Theme weddings are in vogue. Nowadays, brides and grooms are seeking out new ways to make their weddings stand apart. Keeping in touch with the trend, wedding planners are offering their clients a variety of ideas for the theme and concept of the wedding.
If you and your partner like the elegance and poise of the bygone eras, a retro themed or vintage wedding would be apt for you. Beginning with the invitation cards, the décor, the attires of the bride and the groom; everything can be done the retro way. Read on to know all that you need to plan your perfect vintage wedding.
The first impression is surely the most important one. A wedding invite will give your guests the first impression of your wedding. To give the invitation cards a vintage or retro look, you can get the letters printed in elaborate yet artistic fonts. You can go for colours that are soft and sophisticated such as lavender, puse etc. Avoid going for loud and bright colors. Also, instead of getting the invitations printed in a card form, you can have them made as scrolls.
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In a theme wedding, all eyes are on the wedding couple’s outfits. For a vintage retro look, it is important that the couple first decide a particular era. It could be the crazy 50s, the fab 20s, the roaring 70s etc. Deciding a specific era will help them shop and co-ordinate their outfits better.
Next step is to shop for the perfect retro wedding outfit. Many high end luxury boutiques have vintage collections at their showrooms. If you are unable to find one, you could design your own outfit and have it tailored by a good boutique. Another option is to shop online. Many online sites now offer a wide range of wedding outfits and couture collections. They usually offer their customer a guarantee and cash on delivery service.
Elegant make up, a hairstyle with braids and soft curls or a high bun with a front puff, a beautiful arm bouquet and minimalistic jewellery such as a pearl set would go perfectly well with a vintage bridal look.
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In a retro themed wedding, the décor plays a vital role. The era decided for the wedding should reflect in the décor. For example, if you plan on having the era of the 20s, you could have the wedding in a small yet beautiful garden with white flower decorations and a beautiful centerpiece on each table.
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You could have a retro dress code for your guests informing them about it in the invites. The music for the wedding could be only that of the specific era. For a 70s wedding, you could have a jukebox instead of a band or a DJ. Also, the photographs can be taken in a black and white print and compiled in beautiful vintage album.
As they say, ‘old is gold’, so follow these tips and have a mesmerizing retro/ vintage wedding.
