You're invited to a vintage wedding spectacular! This is not your grandma's wedding. We'll show you how to pull off the perfect vintage wedding, right down to the bridesmaid gifts and favors. Come with WeddingStand as we travel back to a bygone era.
The Couple
An off-beat couple that prefers record players to iPods and celebrates
cocktail hour.
The Wedding Locale
A 1920's Ballroom with marble floors and chandeliers. Or an English Garden with wrought iron fences and black dahlias.
Inspiration
Movies starring Audrey Hepburn. Magazines and books found in the deep recesses of the library with pictures of vintage dresses. It's not "Grease". It's not flapper. It's a gentle nod to the past. Simple, sophisticated, and elegant. Finger curls allowed but no poodles skirts. WeddingStand Hint: Pick an era and stick with it: 1920's, 1940's, 1950's. But don't go overboard. You don't want your bridesmaid gifts to look like they came from Grandma's attic.
The Bride's Dress
When it comes to vintage weddings, brides have two options. True vintage dresses with puritanical sleeves and lace look strange to modern brides. Play up the vintage theme with a bird cage veil and glamorous satin white dress. If the reception takes place outside, a simple, tea-length white dress with buttons up the back will do.
Bridesmaid Gifts and Dresses
Black and ivory nicely suits your vintage elegance theme. Add splashes of color with fuchsia or red bouquets. Give them
pearl bracelets or vintage-inspired
bridesmaid jewelry for bridesmaid gifts.
Event Details
Guests help themselves to classic cocktails - gimlets,
martinis, and bloody marys. Hearty fare is served (think home-cooked but not meatloaf). Herb chicken, salmon, and tiny (heart-shaped) finger sandwiches add to the ambiance. A beautiful ivory and black cake is served with black ribbons around every layer. Guests take home frosted
damask candles and
mint tins.
