Vintage Wedding Ideas

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Vintage Wedding Ideas?
   I am having a vintage wedding (pearls, feathers, classic, etc.). I need ideas for hair styles for me and the girls. Each girl in the wedding is doing there own dress and own style feather or flower. If you have seen any good hairstyles with accesories that looks vintage, please let me know. Thanks!
   The wedding colors are black, ivory, champange and light pink, so bright colors will not look good, plus I am askign for hair style suggestions.

   • ANSWER:
     A lot of these are good I didn't just want to pick one so I thought I would just give you the whole page: http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1T4TSND_en___US412&q=vintage+hairstyles+wedding&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1463&bih=581

     I hope it does help, and as far as accessories, I think the short veils can be very pretty if you do them right and so are the headbands and barrettes. I hope I helped, I know your wedding will be AMAZING, no matter what you do, and God bless!

2. QUESTION:
   Need some ideas for vintage inspired wedding?
   I am getting married in october of this year and i need some ideas for the wedding in general...any ideas would be great. we want to have red as the main color (it is both of our fav color) but we also want to have a vintage theme. like my ring is vintage inspired and i intend on having a vintage style dress but what are other ideas for...flowers? decorations? favors ....etc thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     I love vintage themed weddings! For colors I think a nice light blue and deep brown would look great with red and you could also incorporate white, cream or light yellow colors as well. Here are some decoration ideas.

     Mason Jars
     http://www.bravobride.com/p/mercury-glassaqua-mason-jars-37668.html

     Birdcage card holder
     http://www.bravobride.com/p/modern-vintage-birdcage-with-teacup-and-flowers-37428.html

     Vintage Damask Aisle Runner
     http://www.bravobride.com/p/vintage-damask-aisle-runner-37349.html

     Vintage Silver Cake Stand
     http://www.bravobride.com/p/vintage-silver-cake-stand-37111.html

     Vintage style dress to wear to the rehearsal dinner
     http://www.bravobride.com/p/anthropologie-tracy-reese-spinning-lace-dress-37255.html

     Good luck and happy planning!

3. QUESTION:
   Vintage wedding ideas?
   I posted a question not long ago, and I didn't really have much of an idea. My fiance and I have been talking about a vintage wedding theme. I think of 2 different types of vintage, the 40's 50's 60's type vintage, and then the victorian gothic era. I personally like both and so does he. Does anyone have any ideas on either? The wedding date is March 17 so we have some time, I'm just trying to get ideas.

   • ANSWER:
     In just putting in a victorian gothic wedding information on web search, there is a tone of info. To me, just me, I would much prefer the victorian gothic. 40's-60's will be much harder to research and to me harder to fine-line the time-line, no pun intended. But VG everyone will know the theme of your wedding. Love it, myself!!!

4. QUESTION:
   Vintage wedding ideas anyone?
   Since my wedding dress is a vintage gown that I'm slightly revamping I wanted to base my wedding and reception around that sort of "theme."

   My invitations will be dyed in tea to give them that "vintage" feel as well....I'm stuck on decorations though, how can I convey that vintage feel in the decor? Any ideas?

   This website has kind of a vague idea of what I'm going for if it helps

   http://www.vintagemagpie.co.uk/

   • ANSWER:
     I would say you should use feathers and delicate flowers to get across that vintage feel, peonies and hydrangeas.
     Here are some vintage wedding ideas:
     http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/alice_3.jpg
     http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmxOMUdzbXRlM1JHbk9PWWdrWS01TGcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg
     http://bp2.blogger.com/_N28dmFcjIWY/SDSY0TWPdcI/AAAAAAAAAVw/M6JmWBJn4Ds/s1600-h/South+African+weddings.+A+vintage+wedding.jpg
     http://www.zoelingard.co.uk/blog/2008/11/design-concept-soft-latte.html
     http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnppTHZaMnJ3M1JHNENlTEZQSHB6OUEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg

5. QUESTION:
   vintage wedding ideas?
   We are getting married this September. We are having a backyard wedding. We want it to have a simple and vintage feel. Our colors are navy blue and golden yellow.
   Any cute vintage, unique and money saving ideas would be great.
   Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     Have you tried going to theknot.com? They have a lot of articles and ideas for vintage weddings.
     http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-themes/vintage-weddings.aspx

     For your centerpieces, you could do something with mason jars, like this:
     http://manolobrides.com/images/2011/05/mason-jar-centerpieces-wedding.jpg
     Or, you could do something creative with a string of pearls, which would give the centerpieces a vintage feel. An old birdcage, or some lanterns would look nice:
     http://www.diyweddingexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/diy-birdcage-wedding-centerpiece.jpg
     http://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201022/0245/img78m.jpg

     Another idea would be using teapots and teacups. http://image76.webshots.com/176/5/59/52/2867559520053092325hwWdLw_ph.jpg
     http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/132/e/AAAAC_6zkf0AAAAAATLvsg.jpg?v=1298859457000

     For your ceremony, you can hang some lanterns in the tree; like this:
     http://www.brides.com/images/2011_brideslocal/FW11/nat-altar-decor/main/wedding-ceremony-altar-decor-ideas-005.jpg
     You could make decorations like these iin your colors: http://www.petdogonline.net/uploads/garden-roses-hanging-ceremony-backdrop1.jpg
     Or, some other ideas: http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/rustic-barn-wedding-antique-cheerful21.jpg
     http://www.swoonbrides.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/217.jpg

     Just try to keep it simple - a little bit often goes a long way.

6. QUESTION:
   Vintage Wedding ideas???... I need your help clever girls!?
   HI, Im getting married in 2 years and Im just starting to get some ideas in order for what I like. Im in love with a Vintage theme with a twist. I love the 1930's and 40's fashion, the women were so beautiful. Here is a link to the dress that I love http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/guideposts/wedding/gallery/gallery9.htm and Im just wondering how I should decorate to go with it. I love creams and whites. What should my bridemaids wear? What sort of decorations should I use?? HELP!
   Sorry I should have made it a bit clearer! Im not too keen on having evrything vintage just things like the bridal party outfits, table decorations and music. I'm getting married in a military chapel which is about 50 or 60 years old so it already fits. Just little touches I need some help with!

