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!
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Cassandra in 1950s Vintage Wedding Dress…
Dear Reader, Our lovely Vintage Bride of the Week is Cassandra, who wore this beautiful late 1950s / early 1960s vintage lace dress for her summer wedding to Dave. Cassandra tells her story here… “David proposed on the last day of our holiday in Brooklyn in September 2013. It was a total surprise. We started to… Continue reading Cassandra in 1950s Vintage Wedding Dress…
Vintage Wedding Dress of the Week in 1940s Satin…
Dear Reader, My dress of the week is this gorgeous original 1940s satin gown, with lace appliqué trim at the neckline… The dress is worn over a fitted slip in heavyweight satin, which helps give structure and drape. This stunning 1940s lace coat – with its open front and long elegant train – makes the perfect cover-up.… Continue reading Vintage Wedding Dress of the Week in 1940s Satin…
Real Bride Selina, in 1940s-style Wedding Dress
Dear Reader, A few weeks ago I featured a tiny glimpse of gorgeous Selina, who wore the ‘Bette’ 1940s wedding dress from my Heavenly Collection. Selina is so elegant in the dress, and a few readers asked to see more pictures. I’m delighted that Selina – fresh back from her fabulous honeymoon in Zagreb, Venice… Continue reading Real Bride Selina, in 1940s-style Wedding Dress
Kathryn, in 1950s-style lace wedding dress.
Dear Reader, You may remember an earlier glimpse of Kathryn…? Well, it’s high time for a look at her super-cool Liverpool wedding to Greg… As a successful make-up artist herself, Kathryn has a great sense of style and knew exactly what she wanted for her dress and for the day itself. Kathryn chose 1950s-inspired Blanche… Continue reading Kathryn, in 1950s-style lace wedding dress.
Becky in delicate 1930s peach lace wedding dress.
Dear Reader, Say hello to Becky, dainty Vintage Bride of the Week… For her August wedding, petite Becky chose a darling 1930s wedding dress in peach lace. The dress was so delicate and suited Becky to perfection. In Becky’s words… “Thank you so much for the lovely fun afternoon we had at your studio trying… Continue reading Becky in delicate 1930s peach lace wedding dress.
A Gypsy Vintage Wedding, Part 2.
Dear Reader, Today I have more delicious Gypsy Wedding images, from the photo-shoot using my original vintage dresses… After some research, the stylist / photographer team behind the shoot knew they needed an original Romany Gypsy wagon. It took some time to find the perfect one… And luckily for them, they also found Walter – one… Continue reading A Gypsy Vintage Wedding, Part 2.
1970s tiered lace wedding dress: Gypsy-style Dress of the Week
Dear Reader, Hot on the heels of those pretty gypsy images, this beautiful original 1970s wedding dress has to be our Vintage Wedding Dress of the Week… Romantic 1970s lace wedding dress, £695 including full-length slip This is such a romantic look, and a really rare find. With its complexion-flattering cream lace, and off-the-shoulder styling… Continue reading 1970s tiered lace wedding dress: Gypsy-style Dress of the Week
Gypsy Wedding, Vintage-style!
Dear Reader, A little while ago I lent some of my original vintage wedding dresses for a photo shoot by Christian and Erica from Christian Ward Photography. Their idea was to recreate a vintage gypsy wedding. Not the ‘big fat gypsy wedding’ kind, but something soft and romantic from days gone by – based on… Continue reading Gypsy Wedding, Vintage-style!
Annie dances in 1940s AND 1950s wedding dresses!
Dear Reader, You may remember me showing this gorgeous original 1940s vintage wedding dress… Well today, I have a treat to share – the pictures of lovely dancer Annie wearing it. And wearing a beautiful 1950s wedding dress too! Annie described the pleasure of finding her perfect dress… sorry, dresses! (nobody says you’re only allowed… Continue reading Annie dances in 1940s AND 1950s wedding dresses!