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: Real Vintage Brides
Vintage Bride of the Week Susie – beautiful in 1940s wedding dress ‘Bette’
Dear Reader, I promised a special Bride of the Week, and here she is: Susie, wearing 1940s ‘Bette’ dress from my Heavenly Collection. Susie wears the dress beautifully, teaming it with a charming mini veil and woodland flowers… And thanks, Susie for your kind words…! “Thank you so much for your fantastic dress designing skills!… Continue reading Vintage Bride of the Week Susie – beautiful in 1940s wedding dress ‘Bette’
Lovely bride Anna in 1950s style wedding dress
Dear Reader, Meet Anna, Heavenly bride of the week! For her Spring wedding to Noel, Anna wore Blanche, a pretty 1950s inspired wedding dress from the Heavenly Collection. Anna matched the dress with beautiful mint green shoes from Rachel Simpson, so we added a soft green silk ribbon – perfect with the exquisite French lace… Continue reading Lovely bride Anna in 1950s style wedding dress
Real Bride Sophie shines in a 1950s-style wedding dress, ‘CHANTILLY’
Dear Reader, Remember I promised to share more pictures of Heavenly bride Sophie, and her wedding to Jeremy…? For her city wedding in Ealing, Sophie looked fabulous in ‘Chantilly‘ – a 1950s inspired lace wedding dress from my Heavenly Collection. She teamed the dress so prettily with silver Jimmy Choo ‘Luna’ peep toe pumps, a sweet… Continue reading Real Bride Sophie shines in a 1950s-style wedding dress, ‘CHANTILLY’
Sarah in a 1930s satin wedding dress: Heavenly Vintage Bride of the week
Dear Reader Sarah is our Bride of the Week, so serenely beautiful in this original 1930s satin and lace gown. To complement the gorgeous 30s dress, I also sourced this lovely vintage veil. I think it suits her so perfectly, and Sarah was delighted too, “I just wanted to say thank you so much for… Continue reading Sarah in a 1930s satin wedding dress: Heavenly Vintage Bride of the week
A 1960s vintage wedding dress for Rebecca’s Berlin wedding
Dear Reader This week, I’d like to show you beautiful bride Rebecca, who married Gerald in April. For her city wedding in Berlin, Rebecca wanted a very chic vintage dress. She chose this lovely sophisticated ‘tape lace’ dress from the early 1960s. The dress looked fabulous! Rebecca teamed it with a very pretty pair of… Continue reading A 1960s vintage wedding dress for Rebecca’s Berlin wedding
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
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
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!