   • ANSWER:
     Well, I guess the main question is: How far you want to take this? Do you want it to be a theme wedding where everyone is dressed in period dress (bridal party, of course) and all the decor is tied in, or do you just want little touches of vintage "stuff" here and there?

     I completely understand your fashion taste - in middle school/high school I was obsessed with the culture and fashion of the 1920's-50's. (I used to buy vintage patterns and make them into dresses to wear to school..!)

     If you just want to decorate with a few retro touches here and there, I would recommend hitting up antique stores, thrift shops, and garage sales. Ask relatives if they have attics and basements you can ransack to find old bowls, candelabras, jewelry, etc. Dick and Jane were introduced to the world in 1931 or so, so you could potentially play off of that for a nice "his and hers" theme!

     For a little more of a theme party feel, you could try tying in some of the food -- look for the "old-fashioned" glass soda bottles. Have a bar where someone is serving different flavoured sodas (employ a "soda jerk" for the night!). Watch some old Fred Astaire movies - see if you can recreate one of his dances with Ginger Rogers for your first dance!
     I'm not sure if it would be feasible, but try growing your own "depression gardens" to use as centerpieces. (Homegrown crystals coloured originally with different household supplies, although I'm sure food-colouring works too!)
     Apparently fiestaware was already around then, so you could potentially serve your meal on that..!
     Purchase a couple of those retro metal advertising signs for beauty/hygiene products and stick one on the counter of each bathroom.

     Bridesmaids could potentially wear tea-length halter dresses with simple lines. (You'd want them to be in a pale colour, most likely.) Fingerwaves / pincurls would be neat if it would be possible with your bridesmaids' hair types. Have everyone in the bridal party carrying handkerchiefs.

     The author of the article linked below had a 1940's themed wedding; she's got some pretty good suggestions! She even recommends some helpful books.

     Have fun! I hope your wedding is absolutely wonderful, and that the marriage is even better!

     Edit: Well, for music in that era, there's only one choice - Big Band! (And if you can't afford a big band, how about a small combo that plays the jazz standards or a DJ that has a lot of cds?)
     I would definitely recommend (again) looking through thrift stores to find old dishes. Set some flowers in them and they can be really simple, cute, retro centerpieces!

7. QUESTION:
   I'm looking for a place in Orlando to hold my vintage inspired wedding reception. Any ideas?
   To give you a little more info, my wedding will be in january of 2011. My colors are plum, silver, and ivory. There will be about 150 people at the most, so i need a pretty good amount of room. I'm not a huge fan of hotel ballrooms, unless it has a vintage feel to it. And when i say vintage, i mean kind of like a 40's glam thing.

   • ANSWER:
     well it this place that is on the florida strip not that far from the airport and bahama breeze...if you like the titanic, is this place that is like the scene at the end of the movie to where she goes back with the steps and all. It looks just like it on the boat and in my head that in vintage.

8. QUESTION:
   Ideas for a vintage wedding?
   I need some ideas as to what type of food I should have for a vintage wedding and also some neat favors for the guests. I don't want finger foods and I want the favors to relate to our theme. Thanks in advance!

   • ANSWER:
     Have whatever type of food you like. There really is no such thing as a "vintage menu." I can tell you, though, that whatever era you are looking at, things were much simpler. There was no hors d'oeuvres; then a big meal; then a 7-layer cake. Things were much, much simpler.

     I would suggest just some good "home cooking" type of a meal: baked ham; baked chicken; roast beef, etc. along with some potatoes; a veggie choice or 2; etc., etc.

     Favors? Again, there really isn't much "vintage wise" that you can give out. Couples didn't do favors until more recently. One thing that I do know of is that they still make some types of "vintage" candy (candy that I remember as a kid - I'm 54), so candy from the 1960s. You can find things like these by searching Google.

9. QUESTION:
   Vintage romance themed wedding... Ideas and inspiration?
   I've decided on a vintage theme for my wedding. After a lot of contemplating and wondering what 'theme' to have, I made a scrapbook of dresses/cakes/flowers I liked and realised that without thinking I'd chosen a vintage wedding. I like simple elegant dresses, and my bridesmaids will be in dusky pink dresses. I want to have old fashioned style photo frames to display the table numbers, and a swing band for the evening.

   My question is, does anyone know of any other ideas that might be nice, or any websites I could look at for inspiration for this kinda wedding??

   • ANSWER:

10. QUESTION:
    Any ideas for the decoration for my vintage wedding?
    I don't want Indie styled, but I want it lacy and old-fashion I guess. Not quite Victorian though. Help?

    • ANSWER:
      Here is some history about what they wore:
      http://home.att.net/~design-house/history/history_1930.htm

      Some pictures of what they wore:
      http://www.fashion-era.com/1930s/1930s_fashions_in_old_photos.htm

      And I found this neat site too:
      http://www.weddingvendors.com/planning/articles/tips-for-a-retro-wedding/

      I think decoration isn't really needed. Since it seems like they just got married at home or in a church. They didn't go all out like we do now. If you wanted to make it vintage themed, why not have everyone dress up.

      Good luck!

11. QUESTION:
    Need some ideas for a vintage (antique) look wedding invitations?
    Wanted some vintage looking wedding invitations with an ornate pattern on them. Does anyone have any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.ibkstationery.com

12. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any wedding ideas, for a classy vintage wedding?
    my husband and I had an informal wedding before he left for iraq and he will be home april 2010 and we are aiming for a wedding june 2010 and i want it to be a classy.

    classic, is how i am describing it.
    we are using classic rebuilt cars.
    we are thinking of using frank sinatra in a lot of it, and any other ideas in his era/field.
    also the bridesmaids are wearing tighter, shorter dresses with cocktail hats, and i will also be in a gown thats fitted and also wearing a cocktail hat with net across my eyes/nose..

