Weddingbee boards

Hi ladies!!  As some of you may know, I'm sort of obsessed with vintage wedding gowns.  Now that my wedding is all wrapped up I've got the time to do what I've been thinking of for months:  a weekly roundup of the most stylish and fabulous gowns I can find on the good old internet.  Some are perfect just as they are and others just require a little tweak here and tuck there, but with a little imagination they could be show stoppers.  Gowns posted should be less (hopefully much less) than $1000.  Any accessories I stumble on will be posted as well.

Please feel free to post up anything you happen to come across in your online wanderings...just be sure to link to the seller's website.  Hopefully this will help some brides looking for a creative and beautiful way to stay on budget AND look drop dead gorgeous!

All class baby.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/40266054/1950s-vintage-semont-designer-couture

Hopeless romantic!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/47618913/vintage-1970s-romantic-renaissance-cream

Perfect for the beach!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46410090/vintage-1960s-northern-lights-sequin-and

Unbelievable price for silk, looks like something you'd find in a bridal shop today!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49616826/1950s-vintage-elegant-ivory-creme-beaded

So perfect for the courthouse!  Just hem that sucker to knee length and rock some peep-toes.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/41983513/1950s-vintage-polka-dot-pink-and-black

Instant glam, courtesy of vintage fur.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/43476177/evening-out-a-1950s-saga-gleaming

those are nice websites with cute dresses, but i meant this to be a listing resource for brides looking for vintage dresses, not vintage *inspired* dresses.  that kind of takes the fun out of it.

Some links to online shops:

http://www.vintageous.com/vintageweddingdress.htm

http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/vintage-bridal-prom-dresses-c-2.html

http://www.unique-vintage.com/wedding-dresses-vintage-wedding-dresses-c-102_184.html?infoBox=2

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessVixenVintage

my personal favorite:

http://www.vintageous.com/vintageweddingdress.htm

Have you seen http://www.thefrock.com/ ?

The prices vary a lot, and are generally fairly high, but a lot is in the same range as a new bridal gown, and there are some gems for under $1k. The clothes are amazing though - total eye candy!

If I was more of a vintage size, I would have got my dress from here. She's got lots of couture gowns as well as early 20th century and 19th century clothes, and it's not just bridal gowns. 

$78 are you kidding?  hotness!!!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50437789/vintage-1950s-chimera-lace-dress?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=lace&ga_search_type=category&category=vintage.clothing.dress&ga_page=21&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
 

@sweetrose omg that is heavenly!  new favorite site, a bit pricey but that is some seriouse couture she is selling!  my fav is already sold, but then again my ass is already married...http://www.antiquedress.com/gallerywed.htm

Ok!  Here's to your happy Friday...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51042904/vintage-1950s-lace-wedding-gown?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=lace+dress&ga_search_type=category&category=vintage.clothing&ga_page=6&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

I'm biased in my love for lace collars, and this one has a cutie!  $138??  If I wasn't already a wife this would be a leading contender!!  The only change I would make is minor-buy or make a white satin belt to define the waist, nothing fancy or busy but I really think that would take it the next level.  Drooling in 5...4...3...

hmmm, found another great Etsy vendor, her pics aren't the best but she has nice selection of 40-60's era stuff at mostly decent prices:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativegatherings

I especially like these 2:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/23726432/vintage-off-white-wedding-dress-with-a?ref=sr_gallery_34&ga_search_query=lace+dress&ga_search_type=category&category=vintage.clothing&ga_page=8&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

  Looks very 50's, and like silk, but no fabric is given in the ad.  This is quite a unique dress, the scalloped neckline is absolutely perfect and if you took the sleeves off and made it a boatneck it would be stunning.  Other than the sleeves and maybe taking off the bow on the back I wouldn't do a thing to this dress, the lace work is really unusual and extremely elegant.  My new, new favorite!  All class baby.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/36250539/spectacular-vintage-wedding-dresstulle

This one is really pretty for a garden wedding, and the beautiful lace train comes off so no need for bustle! 

Did you miss me??  Well here's a show stopper for you: all cream lace (appears alencon) deco period sleeveless dress.  Just hem, throw a slip under and you are good to go.  Absolutely stunning for a casual wedding.

and this 50's embroidered beauty:

Hey there all you hot mamas!!  Boy do I have a jaw-dropper for you this week!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39616703/vintage-70s-ivory-voile-and-lace-wedding?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=wedding&ga_search_type=category&category=vintage.clothing&ga_page=5&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

I really need to apologize to my own dress here, I'm totally cheating on her.  This is just heavenly, and with a 27 inch natural waist it is a bit more accomodating for us modern not size 2 ladies!  Seriously, just snip off the sleeves and take down the collar (cringe!) to that beautiful swooping neckline, use the collar lace for something else, and you've got yourself one hell of a show stopping dress.  I'm smitten, hopefully some other non-married bee will be too and give this lovely a good home!

I love TimelessVixenVintage on etsy (same seller as a few that j.grossman13 posted previously). This one is the perfect little princessy dress:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52859759/1950s-vintage-metallic-silver-sparkling

Anyone for 'something blue'?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44889153/1950s-vintage-ivory-white-sheer-silk

Beautiful:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/41128152/earth-angel-earth-angel-will-you-be-mine

So elegant:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52644002/vintage-romantic-lace-wedding-dress

Cute and classic:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49992582/i-do-vintage-50s-wedding-dress-unused

Gorgeous plus size gown - a great find as most vintage dresses are so tiny:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44919149/vintage-plus-size-beaded-satin-and-lace

Pink and romantic:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51295915/vintage-1950s-pale-pink-romantic-cottage

And saving the best til last - gasp! sigh! Apart from the neckline this is exactly the 1940s Ginger Rogers style I wanted (but had to get made as I couldn't find anything vintage).

