It is definitely true to say accessories make an outfit  – and never more so than on your wedding day! The right veil can transform a bride from beautiful to breathtaking, a statement necklace from gorgeous to stunning and we all know that give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world! Whilst…

We ladies all know that accessories can make an outfit, and this fact is especially true on your wedding day. I have often shared on these pages that much as I adored my Jenny Packham wedding dress, it was actually the addition of my accessories that made me feel like a bride and reduced me to tears. Which is…

In keeping with this week’s rather Autumn look and feel here on Chic Vintage Brides I have a beauty of a styled shoot for you today, capturing the stunning veils and headpieces of CVB sponsor and designer Wanlu Bridal. You may remember a while ago I shared her beautiful Wedding Dress collections, if you missed it you can take a…

Good morning, I hope you are all enjoying a lovely start to your weekend! I have such a treat for you today that I just know you’re going to love. It has been such a long time since I last shared something from Mignonne Handmade – too long in fact! For many of you this…

A garter is a fabulously glamorous addition to your bridal attire; as well as a seductive surprise for your groom (he is guaranteed to love it) Simply put, it is the perfect secret accessory! And new British brand  The Wedding Garter Co specialises in creating bloomin’ gorgeous garters out of luxury, love and with finesse. The Wedding…

If only I had known when planning my wedding, all of the things I know now! There isn’t much I would change about our wedding, it was perfect in every way that is important – I married the man I love, feeling like a screen goddess!; surrounded by friends, family and a blanket of joy….

This week is starting to look as though it might have a distinctly Spring feel to it! Did you see yesterday’s Spring wedding inspiration board? Aren’t those pretty shades of blue and greyed jade just the most fab alternative to the traditional pinks and pastels of the season. Today I am continuing our stroll into Spring…

Two years of Chic Vintage Brides has gone so quickly it hardly seems possible, yet so much has happened it seems a milestone worth celebrating and celebrating it we are! That’s right, we, for without you there would be no CVB, so its only right Chic Vintage Brides birthday presents are shared with you! (I…

I can’t quite believe it, I don’t know where the time has gone, but this week Chic Vintage Brides turns 2?! Truly it only seems like yesterday that I sat down to type my first post and I could never have imagined then where my little blog would be today….. Of course it is all thanks…

I have been looking forward to today (yes, a Monday) all weekend long, for the simple reason that today is the day I get to share the beautiful new collection from Erica Elizabeth Designs….. It is fair to say I have been admiring Erica Elizabeth Designs for some time (it was her lovely lace headpiece that featured in my Deco…

What better way to say hello to a new week than with a positively swanky new collection from one of Chic Vintage Brides faves PLUS the chance to win $200 off in their Etsy store! I couldn’t be more excited to be sharing with you Petite Lumiere‘s latest collection ‘Party at Gatsby’s‘…… I positively adore the…

I have just the prettiest post to start the week, perfect for turning any Monday frowns upside down. This romantic bridal inspiration shoot from Millay & Young Photography features the most gorgeous accessories from Beatrice Couture Designs, which compliment the fairytale tulle bridal gowns from Lazaro and Kelima K so perfectly they almost seem made for each other. (Yes,…

Hello everyone and welcome to another brand swanky new week! How was your weekend? Mine was spent with Mr E making our new house a home and glamming up the garden! There are already buds and blossom a blooming with Spring officially starting this weekend – and today’s post couldn’t be any more perfect for…

Percy Handmade‘s wonderful Wedding Wisdom post on Choosing the Perfect Birdcage Veil for your big day was understandably super popular with all of you vintage loving brides and so I thought it was about time for a follow up post of some of my favourite (and the best) Birdcage Veils from the web….. Blusher Veil …

I have often spoken of my belief that on your big day, it will be your accessories that complete your look and make you feel like a bride, as much as your dress. And when you start looking for the pieces of pretty to state your chosen style you will find there is a veritable…