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    I just need a little help on songs, decorations, and type of ideas that you think might be cute and classy.

    • ANSWER:
      i love it! my fiance and i are having a vintage wedding also. definitely use frank sinatra but include other classics as dean martin, sammy david jr, etc. we are dancing to Unforgettable by Nat King Cole. i am happy that you are using a birdcage veil. its beautiful and timeless. We found these awesome chandeliers that are lit by candles which are going to be hung above all the tables. Candles are classic and will add beautiful ambiance to your reception. gold was very popular during the glamourous 40s so any detail/ color scheme that will include that will add to the theme. also, use flowers such as ranunculus and freesia. they are beautiful, eclectic, and nostalgic. we are having a cocktail hour with a string quartet to keep the classy and simplistic time before dinner. make sure to serve drinks like martinis and scotch. make sure to add your own personal twist to the mix too. i hope this helps!!! congrats. and thank you to your fiance for his service.

13. QUESTION:
    Vintage Wedding Gift Ideas?
    A new coworker of mine is getting married and the whole office would like to chip in for a special gift. I am still doing my research but want to get her something special and memorable.Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Instead of wedding china, a friend of mine asked for jadeite serving bowls and whatnot. They're gorgeous vintage pieces that come in incredible shades of green. Anything by Fireking is a good choice. You can find them on Etsy.com, eBay, and in antique stores.

      If jadeite is a little too retro for your coworker (after all, not everyone loves green), you might consider a vintage cut-glass piece, like a vase, serving bowl, or cake stand. They're beautiful and timeless.

14. QUESTION:
    A shaby sheek, vintage wedding theme...any ideas??? ?
    I want my wedding to have a southern, country, vintage feel. I already have an outdoor facility in Georgia for the wedding. I know I am going to give small homemade jams for gifts and serve BBQ and cobblers, sweet tea and lemon aid...I dont want it to be redneck, I want it to has a southern belle feel and still be elgant. I like the idea of using quilts and old vintage items. I am serving the lemon aid out of an old wood cart and making the programs into fans. Any ideas for little details?
    Okay, so my spelling here sucks but I am at work multi tasking...what can you say, we can't all be scholars. Anyway, there are some wonderful suggestions. I do know how to search google. I like to get personal opinions though. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      That sounds like it will be really cute. With everything that you have described it sounds like your wedding will have a definite country/southern atmosphere - not redneck at all.
      Have you thought about what you want to do for your centerpieces? Do you want to use flowers - or do you want to have something a little different? I like when people use fresh fruit, like lemons, for their centerpieces. Or I have seen some nice centerpieces using mason jars.
      Here are a few that you might like:
      http://weddingjunkie.com/images/lemon1.jpg
      http://images.snapfish.com/343%3C%3B48%3B23232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3259%3E7%3B5%3E8%3C%3B%3EWSNRCG%3D3232:26632:6%3Bnu0mrj
      http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1322/1393877384_ae3934f0ac.jpg?v=0
      http://www.canyoncountrycandleco.com/cart/html/images/grainscoop.jpg
      http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2376707986_e9806ee906.jpg?v=0

      Here are some websites/articles that might be able to help as well:
      http://www.swsmag.net/
      http://www.instyleweddings.com/weddings/gallery/0,,20175121,00.html
      http://www.ehow.com/how_2086325_plan-southern-wedding.html
      http://ezinearticles.com/?Southern-Wedding-Hospitality&id=1395266

15. QUESTION:
    Good ideas for a vintage-ish wedding?
    Hi! I'm having a wedding in an old building that has chandeliers, old furniture, and a vintage vibe: http://www.attichansen.com (it's Hansen Place).

    I have an off-white dress and was planning on having plum, sage, and off-white as the main colors. Does this sound pretty?

    Does anyone have any other suggestions for giving the wedding an older feel without going all-out (we're on a budget, but still want it to look great). Any ideas help!

    • ANSWER:
      Hi and congratulations!

      Very pretty venue. I love the colors you have chosen and would go with those. Actually, if you read the description of the room, they say that it is "contemporary," not vintage. Also, they also say that all that is needed for decorations is "minimal centerpieces." Really, I do think that they are right! I would go with some candles or flowers as centerpieces and leave it at that. With the waterfall, the lights around the windows, and the lighted silk trees throughout the room...that is all that is needed! Very pretty.

16. QUESTION:
    Wedding dress ideas for a vintage themed wedding?
    I want a less expensive (under 0) dress that is not too dated, but would go well with our "vintage/farmhouse" themed wedding. I'm a pretty average shape, about 140 pound, 5'10''. I have a long torso, decent hips, not much of a butt. My boobs are a 34 C/ 32 D. Haha, I know this is a bunch of info but I'm so sick of looking for dresses that I hoped you guys would give me some help. I like lace...but now I am starting to shy away from it. (Although it could be fine.) I have back problems, so nothing too heavy and I hate trains. (A sweep train is enough for me.) Girls, help me with some links! Pleeeeease!!! : )

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.vintageglamblog.com may have ideas.

      http://www.dollycouture.net has a variety of vintage-looking dresses. Most are 50s styles but there are a couple that could work for other decades. http://www.stephaniejamescouture.com is vintage themed and you can get ideas there to take to a local seamstress but that designer isn't cheap by any means.

      Honestly though, trains aren't typically found on vintage dresses to begin with.

17. QUESTION:
    Vintage wedding theme - need older song ideas?
    My moms wedding in in 9 days and we are stuck on songs!!! Her theme is vintage so we were thinking of older songs for the bride and groom entrance, cake cutting etc.

    Example "How sweet it is to be loved by you" by James Taylor for the cake cutting song.

    Suggestions for any or all of the following please!!

    Garter Toss (thinking something slow and sexy)

    Mother and Son Dance

    Bouquet Toss

    Bride and Groom Entrance Song (something upbeat)

    Thanks so so so much everyone!! I told her if we were going to get great ideas this was the place to find them!

