Traditional weddings aren’t for every bride. Some brides do not crave the fairytale peachy hue of a manor house wedding or the grand princess theme. Some brides want something a bit more unique and creative, something that is fierce and bold which captures their style and personality alike. Are you daring, intense with your style and colours and not afraid to be different? If so, then fun themed retro wedding maybe just for you. Here at One Wedding we give you the low down on some top tips that’ll leave your wedding guests feeling like they’ve experienced the ultimate Retro fantasy!
Planning your retro themed wedding is where the real fun can begin. The main tip out there for all you retro loving gals and guys is don’t hold back! If you want something bold, brass and utterly outrageous then go for it! Retro is all about creativity and asserting your more daring and extreme personality! It’s about standing out from the crowd! This is the one true day to show your off personality and individual tastes. The bolder and bigger; the better. If you have always been known as the friend who is quirky and poles apart from your peers, now’s the time to show them how it’s done with a bit of rock n roll thrown in for good measure!
If you adore red lipstick wear it. If you have curly hair embrace it. Add any detail that you love and emphasise how much fun you want the day to be. This is your day, who says brides have to stick to traditional white?
Dresses
Many brides find retro inspiration from films and fashion. Any art deco glamorous themes or Gatsby inspired trends all are big thumbs up to finding and sussing out tips that will be great for your big day.
Retro weddings tend to be bold, with lots of colour and statement ideas. Don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd. With dresses there are two distinctive types brides tend to love, the A line dress or classic prom style dress. Think bold colours such as red or blue, polka dots, neon netting for petti coats and lots and lots of lace. There are many made to measure bridal shops that will have the style, cut and fabric especially to your taste and liking. Get googling for your nearest seamstress.
Don’t be afraid to use material on things other than the outfits. Netting and lace can look fabulous on all types of things from the invites, to wedding stationary, on your shoes in your bouquet and even around your cake! The more colour the better!
Accessories
Stand out from the crowd! This is the day to show your personality. If you adore red lipstick wear it. If you have curly hair embrace it. Add any detail that you love and emphasise how much fun you want the day to be. This is your day, who says brides have to stick to traditional white? Bright, feminine flower head pieces look truly stunning on a bride. Plus how can you really resist kitty shoes?
Make up is glam and sophisticated so we’re talking big red, luscious lips and over the top liquid eyeliner to give your eyes definition and style. With the hair think big! Bouffant beehives, side partings, quiffs, curls and flowers in your hair are all in keeping with the retro feel. Bouncing skirts, red shoes and lips are what it’s all about but most importantly style yourself with how you feel most comfortable. Cover your venue with as much colour as you can handle! Bunting, American flags, retro American Dining chairs around the tables will be a magical touch to bring some eccentricity and retro-ness to the big day!
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Decorations
This is where the real fun begins! Use lots of colour in a retro wedding. Stripes, dots, sweets, anything quirky will fit right in.
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Sweets are becoming more and more popular at weddings, from pick ‘n’ mix bars to lashing of your favourite retro sweets in big glass jars. You could go a step further and hire an ice cream van, a milkshake bar, or a soda dispenser, ideal for a summer weddings outside. Sweets in glass jars, or big colourful bowls filled with sweet delights make a great centrepiece and add a quirky touch to the tables. Cocktails, coca-cola glass bottles with red and white straws, milkshakes, popcorn, pick n mix, candy canes, gum ball dispensers, all scream Retro! So you could think of having some of these items around your venues on top up tables or as centre pieces on each table for guests. You could even think about hiring a photo booth as a way to memorize and record your big day. It is a fantastic way to add some fun that your guests will always remember. You could let you and your guests dress up, mess around with moustaches and glasses on sticks have a great time and treasure those photos forever. Perhaps you could even rent a duke box for the evening let the 1950’s jazzy hits fill the air. As Elvis once said “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess.” Very true Elvis…
The Wedding of my Dreams
Photo Booth Props
Hiring a photo booth is a fantastic way to add fun to your big day. Let you and your guests dress up, have a great time and treasure those photos as a keepsake.
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