If you follow Chic Vintage Brides on Instagram, then you might have already caught a glimpse of the gorgeousness in today’s post (this teaser quickly became CVBs most popular Instagram post EVER!) but just in case you missed it or haven’t heard, Claire Pettibone (whose latest collection stole all of our hearts on Monday) has collaborated with CVB fave Trumpet…

It only feels like yesterday that I was swooning over the runway images from last year’s NY Bridal Market, so I can hardly believe it is possible that this years has also now been and gone?! But oh what a Bridal Market it was *sigh* as not only did we see the unveiling of an incredible…

Today’s wedding inspiration board was inspired by your favourite shade from Pantone‘s Top 10 colours for Spring 2016 (in case you missed them, you can catch up here and here), the lovely Lilac Gray. Of all the pretty shades I shared a couple of weeks ago, it was by far the most popular, with twice as many…

This is one of my favourite times of the year! Not only because of the beautiful change in season – whilst you are looking forward to Fall, here in New Zealand the days are getting lighter, the trees are blooming with delicate blossom and its sweet scent fills the air. But, whilst that makes it…

Last week I shared 5 of Pantone’s Top 10 Colours for Spring 2016 and I was overjoyed, but unsurprised, to see you loved them just as much as I do – although you preferred this hue to my favourite Serenity! (in case you missed them, you can catch up here, where you will also find the low down on who…

Good morning, I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I am just popping in quickly today, to share with you the latest collection of beautiful veils and delicate bridal hair adornments from one of Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsors Elibre Handmade. If you have been a follower of CVB for some time, you may remember her…

I know you’re only just welcoming Autumn, but did you hear Pantone have released their Top 10 colours for Spring 2016? And, as always, they’re gorgeous!! So I have taken a closer look and pulled their pretty picks into inspiration boards, for you to see exactly how each one might work for your wedding…..

Good morning, I hope you’re having a wonderful – and sunshine filled – weekend! I am just popping in today to share with you a lovely new collection of delicate bridal hair accessories and elegant veils from one of Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsors Wanlu Bridal. If you have been a follower of CVB for some…

Good morning, I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I am just stopping by today to share with you an exquisite new collection of bridal hair accessories from one of Chic Vintage Brides much loved sponsors Gilded Shadows. You may remember seeing some of their beautiful pieces in my recent roundup of perfect Art Deco bridal hair accessories, or if you…

As a designer I tried on during my search for the one, and would have worn (I fell hard for an elegant 1950s style number with pockets!) if only our venue’s aisle had been a little wider, I have long been a fan of Jesús Peiró and their elegant designs that shine with sophisticated simplicity. And…

Not so long ago, finding an eco chic wedding dress was a challenge. But with a rise in couples looking to celebrate their love with a green and eco-conscious wedding, has come an increase in demand for wedding dresses that not only wow the groom but also go some way to saving the world! Allowing creative designers…

We had a cold and frosty start to the day here in Hawkes Bay this morning! And so, I thought with this week’s inspiration board I would whisk us away to sunnier climes; somewhere romantic, beautiful and most importantly warm! Inspired by the stunning Villa Cetinale, which nestling in the heart of Tuscany always gets me dreaming of a trip to…

We’re starting this week with yet another gorgeous bridal collection for 2016 (I hope you didn’t miss last week’s beauty!) this time from Chic Vintage Brides’ regular and fave Belle & Bunty. I’m sure you can’t possibly have forgotten the last collection of theirs I shared with you on these pages – , inspired by…

If you loved last week’s post packed full of beautiful bridesmaids looks, then what I am sharing with you today will definitely have you swooning! Because the latest collection of bridesmaids, and bridal, dresses from Jenny Yoo is absolutely breathtaking. Created with the refined elegance that Jenny has become renowned for, each and every design screams romance….. With a…

It is absolutely one of the best parts of my job, being able to peruse the very latest exquisite wedding dresses by the likes of Claire Pettibone,  Johanna Johnson, Jenny Packham….. I could go on, but you know the designer’s I am talking about – the ones who you just know are going to wow and delight with their…