    • ANSWER:
      I Love to See you Smile by Randy Newman
      What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong (I think)
      I can't help Falling in love with you by Elvis
      In the Mood - there's a version with and without lyrics
      Ain't Love a kick in the head, and Love and Marriage by Frank Sinatra.

18. QUESTION:
    Vintage Wedding Theme - Need older song ideas!?
    My moms wedding in in 9 days and we are stuck on songs!!! Her theme is vintage so we were thinking of older songs for the bride and groom entrance, cake cutting etc.

    Example "How sweet it is to be loved by you" by James Taylor for the cake cutting song.

    Suggestions for any or all of the following please!!

    Garter Toss (thinking something slow and sexy)

    Mother and Son Dance

    Bouquet Toss

    Bride and Groom Entrance Song (something upbeat)

    Thanks so so so much everyone!! I told her if we were going to get great ideas this was the place to find them!

    • ANSWER:
      OMG - the 70's are now considered 'vintage'? I feel ancient now.

      Cake Cutting - 'Cut the Cake' Average White Band
      Entrance is when I would Play "How Sweet It Is"
      Garter Toss - Theme from Pink Panther
      Bouquet Toss - "Strawberry Fields"
      Mother/Son Dance - "Hey Jude", The Beatles

19. QUESTION:
    What is a good site to find vintage wedding dresses?
    I plan on having my dress made but I want to look at pictures of vintage gowns to get some ideas. I'm looking for ideas from the 1950's mainly. They don't need to be wedding gowns but just some ideas on how fancy gowns were cut back then.

    Thanks for your help.

    • ANSWER:
      Here is a website that might be able to help you out:
      http://www.vintagebridal.net/
      You can also search google images - just put in 1950's wedding gowns or 1950's dresses. I am sure you will come up with a lot.
      Good luck! ♥

20. QUESTION:
    What are some good ideas for a Vintage themed wedding?
    Colors, flowers, table set-up...everything! lol

    • ANSWER:
      For colors, dusty pinks, peach, sage, yellow, and/or greys would look very nice.
      Inspiration boards:
      http://greylikesweddings.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/pinkgoldgrey.jpg
      http://www.stylemepretty.com/dashboard/giftastankar/boards/board/5zh
      http://www.stylemepretty.com/dashboard/giftastankar/boards/board/4zh
      http://www.stylemepretty.com/dashboard/courtneyflatau/boards/board/09h

      blogs with Inspiration boards:
      http://www.weddinggirl.ca/blog/2011/07/06/a-vintage-dream-of-peaches-and-cream/
      http://blog.weddingpaperdivas.com/inspiration-board-vintage-pink-and-gray/
      http://julietmarriesromeo.com/yellow-and-grey-wedding-inspiration/
      http://paratinovia.com/wedding-color-inspiration-board-39-yellow-grey-white-sand
      http://onefabday.com/yellow-grey-wedding-inspiration/

21. QUESTION:
    ideas for a vintage style wedding?
    I need some help!

    We have decided to get married in spring with a vintage style theme (more of a subtle theme than an over the top theme).

    I have decided on the bonbonierre gift (glasses and truffles for the boys, perfume bottles and pearls for the girls), have picked a strapless dress for me, the wedding is a garden wedding in the botanical gardens, with an intimate posh restaurant reception and vintage cars...

    however, i am really struggling to know how i should decorate the tables and the venue, and what flowers to choose (or if i should have flowers at all?)

    any help would be great.

    thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.wedthemes.com/vintage-weddings.shtml

      This site may be helpful:
      http://www.wedthemes.com/victorian-wedding.shtml
      See flower and decor ideas at the bottom of the page.

22. QUESTION:
    Vintage Wedding?
    I'm looking to give my wedding a theme from anywhere between the 1920's and 1940's. For my reception though, I want to have objects everywhere of things from these periods. Like a pair of those old lace up ankle boots (Mary Poppins Style). I'm going to be having a DJ playing old songs but can't think of any good decoration items. Also, for my invitations, I don't want to send out a paper invitation but rather, an object. For example, my sister got married on the beach in Hawaii and for her inviation she sent out bottles filled with sand and shells and scolls with every guest name on it. The actual invitation was laquered to the bottle. Any ideas on something unique I could do for mine?
    It will either be 1920's or 1940's decided on what I can use better with my theme

    • ANSWER:
      I have same idea for my wedding, here are some suggestions. First of all, I would forgo the boots, unless you are going with a Victorian style wedding. The 1930's was an absolutely lovley decade. Just make sure you pic one decade because there is a lot of difference between the clothing from the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's. If doing the 1920's or 1930's you might want to look into getting finger waves,and getting an authentic dress from that era. They are avalible and often not expensive.Instead of a DJ, I would have an orchestra or big band, or a jazz band that would play songs of that era. I would send out invitations and choose an art deco design, or you could send out something which is uniquely art deco. Or what about a black and white photograph of you and you hubby to be of you dressed in clothing from that era, and a photograph which is meant to look old. For decoration ideas, I would watch old movies, it depends on your setting of where your wedding is taking place.

23. QUESTION:
    My wedding theme is Vintage France...any ideas???
    My gown is ready (and fits my baby bump quite nicely). It's an ivory backless gown with an 8 foot train and buttons down the back and has my wedding date (November 2nd, 2007) embroidered on the back. I'm very pleased with it, it does reflect a French style.

    I also have my flower girls dress done. It's a pink tulle gown.

    Ok...the gowns are like, all I have. I can't seem to find anything that goes with my theme. Can somebody please help me???

    URGH!!!! It's soon and I have nothing done!!!

    • ANSWER:
      i like your theme, go with a lotof a lace, pearls and soft pink roses, some mini fringed lamp candles would be a nice addition for the centerpiece. look here for unique favors: http://www.bellenza.com/Elements/french-wedding-theme.htm
      bon bons are a big french thing~

24. QUESTION:
    I am having a wedding at a ski lodge. Any ideas on centerpieces? The wedding is green ivory...very vintage too
    The lodge has black and white photos of skiing and I want to keep it elegant and simple. I was thinking to use wrought iron candle holders, ivory candles and decorate the table with the favors...which are plantable baby evergrens. Is that ok?

