Being a destination themed wedding inspiration blog, we are always excited to see travel elements incorporated into wedding decor. Vintage Luggage is a trend that we’ve seen plenty of over the past year and one that we will hopefully see a lot more of in 2012. What we love about Vintage Luggage (apart from the fact that it is incredibly pretty) is that it is very practical for those of you planning on tying the knot abroad. Raid your grandmothers attic or simply log on to etsy, you are sure to find vintage luggage that has been well looked after and in good enough condition to actually be used for travel. There are plenty of ways then that you can use these gorgeous suitcases to style your destination wedding and we have put together a collection of images that will hopefully leave you inspired.
Image Sourced from Fly Away Bride
Images Sourced from The Found Blog and My Vintage Party
Image Sourced from Green Wedding Shoes
Images Sourced from 100 Layer Cake and Priscila Valentina Photography
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Hey there! Hope we are all having a productive Monday so far?! So, today’s post was inspired by some good oul rose-tinted nostalgia! You see, I’m one of six kids so destination vacations weren’t the way we rocked in our house as children. No, our summer holidays consisted of piling into our car to head to the rental yard near Pucks Castle in Dublin where together, we would pick out / fight over what caravan we were going to rent and subsequently travel around Ireland in for two weeks that summer. One camper that sadly never made a family holiday was the ever trendy VW Camper / Kombi and now as an adult, I’m more obsessed with it than I ever was as a child. So to say that I’m pleased to see that they are fast becoming a must have for that vintage inspired wedding, would be a serious understatement and given that the 60s are to heavily influence you brides-to-be this year, we thought it would be only fitting to show you how this deadly little sixties mobile could quickly become the 3rd (and fourth wheel) to your destination wedding. In case you need another reason to include the VW Camper (other than being “totally far – out” of course ), here are 5!
1) Stuff the Baggage Allowance….
This won’t particularly work of course if you are travelling from the States / Canada / Australia to lets say Europe but if you are marrying in the same country or can travel across the continent via Eurostar, Ferry, Road etc, then this is a great way to beat the bag allowance charges. No need to worry about how you are going to pack the dress, carry all DIY decorations and get them from the airport to the venue. Just camper van it to your destination. Leave a few days earlier and enjoy the trip, stay over in the lovely little towns along the way and soak up the beauty and culture of the country you loved so much, you decided to get married there! Think of the excitement as you set off on your adventure, maybe just the two of you, maybe with close family and friends. If “roughing” it is not your idea of fun, then bring the camper and stay in hotels on the way. Or, if you trust your mans groomsmen not to lead him astray, suggest one last road trip for the boys. They can still bring all the wedding essentials and you can travel light. We don’t want any of “The Hangover” scenarios so think this one through before suggesting it ladies! I know that this is something my own father and mother would actually just LOVE to do and I think I’d love to do it with them too.
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Like the rest of us, did you drool over the stunning Temperley gown and fur coat from our “Sail Away With Me” shoot and then melt when you laid your eyes on the timeless gold sequined dress also featured? Well then, let me tell you all about the boutique they came from and how it has inspired today’s post. Covet – The Borrowers Boudoir located on the top floor of Dublin’s stylish Powerscourt Centre, is what I like to describe as a little bit of heaven on earth. My dream of owning a wardrobe home to even one masterpiece created by Alexander McQueen, Rachel Gilbert or Marchessa, will sadly (thanks to the taxman) remain just that.. a dream. But you know what, it’s absolutely fine. Covet is the light shining oh so bright at the end of a dark tunnel. Now, all of us wannabe models, actresses and superstars also have the option of dressing up in a gorgeous gown that was made to walk the red carpet for a special occasion, without having to worry about selling our granny’s to cover the credit card repayments. Yep, the best bit is that all of this “luxury on loan” comes in at 10% or less of the retail price.
We were really keen to have Covet involved in the styled shoot because this boutique is exactly the sort of Destination Friendly Inspiration that we want to keep featuring. They have an exquisite range of dresses suitable for bridal wear, especially if your dream dress is something a little bit vintage or just off the runway. You can arrange for a private appointment where you don’t just get the dress altered to fit like it was made for you, but also receive savvy styling tips on how to create the whole look, compliments of their team of fashion experts. Why not hire and save yourself the hassle of worrying how to pack “The Dress”… that you only plan on wearing once anyway. If, on the other hand, it is really important for you to hang on to your wedding dress for sentimental reasons, then think of your bridesmaids. I know I certainly would have zero objections to wearing Chanel for a day. Female guests will also appreciate being made aware of such “practical indulgence”. So today, you can feast your eyes on some of Covet’s collection in Dublin and because we love this idea so much and love our readers from all around the world, we have found boutiques and online shops of a very similar nature in other cities across the globe…
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK ✈ A SNAPSHOT
New York City, the American destination, for destination weddings. It’s just as easy and reasonably priced to get married in NYC as it is in Vegas, but with New York’s endless variety of public spaces, venues and restaurants, the only limit is your imagination!
New York is the capital of the U.S. wedding market, and some of the best wedding vendors in the world are based here. What’s even better? New York State passed the Marriage Equality Act this past summer, so now all couples can get married here, regardless of your sexual orientation or nationality…
Photograph: Michelangelo Dumlao
As my own wedding plans were the inspiration for me to launch Fly Away Bride I though it would be a good idea to fill you in on our plans, where we’ve come from and where we’re at now…
Myself an Alan met when I was 17 and he was 18! I know so young, and we’ve been together ever since. We were engaged in August 2008 after 10 years together and now our wedding is almost here, July 15th. We had planned from the very beginning to marry in Italy, we travelled around Italy one summer, inter-railing, when I was still in college and we both fell in love with the culture, the food and the people. We have been back a few times since and have loved every trip we’ve made. That summer we were in Italy is one I’ll always remember, it really was amazing.
So the big question was where in Italy? We looked at Tuscany, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast and of course Rome. In the end we settled on Rome, for it’s unique character, amazing sites, ease of travel and well because we both just love Rome. I have always loved city weddings too.
Our next big decision was the guest list, were we going to have a very intimate wedding and maybe have a party on our return, a very large wedding or settle somewhere in the middle. Initially we decided on a very small wedding with only immediate family and a big party on our return home from our honeymoon, however our plans changed, as they do!
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