Dear Reader, Let’s talk underwear! In this case, underwear pretty enough to wear on its own… Believe it or not, this is actually a satin slip, not a vintage wedding dress! So many girls have commented on how pretty it is, so I thought I’d show it off today… I’ve worked so hard on creating a… Continue reading A word about slips… The perfect support for your vintage wedding dress.
Tag: Heavenly Collection
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.
Vintage Bride of the Week: Stunning Selina in 1940s ‘Bette’ Wedding Dress
Dear Reader, Bride of the week is Selina, stunning in 1940s wedding dress Bette from my Heavenly Collection. Selina has a wonderful figure. And the Bette dress with its lower back suited her so beautifully… Groom Joe agreed completely. In Selina’s words… “The day was amazing and everything was perfect from start to finish. Joe loved… Continue reading Vintage Bride of the Week: Stunning Selina in 1940s ‘Bette’ Wedding Dress
A POP video, vintage wedding style!
Dear Reader, Remember the cute photoshoot featuring my 1950s and 1960s wedding dresses, from last week…? Well, I thought you might enjoy a sneaky peek behind-the-scenes. It’s really interesting to see what goes into making it all happen! So here’s a fun short movie of the day… Thanks again to everyone involved (full credits below). And… Continue reading A POP video, vintage wedding style!
1950s & 1960s wedding dresses – Vintage gets a Pop vibe!
Dear Reader, After so much slinky glamour, I thought it’d be fun to try a very different look for your vintage wedding dress. Today, let’s go POP! 1950s and 1960s wedding dresses can be so flirty and pretty, with a great pop feel. You can play this down, and keep it chic and simple. Or dress them up… Continue reading 1950s & 1960s wedding dresses – Vintage gets a Pop vibe!
Real Vintage Bride Harry, in 1930s-style vintage wedding dress.
Dear Reader, I couldn’t wait to give you a preview of this stunning bride… Harry is a fashion PR, so she really knows what looks good! For her vintage wedding dress, she chose 1930s-style Angel. I know you’ll agree she looks fabulous in it. Harry – her full name is Angharad – has just married… Continue reading Real Vintage Bride Harry, in 1930s-style vintage wedding dress.
Real bride Lisa, lovely in 1940s-style ‘Bette’ wedding dress
Dear Reader, Some lovely photos today of real bride Lisa, in her 1940s inspired wedding dress… Lisa married in Summer and looks so elegant and poised in the dress. She really wears it beautifully. You may recognise the gown as ‘Bette’ from my Heavenly Collection. I’m always happy to personalise a dress for an individual… Continue reading Real bride Lisa, lovely in 1940s-style ‘Bette’ wedding dress
Chloe, so pretty in her 1950s-style lace wedding dress.
Dear Reader, Today I’d like to share these lovely photos from real vintage bride Chloe… Chloe was a complete pleasure to work with. And as well as beautiful bride, I was delighted to meet her charming family – mum Sharon, Aunt, and sister Marnie. Together, I think we found Chloe the perfect vintage-style wedding dress…… Continue reading Chloe, so pretty in her 1950s-style lace wedding dress.
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