<![CDATA[A Vintage Wedding Too - A Vintage Diary]]>

<![CDATA[A Vintage Wedding Too - A Vintage Diary]]>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:14:42 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[The Great Revamp]]>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:22:21 GMThttp://avintageweddingtoo.com/a-vintage-diary-blog/the-great-revampThis has been a long time coming ~ the complete revamp of this website. As mentioned in a previous blog, the desire for vintage fashions, including vintage bridalwear, is cyclical. It's either in or it's out. For me, it has always been 'in'. There's a classic, more classy, look to vintage bridalwear. More demure, too, because the brides' parts & pieces are exposed for everyone to see. I prefer lack of exposure, actually. IMHO, the 'parts' should be shown during the honeymoon, not the wedding, but I realize that my thinking is old-fashioned. ;)

With COVID, vintage bridalwear, in fact nearly ALL bridalwear, was completely out. Weddings were postponed or canceled completely. Group gatherings were not allowed. Purchasing bridalwear was pointless. Very few brides-to-be wanted to spend money on a gown when no one could gather for the wedding.

Now that life is getting back to normal, I'm looking forward to adding photographs of the gowns and vintage fashions that are currently in inventory ~ over 600 gowns, as well as hundreds of pieces of additional vintage clothing (outerwear, retro clothing, hats, gloves, purses, and the like)!

Thank you for your patience and please stick around to see what's coming!

Terri G]]><![CDATA[What's Old is New Again...?]]>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:41:12 GMThttp://avintageweddingtoo.com/a-vintage-diary-blog/whats-old-is-new-againIn the fashion industry, the tongue-in-cheek mantra is 'what's old is new again', as styles are constantly dying-off, then resurrecting (some of which should NEVER come back, ugh). And so it is with vintage wedding fashions.

Modern gowns will always be the 'in' thing to wear, because the industry has created it to be so. If you are a bride-to-be, you are indoctrinated at a young age to want THAT particular designer (because she's all the rage on the fashion page), or THAT particular look (the look is everything, isn't it?), or to purchase your gown from THAT particular salon (gosh, everyone who's anyone goes there!).

I have no qualms with anyone who feels ^ that ^ way. To each her own.

I am here, however, to expressly cater to those who march (down the aisle) to a different drum! Those who want to begin their marital journey by also proudly representing the past. That's my tribe. Those are the people who speak to my soul.

This is my 25th year. A quarter of a century matching brides-to-be with vintage gowns. I've coordinated whole wedding themes via long distance. Matching each gown to the ideal b2b is a personal challenge that I relish. I ensure that every gown/dress will fit and that it suits the personality of the wearer and the theme of the wedding itself. No small task, really. I just hope that I'm able to continue for another 25 years.... :)

]]><![CDATA[Corsetry ~ Yay or Nay?]]>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:34:23 GMThttp://avintageweddingtoo.com/a-vintage-diary-blog/corsetry-yay-or-nayMost females are usually clearly defined on this issue. Those who love corsetry (not the cheap corsetry purchased for Halloween), have a kinship to those ladies of long ago; while those who are not fans of corsetry....well...they usually have not actually tried-on well-made corsets that have been properly seasoned to their bodies.

In any event, I am here to say that I am a huge fan! Would you expect anything less?!

While there are numerous photographs of ladies with insect-like wasp waistlines, as well as articles purporting grotesque maladies of the internal organs and ribcage, most women of previous eras were used to wearing corsets and, therefore, did not suffer dire consequences, as is often seen/shared, horror-story-style.

Back in the day, young girls wore training corsets (not pulled as tightly as an adult woman's corset) and, eventually, grew to wear the more tightly-fitting corsetry as their bodies became accustomed to the fit and feel. Adult women often wore nighttime corsetry as well ~ a much gentler version of its daytime counterpart.

No matter what your thought on the subject, it is a known fact that corsetry (or even girdles in more recent times) aided in flattening the stomach, smoothing-out hips, pooches and 'muffin tops', and lifted & supported the bustline. None of which are a bad thing. :)

Shall we also discuss what MEN think of corsetry?? I think that that's rather obvious, don't you?

Please let me know what you think! I'm all ears..........

