A vintage themed wedding is a great idea for people who love old fashioned weddings.You can use vintage designs in your outfits.There are vintage-inspired bouquets.A vintage themed reception will give your wedding an old-fashioned look.
Step 1: The groom should have a vintage outfit.
The groom should wear an old-fashioned suit if he wants to look vintage.A cutaway coat with a butterfly collar has an old-fashioned feel.A waist coat with a bow tie is a simple tuxedo.You can add a wristwatch.Watches can give a groom's outfit a vintage look and are a fashion staple in the past.
Step 2: There are long-sleeved wedding dresses with lace.
Look for long or three-quarter sleeved dresses if you're attending an old fashioned wedding.A dress with a lot of lace is a very popular choice for older weddings.Old fashioned veils can be found.The Juliet hair dress was popular in the '20's.
Step 3: You should keep your footwear old-fashioned.
In addition to old fashioned dresses and tuxedos, keep your footwear in mind.Classic shoe styles would have been popular in previous decades.The laces and bows of vintage shoes make them a good choice for a wedding dress.Pick a pair of shoes that are comfortable for you because you'll be walking a lot on your wedding day.Try a pair of brogues for the groomsmen.Many people associate these shoes with a vintage, old-fashioned look, because they were originally walking shoes in the earlier twentieth century.
Step 4: Light and nude wedding colors are available.
It is important to keep the colors appropriate for a vintage wedding.Older weddings used bright, gaudy colors.For a vintage feel, opt for nude or light shades.Nude shades include creams, brown, and beiges.Light shades include light blues, pinks, or greens.Simple suits and dresses in your choice of colors can be used for the groomsmen and bridesmaids outfits.The attire was fairly simple for older weddings.
Step 5: It's a good idea to include vintage hair.
Vintage hair was fairly simple for men, so they don't need to do anything fancy.The hair is gelled on one side.There are more options for women.A '40's style updo is a great option for a bride.Adding flowers or floral arrangements to your hair was common at older weddings.The bridesmaids can wear flowers.
Step 6: Go for vintage pillows.
Vintage throw pillows can be used to cover the chairs and sofas.Throw pillows give the feel of an old-fashioned parlor room and can be a great way to give your wedding decor a vintage style.You can find vintage throw pillows at an antique shop.Older friends and relatives can be contacted to see if they have any throw pillows they would be willing to donate.When selecting throw pillows, keep in mind your color scheme.There are pillows that match your wedding colors.
Step 7: The curtains, drapes, and satin should be included.
The drapes and curtains were popular in older houses.Try covering windows with curtains or drapes.If you're using a wedding arch, hang some drapes or curtains around it to make it look vintage.
Step 8: The bouquet can be embellished with vintage decorations.
Your wedding bouquets should have a vintage look.You want to stick to classic flowers, like roses and peonies, but you should also attach vintage adornments to any bouquets.There are brooches and pearls in the flowers.You can attach a brooch to the bouquet, such as cloth or ribbon.Heirloom jewelry is a popular accessory.A bouquet's binding can easily be attached to this.
Step 9: Pick a vintage runner.
The runner is going to be a big part of your wedding day.To emphasize your theme, choose a vintage runner.A long runner with flower petals is a good choice.
Step 10: You can have a vintage centerpiece on the tables.
The centerpiece will be at each table at your reception.The centerpiece should have a vintage feel.It is possible to pick a centerpiece that reflects old-fashioned tastes.There are things like birdcages and oil lamps.The silver trophies work well.Vintage vases or mason jars filled with flower arrangements are more creative.
Step 11: Vintage inspired dining tables are a good choice.
Make sure the tables at your reception are decorated in a vintage style.The pattern is important here.A pattern on the tablecloth reflects the wedding colors.If you have ice blue as one of your wedding colors, you might want to use iceblue tablecloths.You should keep the vintage feel consistent with other furniture choices.A vintage-style cake stand is important.
Step 12: Drink from glasses.
Vintage glasses can be found at antique stores, garage sales and junk sales.For a vintage themed wedding, old fashioned glasses are a must.Vintage glasses are often colorful.There are glasses made from crystal that have an elaborate design.At your reception, no two glasses should be the same.
Step 13: You can use a vintage style drawer as a liquor cabinet.
You can use this to serve drinks if you know someone who does.People would have kept a classic liquor cabinet in their homes in the '20's.An old cart can be used for the liquor cabinet.
Step 14: Place flowers in a certain order.
Older weddings used floral arrangements and decorations, so don't forget to include flowers.Make sure to only place flowers where you need them, because it's easy to go too far with flowers.A little goes a long way when it comes to flowers.There is a large centerpiece at the table where the wedding party sits and a few smaller flower arrangements for the tables.