The post What to Look for in a Winter Groom’s Suit appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Are you thinking of having a winter wedding? Then you’re in the right place! Because when it comes to dressing for a wedding at this time of year, the unforgiving weather must be a consideration. And finding the line between staying warm and looking stylish is a true balancing act. Luckily, the lovely guys and gals over at The Gentlemanual are here to help! Today they’re giving us the low down on just what to look for in a Winter suit for your big day, including some of the best fabrics, patterns and colo ..read more

The post Snowy Winter Bridal Shoot at an Historic British Abbey appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. We’re taking a step back in time with today’s utterly bewitching bridal shoot. Inspired by the dramatic setting of the Valle Crucis Abbey ruins, in Wales (which was built in the 13th century!), it is brimming with a haunting, almost gothic, beauty. With details kept to a minimum to allow the dramatic venue to take centre stage, the day of the shoot brought an unexpected surprise in the form of snow, which added to the stillness and serenity so exquisitely captured in these images. Once seen ..read more

The post A Stunning Hand-tied Bouquet of Autumn Reds appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. Today I am so excited to be welcoming back the fabulous Toni of Magdalen Hill with another Bouquet Recipe – and wow is it a show stopper! Some of the most romantic flowers in deep dark reds make this floral arrangement a true Autumn beauty. Grand in size and opulent in colour it is a bouquet for the bride who really wants to make a statement….. As it has been quite some time since our last bouquet recipe, and with so many of you new to Chic Vintage Brides for whom this will be your first ..read more

The post 10 Stunning Autumn Wedding Colour Palettes appeared first on Chic Vintage Brides. After welcoming Autumn earlier this month with that romantic modern vintage inspiration board in serenity blue and neutrals, I thought it was time to take a look at some other colour combinations for the Fall season. There are so many reasons to love Autumn weddings, the warm light, pumpkins and smores around an open fire being some. But colour is surely one of the best? For when every leaf is a flower, you are guaranteed a beautiful wedding – whatever your style, theme or budget. So ..read more

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