The post Dusty Blue & Yellow Spring Wedding Inspiration at Campovida appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Tucked away in northern California, Campovida is something of a hidden gem of a venue. Surrounded by beautiful trees, vineyards, and rolling hills, it made the perfect backdrop to today’s romantic, floral-filled Spring wedding shoot…. The lovely lady behind the lens, Emily Ganey of The Ganeys shared these words about this romantic vision in dusky blue and yellow…. “The inspiration for this shoot came from the vintage blue sequined dress. We wanted to tie in a soft complementar ..read more

The post 25 Beautiful Wedding Vow Books appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Quite a few of the weddings and inspiration shoots I have shared on Chic Vintage Brides of late have included Vow Books, it is one of the biggest, and most delightful, trends in weddings over recent years: couples writing their own vows. And I absolutely love it, because what makes a wedding truly memorable isn’t the flowers, the food or even the dress; it is the ceremony! Be it full of laughter, tears or a mixture of both, an emotional ceremony filled with love and words spoken from the heart is something your gues ..read more

The post A Breathtaking Elopement in Tuscany appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. The most beautiful part of any wedding is when two people commit to love each other for life. So why make it about anything else? That’s exactly how Valerie and Jesse felt when they decided to elope to the stunning Tuscan Countryside of Northern Italy. The couple exchanged their vows in the most romantic ceremony in an historic stone fortress that stands above the Villa Le Fontanelle, just as the sun began to set into the golden sky….. Bride Valerie shared these words about their fairytale elopement…. “We want ..read more

The post Vibrant, Floral-Filled Wedding Inspiration at Barnsley Manor appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. This gorgeous wedding inspiration shoot took place at the historic Barnsley Manor just outside Philadelphia. Filled with beautifully bright colors and breathtaking floral arrangements, including a floral installation on an arching tree for the ceremony, this shoot is sure to inspire!…. Here are a few words from photographer Michelle about the inspiration behind this bold yet romantic styled wedding….. “The hacienda-inspired styling was loosely based on old world opulence and time ..read more

The post A Vintage Italian wedding into the Fields of Tuscany appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Today’s rustic, joy-filled wedding takes place in one of my favourite countries, Italy. After several years living in China, Chiara and Lorenzo really missed all they had grown up with: glasses of wine with friends, sun, good food under the blue sky….. This was all they wanted for their wedding. Something special from everyday life, nothing more. And their celebration embodies the saying that ‘simplicity is the essence of happiness’…. So when it came to planning their wedding they wanted to ..read more

The post 24 Chic & Cosy Cover Ups for Brides appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Summer may be the season of choice for most couples, but I don’t believe there is a prettier season than Winter to get married: beautiful light, the snowy backdrops and long nights for celebrations to continue into…. Having said that of course they aren’t without their challenges, and staying warm yet elegant in falling temperatures is one of them – no one wants blue noses or goosebumps ruining their wedding photos! So with this in mind, I thought I would round up some beautiful ways you can keep cosy on yo ..read more

The post A Fairytale Winter Wedding in the Slavkov Forest appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Sarka and Michal love hiking, mountains and snow. So of course when it came to their big day, it had to be a Winter wedding, in a cosy lodge with a big fireplace in Slavkov Forest – a beautiful, protected range of mountains in the Czech Republic, that just happened to have a truly epic amount of snow this year……. Our beautiful bride Sarka shared all about their magical day…. “The wedding we envisioned was very relaxed. We wanted our guests to enjoy mulled wine during the ceremony and in the e ..read more

The post The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Inspired Garden Wedding Editorial appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Today’s shoot was inspired by the Emmy winning comedy TV series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Putting a mid-century twist on a romantic garden wedding it is a vivid and vibrant take on timeless romance and I absolutely love it! The lovely Naomi of Bowties & Bouquets shared these words about the creative teams vision when pulling this fun little shoot together…. “This styled shoot was inspired by the TV Show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and was designed to show a modern take on the ..read more

The post Fall Romance Inspired by ‘Practical Magic’ appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Today’s shoot sees us say a sad goodbye to Fall for another year in the most fabulously creative way possible. Inspired by one of my favourite films, and featuring a black wedding cake, a truly unusual engagement ring and not one but two beautiful brides, this editorial is nothing short of magical…. By way of an introduction, here is photographer Keli from Shiny Penny Studios….. “I love the autumn season!  I love the variety of colors on the trees and plants, the crisp air, and this sense of magic I ..read more

The post 10 Fabulous Fall Wedding Color Palettes appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Before we all turn our attention to Christmas and get lost in a Winter Wonderland I wanted to take one last look at Fall with some of the most fabulous (both traditional, contemporary and unconventional) color palettes for couples considering a wedding at this time of year. Whilst I was a Winter bride myself, if I got the chance to do it all over again, Autumn would be my season of choice. Summer may not always deliver the promised sunshine, Winter the snow, or Spring the seasonal blooms, but there is alway ..read more