Here in New Zealand lambs are frolicking in the field, the sun is rising earlier and blossom fills the trees. For so many of you though it is the opposite, as you wave goodbye to Summer and welcome the cooler days of Autumn. And so for today’s inspiration board I wanted to create a palette and…

For my last inspiration board I took a color typically considered a staple for Fall and gave it a summery twist, today I am taking a Summer shade and showing how it is just as perfect for Fall! Because as the leaves begin to turn and the sun sinks a little lower in the sky,…

If you are a regular visitor to Chic Vintage Brides you will know I love an unusual color palette – be it surprisingly chic for a rustic venue, or soft pastels where you might expect vibrant hues. Well today’s inspiration board shows how to wow with an un-seasonal choice of colors….. Mantilla Veil – Sibo Designs //…

Summer is all about the outdoor spaces so today’s inspiration board is centered around a graceful and elegant garden affair, and in a similar palette to the Southern inspired board I created just this time with a less dusky green, paired with an ethereal duo of greys….. Bride & Bridesmaids – Rebecca Yale via Wedding Sparrow // Flower…

After last week’s bold and beautiful color palette in celebration of Independence Day, for today’s inspiration board I decided to go a little softer. A southern inspired take on a Summer wedding, complete with Spanish moss, in dusky, neutral shades of tan and green, with just a hint of blush. Understated and elegant, it is a timeless…

After the much anticipated royal wedding last month, and Megan’s much talked about wedding dress, the wedding world – including me – has been obsessed with all things understated. And that is what inspired today’s wedding inspiration board… that and my continued love of barns as venues! Bride – Czar Goss via Style Me Pretty //…

Today’s inspiration board is a celebration of all things Summer! Created with a floral filled wedding at the beach in mind, and in a soft pastel palette including a delicious and oh-so-pretty peach; it is full of romance, but with a calm, carefree and breezy vibe perfect for its beach setting….. Bride – Alisa Ferris via Magnolia Rouge //…

After choosing a vibrant Summery yellow for my last inspiration board, today I decided to go with an alternative palette. An ethereal take on neutrals that would work for almost any season, a soft, warm brown (that I like to call Almond) forms the base and is paired with a dusky peach and a lush…

I don’t think any colour says Summer quite like yellow! Warm and vibrant, it evokes the glow of the sun and long hazy days of Summer. Yet this zesty shade is often overlooked when it comes to weddings, especially vintage weddings. But with today’s inspiration board I wanted to show that it has a softer…

Here in New Zealand Winter is coming, but warmer days are just around the corner for many of you, and with the hazy days of Summer still fresh in my memory I was inspired to create today’s romantic take on a Summer wedding. In a neutral palette but with lashings of greenery it is a…

When it comes to color I have always been a lover of everything rich and bold, but of late I find myself somewhat taken by neutrals, in all of their delicate and ethereal elegance. So its fair to say I am more than a little head over heels with today’s romantic inspiration board, where the…

Nothing says Spring quite like the sight (and scent) of blossom-filled trees. And it was the soft shades of those delicate blooms that inspired the color palette for today’s oh-so-pretty garden wedding inspiration board! Mixed with a splash of a rich dusky blue, for the groom and his guys, it creates a super feminine look…

It would be fair to say I am more than a little in love with today’s Spring wedding inspiration board! The romantic colour palette was inspired by the delicate florals and soft light of Spring. A rich warm yellow mixes with cooler shades of blue to create a look for your wedding that is elegant, timeless, and…

Greenery may no longer be the color of the year but it’s destined to be a trend for a while yet – and always remain a favourite of mine! Especially when it comes to creating a chic color palette and a lush look, on a purse-friendly budget. Today’s inspiration board, and its restrained neutral tones, highlights…

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…