Vintage Style Wedding

It is believed that every marriage is made in heaven. And on Earth, people celebrate the creation of a new family, trying to reflect the atmosphere of heaven in triumph. Marriage is a combination of two hearts in love into one. Therefore, the holiday is of particular importance, both for the newlyweds and their parents.

We live in times when it is rare to surprise others around us. Beautiful fireworks, chic limousines, exquisite outfits - long-banal things. What subjects to choose for a wedding? We suggest recalling a tradition from the past, namely, to hold a wedding in vintage style.

The Essence of Vintage Wedding Style

Vintage is fashionable and in demand. The term refers to the use of a fashionable wardrobe, accessories, items, as well as ancient customs from the past. We are talking about a ballerina's dress, fashionable at the time of grandmother's youth, precious jewelry of ancestors, clothes of the last century, household items. That is, vintage is all that was fashionable and was considered beautiful in days gone by.

Modern life is full of vulgar glamor. The vintage style is restrained. It is reflected among clothes, home interiors, and designer of modern gadgets. The preference for the vintage genre is not a commitment to “second hand” things. Antique objects are not considered old, but are rare. Usually their age exceeds the mark of 20 years. With the help of the vintage genre, it is possible to create a unique, individual, inimitable style, unlike others. Speaking of a wedding in a vintage style, they mean a combination of simple elegance, endurance, warmth.

A Selection of Decor Elements for Vintage Invitation Cards

Wedding-themed invitations are a great way to surprise guests long before the event. They are easy to do on their own. Writing the text is recommended to be done using an antique font or ink. The outside of the message is drawn up with an “aged” photograph of future spouses.

Guests will be pleased to receive a mysterious message framed in the spirit of Old Russian letters. The letter is curled into a roll, tied up with a ribbon or sent in a special case. To add sparkle and personality to invitations, use sequins, rhinestones, beads, small artificial flowers, satin bows.

It is recommended that guests invited be informed in advance about the upcoming event with an explanation of the nuances of the wardrobe. Desires regarding dresses for women should be expressed; the presence of veils, gloves, bags. Men are usually advised to wear a traditional formal suit and complement the wardrobe with suspenders, a bow tie.

The vintage wedding genre excludes bright, aggressive, defiant colors. The emphasis is on pastel colors. Gentle pink, the color of coffee with milk, white, a shade of champagne, blue, light green is appropriate.

What to Wear to The Newlyweds for A Vintage Wedding?

The bride's choice of the shade of the wedding dress should fall on fabrics of white, beige, delicate pink shades. As it is now, it was previously customary to embroider a wedding wardrobe with beads, beads, sparkles. Instead of a veil, they select a veil, a small hat or a brooch. In accordance with the “era” weddings make a choice of necklaces and earrings. If it succeeds, then it is advisable to pick up the style of shoes, gloves, antique stocking. The image of the bride should be gentle, at the same time modest, elegant.

The groom’s vintage suit style is expressed as suspenders, vest, hat, tie or bow tie. The presence of watches on the chain emphasize the theme. A flower boutonniere is still desirable.

Invited guests need not be equally dressed. Although this is a good idea, allowing everyone, without exception, to remember the holiday for a long time. For invitees, it is easy to provide one or more of the same details in the festive toilet. They are a vest, suspenders; for girls dresses of the same color. The overall stylization is emphasized by identical boutonnieres, bouquets for bridesmaids, jewelry hairstyles for girls, etc.

What Does a Vintage Bouquet Look Like for A Bride and A Buttonhole for A Groom?

Bridal bouquet for a wedding in vintage style is made simple, but at the same time elegant. It is recommended to look through historical records in advance, old wedding photographs, paying attention to the variety of flowers, the way the bouquet is decorated. It is believed that previous generations respected peonies, violets, jasmines, pansies. An old flower arrangement is a small bouquet without a modern decor.

It is quite appropriate to prepare small modest bouquets for the girlfriends of the future wife. Traditionally, the groom’s boutonniere is made from the same colors as the bride’s bouquet.

Where to Celebrate a Vintage Wedding?

The best place to hold a wedding celebration is nature: in the territory of the ennobled garden, cottages; not far from a reservoir, forest. The winter event will be fabulous if it is organized on the territory of a historic estate, or a cafe with an antique interior. We are talking about the presence in the banquet room of soft sofas and other antique pieces of furniture in pastel colors. Making a wedding in vintage style is associated with warmth, coziness, spiritual comfort.

Decoration of A Festive Table and A Solemn Hall for A Wedding in The Vintage Genre

Wedding wish tree has become an integral tradition of every wedding. Let it stand in front of the entrance to the solemn hall, decorated with ribbons, bows, hearts. On special cards invited guests will record parting words to the newlyweds and attach them to the branches. The Internet contains many examples of how to make a wish tree with your own hands.

For table setting, it is recommended to find antique household items, antique dishes. Previously used table napkins made of pastel lace decorated with various ornaments. Copper candlesticks, antique mirrors, antique statuettes look great. On the table it is appropriate to arrange small vintage vases with flowers.

Special chairs with large bows are put on chairs.

Of course, that using music with a gramophone is unlikely to succeed, but its presence is desirable. This will emphasize the theme of the wedding. 

Vintage Wedding Procession Selection

Here you cannot do without a retro car. Organizing a whole motorcade and vintage cars is expensive. It’s enough if the column of cars will be led by a retro car. Vehicle decoration elements are selected in accordance with the chosen holiday era.

Preparing for a wedding under the motto “vintage” is a troublesome and costly affair. But it's worth it. A retro film dedicated to the wedding of the newlyweds will not leave anyone indifferent. Photographs against the backdrop of an old-fashioned atmosphere, in a retro car, in the hall of a historical estate, will be remembered for a long time by the spouses themselves and their guests.

We recommend that you consider such an option as a wedding in vintage style!

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