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50’s Style Tea Length Wedding Dresses

Friday, April 16th, 2010

New additions to our line of vintage inspired dresses.  We now have 1950’s style tea length wedding dresses in ivory silk shantung.  Created exclusively for Blue Velvet Vintage and available only at our online boutique. For discerning brides who love that  classic “new look” style, and desire a less formal look on her special day. Click on images for more information.

50's style "True Romance" wedding dress

50's style "True Romance" wedding dress

50's style "Uptown Doll" wedding dress

50's style "Uptown Doll" wedding dress

And I had such a fun time hanging with my fav pinup photographer, Janette Valentine and her crew at the Terribly Girly Photography Studio in Miami.  Janette, her hair and make up girl, along with Crystal Hamel, who is the brunette bombshell beauty in the photos, combined forces to capture the glamorous 50’s vintage vibe I was looking for to showcase my dresses.

Here are a few photos I took of Janette’s little mid-century den of creativity.

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The atmosphere is funky and upbeat, with lots of props, outfits and accessories for putting together the perfect pinup look.  Whether you envision yourself as  Bettie Page or Betty Grable, Janette and her crew will be sure to transform you into the pinup fantasy of your dreams!

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Vintage Wedding Dresses

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Sheesh, where does the time go?   I just realized I haven’t posted for several days and over half the month is gone!  Since June is the most popular month for tying the knot, I thought I’d post some photos of vintage dresses that would be perfect for creative fashionistas who are entertaining the idea of a vintage themed wedding.

First up is this exquisite vintage ivory satin gown by Ceil Chapman.  For sale at Old Clothes.Com.  A petite size-32b 24w. Such a unique, special dress, it’s worth starving yourself to fit into it!

1950s Ceil Chapman wedding gown-32b 24w

1950s Ceil Chapman wedding gown

This pretty, feminine 1970s dress by Victor Costa

would be a lovely choice for a vintage garden wedding.

Offered at Couture Allure- 35b 26w

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Vintage Victor Costa 1970s ruffled lace dress

Stunning 1990s Nolan Miller Couture  lace mermaid gown is an elegant vintage inspired look for an Old Hollywood glamour themed wedding.

For sale at Antique Dress- 35b 28w

Nolan Miller Couture in embroidered openwork lace organdy

Nolan Miller Couture in embroidered openwork lace organdy

Grace Kelly worthy Harvey Berin/Karen Stark design ivory chantilly lace vintage dress circa late 50s/early 60s- For sale at Blue Velvet Vintage-34b 26w

Harvey Berin Karen Stark dress in French chantilly lace

Harvey Berin Karen Stark dress in French chantilly lace

And if you’re looking for inspiration for your alternative/vintage/non traditional wedding you should check out these sites-

Offbeat Bride-Love her tag line “Alter your thinking”.  This blog is all about marrying to the beat of a different drum.  For the bride who flaunts tradition, this site if full of  wedding inspiration for the independent thinker.

Vintage Glam Weddings-  Lots of great ideas for adding that special vintage touch to your special day.

Queens of Vintage articles about vintage weddings.

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Martin McCrae Vintage Style Wedding Dresses

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Are you, or someone you know,  searching for a non-traditional, ultra romantic, vintage inspired wedding gown? Well, look no further than  Martin McCrae Couture. This Tuscon, Az. based company specializes in limited production, period style wedding dresses, using the most sumptuous silks, chiffons,velvets and laces in their designs.

Whether you envision yourself in a delicate victorian or renaissance look, a 1920’s sleek, dropped waist flapper style,  30’s Harlowesque bias cuts, or glamorous curve hugging 40’s and 50’s silhouettes, they have a stunning creation to help make your vintage wedding fantasy come true.

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Most of their dresses are made in a natural shade, but all fabrics can be dyed any color you desire. This makes them perfect not only for brides, but also for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride or anyone looking for an outstanding special occasion outfit. They do custom sizing orders, as well.

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These are some of the most uniquely beautiful vintage style gowns I’ve seen and I like the idea that they’re made here in the US by a small company.

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50’s Style Wedding Dresses

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Since June is the traditional wedding month, and with vintage themed weddings becoming more and more popular,  I thought I'd do some research on where brides could find vintage and vintage style attire.  The first website I'd like to recommend is Dolly Couture where you can order gorgeous 50's reproduction wedding dresses a la Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly.  Classic silhouettes in a shorter length, they're perfect for semi-formal weddings, and are certainly glamorous enough to create an especially memorable vintage look for the big day!

Priced very reasonably between $300 and $400.  For a bit more, you can even have custom dresses designed as well.
Pictured below are a few of their classic creations.

"The Manhattan"

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"The Marin County"

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"Huntings on Hudson"

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"Edmonton"

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Heirloom Vintage Wedding Cake Toppers

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

June is the traditional month for tying the knot, so I thought I’d feature some wedding related vintage goodies.  I just happened to stumble upon this spectacular collection  of restored and redesigned vintage wedding cake toppers from a company called Gulden and Brown.    The perfect touch to a vintage themed wedding, these beautiful recreations are sure to be a treasured memento of that special day.

This cupie doll 1920’s cake topper is, without a doubt,  one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen!  Meticulously embellished with tulle, venetian lace, pearls and organza. The porcelain bride and groom are wearing their original chemise and tuxedo.

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1930’s porcelain couple decked out in their deco finery beneath an arch with three silverized mercury glass bells.

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1940’s Hollywood glamour from the Coast Novelty Co. of Venice, California, meticulously decorated with hand cut embossed velvet flowers, corded sequins and pearls.

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There are several other heirloom quality toppers, including one in a magnificient gothic style. Unfortunately I was not able to copy the picture of that one.  This website also offers stunning vintage wedding gowns and accessories. 

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