or even both! I have always loved vintage fashion, the quality and elegance of eras past; but it’s not just the style I envy, it…