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
Category: Vintage wedding blog
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!
Vintage wedding dresses, and vintage-inspired jewellery
Dear Reader You may remember a sneak preview of this photo-shoot from a few weeks ago…? Jeweller Judith Brown recently used some of my vintage wedding dresses to help launch her latest collection of pretty vintage-inspired bridal accessories. ‘Violette’ 1930s inspired wedding dress from my Heavenly Collection Model wears Heavenly Vintage Brides original 1950s wedding… Continue reading Vintage wedding dresses, and vintage-inspired jewellery
A Fun Day Out at the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair
Dear Reader On Sunday I had the most enjoyable day out at the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair, which takes place every year at Bristol Zoo. It’s one of my favourite events in the vintage wedding dresses’ calendar. The fair is organised by Ali, a most lovely and well organised lady, and is always a great… Continue reading A Fun Day Out at the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair
A tribute to Katie, brave and beautiful bride
Dear Reader This week I received some very sad news, that one of my lovely brides had succumbed to cancer. So I’d like to write a small tribute to Katie. It is a great privilege to be involved in someone’s wedding at such a happy time in their life. And I meet many lovely girls.… Continue reading A tribute to Katie, brave and beautiful bride
Meet the new Violette – my 1930s style wedding dress with lace features!
Dear Reader As promised, I have something new to reveal today: I am very excited to introduce the new Violette. This lovely dress is a new variation on my Violette 1930s-style dress, that you may know already from my Heavenly Collection… For the new Violette, I have added a delicate French lace cap sleeve –… Continue reading Meet the new Violette – my 1930s style wedding dress with lace features!
Antique and vintage wedding dresses, coming soon to the V&A
Dear Reader Today I wanted to feature the V&A’s upcoming exhibition, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014. It promises two floors of fabulous dresses and amazing wedding fashions, spanning over 200 years! 1. Silk and leather ‘tango’ shoes, 1914 From Victorian to Vivienne Westwood, the exhibition includes over 80 romantic, glamorous and extravagant wedding fashions. I’m particularly excited… Continue reading Antique and vintage wedding dresses, coming soon to the V&A
Behind the Scenes at the Vintage Wedding Blog – Part 2!
Dear Reader There’s definitely a glimmer of Spring in the air today. So let’s end the week with a picture post – a last few of my favourite images from the website of photographer Robert Lawler. (Also known as Mr Heavenly Vintage Brides!) If you’d like to see more, you can contact Robert any time… Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Vintage Wedding Blog – Part 2!