Today’s romantic wedding takes place at the beautiful BR Cohn Winery, nestled between Sonoma Mountain and the Mayacamas Mountain range, in Glen Ellen. With its Picholine olive grove and rolling hillside vineyards it was the perfect spot for Kayla & Matt’s elegantly relaxed outdoor affair….. You see, not only was it the vineyard at which…

Valentines Day is nearly upon us and today’s styled shoot telling the story of a lavish Valentines wedding, couldn’t be any more perfect for getting you in the mood for love. An opulent  floral affair in the romantic color palette of rich red, pink and gold, and full of pinworthy details including grand centerpieces,  a stunning…

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…

Of course, as a Winter bride myself I may be completely biased, but I am firmly of the belief that there is no season better for bringing loved ones together, getting cozy, sipping spiced cider and celebrating love. If you adore this season too, today’s shoot, captured by Rebecca Hollis Photography , shows just how to perfectly turn the…

Exquisite florals abound in today’s enchanting Woodland editorial from  Sue Gallo Designs. The gorgeous affair unfolds in a magical Fall forest, with the bare trees and bed of crispy Autumn leaves the perfect blank canvas for the incredible red blooms. With vintage elements including a beautiful long sleeved wedding dress from Second Dance, a velvet chair from Warehouse 84 as well as a…

Just 2 more sleeps until Christmas!! And, for the third year in a row, I am celebrating Christmas Eve’s Eve with the perfect Winter wedding inspiration board. This year in my favourite Yuletide colour scheme, a beautifully traditional colour palette of red, green and gold….. 1 ~ My Fotolog, 2 ~ Exchange Events Catering photography by…

Today’s retro Diner engagement shoot is the epitome of style and proof that all it takes to create the perfect e-sess is one happy couple, a meaningful location, some stylish outfits and a photographer who shares your vision. Take the lovely Jennifer & Jason, whose first date took place in a café, so where else could be more perfect to…

I couldn’t let today pass without a nod to the date, and so this week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is dedicated to you US brides looking forward to a long holiday weekend with loved ones. Of course a red, white & blue colour palette is perfect for celebrations other than the 4th July! So whether you…

Christmas Eve Eve….. wow has Christmas come around quick this year! I am finally feeling more prepared for it after a weekend of shopping and wrapping (accompanied of course by Love Actually and a glass of sherry) – how about you, are you on top of everything for Christmas? Last Christmas I went with a fabulous…

If my glam Winter Wonderland Wedding Inspiration didn’t have you convinced or considering a Winter Wedding then I am hoping the fun ‘Berry Beautiful’ will! Fun in the Snow – Inspiration Shoot on Green Wedding Shoes, Red Bird – Twigs & Honey photograph by Elizabeth Messina, Strawberry Charlottes – Tartlette Blog, Hot Chocolate – Style Me Pretty, Love Is –…

I am feeling festive following a jolly fab, first Kiwi Christmas! And for me, Christmas will always be about deep, rich, warm colours, my favourite being Cranberry Red…… Cranberry Embroidery, Cranberry Table Setting, Get Your Cranberry On, Vintage Christmas Card, Red Trees, Glamourous Dress + 40s Hair, Hat & Lipstick Image, Love is Patient (embracing my…