Anyway, nevermind the psychology behind it, vintage style weddings are in. I have seen some
beautiful examples of such weddings and there is a wealth of inspiration
out there. If done properly, this can create a beautiful and elegant effect.
But get it wrong and you run the risk of making your wedding look like a fancy dress party.
It's important to interpret rather than imitate.
One place
I’ve found to be an exceptional source of inspiration is Etsy.
I decided to come up with some mood boards for my
favourite eras: Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Twenties, Thirties, Fifties.
First up:
three 1950s boards (I'm working backwards). I apologise for the crude attempt at this, but I hope they provide you with some ideas.
Think tulle and pastel shades, but don't believe that a 1950s wedding needs to be about knee length dresses.Grace Kelly's beautiful gown achieved a timeless elegance.
Board 1: Mellow Yellow
- Tulle dress: xtabayvintage
- Bag: GretchenPretties
- Bow: FlyGirlVintage
- Earrings: thecherrychic
- Shoeclips: sassydoggs
- Gloves: VieuxOaklandVintage
- Veil: AgnesHart
Board 2:
Something Blue
Rule Britannia! This is probably my favourite colour combination and would look exquisite with a simple lavender and hydrangea boquet. The soft sweetheart neckline gives a nod to the fifties and the layering (see my blog on Heavenly Vintage Brides) is dramatic yet feminine. The upcycled clock is a delightfully kitsch addition and guaranteed to set a regal tone. Well, if you can't pretend to be a princess on your wedding day, when can you?
Rule Britannia! This is probably my favourite colour combination and would look exquisite with a simple lavender and hydrangea boquet. The soft sweetheart neckline gives a nod to the fifties and the layering (see my blog on Heavenly Vintage Brides) is dramatic yet feminine. The upcycled clock is a delightfully kitsch addition and guaranteed to set a regal tone. Well, if you can't pretend to be a princess on your wedding day, when can you?
- Brooch: PearlsScarletVintage
- Earrings: Lauriechacha
- Lilac tulle dress: Missionmod
- Vintage upcycled clock ReigrucheWerkstatt
Board 3:
Grace Kelly
Who doesn't remember the Hollywood icon's wedding - the day a 'normal' woman became a princess. Grace Kelly opted for an exquisite ballgown-style dress together with Juliet cap (very 1950s) and veil. She was the picture of elegance and this style - see Kate Middleton's Sarah Burton wedding dress - is transcendent and classic.
Who doesn't remember the Hollywood icon's wedding - the day a 'normal' woman became a princess. Grace Kelly opted for an exquisite ballgown-style dress together with Juliet cap (very 1950s) and veil. She was the picture of elegance and this style - see Kate Middleton's Sarah Burton wedding dress - is transcendent and classic.
- Wedding dress: FabGabs
- Lilac dress: Blue Rose Vintage
- Juliet cap ErmaAndAgnes
- Brooch MothandMagpie
Colour
swatches from The Little Greene Company.
All images from Etsy.com
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