Have you seen these darling vintage-style wedding head-dresses? Each one is handmade and unique...

Dear Reader, 
Last year, a lovely bride called Ruth shared her wedding pictures here on my blog. You might remember her?

Vintage bride Ruth in original 1950s lace wedding dress, from my West London studio.

Since then, some of my brides have asked about this darling flower crown Ruth wears. It makes the perfect complement to Ruth's original 1960s wedding dress – and would look equally beautiful with many other styles, from 1970s floaty boho wedding dresses to slinky 1930s styles.

Ruth wears a unique bridal flower crown to complement her 1950s wedding dress.

I'm delighted to report it was made specially by Ruth's mother, Julia. And I now have a few of Julia's gorgeous creations available for brides in my new Etsy store.

One of Julia Mason's delicate hand-made bridal crowns, from my Etsy store.

Julia made the first head-dress for her daughter's wedding in the summer of 2015, and now makes them to order. She has various styles all with subtle differences, and each one is completely original.

Delicate flower crown – the perfect complement to vintage wedding dresses.

Her delicate creations are light and airy – not quite like any other bridal headdress I've seen. They have a very ethereal quality, don't you think?

Three delicate tiers of dainty flowers – from my new Etsy store.

Delicate flower crown worn low, with Angel 1930s style wedding dress.

Handmade flower crown, available now from my Etsy store.

Stunning three-tier head-dress – a future heirloom, £195 from my Etsy store

Each piece is entirely hand-made and completely original (Julia creates every individual flower herself). Many, many hours of work goes into each one. They really are beautiful heirlooms of the future, to pass on to your children.

A beautiful two-tier headdress, priced from £145 in my Etsy store.

Visit my new Etsy store for vintage wedding dresses & accessories

I'm delighted to be working with Julia on her new venture, and to have some of these stunning pieces available at my new Etsy store. Do drop in and have a look – prices are from £85 for a comb, £155 for a two tier pice and £195 for a three tier band. Or if you'd like to try one on, contact me to make an appointment at my studio in West London.

Love
Helena
Heavenly Vintage Brides

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Do ALL brides love lace wedding dresses…?

Dear Reader, 
Every bride loves lace. Well, at least that's how it seems…

'Angel' lace wedding dress is always one of the most popular in my vintage style collection.

Lace makes a beautiful background for vintage accessories.

Sometimes girls visit my West London studio with a particular style of vintage wedding dresses in mind. Other times, they love the romance and charm of vintage, without any favourite era...

Exquisite original Nottingham lace makes my 1930s style Angel dress really special.

Or perhaps they've been drawn in after seeing their favourite model or movie star choose a vintage wedding dress. But just about always, when girls see the rails of beautiful vintage wedding dresses in my studio, it's the lace dresses they will first pick out.

What else has the romance of lace wedding dresses?

Whether it's frothy and pretty 1950s style lace wedding dresses, or a more slinky 30s style, vintage and lace seem to go hand in hand.

Elegant and delicate, yet still simple… Angel in 1930s lace.

And undoubtedly, Angel is one of the most popular of all. This delicate and elegant 1930s style wedding dress from my Heavenly Collection is made of the finest quality lace, still made in the traditional way – and to their original 1930s design – by one of England's oldest lace-making companies.

Soft and flattering, lace wedding dresses are beautiful on all skin types.

Angel is available in this beautiful lace, and in a range of other exquisite fabrics priced from £995. Why not contact me to find out more, or to come and admire it for yourself…?

Angel 1930s-inspired lace wedding dress – come and see it soon!

What do you think? Do you love lace too?
Love
Helena 
Heavenly Vintage Brides

For a glimpse of gorgeous real brides in pretty lace and vintage wedding dresses, click here…!

A treasure trove of vintage–inspired wedding dresses and pretty bridal accessories, Luella's Boudoir.

Dear Reader, 
Have you met my friends at the delicious Luella's Boudoir yet…? 

Here in South London's Wimbledon Village, the lovely Philippa and Rachel and their team have created an informal and relaxed haven, where they offer gentle encouragement to anyone seeking their perfect vintage–inspired wedding dress and accessories. 


In the prettiest and girliest of surroundings – think pink satin and chandeliers – you can indulge your glamorous side as you admire their treasure trove of delicate accessories, handmade headpieces, vintage crystal jewellery and pretty evening bags. 

And of course I hope you'll be admiring their exclusive selection of my Heavenly Collection of vintage–inspired wedding dresses too!



Luella's have several of my range in stock, including two exclusive 1930s–inspired designs: Angel in a unique original Nottingham lace, and Butterfly in an exquisite beaded lace…

1930s style Angel dress in original Nottingham lace, exclusively available from Luella's Boudoir

These romantic lace dresses are perennially popular with my brides – they're super–flattering and wearable. And of course they reflect the 1930s, perhaps the most glamorous vintage era of all.

1930s style Butterfly dress in exquisite beaded lace, exclusive to Luella's Boudoir.

Asked why brides choose these dresses, Luella's say,
"All our range are carefully handpicked by the Luella team, and we have chosen Helena's Heavenly Collection for their exquisite detailing, their beauty and originality. What makes these Heavenly Collection dresses so special is that Helena really puts her heart into each design, making sure the cut and quality is absolutely perfect."

Whether it's advice or assistance you need, or simply time to browse through a wonderful collection of beautiful dresses and jewels, you'll find just what you're looking for at this pretty bridal boutique. Why not give them a call, and arrange an appointment…? Luella's Boudoir is at 78a The High Street, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 5EG. Telephone 0208 879 7744.

Love
Helena
Heavenly Vintage Brides

1930s–style lace wedding dress 'Angel' for Vintage Bride of the Week, Rosemary.

Dear Reader, 
I have another gorgeous vintage bride to show you today. Meet Rosemary...

For her summer wedding, Rosemary wore 'Angel', the 1930s–inspired lace wedding dress from my Heavenly Collection.

With its flutter sleeves and deep v back, Angel is such a romantic dress. It perfectly suited Rosemary's graceful beauty. And we made it in a very special lace too...

This time we used the 'English net' style of lace – so pretty with its delicate trellises of flowers and bows. And as with most of our laces, it's an original 1930s design. It is remade exclusively for my Heavenly Collection, by its original Nottingham fine lace–makers.

Ros and her lovely mother Alison were a delight to work with – a charming and very stylish family. I loved the combination of jewel tones they chose for the bridesmaids' dresses, and for both Ros' and groom Vivek's families.

And now I'll let the pictures of Rosemary and Vivek's brilliant day speak for themselves...

1930s lace, jewel satins, woodland flowers… and a tuktuk! Thanks to Rosemary and Vivek for giving us a glimpse into their colour–filled day. 

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

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Rosemary's photos with thanks to Stephanie Swann Photography.