Planning wedding in different themes have become trend now a day. One of the most romantic and stylish way to capture wedding ceremony is, using vintage theme ideas. This theme is fully inspired from bygone era. The ideas have been taken from 20’s era, which appear wonderful and classic.
The word itself create nostalgia to artful and luxurious things. A vintage inspired wedding can create dramatic and appealing results. Here I’m sharing skillful ideas to plan a vintage wedding:
‘Save the date’ note
Save the date note ideas are the first step towards vintage theme, to let your guests know about it. The note should be written in old letter pattern and stationary must be brownish and rough.
Vintage stamps
Original vintage stamps should stick on the cards to give it a perfect vintage concept.
Vintage bridal wear
In 20’s era, brides used to wear T length gown, veils trailing down to floor. Champagne color dresses and red lipsticks are hottest fashion trends in bridal wear.
Vintage bouquet
A vintage bouquet includes different hues of fresh and wild flowers. Tied up with a vintage apparel and laces.
Accessories and makeup
Add exquisite and artistic pieces of jewelry and accessories like lacy tiera, a pillbox hat, headpiece cloche etc. to add original vintage bridal look. A vintage bridal makeup is incomplete without red lipstick pout, thin eyebrows, stylish eyeliner etc.
Bridesmaids
Choose soft color for simple gowns with antique laces to compile it with vintage theme.
Hairstyles
Vintage hairstyles are followed with 40’s wavy pattern hairs adorn with headpieces and flowers for the bridesmaids, give your wedding more old look. Gelled hairs for grooms are always look stylish and classy.
Rings
Vintage style European cut filigree rings are the most beautiful old pattern rings. For special feel, display rings in wooden box wrapped with lace.
Color theme for ceremony
Color should opt according to the season and color tones should be faded one’s to keep the vintage look.
Arrange an old post card box to receive greetings and heart warm wishes from your guests. You can use old suit case, wooden box etc.
Guest seating chart
We can create escort cards, table chart in numerous vintage patterns.
Choose brown, gray or wooden color stationary to present old and dusky appearance to your wedding card, according to the theme of ceremony.
Guest book
Display old wooden furniture, a type writer and old stationary as guest book, to receive guest’s perception, lovely messages and warm wishes about you and event.
Centerpieces
Some creative things like oil lamps, mason jars, antique bird cages, old flower vases can be decorated as centerpieces for dining.
Reception idea
For vintage reception a garden is the best place.
Food & desserts
Food and desserts should be displayed artistically according to the theme.
Drink table
Give 40’s look to the drink bar, and add old furniture with a bar tender for serving drinks.
Sign boards
Use old wooden sign boards to remark direction, seating charts etc.
You can explore your ideas to décor favors, aisle, furniture, bunting and various other things according to the event.