Dear Reader,
I have so much to tell you. I hope you'll forgive my absence these last few months... I've been busy, busy, busy! Choosing, restoring, and designing the most beautiful vintage-inspired wedding dresses - based on gorgeous original vintage bridal gowns from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
But now it's time to turn over a new (Autumn) leaf: I promise to post every week! New dresses, new ideas, and so much to share with you. I do hope you will join me.
To begin, I'd like to show you the full 'Heavenly Collection' so far. Eight gorgeous new wedding gowns, all closely modelled on the prettiest, most elegant and most timeless original vintage wedding dresses.
Each of these gowns can be personalised with a range of carefully chosen options in sizes, skirt lengths, sleeve lengths, colour of dress and underskirt, and fabric - making your dress unique to you, and perfect for your special day.
Whether it's scarily soon, or still a distant dream, take a moment to enjoy picturing yourself on your Heavenly day...
Love,
Helena
Heavenly Vintage Brides
BUTTERFLYA romantic dreamy dress made using stunning Nottingham lace, it has a soft mermaid shaped skirt, and a waterfall frill on the neckline. This dress was copied from a 1930s lace wedding dress, and the elegant proportions have been kept exactly the same. STARLIGHTVIOLETTEA beautiful sophisticated style, based on a 1930s original, this time with a slightly updated neckline and a sweet petal-shaped sleeve.
The beautiful Art Deco seam patterns make this very special, and the bias cut heavy silk satin gives a 'slinky' feel. The skirt ends in small train.
BETTEIt has a subtle cowl neck at the front and a low back with sparkling ivory and silver beaded trim. A small belt - sparkly or simple - completes the look.
BLANCHEBased on a perfectly proportioned 1950s dress, a sweet flirty shape in gorgeous French lace, with a pretty sweetheart bodice. The dress has a boat neck, low back and flattering short sleeves. This lovely shape flatters most body types.CHANTILLYThis super-pretty dress is based on a classic 1950s shape. The lovely swishy skirt is made in a really special Italian silk organza, and comes in a range of lengths. The bodice is made from fine french Chantilly lace with a contrasting mocha lining for a pretty vintage colourway. STELLAA classic chic 1960s style, which flatters many body shapes. STELLA has a boat neck and low back, with a French lace overlay and a neat ribbon bow on the waist.
AUDREYA beautifully shaped, neat cover-up, AUDREY works particularly well with STARLIGHT and BUTTERFLY.
The fabric is embroidered silk organdie - made in England by a family firm who have been lace-makers for three generations. The jacket hem is edged with a vintage-style beaded leaf trim.
For more information on any of these dresses, and information on how to order,
please see my '
Heavenly Collection' section.
All photography thanks to
Robert Lawler Photography.
