VINTAGE + BLUE

I spend a large amount of my time browsing through vintage gowns online and drooling over the exquisite wedding dresses which are from another time. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of vintage attire and that there is a story behind each piece (would highly recommend reading 'A Vintage Affair' by Isabel Wolff or 'The Secret Lives of Dresses' by Erin McKean and you may understand what I mean).

I remember coming across a blue tulle number which was titled as a ‘prom’ dress (equivalent to formal dress in Australia) and sending a photo to my mum, telling her I want to get married in this one day (my mind changes every week might I add). I continued to do further research to see if any brides had taken on the ‘vintage prom dress’ style and to my surprise, they had! Might i just say that not everyone can pull it off (of course it’s not everyone’s style) but if you can, I guarantee it will look amazing!

The first (and my most favourite) was worn by a beautiful Australian bride Annabelle, and can I say, when I saw her dress, I died inside a little. The textures of her dress, lace jacket, veil and hair piece all work so well together in bringing out her unique style (not to mention her Miu Miu shoes, swoon!!). Samm Blake Photography shot these amazing photographs.

Another favourite is Cath (another Australian Bride) who wore a soft powder blue ruffled 1950’s gown to her vintage/nostalgic/handmade styled wedding. The dress was purchased from an online store based in New York, Wallflower Vintage. Adrian Tuazon Photography snapped their wedding.  I’d recommended taking a look at their unique wedding style.

So, how can you get your little hands on one of these gowns? I wish you luck! Over the years Dear Golden Vintage owner has spotted a few along her travels. Here is a few I have been lucky enough to find on her online shop. Some of these are already sold but keep a look out as she updates with new items daily!

I'd also recommend looking at the Forever Vintage online shop or give Cheryl + Casey a call to see if they are able to source something for you. I fell in love with every gown they had at the Melbourne Vintage Fair last year and can personally say, you won't be disappointed by anything they have available.

S xx