When it comes to everyday fashion, I’m a huge fan of understated elegance. But when it comes to your wedding day, a little bit of pizzazz is called for. That’s why I love bridal couture—with it’s bold shapes, fanciful charm and divine details, it’s hard not to feel inspired by such gorgeous gowns!

I love how these Colleen Quen gowns use a blend of classic silhouettes with details that grab your attention without upstaging the bride.

There are certain Hollywood legends who have inspired women for decades with their timeless style and elegant fashion sense. From the quirky simplicity of Audrey Hepburn to the regal refinement of Grace Kelly, these stunning starlets used their iconic style to create classic wedding looks that have stood the test of time.

Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy

Looking at these photos, it’s clear that they key to emulating these vintage bridal looks is to combine classic style with a few unexpected details. These women all had unique looks in their everyday lives, but their wedding attire follows similar patterns:

• A classic bridal silhouette
• White silk, lace and taffeta
• Demure elegance, with a high neckline
• Fun finishing touches, like Grace Kelly’s exquisite veil and Audrey Hepburn’s floral crown

Do you think these looks have stood the test of time? Which starlet’s style do you most associate with? Are you using vintage style for your wedding?

As I surfed the web this week, drinking in all of the different tidbits on my favorite wedding websites, I couldn’t help but want to share how great some of these blogs are.  So this week’s link love is dedicated to all the great wedding blogs out there–show them some love!

• Something Old, Something New featured this absolutely gorgeous wedding cake–since my cake was a giant failure, I can only wish that this had taken its place!

• I love, love, love this post on veils from Weddings Fresh.  The pictures alone are enough to keep me occupied for at least a half hour.

• Snippet and Ink’s feature on the website PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com is perfect for the oh-so-chic Recessionista Bride!

• I also have to give a shout-out to a totally offbeat Wedding Blog…Tacky Weddings.  If you need to unwind from some stressful wedding planning–and get ideas on what NOT to do–check out this hilarious blog!