In simpler days, wedding gowns were kept clean and simple, free of embellishments and infinite frills. They ranged from laced sleeves to strapless gowns, guiding bridal trends into a more high-fashioned turn. But one bride that is everlasting, is definitely the “vintage bride”.
Trend Alert: “Sometimes, Less is enough”
The vintage bride has quite the minimalistic taste, sticking to simplicity and classic cuts. We selected Badgley Mischka’s Livia gown to channel our classic bride for its pin-tucked, deep neckline along with the beautiful draping of the cowlback. The deep, open back feature is elegant, yet tastefully sexy as well. This gown is timeless while bringing the focus on the bride herself. Even without the tulle and lace we see on most gowns, this number reminds us of what a ballerina dancer would wear on her wedding day.
We chose a sparkly rhinestone Diadem sash by BHLDN to accessorize the waistline, adding that bit of glitz to the waistline. Of course, the diversity of veils has practically matched the diversity of gowns over the years. Some still simple, while some trail down the aisle! Hoping to keep the gown as the focus of the look, we wanted a veil that would complement the dress without overshadowing it. The BHLDN Sky Mist veil was just what we were looking for and was fit for a princess, Simple and classic. Exactly what we needed to stay true to the look!
Lips and Locks
To stick to the vintage feel of the gown, a classic winged eyeliner and a pair of red lips seemed appropriate. We kept the look simple, yet still up-to-date with the modern trend of red for the lips. A nude or neutral pink lip has always been the staple choice for bridal makeup. However, choosing a red lip instantaneously brought out a bold, more glamorous bride. We applaud the brave and bold brides who choose a classic, red lip for their big day because they dare to stray from the typical neutral lip!
Now, we cannot have the key elements for a classic, Old Hollywood bride without including focusing on the hair! To complete the look, we chose some glamorous, big curls combed aside with a deep side part (think Grace Kelly). Center-parted hair has been one of the hottest trends for a while. But the center-part is typically meant for a sleeker look, which may be a tad too harsh for the gracefulness we were trying to achieve. A deep side part lets the hair fall naturally over the shoulder, grazing along the eye for a flirtatious effect.
Accompanying us on this shoot was our brilliant photographer of Sam Lim Studio. We are so fortunate to have
him there to work his magic on capturing the feel for this shoot! You can expect to see more of Sam Lim’s work
soon! We also want to show our appreciation for this darling bouquet created by Star Events Floral Designs by
Jennie. We are so proud to showcase her selection of fresh flowers that perfectly complemented the vintage
bride shoot!
xo,
Ting Makeup
Photography: Sam Lim Studio
Floral bouquet: Star Events Floral Designs
Dress: Badgley Mischka Livia Gown
Veil: Sky Mist Veil
Sash : Diadem Sash