journey of a vintage wedding..

bride story

'Ivy & Aster'

'Ivy & Aster'

When i first started my journey as a bride to be i thought it would be easy to plan a wedding, easy because I've been a production manager for a photography studio, a photography assistant for many weddings & a makeup artist for 10 years..  but Brisbane has me worried. why, well finding a vintage wedding dress that has a simple whimsical feel about it was actually alot harder than i first anticipated. 

I didn't find the 'ONE' in Brisbane. Instead i found the dress of my dreams at Victorian bridal boutique  'The Bridal Atelier'. After searching for months & visiting countless bridal boutiques across Brisbane I was left disappointed, as nothing made me feel like i found the one..

So when i stumbled across the lovely Victorian bridal boutique i was instantly relieved!  Erin is so lovely,  & i couldn't believe it when she told me she could source the dress of my dreams from the American Label 'Ivy & Aster', who in my opinion makes the most beautiful wedding dresses I've ever seen!  

'Little Gray Station'

I sit here & wonder if the year is going extra fast because in 6 months the big day will be here. Now finally hitting me that its closer then it appears..

I'm over joyed to be getting married to the man who i adore & love so much. I feel fairly organised but i know what it takes to plan a wedding, let alone a wedding with a understated vintage theme.. perhaps a little too much.


Lucky I have an amazing vintage inspired wedding stylist Judi from 'Little Gray Station' to make my dreams reality! Meaning i don't have to spend countless hours & nights searching online sites like Etsy & Ebay for vintage inspired props & decorations (i cant help myself to still look though). Any other day I enjoy looking for unique vintage items but to complete a wedding for guests up to a 100 its a bit manic & time consuming.

When i'm out & about in Brisbane looking for inspirational bits & pieces i'd say i spend most of my time in the vintage precinct Paddington (Retro Metro, Ra Ra Superstar, Karen Willis Holmes) & Ann Street in Fortitude Valley (Babushka Ballerina, Hoe Boutique, Akira, Principessa) i'm constantly revisiting all the fashion & vintage boutiques around these areas.

Did i mention that the talented fashion & wedding photographer Nat from 'Milque Photography' will be capturing all the special moments of the big day, & with all the beautiful vintage inspired styling from Judi, my enchanting dress from Ivy & Aster, & i'm marrying the man of my dreams... i feel pretty excited right now even though i know we have lots to still do!!!

A big thank you to my maid of honor, bridesmaids, MUM & Judi from 'Little Gray Station' for making this journey a fun & memorable one!! xo

My search for flowers & cakes are in the next chapter of my 'bride story' :-)

a very vintage wedding fair

wedding inspiration

a very vintage wedding fair 

Sitting around daydreaming about my inspirational day at 'a very vintage wedding fair' bleeding heart, Brisbane today. Speaking with vintage enthusiasts, like Judi from 'little gray station', Stephanie from 'the forever dress' Maudie's Millinery, Kim from 'hermias wishes', & the talented Jennifer Gilford... How could I not be re-inspired about my vintage wedding theme!

Meeting these amazing people have made it oh so easy for me to get the vintage inspired wedding of my dreams :) thanks girls!

Oh and a special thank you to my handsome fiancée for waiting several hours for me at the fair while I bath myself in vintage inspiration!

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Check out these gorgeous vintage inspired businesses

little gray station 

jennifer girlford designs 

the forever dress 

maudies millinery 

hermias wishes

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New Addictions

ASOS Shopping Online

ASOS Midi Skirt With Pleat Waistband £35.00

A|Wear A Line Mini £25.00

 SereneMuse loves shopping for online bargains! So check out ASOS's Online Shopping site, we're sure you'll fall in love with the diversity of pieces, just like we did. We LOVE ASOS because its a one stop shop for international fashion. They have a huge collection from vintage to chic, high fashion to casual, & of course the London look/feel. The range of skirts & shoes are amazing; we want them all! Oh & they also sell socks & tights that are totally adorable.

 

ASOS Pleated Skirt In Space Dye £35.00

They also stock Benefit, Bourjois, Elernis, GHD, Illamasqua, Models Own, Nail Rock, NARS, O.P.I, Paul & Joe, Stila & many more. 

ASOS Midi Skirt With Pleat Waistband £35.00

ASOS sell pretty much everything a girl could ever need & want. They also have everything for men too. So if you're looking for bargains, gifts, or you just want to splurge on yourself , we highly recommend this site!!

 

TFNC Belted Chiffon Cut Out Dress £42.00

 

So go have a peep at ASOS and tell us what you think. They also do free shipping worldwide with any purchase... what's not to love!

ASOS Mesh and Chiffon Maxi Skirt £50.00

 Love always xo

Chanel Beaute Des Ongles ~ Mat Top Coat

Beaute Des Ongles
Mat Top Coat

This unique nail polish from Chanel will magically turn your shiny, glossy nail polish matte; giving it a vintage feel. It will leave you wondering how they can create such a product. When applying this nail polish it can be difficult to ascertain if you've covered the entire nail; so a second application may be needed. SereneMuse loves the great effect and would make this an occassional purchase only.