Once Upon a Time…Vintage Bride Chic
I'm always picking up tidbits here and there about my first love, vintage fashion. Last week I learned that dresses that date back further than 1920 are still intact because they're made of 100% cotton. I always knew cotton is a strong fiber, but to last a hundred years? These intricately embroidered and crocheted gems were once upon a time considered day frocks--the kind of thing you put on to walk about town or go about your biz. Fast forward a century and what do you...
Vintage Wedding Ideas: 8 ways to use mason jars
Special to onewed by Chandra of Oh Lovely Day If you are at all familiar with my blog, Oh Lovely Day, you know that I am a big lover of mason jars. But let's face it, if you are having a vintage-styled wedding then mason jars are a must-have for your decor. And there are quite a few ways you can incorporate them: 1. Use them as beverage containers 2. Use them for take-home dessert treats 3. Use chalkboard paint to make them escort cards Photo Credit...
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9 Rock Solid Engagement Rings
Still hunting for that perfect engagement ring so the man of your dreams can finally pop the question? Well you're in luck, because we've rounded up 9 of the most gorgeous, unique engagement rings around. From one-of-a-kind vintage pieces to rings featuring raw rough diamonds, these engagement ring rocks will make you swoon! I'm a tad obsessed with Diamond in the Rough engagement rings at the moment. I think it's the unexpected mix of rough & raw paired with perfect &...
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Vintage-Inspired California Wedding to Make You Swoon!
Gorgeous real wedding by Stephanie Williams Photography Maya and Joe's vintage-inspired California wedding was beyond words! And the wedding ceremony and reception details were so out-of-this-world, they'll inspire future nearlyweds' I Do's for years to come! The couple tied the knot in the courtyard of the Hyatt Valencia in Valencia, CA, and thanks to wedding planner East West Event Production, the day ran flawlessly. The happy bride and groom chose an elegant wedding color...
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Rare Finds: Vintage Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
Your engagement ring and wedding band should be as unique and stunning as you! And if your hubby-to-be popped the question with a platinum engagement ring, now until September 12th you can enter to win platinum wedding bands worth nearly $3000! Enter to win on our Facebook fan page! But if you're still searching for the perfect engagement ring, and you're all about one-of-a-kind, you can't go wrong with a vintage piece. Engagement rings from the late 1800's to early 1900's are...
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Veils and Accessories
Celebrity Wedding Inspiration: Kate Moss + Vintage Romance
When Kate Moss said I Do to Jamie Hince, she was the perfect vision of a bohemian bride. The overall wedding vibe was romantic, enchanted, elegant and vintage chic. And Kate's bridesmaids and flower girls complimented her ethereal bohemian style to a T. A fleet of vintage Rolls Royce wedding cars transported the bride, groom and wedding party to the ceremony at St. Peter’s Church, and the wedding party was enormous, comprised of 16 bridesmaids and flower girls! Infusing...
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Vintage Wedding Jewelry to Make a Chic Bridal Statement!
Have you met Lulu Frost? If not, you may be missing out on the bridal bling of your dreams! Lulu Frost is a New York City jeweler with a fantastic e-commerce site. Fusing antique, vintageand modern elements, Lulu Frost's bridal jewelry is timeless and breathtaking! Vintage brooches are incorporated throughout, and colored gemstones pop from gold and silver settings. Satin ribbon, art deco accents, Swarovski crystals and Victorian charms are just a few of the unexpected elements...
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Vintage-Inspired Bridal Caps by Twigs & Honey
You can't go wrong with a bridal headpiece from Twigs & Honey. Don't believe me? Just check out this Twigs & Honey feature from the start of 2011. Twigs & Honey has added a new style of bridal head chic to their already swoon-worthy collection, bridal caps! These pieces are perfect for vintage and bohemian brides... delicate, feminine and beyond romantic! And the photos, shot by Elizabeth Messina, capture the essence in the most perfect way! My favorite is the vintage-inspired...
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Navy and Yellow Retro Real Wedding
Real wedding by Melissa Dunstan Photography Katie and Jim's themed wedding in Sedona, AZ was truly one of a kind! They chose the Sycamore Springs Guest House for their outdoor wedding venue, and a chic navy blue and yellow wedding color palette. Katie donned a vintage-inspired tea length wedding dress with a cap sleeved bolero. She jazzed up her retro look with statement accessories including a funky birdcage veil, golden peep-toe wedding shoes and a chunky bridal...
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One Wedding Dress, 4 Fabulous Bridal Looks
What do you get when you take a simple wedding dress and punch it up with the perfect bridal accessories, hair and makeup? You get four unique and chic wedding day looks! New York Magazine rounded up the best bridal stylists around and set out to create four beautiful looks using one versatile wedding dress. They used the Aveline wedding dress by J.Crew, a gorgeous yet understated gown with a sleek column silhouette, draped v-neckline and sumptuous washed crêpe fabric. Now take a...