    • ANSWER:
      I think that would look beautiful. It sounds like it will be very elegant.
      Maybe you could do something like this with the candles. I like the way that they have the greenery in this picture:
      http://sbwandballoons.com/Quickstart/ImageLib/WeddingRental-1.jpg
      Either way, it will look beautiful! Good luck and congrats!

25. QUESTION:
    Anyone have Classy fifties wedding ideas?
    I need ideas for our 50s themed wedding. We want it to be more 50s Hollywood, not a sock hop. I need ideas on things like decorations, cakes, wedding and reception locations, etc. I am wearing a vintage wedding dress and I have 50's style dresses picked out for the bridesmaids. This will be an October wedding in St. Louis, MO with close to 200 guests.
    I am still looking for a venue, something other than a normal reception hall, any ideas?

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    The Certified Ethnic Wedding Planners at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe hotel are experts in creating dream, ethnic wedding receptions for couples who wish to include the special touches from their culture and heritage that make the celebration a personal one. The hotel in Teaneck hosts an average of 25 ethnic wedding receptions annually, specializing in Korean, Indian and Kosher weddings, and offers customized menu, dcor, and music options that incorporate the traditional customs and foods that are unique to each culture.

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    Also, I have not chosen a bridesmaids dress yet. Below are a few dresses I have found that I like but I am really looking for a dress with a neckline similar to Olivia Newton John's top in this picture: http://www.allmoviephoto.com/photo/1978_grease_043.html

    http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=2&sfid=371
    http://www.bestbridalprices.com/raylia-bridesmaid-dress-8421l-p-22868.html
    http://www.bestbridalprices.com/bari-jay-bridesmaid-dress-284-p-184.html
    I do not really want the Hollywood side of things to take over the 50's theme. We are looking for ideas for the fifties hollywood lifestyle. We are not really looking to have anything to have hollywood written on it.
    I have a band that dresses like they are in the fifties and they play only fifties music.

    The cake is three-tiered white squares with a stair case that wraps around. The accent colors are grey and light pink.

    • ANSWER:
      You can Use a classic, like a old-style Rolls Royce, as your getaway car. Use a red carpet as the runner either for your aisle or in your reception room. You could do a cigar and brandy bar for the men (and the women to of course - but typically it was done for the men back then). You can decorate the table with feather boas, cigars, long cigarette holders, etc. http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/inspira03.jpg

      Here are a few links that have some ideas/pictures that should help you:
      http://weddings.about.com/od/traditionscolorsthemes/a/hollywood.htm
      http://bettykennedy.com/pdfs/Cindy%20Day...
      http://www.pageantrymagazine.com/magazine/features/2004/a04/promStumpsA04.html
      http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2006_online/09_articles/02_beauty_hairhollywood/00_main/002_primary.jpg
      http://jameshobert.com/Wedding_Video_Vintage_Theme.html
      http://www.henwed.com/106/wedding-themes/hollywood-themed-weddings.html
      http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?&P=1&ID=61177&Highlight=#P6157946
      http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/70/61/525802961/n525802961_429250_5851.jpg

      http://www.shindigz.com/images/itm_img/1F049A.jpg
      Hopefully this will give you some good ideas! Good luck! ♥

26. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any ideas for cheap wedding favors?
    I would like to do a vintage/retro type wedding and would like to know if anyone has any inexpensive favor ideas

    • ANSWER:
      homemade cookies -- bake them beforehand (you could even freeze batches) and wrap them nicely.

      homemade peanut brittle

      candy buffet/bar - have vintage candies in different clear glass vintage jars, and provide glassine bags for guests to fill. (This is what I'm doing for our vintage/rustic wedding.)

      Anything edible will be the most popular. No one uses trinkets.

27. QUESTION:
    wedding decorating ideas for lace and pearl theme?
    I'm getting married in May and having a vintage-y theme where I want to decorate with lace and pearls (my colors are light pink, ivory, and black). We're on a tight budget so we can't go crazy, but if you have any centerpiece ideas or anything, I'd be happy to hear them! It's not a huge wedding (about 50people tops), so we have room to be creative!

    • ANSWER:
      I would go for the ivory and pearls, really sophisticated, with a little lace and touch of black. What about pearl shells? Look in second hand or vintage clothing shops for the lace. Do you know a potter or someone who can make pearl lookalikes out of clay or papier mache? Looks really good, tiny ones and large ones on table, you could even have the odd black pearl ! Your could even get some paper doylies and place them on table cloths and spray black or ivory on so they come out on table cloth looking like lace. You have to see it, it looks great.Your wedding sounds really art deco and lovely. Have a great day.

28. QUESTION:
    How to have a "vintage" wedding?
    I want to have a vintage feel to my wedding. Not the entire thing necessarily, but the decor. Any ideas? Flowers, center pieces, photo displays (of us as kids until now). Im very visual, so pics will help!

    • ANSWER:
      First, congrats on your engagement- what a wonderful journey!!

      Second, my fave vintage centerpiece idea is super easy, affordable, and charming- simply use antique china (from your china cabinet or even an antique or thrift store) and fill them with soft, romantic, vintage-esque flowers like pink roses and peonies. You can arrange them at different heights and combinations on each different table. You can even add something sweet into a few of them- gold wrapped chocolate candies are great throw backs.

      Or, if you want to go vintage glam, there are many ways to incorporate the theme, but it's always easy to start with the centerpiece and use their design elements to echo the feel in other places. Try using super dramatic, ultra-tall, off-white or cream ostrich feathers arranged in simple narrow or antique vases. Add a little bling to the feathers using rhinestones and craft glue and you'll be so old Hollywood!

      Also, along with pics and directions for these projects, we've got TONS more vintage wedding ideas on our website http://FourWhiteMice.com !! We have over 1,000 easily searchable do-it-yourself wedding projects including many vintage options from flowers, centerpieces, invites, veils, and the list goes on... Plus we have everything else you'd need to make a completely affordable, custom, couture dream wedding- including a map and monogram suite with free downloadable software and directions! And it's all for the price of around one bridal mag!

