Dear Reader, Our Bride of the Week is Martina, who married in Sweden… Martina already owned an antique lace overskirt, which she wanted to incorporate into her wedding outfit. So we found a beautiful vintage lace wedding dress that worked perfectly worn together with the overskirt. To tie the two together, my seamstress Katie also… Continue reading Martina in vintage lace wedding dress and traditional Swedish bridal crown.
Category: Lace vintage wedding dresses
A classic 1960s wedding dress by William Cahill, and gorgeous flowers.
Dear Reader, Today I’d like to show two of my vintage wedding dresses in a lovely photo-shoot by new Floral Designer Aisha Vohra. The first is a late 60s dress by American designer William Cahill – famous for his exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design. Cahill of Beverly Hills was one of the finest names in wedding… Continue reading A classic 1960s wedding dress by William Cahill, and gorgeous flowers.
A GUIDE TO VINTAGE LACE WEDDING DRESSES Part 2: the story of modern lace
Dear Reader I didn’t realise how much I love vintage lace until I started sourcing the perfect fabrics for my own collection of vintage inspired wedding dresses. My search took me to specialist ateliers all over the world, where I became completely absorbed in the beauty of the vintage and reproduction lace I saw. On… Continue reading A GUIDE TO VINTAGE LACE WEDDING DRESSES Part 2: the story of modern lace
1940s lace wedding dress and jacket – what a darling!
Dear Reader, For my original vintage wedding dress of the week, I’d like to show you a charming little 1940s lace dress and jacket. The 40s are sometimes overlooked, getting a little lost between the glamorous slinky 30s and the super-pretty 50s. But I think dresses from the 1940s have so much to offer: from lovely elegant… Continue reading 1940s lace wedding dress and jacket – what a darling!
Another wonderful Edwardian vintage wedding dress, on real bride Francesca
Dear Reader After talking about Edwardian vintage wedding dresses last week, I wanted to show you these pictures of beautiful Francesca, who recently married in Italy. Francesca’s lovely outfit is very similar to an Edwardian dress I just saw in the V&A exhibition. But, actually Francesca’s is an original Edwardian lace blouse teamed with a contemporary… Continue reading Another wonderful Edwardian vintage wedding dress, on real bride Francesca
Edwardian vintage wedding dresses – a guide.
Dear Reader The Edwardian period was just ten years from 1901 to 1910. But it is still popular today: just look at the international success of Downton Abbey. (The period after the death of Edward until the First World War is often included, too.) Original Edwardian vintage wedding dress (with 1930s satin slip), £1250 Fashionable… Continue reading Edwardian vintage wedding dresses – a guide.
Milly’s 1940s vintage wedding dress with stunning silk velvet train
Dear Reader Today I’d just like to share a few pictures sent in by Heavenly bride, Milly. For her wedding to Colin, Milly chose a gorgeous 1940s gown from my collection of original vintage wedding dresses. This was a really special dress – SO glamorous! The dress was constructed from ivory lace and silk velvet,… Continue reading Milly’s 1940s vintage wedding dress with stunning silk velvet train
Meet my new 1950s-style wedding dress: ‘Dorothy’
Dear Reader Drum roll please… Meet ‘Dorothy’, the latest in my Heavenly Collection of vintage-inspired wedding dresses… ‘Dorothy’ 1950s style wedding dress, new to the Heavenly Collection Dorothy is a new version of my 1950s-style Blanche dress. Dorothy features a full length, more A-line skirt to give a softer look. A really versatile dress, Dorothy… Continue reading Meet my new 1950s-style wedding dress: ‘Dorothy’
Molly, stunning in a 1960s wedding dress by Priscilla of Boston
Dear Reader Today I’d like to share some pictures from beautiful vintage bride Molly. Molly was married last Summer in a stunning 1960s wedding dress. With its gorgeous lace, elegant high neck and long sleeves, the dress has all the hallmarks and details to suggest it is by renowned American designer Priscilla of Boston. Priscilla… Continue reading Molly, stunning in a 1960s wedding dress by Priscilla of Boston
Charlie’s original 1950s lace wedding dress, and a vintage-inspired wedding that’s a real family affair!
Dear Reader, Today I’d like to share some pictures from Charlie, one of my lovely real vintage brides. For her Summer wedding to Liam, Charlie wore a gorgeous 1950s lace vintage wedding dress, with fitted bodice, elegant full-length lace sleeves and scooped neckline. As you can see, she looked fabulous – the dress could have… Continue reading Charlie’s original 1950s lace wedding dress, and a vintage-inspired wedding that’s a real family affair!