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51056265/vintage-daisy-bridal-gown

talk about best for last!! that is absolutely fabulous!!  i officially want to get married again (to the same guy :) ) just so i can wear another fabulous vintage dress!  thanks so much for the pics!

@MsInterpret: I love the detailing on that!

I adore this from the same seller: Classic 1950s style. Gorgeous as is but it could easily be made very modern by removing the sleeves too.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44163836/vintage-1950s-minuette-lace-dress

While I'm on a roll - how fun is this little 80s number? Only $20!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53082024/80s-madonna-inspired-like-a-virgin-white

keep em coming ladies!

I love this thread!

The Vintage Wedding Dress Company in London produces vintage-inspired dresses but it also has lots of breathtaking genuine vintage gowns too. They're not available online, unfortunately, but for those people buying a dress in London it could be a great shop. I think some must have been altered in line with more current fashions because I can't believe how new they look!

http://www.thevintageweddingdresscompany.com/collections/vintage/

This day is turning to poo for me pretty quick, so to cheer myself up here are more lovlies, I hope they cheer you up too!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/28689337/juliet-wedding-dress?ref=sr_list_16&ga_search_query=wedding+dress&ga_search_type=&ga_page=13&min=100&max=2000&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53048691/1915-vintage-edwardian-mesh-lace-wedding?ref=sr_list_25&ga_search_query=wedding+dress&ga_search_type=&ga_page=2&min=100&max=2000&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

and then...holy cow!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/47813025/wedding-gown-lillie-rubin-beaded?ref=sr_list_31&ga_search_query=wedding+dress&ga_search_type=&ga_page=21&min=100&max=2000&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39527166/fabulous-silk-organza-vintage-1950-1960?ref=sr_list_40&ga_search_query=wedding+dress&ga_search_type=&ga_page=21&min=100&max=2000&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

just snip the sleeves off, leaving the lace to gracefully cap your shoulders-gorgeous.

@chillmer, go back to etsy, search under vintage for "50's party dress".  i've seen so many in that exact style in fabulous colors, while you're there hit up Vintageous, that style is their specialty!  also-you can have white dresses dyed pretty much any color, maybe inquire at your local dry cleaners.

@MsInterpret: I love that it comes with the original photo. How amazing is that?

I've been kinda hoarding dresses on my etsy favourites list (it's like shopping without the credit card charges!) so this might take a while...

Love the silhouette! Lower the neckline a bit or remove the sleeves entirely and you've got something completely modern. Plus the dot tulle is adorable.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51322531/vintage-wedding-bridal-dress-gown-70s

Gorgeous back:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52237867/30s-oragandy-and-chantilly-lace-wedding

So it's a nightgown... but I still love it. Add a silk slip and you've got a gorgeous Grecian gown worthy of a wedding - and it's only $30!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50713517/grecian-goddess-nightgown-in-excellent

Another nightgown! This one would make a beautiful dress for an informal garden or beach wedding, engagement shoot, rehearsal...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48684604/vintage-vanity-fair-lace-nightgown

Pretty ballerina style!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45654170/vintage-50s-lace-and-tulle-wedding-dress

Wow, look at that train! The hat's a bit though

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50323926/victorian-wedding-dream-vintage-gown-and?image_id=154395557

I adore the detailing on this 1930s gem:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/38780723/reserved-for-anne-summer-sale-1930s-bias

Fluffy fairytale fun:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49012688/vintage-prom-wedding-dress-nos-tulle-and

Gorgeous built-in shoulder wrap:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45974161/angelic-alli

A little OTT with the detailing, but with some of it removed this one has a lot of potential:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/40968589/vintage-snow-white-sheer-tulle-white

There are a lot of dresses like this on there (full ball gown with long lacy sleeves), so I'll only post these two... but if you're after something like this I'm sure you'll find something perfect!

In ruffly lace:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39498517/floating-frills-a-1950s-tulle-and-lace

And in dupioni silk:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/43983572/the-princess-bride-vintage-1950s

Just gorgeous:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51801561/1950s-lace-tulle-and-satin-dream-dress

This one's not like the others at all but still technically vintage... very modern-looking!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/43689367/1960s-vintage-white-gold-silver-sequin

Beaded beauty and something a little different. Looks very 1920s but I think it's a lot more modern than that (the ad doesn't mention the era).

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51711747/show-stopping-vintage-sue-wong-with

Glorious silk and lace:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52838933/stunning-vintage-silk-lace-mermaid-train

Believe it or not, there’s still more to come... I’ve so far restricted my list to things that look a bit more bridal (white / ivory and mainly full length) but I’ve also found some gorgeous colourful frocks that would make great non-traditional choices or beautiful unique bridesmaid dresses. I’ll be back!

(whoops, double post)

How could I forget this one... That's ok, I think it deserves its own post

Such incredible lace! And it's a mermaid silhouette which can be quite hard to find in vintage (more commonly a-line or ball gown). Incredible value for $150 with so much potential...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52227070/lorrie-kabala-princess-ivory-lace

One more for any Kiwis, Aussies or others who are willing to buy from overseas...

I’ve been watching this dress on www.trademe.co.nz (New Zealand’s local version of eBay) for a while. It’s such a shame nobody’s bidding on it! It’s gorgeous and in great condition, and it’s selling for $75 NZD (around $53 USD). I’m very tempted to email the seller and suggest etsy instead – it could probably sell for twice as much or more.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=311284772