Vintage
Inspired By Vintage Brides
When deciding on your white aisle look for your vintage wedding, be inspired by real vintage brides - you know, the ones who got married long before you but whose style was timeless. On my blog I have a "Vintage Bride" feature because I find them so inspiring. Here are some of my favorite vintage brides to inspire your bridal look. Old Hollywood Style There are lots of Old Hollywood brides to be inspired by, but I especially love the simplicity and personal style reflected in...
Vintage Wedding Finds to Blow Your Mind
Vintage chic brides, listen up! If you haven't checked out Edisen, you are missing out! From gorgeous little white dresses for your reception and printed frocks for your 'maids, to one-of-a-kind wedding cake toppers and enchanting glass terrariums, Edisen delivers in a major way! You'll find both bona fide vintage and vintage-inspired items, and the best part is that most of Edisen's finds are shockingly budget friendly!
Swoon-Worthy Spring Bridal Finds, Part 2
The 2012 indie design series for swoonworthy spring fashion continues this Friday with a look at some ongoing trends I think brides are absolutely loving. Have you noticed designers are finally redefining the great, big princess dress? The newer version is a spun chiffon confection that says Boho more than playing princess for a day. This dress, by Pantora by Andrea, is a perfect example of what is happening for women who still want to go for ultra romantic but want to keep it...
Ruche Has Arrived
Ruche's premier bridal collection was just unveiled, and it's out of this world gorgeous! Fusing vintage with modern in a beautiful way, the dresses (both for you and your 'maids) and accessories will make you do a double take! From dainty bridal gloves and dramatic feather fascinators, to mint green bridesmaid frocks and antique-feeling wedding capes, prepare to be smitten... Soft, romantic, and oh so white aisle worthy, we're over the moon for Ruche's bridal...
Swoon-Worthy Spring Bridal Finds from Indie Designers
I knew the coming of spring would usher in some phenom finds from my fellow indies. What are we drawing inspiration from this 2012? For starters retro trends are going more niche. That means bridal designers are zoning in on a particular era and piece and embellishing it almost to authenticity. That touch of blush is still with us showing up under lightweight fabrics as well as added through accessories. Pleat and ruffle variations are everywhere and we're just beginning to see...
Lovely Vintage-Inspired Wedding Colors
Romantic, enchanted and whimsical, this color palette and style board inspired by a shoot by Elizabeth Messina of Kiss The Groom may steal your heart! I know mine skipped a few beats! Featuring soft shades of mauve, pink, sage and berry, paired with antique ivory hues, this wedding color palette is perfect for romantic outdoor I Do's. It allows for lots of DIY creativity (think vintage books, antique charms, assorted mason jars), and will never go out of style. Like or love...
Vintage-Inspired Wedding Ideas: Cotton Blooms
I have been in love with the idea of using cotton in wedding flowers and décor for a vintage-style wedding. I mean, it is chic, vintage but fresh, and unique. And just so pretty! Here are a few ideas to get you started... COTTON BOUQUETS COTTON BOUTONNIERES COTTON WEDDING DECOR That cotton garland lining the aisle and decorating the altar is just brilliant, and I love that gorgeous wedding cake by My Sweet and Saucy. I think mixing the cotton with other...
Be Mine, Vintage Valentine
Valentine's Day is over until next year, but that doesn't mean we're not feeling the love! And there is no better way to celebrate a year filled with amour than with some vintage Valentine inspiration! All of these would look adorable used in a wedding or engagement shoot too! So many cute ideas to remind us that love is all around, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day!
Splurge Vs. Save: The Ultimate Affordable Art Deco Wedding Jewelry Breakdown
Art Deco is one of our (and everyone else's) biggest wedding OBSESSIONS this season! But if you've looked into acquiring any antique bling for your wedding, you've probably noticed it isn't cheap. If you don't have a jewelry drawer of treasured, wedding-ready heirlooms, you're in luck! We've done a little legwork, and we found a bevy of beautiful vintage-inspired gems that quickly conjure up images of sultry 1930's and 1940's Deco babes. And the best news? It's all $100. Feast your...