]]><![CDATA[Q: What's your vintage wedding gown memory? :)]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:09:34 GMThttp://avintageweddingtoo.com/a-vintage-diary-blog/q-whats-your-vintage-wedding-gown-memoryIt has been awhile since I launched this page and I have to be honest and say that my blogging skills are sadly lacking. My apologies.

I'm interested in hearing from others regarding memories of their (their Mom's/Grandmother's) vintage wedding gown. Do you recall how it looked? High neckline? Long train? What about your/her bouquet?

My grandmother (photo on 'About' page) was married in 1923 and, from what I can tell from her photograph, wore a gorgeous dress, typical of that time period. I can only go by her photograph, however, because I was never able to actually see her dress. Do you know that she threw away her wedding dress? Apparently, not too long after she and my grandfather were married, she tossed it. Yup.
Now to me, that's sacrilege!! I would KILL for that gown, not only for its age and fashion value, but for the incredible sentimental value.

Did you/your Mom throw away or giveaway her gown? Should it have been passed down?

Tell me your thoughts.....I'd really like to know.......

(I would hope that it goes without saying, but just in case, please no vulgar commentary or links ~ thanks.)]]><![CDATA[Why? The long and the short of it......]]>Fri, 15 May 2015 21:59:09 GMThttp://avintageweddingtoo.com/a-vintage-diary-blog/why-the-long-and-the-short-of-itHello!! I appreciate that you've taken a few moments to get to know me and the origin of this website. :)

I began sewing when I was 16 years old (I am only slightly older than that now, btw) ~ everything from simple store-bought patterns, to my own free-spirited designs, to more complicated worktable projects, such as reproduction period (Victorian) swags & draperies.
I am fortunate enough to live in, and lovingly spend ALL of my time (and monies) renovating an oversized circa 1899 Victorian farmhouse. Victoriana and charming vintage items fill my home, my thoughts, my time....and, of course, my professional life. :)

I launched two very successful clothing retail websites back in 1997, when virtually NO one offered sole-proprietorship, graphics-rich, e-tail businesses. Back then, it was known as the 'world wide web' and very few dared to tread.
The first website, 'A Vintage Wedding', was dedicated to my grandmother (photo on the 'Welcome' page), who had recently passed away. That website continued, successfully, for 12 years. The second website was dedicated to vintage 'little black dresses' (LBD's) and became extremely popular.

Both websites grew quickly.  I was quoted in a variety of magazines and books as an 'authority' on vintage clothing and fashion. I was even asked to participate in television shows regarding vintage fashion.   When MasterCard launched their website, priceless.com, they featured & quoted me in one of their first articles, the subject of which was 'little black dresses'.
To be perfectly frank, I never took myself that seriously.  I had never launched those website for notoriety.  They were a joy, as well as a great deal of work! Unfortunately, my career path in the 'real' world did not afford (me) the necessary time, in my mind, to properly tend to my clientele, so I opted to close both sites in 2007/08....with the hope that I could one day return...

Well, I am back! And I couldn't possibly be more thrilled about it! While the internet has changed a bit, the people who use the internet have not. There is no lack of online resources from which to purchase vintage clothing, in general, but certainly wedding gowns. For me, the difference is finding quality items, at an affordable price, from someone who's has integrity and is genuinely concerned about the consumer and her needs.

Allow me to firmly and emphatically state that everyone should wear a vintage wedding gown!!! Vintage fashions are truly timeless. Do not assume that that's merely a tired cliché, it's not.  As you peruse these vintage gowns, remember to look with an open mind.
For example:
A 1980's wedding gown with HUGE leg o'mutton sleeves (if you are not a fan of those), would look very different if those sleeves were removed. The whole line of the gown would change, as well as the focus (more on the wearer, rather than an over-abundance of fabric).
What about a gown that does not have a train (and you would like to have a train)? In most cases, a detachable train can be added to any gown! And don't worry about matching the gowns' fabric! Use chiffon. What about lace? Have fun with it!

If you are ever in-doubt about a gown, or how it could be revamped to suite your needs, please contact me. I would love to help. :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Warmly,
Terri Travers Goodin, Proprietor

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