Anyone up for some luxurious time travelling today? Soft peachy tones, gold glittery tablescapes, and art deco mastery are thriving in this beautiful modern take on Gatsby glam….. Here are a few words from photographer extraordinaire, Emma, from Emma McMahan Photography… “Since we wanted to mostly play off the historic feel of the venue, we…

Today’s wedding inspiration shoot abounds with timeless romance and old world charm in a heavenly palette of blue and gold. Captured at the historic Wickliffe House, with its grand fire places, floor to ceiling windows and crystal chandeliers, it has a southern inspired luxury whilst the details, which include a stunning baroque style wedding cake and the…

As we begin to count down the days to Christmas, today’s glamorous woodland wedding editorial couldn’t be any more perfect. Marrying edgy elements with rustic, woodsy ones, it creates a contemporary interpretation of a holiday wedding – without feeling too over the top Christmassy. Thanks to its simple color palette of emerald green, gold, black and…

Whilst Spring is just around the corner for many of you, here in New Zealand Winter is coming. And, if I hadn’t already long thought it the most romantic season to get married, today’s shoot would certainly have convinced me! In a vibrant palette of blue, gold and rich warm shades of red and orange, it…

Today’s inspiration shoot is an enchanting ode to olde world European elegance that is jawdroppingly gorgeous! Beautifully blending romantic floral arrangements with lavish gold details to create a feminine, glamorous yet elegant look that I just know modern vintage brides everywhere will be inspired by. And whilst it was captured in the Summer, I can’t help but think the rich hints…

I quite simply adore today’s inspiration shoot from ARTIESE Studios! In the prettiest palette of blush and gold, and abounding with the most beautiful florals, it is the epitome of romance. And with its modern twist on vintage, it encapsulates everything we here at Chic Vintage Brides love…. Therese of ARTIESE Studios collaborated with Tanya from Taffete Designs in…

Tomorrow Mr E and I celebrate our 3rd anniversary! That’s right New Year’s Eve 2010 (2 months before we moved to the other side of the world) in the late afternoon of a snowy December, as the sun started to set we were exchanging our vows. Words can’t describe the joy of that day, even…

Today Mr E and I celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! It’s hard to believe it has been a whole 2 years since I married the man of my dreams, the man I fell in love with the moment I saw him (clichéd but true) I love celebrating the day we started our married life and I equally…

It’s impossible to keep my adoration of everything that is Johanna Johnson secret – you don’t have to go far on CVB before you find a post featuring one of her real brides, veils, accessories or decadent bridal gowns, or inspired by them! I have long loved the simplicity, grace and style of her timelessly elegant and…

Teasing and tempting little peeks of the new Baz Luhrman Great Gatsby film, being made next door in Australia, have started to appear on the world wide web and I for one can not wait! Carey Mulligan, the with her ever chic hair in a bob, as the effervescent Daisy Buchanan and Leonardo Dicaprio in the dapper lead……..

I just love it when writing a post or creating an inspirational mood board I discover an exciting new vendor – especially when it involves a bit of glitz and sparkle! I was wistfully wandering the web looking for some ultra glamorous, vintage inspired but with a modern edge, jewellery (not asking for much was I) for my Glamour of…

After spending a blissful afternoon watching classic Joan Crawford (in the fierce Mildred Pierce) I was inspired to pull together an inspiration board for those brides wishing to channel the style and glamour of the starlets of the Golden Age of Hollywood. What better colour scheme than Midnight Blue and Gold, a dramatic duo that just screams opulence and elegance………