This is my day, by Vintage Bride Carlye

Dear Reader,Welcome to Part Two of Carlye’s takeover. Today, our gorgeous bride is going to whizz us through her fabulous vintage–inspired day.… Well, readers, this is my day, my experience – and my advice for you! Jase and I met almost eleven years ago at Uni in Swansea, aged just 19. Eight years later, we were living… Continue reading This is my day, by Vintage Bride Carlye

This is my 1960s wedding dress, by vintage bride Carlye.

Dear Reader, This week, I’m letting go of the reins! I’m handing you over to fabulous vintage bride Carlye. In her week–long takeover, Carlye’s going to give you the skinny on how she created her super–stylish wedding to Jason in July…   Hi Heavenlies,  I’m Carlye! This is my day, my experience, my story for… Continue reading This is my 1960s wedding dress, by vintage bride Carlye.

1960s Lace Wedding Dress for Vintage Bride Ruth.

Dear Reader, This week’s gorgeous bride is Ruth, who chose a beautiful original vintage 1960s lace wedding dress for her wedding to James in September… Ruth is a design historian, so it was great fun going through my collection of original vintage wedding dresses together. As Ruth says, “As a design historian I was really… Continue reading 1960s Lace Wedding Dress for Vintage Bride Ruth.

A 1960s Lace Wedding Dress for Ambreen – Mad Men Style.

Dear Reader, Today we have Real Vintage Bride Ambreen, looking fabulous in an original 1960s lace wedding dress… Ambreen’s cocktail–style dress in superb quality lace is a classic 1960s style. With its close–fitted bodice, three–quarter sleeves and on–the–knee length, it perfectly shows off Ambreen’s gorgeous hourglass figure and chic style. Ambreen cleverly kept her accessories… Continue reading A 1960s Lace Wedding Dress for Ambreen – Mad Men Style.

High neck 60s vintage wedding dress worn by real bride Suzanne.

High neck 60s vintage wedding dress, real bride ………. Dear Reader, our gorgeous vintage bride this week is Suzanne – in an original vintage 1960s wedding dress by Priscilla of Boston. Suzanne and Danish husband Jakob married in the impossibly chic surroundings of Lake Como. So the gown had a lot to live up to!… Continue reading High neck 60s vintage wedding dress worn by real bride Suzanne.

1960s lace vintage wedding dress – Clare our Vintage Bride of the Week.

Dear Reader, For her wedding to Ed, Clare teamed the all-lace Stella dress with a gorgeous 60s-style updo and fabulous super-high heels for a chic and slinky look. (Look close further down the post and you’ll see she cleverly has a pair of flats on standby for dancing in!) Clare talks about her experience of… Continue reading 1960s lace vintage wedding dress – Clare our Vintage Bride of the Week.

1960s William Cahill Wedding Dress for fabulous vintage bride Carolyn.

Dear Reader This week’s Real Vintage Bride is darling Carolyn… For her Hambleden wedding to Jim, Carolyn chose this fabulous 1960s mini wedding dress, by iconic 60s designer William Cahill. The dress is a perfect example of swinging 60s style – in gorgeous lace with a flattering wide boat neck and swingy cape back. What… Continue reading 1960s William Cahill Wedding Dress for fabulous vintage bride Carolyn.

Real Vintage Bride Genevieve – Keeping it in the Family!

Dear Reader, Today I’m specially pleased to show you gorgeous vintage bride Genevieve… Vintage bride Genevieve in 1940s lace and satin wedding dress Genevieve is one of four stunning sisters from a truly charming family. And Genny is the third sister who visited my London studio to find her perfect vintage wedding dress! Champagne satin and beading on… Continue reading Real Vintage Bride Genevieve – Keeping it in the Family!

Seven beautiful Heavenly Vintage Brides of Last Year

Dear Reader, While I’m thinking about my trends forecast for 2015, it often helps to look back over past seasons. It shows what worked best, which classics will always be in style, and what new ideas evolved… It’s always a pleasure looking back at my brides. It’s almost impossible to choose favourites – I can… Continue reading Seven beautiful Heavenly Vintage Brides of Last Year

Kind Words from Make-Up Artist Omie!

Dear Reader, I hope you’ll forgive me for a brief moment of trumpet-blowing, but I recently found this lovely article online. I discovered it completely by chance and was so pleased! I died and went to Vintage Heaven “Yesterday I had my first taste of vintage bridal heaven. I got on the train and made… Continue reading Kind Words from Make-Up Artist Omie!