1970s vintage wedding dresses on the Paris catwalks...

Dear Reader,
The Paris couture shows for Spring 2016 have just drawn to a close with SO many beautiful wedding dresses. (Quite a few bonkers ones too, but more of that later…) 

1970s style wedding dress by Giambattista Valli.

Many designers took vintage wedding fashion as their inspiration. So over the next few posts I'll be picking out some beauties fresh from the Paris couture shows. And I'll also show how you can achieve each catwalk look with the gorgeous original vintage wedding dresses from my London studio.

Beautiful softly pleated skirt on original 1970s boho wedding dress, £695

1970s off–the–shoulder styles are having a major fashion moment right now. The pretty 70s inspired dress from Giambattista Valli's Paris catwalk show (top) is a lovely example of this from the Paris Spring 2016 shows. 

Kate Brien in Valentino 1970s style

1970s boho style is always a favourite with fashion bloggers too. Vogue recently featured View From The Top blogger Kate Brien wearing – yes, you guessed – a Valentino 1970s vintage-style dress for her Mexico wedding…

Valentino 1970s style wedding dress

This style is very wearable and looks amazing on a real bride. Just take a look at the three  stunning real brides featured below, each wearing original 1970s boho wedding dresses from my studio... 

One of my gorgeous brides in original 1970s lace wedding dress

1970s cotton lace dress available from my studio, £795

And with their ruffles and floaty styling, 1970s vintage wedding dresses work brilliantly on the wedding dance floor too!

A fabulous bride in one of my original 1970s vintage wedding dresses

Floaty and so pretty: ballerina length 1970s wedding dress, £495 from my studio.

Another beautiful vintage bride in one of my original 1970s wedding dresses

Gorgeous cotton lace 1970s wedding dress, £795 from my London studio.

Gorgeous 1970s off the shoulder styling, from my studio.

A beautiful original 1970s lace wedding dress from my studio.

I'm always looking for these pretty 1970s boho wedding dresses for my collection, and I have some amazing ones available right now. Just look at these beauties below...

Original 1970s boho wedding dress, available now £695

Original 1970s vintage wedding dress in embroidered chiffon, £495

Gorgeous tiered skirt – perfect for twirling on the dance floor! £495

Pretty off the shoulder neckline on original 1970s lace wedding dress, £695

Sweet and pretty 1970s off the shoulder styling, £495

If you love the idea of twirling in one of these beautiful 1970s wedding dresses, come and see my West London studio, or check out my new Etsy store here…!

Pearl and crystal trim on a 1970s off the shoulder wedding dress

More posts from Paris coming soon – including the craziest dresses on the catwalks. Do pop back. And remember, you can always contact me here...

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

If you love vintage wedding dresses, there's lots more in my new Etsy shop. 

Just click here!

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Vintage Treats – A Glimpse Inside Luella's Boudoir...

Dear Reader, 
There's something I haven't told you. It's not that I've been keeping secrets, just waiting for the right moment…

And here it is. I'm delighted to announce that my Heavenly Collection of vintage inspired wedding dresses is now available at Luella's Boudoir.

Luella's Boudoir is a wonderfully chi-chi bridal boutique in London's Wimbledon Village. There you can view (and try on) my range of dresses in gorgeous girly surroundings – with luxurious decor, chandeliers and pretty antiques to get you in the vintage wedding mood!

1930s style wedding dress Violette, in silk satin and French lace

The boutique is filled with a sumptuous collection of vintage and vintage-style bridal accessories from shoes to veils too… 

1930s style lace wedding dress – Butterfly

So you can plan the perfect wedding outfit – from the top of your head to the tip of your white satin-clad toes...

1930s style lace wedding dress – Butterfly

1930s inspired lace wedding dress, Angel

1940s inspired satin and lace wedding dress, Florence

1930s style lace wedding dress, Butterfly

1930s style wedding dress Violette

(And they have red kid suede too, if that's more your style…!)

1940s style wedding dress – Bette

1940s inspired wedding dress, Florence

All Luella's range are carefully picked by their team of stylists, and are chosen for their originality and beauty. Many designs are exclusive to Luella's, and they also source a range of original vintage pieces. They work with UK and international designers, and I'm thrilled that you can now see my Heavenly Collection in this gorgeous vintage wedding treasure trove!

1940s style wedding dress, Bette

All the pretty accessories featured here are available at Luella's. You can see more of them and read about our exciting collaboration on Luella's vintage wedding blog here. And if you're feeling inspired to go and try on some fabulous vintage wedding dresses, then just click here to book an appointment. 

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

All dresses above from my Heavenly Collection, available now at Luella's Boudoir. 

With thanks to Robert Lawler Photography

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Accessories for Vintage Wedding Dresses – The Birdcage Veil.

Dear Reader,
Some time ago I promised to show you my new range. So here at last is the first of my new heavenly vintage veils...!

My clients usually ask for advice on accessorising vintage wedding dresses, and it is hard to find subtle and delicate vintage-style accessories that suit every period. So the answer…? Well, it was under my nose! To design my own range of beautiful, high-quality veils using the same fabulous-quality authentic laces and fabrics I sourced for my dresses.

This first style is a birdcage veil - and I have kept it very simple and versatile. This darling little veil can look mysterious and glamorous with a 1930s or 1940s dress, or cute and pretty with a 1950s wedding dress.

My birdcage veil can be worn at a pretty angle over one eye. Or for a subtly sexy look, can be worn across the top part of the face as shown here - slightly obscuring both eyes to give a little mystery. The size of the veil can be tiny and super-subtle, or larger and more dramatic as you wish. 

I have several examples here in my studio for my clients to try out and have fun with, whilst they are trying on the dresses – they suit everyone and most girls love them!

Shown here with the Angel dress from my Heavenly Collection in fine lace and blush underslip, my Vintage Birdcage Veils are priced from £25–£50. Keep watching as I have more styles to show you very soon.
Love
Helena
Heavenly Vintage Brides

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