Just in time for Christmas, we’ve got something that’s sure to get everyone in the festive mood. The lovely Nicola from Mathilda Rose Bridal Boutique has gone all out in getting her Christmas window display ready, and we love it! Nicola says: “Choosing the theme for our Christmas wedding window was very easy – there […]
It’s coming up to Christmas – and one of my favourite wintry childhood stories was The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. I was delighted to receive this fabulous, fashion-forward photoshoot directed by Lauren Magovern, Director of Ladyamy Bespoke Wedding Designs and with one of my favourite wedding pals, Nikki of Knots and Kisses contributing […]
We’re excited to welcome award-winning stationers and event stylists bellybutoonboo to Under the Vintage Veil. Tilehurst-based bellybuttonboo make totally bespoke stationery and venue decor. Every item is designed and made by proprietors and sisters Claire and Emma, who pride themselves on keeping everything personal and being inventive. We absolutely love their work! Claire and Emma say, “We […]
We’re delighted to welcome the Essex Vintage Wedding Guide to the blog! Your guide to all things vintage in and around Essex, from cakes to catering and venues to wedding shoes, the Essex Vintage Wedding Guide is the place to visit if you’re an Essex bride. Proprietor Karen says: “Essex Vintage Wedding Guide aims to […]
Today I’d love to hear from my lovely readers. Weddings are wonderful, joy-filled celebrations of love. They are a day to bring families together to celebrate the relationship between two people who are dedicated to spending the rest of their lives together. For me, personally marriage is about making someone you love into more than […]
Why do you need to diet? A few weeks ago, I was having a coffee with my friend a couple of months ahead of her big day. She is a lovely size 12 with beautiful curves which will really suit her gorgeous 50s-style dress. When it was my turn to go and order, I asked […]
Today’s real wedding was submitted by the divine Kristin of Struve Photography and really caught my eye because the bride is wearing a dress by the indescribably talented Flossy & Dossy. I know first hand how wonderful Wendy is as she made my bridesmaids’ dresses. A month before my wedding. And they were perfect. I […]
Morning everyone! Today on Under the Vintage Veil we’re talking money. One of the biggest budgeting mistakes we made was to ignore the… well, I hesitate to say “hidden extras” because that implies some sort of deception… but on your wedding planning journey you’ll certainly come across costs that weren’t in the original quote, or […]
Being among the first of my friends to get married, I had a lucky escape from a common bridal dilemma: what do you do if you were a invited to someone else’s wedding but you don’t want those particular friends to be a part of yours? Here at Under the Vintage Veil, we decided to look […]
We’ve got a treat for you this week! Thanks to the super-talented Amy at Dottypink Designs, here’s a gorgeous collection of flags to use on straws, skewers and wherever else you fancy! They’re a perfect addition to any rustic, chic wedding. Use the link below the image to download a high-res PDF that you can […]