Inspiration Boards
Ebony & Garnet – Dramatic Halloween Wedding Inspiration
The end of October is fast approaching which can only mean one thing! Time to dust off those cauldrons, carve your pumpkins and get the broomsticks out for All Hallow’s Eve. Here on Chic Vintage Brides I always celebrate this ghostly holiday with an inspiration board (you can take a peek at past years here,…
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Inspiration Shoots
‘Dark Romance’ – Stunning Moody Wedding Inspiration
A SEA OF LOVE
Whilst the rich deep palette in today’s editorial makes it more than perfect for this time of year, the creatives involved didn’t necessarily have Halloween in mind when they created this vision, instead looking for an unconventional alternative to the light and ethereal images we so often see in wedding inspiration shoots…. and I definitely…
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Wine & Dark Chocolate – Winter Wedding Inspiration in Rich Red & Brown
Not only is today’s inspiration board named after two of my favourite things, it also makes my vintage loving heart sing with a nod to the late 1930s – but with a contemporary twist! Filled with rich, deep shades and soft metallics, that are warming as well as opulent, it is the perfect palette for a…
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New Year Elegance – Stylish Wedding Inspiration in Ivory, Garnet & Gold
As a New Year bride myself, I can confidently say (from experience) that there is no better time of year to exchange your vows! The season of celebration is guaranteed to have your guests in the party mood, making for an evening to remember! But for those of you who still need convincing, there’s just…
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Inspiration Shoots
Victorian Inspired Bridal Shoot at the Castle Green
LARA LAM
We’re taking a step back in time with today’s oh-so-romantic bridal shoot. Inspired by the elegance and drama of the Victorian era, it is brimming with lavish details and regal opulence. With a stunning ruby engagement ring, a modest yet alluring vintage wedding dress, and the most stately looking dessert table you will ever set…
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Vintage Inspired Weddings
A Romantic Marsala & Dusty Rose Fall Wedding
LAURA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY
From mismatched bridesmaids dresses to lush florals and a chocolate naked cake, today’s wedding is dripping with rich fall hues and inspiring details. Kaitlin & Chris married at the historic Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ drawing inspiration from Downton Abbey with finishing touches like an antique car, floral embroidered bridal shoes, luxurious gold stationery and an opulent…
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Garnet Glamour – Glittering Winter Wedding Inspiration in Garnet & Gold
Continuing the Garnet theme here on Chic Vintage Brides, in celebration of January (and garnet being January’s birthstone), today’s inspiration board is a glamorous and darkly romantic take on the shade. Full of deep, rich colours, opulence and fabulous florals, it exudes an intimate warmth and would be perfect for a Winter wedding….. Bride & Bouquet ~ Amy…
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Wedding Trends
21 Ideas for a Gorgeous Garnet Wedding
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Whilst many of us swoon over gemstones for their beauty, did you know that lovers in eras past assigned meanings to them too? For example, diamonds only became popular in engagement rings during the Victorian era because their clarity and durability symbolized eternity and the strength of love’s bond, isn’t that romantic? Well, I for…
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Spring Jewels – Rich Rustic Wedding Inspiration in Garnet & Blue
My first inspiration board of the new year and it is a beauty – even if I do say so myself! A stunning color palette of jewel tones and gold, with a hint of rustic charm introduced by the pops of wood, creates a relaxed wedding with no shortage of sophistication and romance….. Bride & Bridesmaids ~…
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