New Concepts in Shopping for a Wedding Dress
The last couple years we've been hearing about the new concept out there, In Home Boutiques, offering everything from sportswear to lingerie. Defined, they are just that: A clothing store in a private residence allowing for that one-on-one shopping experience by appointment only. As of Febuary 5, Bride, an 'in home bridal boutique' in Los Angeles is open for brides wanting something a little different. Owned and run by designer, Maria Diaz, Bride carries pieces from...
Be Vintage & Modern with Silhouettes for Your Wedding
Personalizing your wedding with thoughtful or unique details is an important part of designing your wedding. I love DIY projects and cohesive elements that you can weave into different aspects of your wedding. One detail that I think works great in so many different ways is the silhouette. Silhouettes can be modern or vintage (or both!), and are always chic whether they are on stationery, programs, decor, or on fun little details! Silhouettes make great wedding...
Glam Up Your Bridal Look with Gloves
Gloves, any length and color are an ongoing 2012 trend. They're glamorous and can really tie a bridal look together. Fortunately there are no rules anymore about what style you have to wear with your wedding dress. Feel free to go with the classic white and ivory or jazz up your look with any length, color, texture, even pattern. Just as some brides are showing panache by sporting colorful bridal heels on their wedding day, glove color is an option you have as well. Go ahead,...
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...
Gorgeous Tabletops for Your Vintage Wedding
If you’re a reader of Oh Lovely Day, you know I’m obsessed with all things vintage. I have vintage-themed pinterest boards. I can’t get enough vintage inspiration! One of my favorite places to make your wedding vintage is your table. If you’re looking to have a vintage wedding, your must-have is a vintage tabletop. There are quite a few ways to achieve a vintage table look: Use vintage props on or around your tables. Include old books as part of your...
OMG this Retro Glam Wedding is AMAAAAZing!
Candice and Kevin's dazzling roaring twenties wedding captured by Kristen Weaver Photography I practically dropped to my knees and praised the glamour heavens above when I stumbled upon this totally gorgeous wedding by the talened Kristen Weaver! It's the perfect mix of modern Los Angeles cool and old Hollywood/Roaring Twenties glam. The bride wore two dresses—a romantic v-neck gown by Claire Pettibone with sheer, embellished cap sleeves, and a...
Paper Goods Ideas: Doily details for your vintage wedding
Did you see my last post incorporating doilies into your desserts? Well, today’s posts is sticking with the doily theme, and showing how to use them in your wedding paper goods. You can use doilies in a few ways in your paper goods. You can use a doily design in your wedding invitation suite, or use them to line your envelopes. You can also make your own...
Dessert Ideas for Your Vintage Wedding: Doily Details!
Doilies are a fun way to add a vintage element to your wedding. But how do you incorporate them? There are so many ways really, and today I’m sharing how to use them in your wedding desserts. I am loving the doily pattern incorporated onto the wedding cakes, but if that is too much for you, or if you aren’t having a cake, you can use doily cupcake wrappers, doily...
Splurge or Save: One Shoulder Goddess Wedding Dresses For Vintage-Loving Brides
Ladies – I love me a little “va-va-voom” vintage goodness, so I’m particularly fond of this slinky, 1940’s starlet-esque wedding dress trend that’s happening in bridal fashion right now. I especially love wedding gowns with beautiful, intricate beading. ruching, or lacework. But wouldn’t you know it – all that meticulous attention to detail really has its cost! If you’re a bride-to-be who’s obsessed with gorgeous gowns that evoke...
Delicious Decade-Inspired Wedding Dresses
Have you dreamed about walking down the aisle in a bona fide vintage bridal gown? Or did you fall head over heels in love with Kate and Pippa Middleton's royal wedding style? If the answer is yes, then look no further than The Vintage Wedding Dress Company! This incredible boutique features two dress collections, the Original Vintage (authentic vintage dresses) and the vintage-inspired Decades Collection. The Decades collection is jam-packed...
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