Each decade has something unique and amazing to offer modern fashionable brides. Read on and I’ll explain what makes vintage wedding dresses so special ! 30s vintage wedding dresses The 30s is very popular for its glamorous fitted full length lace, and slinky satin styles. As a general rule it is bias cut ( cut… Continue reading Tales from the dress room -part three.
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Tales from the dress room -part two.
Making vintage stylish and contemporary or keeping it beautifully authentic? We can do either for our lovely brides. In Part two of my blog about how I work, I am going to explain how we can update the dresses to make them ‘fashionable’. If my clients want complete authenticity that is wonderful and I love… Continue reading Tales from the dress room -part two.
Tales from the Dress Room -part one. Vintage Fabrics.
Hello Lovelies and thanks for joining me on my blog, I want to tell you a little about what makes vintage so special and explain about my unique service. I carefully restore lovely vintage dresses to their former glory but this can only be possible if the fabrics are strong and in good condition, and… Continue reading Tales from the Dress Room -part one. Vintage Fabrics.
60s one-shoulder wedding dress for lovely bride Susan
I just received these lovely photos from Susan, courtesy of her photographer ‘Juliebee photography’. Susan was a joy to work with and the dress just needed minor fitting, in order to show off her lovely figure and her 60s style bob perfectly. In Susan’s words…. I just wanted to get in touch to say thank… Continue reading 60s one-shoulder wedding dress for lovely bride Susan
Lovely vintage real bride Andrea, in a 60s lace tea length dress
Sweet Andrea was recently married in a vintage 60s dress, thank you so much Andrea for sending these beautiful photos. I am always so happy to see how my ‘girls’ look on their wedding day and each bride is completely unique. I love the way all the details are so delicate but effective, the rose… Continue reading Lovely vintage real bride Andrea, in a 60s lace tea length dress
Making some changes to my 30s vintage reproduction dress Violette…..
With only 10 days to go until my Show at Islington Assembly rooms ( Sunday 10th March), I am just working on some of my vintage reproduction wedding dresses. I shall be taking both my vintage wedding dresses and my own collection of made to order vintage-style wedding dresses. This dress named Violette, was originally… Continue reading Making some changes to my 30s vintage reproduction dress Violette…..
Chosen Vintage Wedding Fair
Hello Lovelies, the excellent Chosen Vintage Wedding Fair is fast approaching. Do pop down and say hello, it’s on Sunday 3rd March from 11am until 3.30 pm, at Islington Assembly Hall. I shall have a nice spacious stand with lots of pretty things to show you.
Etsy shop sale 15 percent off, do take a look …..
Hello and a Happy New Year to you all. I am having an early January sale – who doesn’t love a bargain ! All my beautiful vintage wedding dresses have 15 PERCENT OFF until the end of January 2019, click on the ETSY link above right. Plus if you get in touch I will also… Continue reading Etsy shop sale 15 percent off, do take a look …..
A Vintage Christmas!
Dear Reader What more can I say…? Thanks so much for all your support this year. I wish you a wonderful Christmas, and here’s looking forward to a vintage 2019! With love Helena Heavenly Vintage Brides
70s vintage lace wedding dress for beautiful Boho bride Kahly, please scroll down to see more.
Thank you so much for the use of these beautiful wedding photos by http://www.lisajane-photography.com/blog/. Taken from London-bride.com with thanks to Charley Beard. Dear Reader, browsing the internet and looking at lovely wedding blogs (which it has to be said I spend far too much time doing ), I often find girls wearing a Heavenly… Continue reading 70s vintage lace wedding dress for beautiful Boho bride Kahly, please scroll down to see more.