When you say vintage you say romance and elegance in one word. One thing is clear, this theme will never go out of style and suits any season. It is loaded with symbols and very versatile for you to put your mark and customize it to your liking.
What do you think, are you excited about a vintage wedding? It's very trendy these days, and it's no wonder.
In the following lines, we will present you with 21 creative and inexpensive ideas that will surely make you embrace this theme for your event, but not before presenting you with some features of this style.
The vintage trend
As the name suggests, it is inspired by the specific trends of the 1920s - 1970s in terms of clothing, accessories, make-up, music and decor. Whether you want to be inspired by the luxurious parties organized by the Great Gatsby, or you are attracted by the look of the 1950s, the vintage theme will always look good and will give any event elegance and refinement, with a jovial touch.
Vintage wedding
And now here are the ideas we propose for a vintage wedding like you dream of, full of inspiration and personality.
- Choose a suitable room – ballrooms are the most suitable because they can be easily arranged. A vintage wedding also fits perfectly in the garden!
- For special decorations, go to antique shopsThere you will find many beautiful things, from carefully crafted photo frames to authentic fabrics and porcelain decorations.
- Choose a color combination – pastel colors work best with this theme so play with them.
- For chair accessories, use small bouquets of dried flowers or lace to create a vintage feel, whether the event takes place in the garden or indoors.
- Long-sleeved dress is the perfect choice for a vintage wedding. With embroidery, lace, pearls or floral prints, vintage dresses are full of elegance. Keep the following in mind: in the 1920s, dresses were accessorized with sequins, you've probably noticed this in period films, in the 1930s, dresses were made up of two pieces, a piece itself and an embroidered accessory worn over the first. In the 1940s, the emphasis was on the bride's figure, and in the 1950s the corset became the star. In the 1960s, short wedding dresses and floral prints were in fashion, and in the 1970s, sequins made a comeback.
- Replace the veil with a flower crown, a headband made of beads, semi-precious stones, or with the period-specific net veil.
- Regarding hair styling, opt for a chic bun or loose curls.
- makeup specific to the vintage theme will be simple, natural, but at the same time mysterious.
- Opt for classic flowers for the bridal bouquet. A light bouquet of roses and peonies in pastel colors, to which green elements will be added to create a special contrast, will perfectly complete the vintage theme.
- For a vintage-themed event, you can choose from a wide variety of flowers: field or garden flowers, lilacs, hydrangeas, jasmine, gerberas.
- Accessorize your bridal bouquet with a cameo or with any other special accessory inherited from your mother or grandmother.
- If you want to enjoy your bridal bouquet for a long time, you can opt for one of the textile materials, accessorized with period-specific jewelry.
- For transportation on the big day, opt for a vintage car.
- Use porcelain teacups as candle holders or for small floral arrangements.
- Lace It's a key element of vintage decor, so don't hesitate to use it.
- Create a special document using old photo framesYou can display your family photos, or create other decorations, such as table numbering elements or menus.
- use old-looking book pages to create unique decorations. You can create paper flowers to incorporate into other decorative elements.
- You can also use old books to create centerpieces for your guests' tables. Form a support of three books, preferably covered in leather, on which you can place a teapot with a small bouquet of flowers (see above how you can integrate ceramic elements).
- While birdcage is usually an out-of-place element in wedding decor, in this theme they fit in perfectly. You can create centerpieces using retro-looking birdcage filled with floral arrangements, or you can use them to collect notes written by your guests.
- Rent or buy from an antique shop, vintage tables that you will use for a candy barThis way, the sweet corner will stand out in a special way.
- For the wedding cake, opt for one without frosting, decorated with fruit or flowers.
These are just a few of our ideas for vintage wedding.
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