Real Bride: Feathers and Flourishes!

Ooh there's nothing that makes us happier than seeing one of our real brides on their wedding day!
Sinead chose a stunning slipper satin gown with form fitting silhouette that had a floaty chiffon outer layer.
The beautiful bride made sure she could change her look on her wedding day with a couple of different cover-up's that suited her Dirty Fabulous vintage wedding dress perfectly.
For a touch of warmth Sinead had one of our super glamourous feather capes. It's such a stunning piece that hopefully she'll get lots of wear from!
A button back, lace bolero then added an elegant finishing touch.

Congratulations to Sinead and her hubby on their wedding! Thank you so much for sending us in your photos.

If you'd like to share your Dirty Fabulous Vintage photos send them to hello@dirtyfabulous.com, we can't wait to see them!

Vintage Winter Wedding Inspiration!

It's possible by now that you're beginning to plan your Winter wedding for next year. There's a lot to think about between now and then but we all know one of the most important aspects for any bride is what she's going to wear. For Winter brides this can be even trickier as many slinky, low cut dresses and flimsy fabrics available to brides just don't say "Winter wedding".

A vintage wedding dress could offer you everything you've been searching for.

They are often made of heavier, sumptuous fabrics like lace, brocade and rayon. Add to this details such as high, illusion top necklines and long sleeves allowing elegant coverage for those cold Winter Months.

Even if you have a modern wedding dress you can add a touch of vintage glamour and vital warmth with a 1940's stole or 1950's beaded cardigan. The right accessories will enhance your beautiful dress to Winter princess heights!

Take some inspiration from these original vintage photographs followed by a some of our own Dirty Fabulous Winter worthy dresses....

Vintage Bridal Images:  

December Vogue 1955

Dior 1953

House Blamain

September Vogue 1957

                   

Balmain Fur photo by Tom Kubin 1959

 Dior

Jean Patou 1962

Dirty Fabulous Vintage Bridal:

1960's ivory satin sheath dress with beading

1950's ivory tulle and lace wedding gown worn with 1940's wide brim hat and tippet

1960's ivory beaded wedding gown with 1930's feather cape

1950's style tea length wedding dress with illusion top, crystal belt and stole

1950's tulle wedding gown with sparkly polka dots and stole

Something Blue!

Joanne had something very specific in mind before she came to visit us. She was pretty sure she wanted a blue feather cape to wear over her wedding dress and we made sure we had some options in stock before her appointment. We're always delighted to be able to help a bride source an elusive piece!

 The blue feather cape looked beautiful against Joanne's vibrant flowers. Her whole bridal look was fresh, unique and fabulous... what more could you want!

  

A Winters Tale

Oh my... winter whites, fur and feather wraps, soft tulle's and lace all capture the romance of a winters wedding. We were delighted to be featured in this beautiful shoot -  Styled by Carmel Daly and photographed by Anita Sadowska, it's the epitome of ladylike elegance.   

 1950's Neiman Marcus ivory tulle wedding gown and

1940's Bustle back wedding gown 

long fur stole 

1970's white lace Priscilla Of Boston wedding gown 

1960's Fur Cossack Hat 

1930's Ermine Fur Cape 

Model on right:

1960's ruched and draped, white wedding gown 

1970's chiffon beaded coat 

Bespoke sash 

Credits:

Photography: Anita Sadowska

Stylist: Carmel Daly

Models: Grace and Clare at 1st option

MUA: Roy Wong

Hair: Glen Cullen

Location: Powerscourt Hotel

All Listed gowns and accessories : Dirty Fabulous!