One of the things I love about doing Chic Vintage Brides is stumbling across small boutique designers and wedding professionals who work tirelessly to create unique and often bespoke items – and best of all, being able to share these serendipitous little discoveries with you! Today I would like to do just that and introduce…

Today I am very excited and happy to be introducing you to one of my newest Etsy discoveries and favourite stores Dazzling Dezignz – the perfect place for those all important wedding finishing touches and beautiful personalised gifts….. The lovely Elisa is the owner, maker and designer of Dazzling Dezignz and in her own words she is a…

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…

A few weeks ago I introduced you to one of my latest Etsy loves and fab finds Petite Lumière by showcasing the Florence Collection. As is often the case with designers and professionals showcased on Chic Vintage Brides, it wasn’t just the unique designs that created my little soft spot for this Etsy store, but the…

It is no secret that I am a big fan of on-line marketplace Etsy for enabling small boutique designers and independent creative businesses to reach a worldwide audience, and for helping brides to find anything they could possibly want for their big day – be it a wedding dress, veil, invitations or accessories. It seems I find a new…

After weeks of planning, it was my sister’s baby shower last weekend and it was something of a triumph, even if I do say so myself 🙂 Of course I can take very little credit for it, really all I did was pull the pieces together, the rest was achieved through the online marketplace marvel that is Etsy!…