      Hope this helps- hit me up if you have any questions!

      Happy Planning!
      Kristen
      Founder and Fairy Godplanner
      http://www.FourWhiteMice.com

29. QUESTION:
    Cake flavor ideas for an October Wedding?
    We are getting married October 29th. The wedding is a classy vintage theme. I am looking for some ideas on rich flavor combos. Any Ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      My fiance and I decided to do a spice cake with fresh apple filling and Bavarian cream with a French butter-cream frosting for our cake

30. QUESTION:
    recipe suggestions for vintage inspired wedding?
    I am getting married in August and am having a really small wedding 25 ppl. We are doing all the cooking ourselves, my brother is an amazing cook! But we don't want to spend the day of in the kitchen so we are trying to think of make ahead dishes that will go with my vintage theme. Anyone have any recipe suggestions. I know what we are making in terms of desserts but need appetizer, main, and side dish ideas (some vegetarian too) that go with our sort of Victorian throw back theme.

    • ANSWER:
      Send me an invite please? I loooveee Victorian things! Hehe!

      http://www.lonehand.com/recipes.htm Here is a website that organizes by type of food. If you go into the pie section, it even has some non fruit ones in there. The sandwich section is also interesting.

      http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,victorian_foods_in_1850,FF.html Here are some more.

      It might also be worth a trip to the library, I can't imagine you are the first person who has been looking for that type of food, and I don't know why the first answer is getting thumbs down...

      Another suggestion, I don't know what you are doing about alcohol, but it could be fun if whoever is making drinks knows how to do old fashioned drinks, or can make one up that looks like absinthe if you don't plan on serving real absinthe.

31. QUESTION:
    Help! BF & I are disagreeing about wedding ideas!?
    My bf & I are planning on getting married when we finish college (which will be in the next couple of years). He wants a traditional wedding,very classic, beach location. I want a vintage-inspired wedding, complete with suspenders, vests,finger waves and vintage car. How do I combine the best of both worlds without crushing my dreams?
    thanks for all the awesome suggestions! we will put them to the test.

    • ANSWER:
      OK, so, a wedding isn't only about brides these days....Men are more opinionated than ever. If he is going to be choosey, assume it is a good thing, because he chose you in the first place.

      With that said, you and he, and anyone else PAYING for the wedding, need to be considered when thinking of how you want it planned out. Guys tend to want something more traditional, just because they don't understand new day concepts and what it all takes.

      The best way to figure it all out, is to prioritize...Sit down with him and write down the different ideas you have. Your wedding can still hold tradition and ring through with the vintage vibe if you can get down to what is important to the both of you.

      Remember first and foremost that this occasion is about the both of you. And that you should both respect the others feelings and ideas and make them work well

      Take a piece of paper for each of you....and a wedding magazine....each of you silently go through the magazine and mark 3 ideas that you absolutely love, and if you have some internet ideas or what not handy, use those as well.....but ONLY 3. Then write down the 3 most important things to you....maybe it is your dress, or your aunt Ayda singing a song....or the flowers?? Center pieces?? vows?? pull the 3 things together, and see where you interests lie. See what is similar. The few things that you are having conflicts with you both have to compromise. The whole planning thing will be a bunch of give and take....where a finger wave can make traditional gowns ring true. All in all, respect each other, because when the wedding is over, you still have a lifetime of difficult decisions.

32. QUESTION:
    Wedding hair ideas, for shorter thinner hair?
    I am getting married in May. I have a big vintage 1930's wedding and I have no idea what kind of hairstyle I should try to pull off. My hair is about to my shoulders and I plan to let it grow, I also plan to wear a birdcage veil and my hair is slightly on the thinner side. HELP?! I'm 20 and want to keep it trendy but old fashioned.

    • ANSWER:
      if your looking for a cute hairstyle to try out without heat try these:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bte2ODopO4M
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH2nSJJeqxk
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw8Jx0uamf8
      Subscribe and comment if you like the styles
      love,
      B.

33. QUESTION:
    Whos the designer of this wedding dress?
    http://sangmaestro.com/2010/10/vintage-wedding-theme-ideas/1950s-vintage-wedding-dresses/
    I have been searching for a couple weeks now trying to find out who the designer is and I have had no luck yet.

    • ANSWER:
      I think you should show the picture to someone who works at a bridal salon, they might have a better idea, because the website doesn't say anything at all.

      I also found it on this website, http://whiteweddingdresses.onsugar.com/Vintage-Wedding-Dresses-13676964 it might help some.

      Good luck I hope you find out (:

34. QUESTION:
    Good Ideas for wedding venues?
    I am starting to plan my wedding. I am having A LOT of trouble trying to look for a venue. Where I live it doesn't seem like there is any where to get married! I am planning on having possibly an old hollywood themed wedding, or something kind of classic and vintage. I was wondering if anyone had ideas of what kind of places would be nice to consider when having this type of wedding!? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I love your old hollywood idea! That sounds really awesome!

      Honestly, I think you could have this theme pretty much in any indoor space. A hotel ballroom is what instantly pops into my head, but other great choices would be convention centers, museums, art galleries, historic old homes, theaters, and restaurants. It really depends on the space itself, because any of these could be perfect. If you wanted an outdoor ceremony, a garden would be nice. Then you could focus on the theme during the reception.

      Another idea is to think of a specific classic movie that is your favorite. You could choose a venue and decorate according to that specific movie. Maybe the club from Casablanca or the theater feel of Singing in the Rain.

      If I were planning an old hollywood themed wedding, I would probably try to find a theater that would let me have the wedding there. I would take a look at prom websites like http://www.stumpsprom.com to see what kind of hollywood themed decorations they had. I would definitely glamor it up with the bridal party attire and focus on getting a lot of black and white pictures. Classic songs would also be an important part of the theme.

