In the fashion industry vintage clothing is taking the world by storm, not only is vintage hot for the wardrobe but it is even starting to trickle into the home. It comes as no surprise then that Vintage is all the rave for your wedding day. Whether you incorporate the vintage theme into your décor, your wedding day activities, photography, or your dress; the options are endless and fabulous!

To start your homage to vintage lets begin with your invitations! There is such a large inventory out there of inspiring prints and romantic designs that it may seem daunting to pick just one. Sit down with your invitation company or bridal party and start researching vintage style prints and large flowers. Bold solid colours always have the knack of looking like they came from a past era. Check out these fabulous prints and designs from ‘real weddings, Martha Stewart’. http://bit.ly/4auDlL

The vintage thread doesn’t have to stop with your stationary.

While taking your pictures, why not play an old game of croquet in a beautiful garden. Not only will this create some astounding candid photographs and create some wonderful memories, but it will allow everyone to have a blast during photos. http://bit.ly/19v7f7 Croquet was such a popular garden game in the 1960’s and it is pretty easy to play without any mess; must make sure your dress stays pristine throughout the whole day. To add that extra flair to your bridal party’s and your outfits wear a pair of vintage sunglasses they will look amazing in your pictures. http://bit.ly/1VyNcC

To bring the vintage feel into your ceremony you can add some charming old fashioned grab bags with dime-store finds as a takeaway gift for your guests. Displays of fun coloured lollipops and candy sticks are a great way to bring back the nostalgia of being a kid and bring back memories of times past.  Another common yet simple way to bring some vintage into your wedding are through old photographs. Create a display of old pictures from everyone in your family, not only will this bring out some funny old memories but will create great conversations. Vintage at your wedding can be a tribute to everyone’s past at the wedding; take something from every era and incorporate into your special day.

If you don’t’ want your wedding to look too vintage and want a subtle hint of the past, rent an old fashioned luxury car for the big day, or model an elegant piece of vintage jewellery or a pair of marvelous vintage shoes. There are so many ways to create a vintage feel to your wedding, as mentioned before the options are endless. Step outside your boundaries and dare to be different to make your day yours and even more special than you imagined. As our dear Katherine Hepburn said “if you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun”.

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