Chloe, so pretty in her 1950s-style lace wedding dress.

Dear Reader,
Today I'd like to share these lovely photos from real vintage bride Chloe...

Chloe was a complete pleasure to work with. And as well as beautiful bride, I was delighted to meet her charming family - mum Sharon, Aunt, and sister Marnie. Together, I think we found Chloe the perfect vintage-style wedding dress...

Chloe looked fabulous in 1950s-inspired Blanche from the Heavenly Collection. She chose the ballerina length with a 3/4 sleeve, trimmed with a silk ribbon and handmade silk rose...

And in Chloe's own words,

" I must say everybody loved and complemented it, especially my now husband :) "

 

Chloe was a lovely client, and we had such fun finding the right dress...

"You honestly made wedding dress shopping an absolute dream, I was always worried before I started that I would feel uncomfortable standing around shops, being put in and taken out of dresses.

But from the moment I met you I instantly felt relaxed. I knew from our first meet back last October that I would not look anywhere else for a wedding dress. I'm very, very pleased to have found you!"

 

Chloe accessorised the dress with pretty Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon shoes, a neat mini-veil, and bold red bouquet...

Now I'll let Chloe introduce these photos of their happy day... 

"I hope these can show you what a wonderful day we had - and how myself and husband chose perfectly complementing outfits! 

It was like a proper old fashioned wedding day :) Thank you again, I hope to be directing many future brides in your direction."

Happy Days! Have a great weekend, and see you all next week, Heavenlies - when I shall have some more gorgeous real brides to show you.

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

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Introducing the New Stella in Lace. A 1960s-style vintage wedding dress with pared-down glamour!

Dear Reader
I'm often asked for dresses which are unusual; different to the main wedding trends but still bridal. Many clients seek a glamorous look, but one which is more elegant and pared-down.

And so, I'd like to introduce the New Stella from my Heavenly Collection of vintage style wedding dresses... 

Stella is based on an early 1960s cocktail dress: I find long lace 60s dresses tick the glamour box so well, with their chic Mad Men styling.

The new Stella is classy and stylish in head to toe lace. And its super 60s cut - with a slightly higher waist, and narrow-but-curvy styling - streamlines the body to flatter almost all body types. 

Here's one of my inspirations for Stella - a fabulous 1961 cocktail dress by famous Italian haute couture designer, Renato Balestra...

And here's another inspiration - these super-glamorous New York ladies from 1963...

I love the pretty boat neck and tulip skirt on these dresses - so typical of late-50s and early-60s styles. And so I have given Stella a similar feminine and flattering cut...

I'd love to see Stella accessorised with a feather or angora shrug and big earrings. Stella can also be finished with a little gross grain ribbon bow at the waist, which looks so pretty like the original 60s dress at the top of the post.

The new all-lace Stella is available now, priced £1395. Hope you love her!

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

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The perfect 1950s wedding dress by Emma Domb - my vintage wedding dress of the week!

Dear Reader,
Just a quick post on a lovely sunny Sunday morn... My vintage wedding dress of the week is this lace and satin beauty by Emma Domb.

Emma Domb was based in California from the late 30s to the 70s. Her work remains very highly sought after by collectors. (One of her most famous fans is Patricia Field, the stylist behind Sex and the City; Carrie Bradshaw was often seen in a fabulous Emma Domb vintage dress.)

Emma's wedding dresses are always so feminine and elegant. And this one is a particularly fine example with its flattering cut and charming details. From the sweet daisy trim at its pretty neckline, to the flattering lace panel that sweeps down the front to lengthen your figure, this is a beautiful dress that will make a stunning bride one day...

If you like this dress, do check out my Heavenly Collection of 1950s-style wedding dresses, and I have more original 1950s dresses here.

Now, we should all be outside enjoying the sun, shouldn't we! Hope to see you next week, when I shall have news to announce and a lovely new bride to show you. Do pop back...
Love
Helena 
Heavenly Vintage Brides

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Vintage Wedding Dresses at the Movies: my Top Three unveiled!

Dear Reader,
What fun I've had truffling through these wonderful old movies to find my very favourite vintage wedding dresses! And now I'm delighted to share my Top 3...

3. It Happened One Night (starring Claudette Colbert, 1934)

Never seen this wonderful 1930s screwball comedy by Frank Capra? Seek it out - you have such a treat in store!

The charming Claudette Colbert wears a slinky satin 1930s wedding dress by Robert Kalloch, one of the biggest Hollywood trendsetters of the 30s and 40s.

And there's that lovely Juliet Cap veil again! In this case, full length and swirling around the base of her gown... fabulous! I am so inspired by these pretty veils at the moment. A lovely addition to my Top 3.

2. Funny Face (starring Audrey Hepburn, 1957)
In this 1950s musical, Audrey is actually modelling the dress, rather than getting married. 

This gorgeous gown is one of Audrey's most iconic looks - a perfect blend of 1950s modern and romantic, with its ballerina-length net skirt, slim-fitting bodice, and the chic boat neckline Audrey always favoured. I love too the pretty veil, fastened with its tiny bow...

The dress was designed by Hubert De Givenchy who was working on the film with Edith Head - another of the all-time-great costume designers. Givenchy had given Audrey many of his gowns to wear in her earlier film Sabrina. When Head won the Best Costume Design Oscar for Sabrina, Givenchy never received proper credit. So Audrey went out of her way to see that he received full credit on Funny Face. She and the designer became lifelong friends. 

1. The Razor's Edge (starring Gene Tierney, 1946)
And finally... my number one is.... drum roll... the wonderful actress Gene Tierney swathed in head-to-toe 1940s lace wedding dress by Oleg Cassini.

Gene was engaged to Russian-born costumer designer Cassini, and he designed this glorious dress for their own wedding. But her parents opposed the marriage and in a romantic twist, they eloped. So Gene wore the dress for her film instead!

Sadly, the film was panned by the critics. But the dress... I think you'll agree is a perfect success! 

So there it is: my very favourite vintage wedding dresses from the movies. I hope you enjoyed seeing them as much as I enjoyed choosing them. Please do stop by my facebook page and let me know which of your favourites I've missed!

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

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