      So don't focus too much on the actual venue if you don't find one that is perfect for your theme. You can do a lot with the decorations, music, and attire to create the mood of old hollywood without having the perfect space.

      Throwing a wedding with a great theme can be a lot of fun, but it isn't always cheap. Take a look at http://www.savemoneyonawedding.com. This site has great tips on how to keep your budget under control.

35. QUESTION:
    Vintage Wedding Gown?
    Looking for your best ideas of unique or vintage wedding gowns. Short or long (I am wearing two dresses- one for ceremony and one for reception) This is on New Years Eve so anything with a bit of sparkle would be a huge bonus...I'm a very open minded bride and would love to see any and all ideas!
    Everyone thank you so much! All of these dresses are amazing! Which do you think are most 'comfortable' for a long night?

    • ANSWER:

36. QUESTION:
    inexpensive wedding ideas?
    I want a beautiful wedding - of course he is my best friend. I want it at the park in our small town, I want a potluck after wards and I want it in Vintage style. I need more ideas on how to do this on a poor girls budget.
    I have asked others in my small town if a potluck is appropriate and all have said yes since most of the people attending will be from our church-why is this innapropriate?

    • ANSWER:
      have a bbq at the park bring a big boom box or ask a friend to bring one and some cd's, a bit of help,,check to see if the park allows a fire pit if so ,bring some wood and lighter fluid

37. QUESTION:
    I need Ideas for my wedding... Help?
    I want to make it a vintage wedding from like Jane Austen era... So I need help with reception ideas and party favors.

    • ANSWER:
      have you got your dress, i went to a wedding where they used these gorgeous candelabras instead of lights and candles, and i went to wedding once where everything was like it was back in the early 1800's the decor and all, i'll be right back with the sites to some tips

      please answer mine http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aocsvx.3qY9J9rsh3RyKpdXE7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20090401160128AAwHHBd

      edit, you could do your hair like hers and the dress http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4GWYE_enUS238US238&q=jane%20austen%20era%20hairstyles&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi
      http://www.fashion-era.com/hair_hats_180040.htm
      http://www.fashion-era.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t1476.html

38. QUESTION:
    needing wedding dress ideas?
    i want a vintage style wedding dress and bridesmaid dress
    i want to make my own dresses but i need some really cute ideas please give me some pictures of really pretty ones
    thank you

    • ANSWER:
      whats your colors going to be?
      I feel like you should do a dress that match all your bridesmaids body types as well as yours....It does not look good for a big girl to be pulling off a skinny girl dress...trust me I know I am a big girl....Vintage dress...like a satin halter or satin strapless

39. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a vintage wedding dress?
    I would like a 1930's-1950's wedding dress. Where could i find one? any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/vintage_clothing_home.html

40. QUESTION:
    Vintage wedding - dress, invites, theme?
    I'm in love with the Orson Welles era of Hollywood and the time slightly earlier to that. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any good wedding dresses or vintage that looks like they could pass for a wedding dress, invites, theme ideas etc? I have been looking for months but no tasteful success yet!
    Thank you!!

    • ANSWER:
      Have you checked eBay or you can have a dress made for you from that time era by a seamstress.

      http://www.vintageous.com/v5017.htm
      How about something like that?
      http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/images/pb004.jpg
      http://www.myvintagewear.com/servlet/the-1467/Vintage-1940s-50s-/Detail

      Have the men dress up long black suits coats with chains.

      Invitations, I would pick something lacy, like this
      http://www.wedding-stationery-gallery.co.uk/2008/07/05/vintage-wedding-invitation-with-lace-detail/

      bouquet
      http://shindigzparty.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/6w023t.jpg
      This is what I think of when I think of that time era.

      Have everyone dress up in vintage clothing, like 1950's sundresses and suits.

      For the venue, how about a local park in the gardens instead of a typical church wedding?

      Hope this helps and it sounds beautiful

41. QUESTION:
    Where can I find this wedding dress?
    I've been looking everywhere for a modest tea-length wedding dress that has sleeves like the ones shown on the photos but I just can't find them ANYWHERE! Does anyone know where to get it besides from the thrift store?

    Front: http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/singinglilies/dsc05231.jpg?t=1295851229

    Back: http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/singinglilies/dsc05237.jpg?t=1295851229

    Related blog: http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-ideas-in-okanagan-canada/

    • ANSWER:
      I LOVE that dress - I've been looking for months for something similar. I don't believe it exists in this universe. Perhaps making them should be my million dollar idea. In the meantime, I think I'm going to make my own. Here is the pattern I found that is very similar:

      http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8615-products-10674.php?page_id=856

      All you would have to do is add the bow - not a big deal.

      I was at the fabric store last week, had the pattern and fabric in hand and chickened out! Maybe your question was an omen?

      I also saw this person on Etsy.com who will use that pattern for a very resonable price, however, they are in Thailand = NERVOUS!

      http://www.etsy.com/listing/62605440/custom-made-mad-men-inspired-vintage

      But I would think that anyone on Etsy including this gal, would make it for you too.

      http://www.etsy.com/shop/violavintage?ga_search_query=viola+vintage&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

42. QUESTION:
    Wedding Dress Ideas ?
    Im looking for a vintage/boho wedding dress - possibly with spaghetti straps
    Ankle length and white and no train.

    any ideas
    thanks

    • ANSWER:
      www.poshgirlvintage.com
      www.unique-vintage.com
      www.ebay.com
      www.kaboodle.com

43. QUESTION:
    Military related wedding ideas. Decorations, traditions.....?
    I am getting married in September of this year. Its going to be an outdoor wedding with a vintage-ish kind of feel. I have pretty much got most of the details figured out except that I need a few more ideas. My fiance and I are both Military Police in the Army and I really wanted to try and find some cute and classy ways to represent our military backround in our wedding. I am using custom printed ID Tag (dog tags) for the favor tags and I will most likely do the Army garter thing...... and.. those are my big ideas. I need more! Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      are either of you wearing your dress uniforms?

      what about a saber salute?

      cutting the cake with a saber? you just need to have one officer with his sword present.

      or what about giving MP armbands to the groomsmen or the wait staff to wear?

      perhaps you could use black and gold (army colors) to decorate the tables. even if you only sprinkle them with black and gold glitter

      how about tieing the napkins with black and gold ribbon and adding a military medallion

44. QUESTION:
    Need Military wedding ideas!?
    I am getting married in September of this year. Its going to be an outdoor wedding with a vintage-ish kind of feel. I have pretty much got most of the details figured out except that I need a few more ideas. My fiance and I are both Military Police in the Army and I really wanted to try and find some cute and classy ways to represent that in our wedding. I am using custom printed ID Tag (dog tags) for the favor tags and I will most likely do the Army garter thing...... and.. those are my big ideas. I need more! Any suggestions?
    I have my colors.. pink is def not one of them and Im looking for MILITARY RELATED ideas. Thanx tho. Anybody else???

    • ANSWER:
      If u want do a real classy thing, like more pink baby pink then the favors can be really cute and sweet just like a box with a bow on top and inside put a note that says what u want

      But the theme can be Paris like, real pretty and nice sweet music playing have some nice food, like stake and some fish...and then have a bar there and a pink carpet more like baby baby pink....

      Yahhh it's looks so cute in my mine and u must have a big cake like 2 feet tall and really cute

      God bless hope u have a happy life god always loves u

45. QUESTION:
    What does woman Gold Round wedding band ring what does the pms 14 kg mean this is from an estate is a vintage?
    What does woman Gold Round wedding band ring what does the pms 14 kg mean, this is engraved inside the band, this is from an estate and is a vintage ring.Do not know what pms 14kg means any ideas ?

    • ANSWER:
      The 14kp markings mean that it is 14ct gold, the pms may be a number of things. could mean precious metal silver which indicates that its a 14ct gold plated silver ring or the pms might be a companys intials. every hallmark in britain has intials at the start so you know where it came from.

46. QUESTION:
    Any ideas for a nature wedding?
    I am trying to incorporate nature and a vintage/antique feel to my wedding reception. Any ideas for decorating, etc.?

    • ANSWER:
      Go with a wine theme....at a vineyard!

      Maroon, Brown, Green, Ivory colors will fit best!

47. QUESTION:
    Centerpiece ideas for a wedding?
    I'm getting married in October and the wedding colors are ivory, blush and champagne. I need ideas for centerpieces... I'm trying to stay away from candles and flowers. The wedding has a vintage flair to it. My fiancee and I want this to be a fun wedding (we are renting a photo booth!) Any and all ideas are appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      It's hard to have a vintage flair without either candles or flowers. I guess you decorate with lava lamps, peace signs and love beads!

48. QUESTION:
    red and purple vintage carnival wedding?
    Hi everyone!

    so next year June i am having a vintage carnival wedding! i fell in love with the idea! i want purple and red and a dash of silver as my wedding colors.... i want a vintage popcorn machine, a candyfloss machine and a kissing booth. i am looking for fun ideas and opinions from songs to use to cocktail ideas anything goes! if you have an opinion i would love to hear it!

    thank you in advance
    xoxoxo

    • ANSWER:
      it would be cool if you could find a venue that has an old fashioned carousel.

      use lots of balloons and those triangle flags on stings to decorate. pomanders for flower instead of bouquets or hand them on chairs for aisle decorations

      candy bar with old fashioned penny candies in jars of all sizes, or individual little jars with gum balls or candies for favors, or candied apples for favors

      rent one of those photo boths which are so popular now for weddings. lots of fun for a carnival style wedding especially.

      have an old fashioned banjo group or quartet to play/sing

      a bicycle built for two for decoration prop or to ride.

      old fashioned ice cream machines

      wedding invitations that look like carnival tickets

49. QUESTION:
    Hi, can anyone give me vintage make-up ideas, e.g. eyeshadow. lipstick?
    Pics would be good too. Its for my friends wedding, she is having a vintage themed wedding and i'm doing her make-up.
    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      hi hun, you dont state exactly what era you are looking for but if it helps i am a 1940s re enactor and the look is.... matt foundation( not shiny) max factor pan stick is brilliant!red rouge, not too much just a little then powder over this with pressed powder.
      no eyeshadow on the eyes, but lashings of black mascara and if you like a little black liquid eyeliner on the top lid only .this must be a sharp line, not blurred
      finally, and most importantly no 1940s girl would be seen without her lipstick which must be BRIGHT RED!!!
      to do this perfectly take your foundation over your lips then blot with a tissue, line the lips with a red liner and then colour the entire lips with the same liner, as if you are actually crayoning your lips. then put your red lipstick on over this, blot and reapply it. do NOT use any gloss, remember the look is matt not shiny. to see the perfect 1940s face look at pictures of dita von teese her make up is just right.make sure you carry a powder compact with you so you can reapply during the day.
      hope this helps xxx

50. QUESTION:
    vintage wedding venues?
    My fiance and I live in Canton, Ga. We are looking for a place to have our wedding and reception for less than 00. We are doing a vintage theme, so we would like some place outdoors that just has that vintage feel. Please let me know if you have any ideas. We also want a place that will let us do our own food, we don't want to spend a ridiculous amount for the place to cater our reception. Thanks!!!!
    thanks a lot for your help. This really helps us out so much!

    • ANSWER:
      the lovely old canton theatre is available for rent for only 175 dollars per hour...but that would not be an outdoor place. however, you can do your own catering and whatever there and it give you the whole building to use. http://www.cantontheatre.com/rental/default.asp

      in marietta, there is a lovely old victorian house which does weddings called the stanley house mansion. i don't know if you can bring in your own catering but even if they don't allow it, they have full catering packages starting at only 3500 which really is a good price and eliminates lots of headaches and extra work. http://www.thestanleyhouse.com/

      in canton, the historic rock barn is available for rent for weddings as well. they charge only 650 dollars for all day saturday and 150 additional for use on friday night for rehearsal. http://www.rockbarn.org/rockbarnRental.php