Retro themed wedding

To emphasize the true feelings of the newlyweds, it is worth making a wedding in the retro style. It beckons with its simplicity, a sense of nostalgia and family well-being. Inspiration for the organization of the holiday can be drawn from old black and white films, which have something special. All elements of decor, wedding outfits of newlyweds and guests, accessories should be kept in the same style.

A little history

Retro refers to the period from the second half of the 19th century to the 1970s. In those days it was still often called «Chicago style», but it remained popular even later. This period is characterized by low-waisted dresses, short haircuts with styled hair, boas, small hats, and necklaces.

Invitations

They should be prepared in advance, because the invitations are the calling card of any wedding. They should correspond to the chosen style in full. A great option — a black and white photo, on which the newlyweds are depicted. On the second side is the text and signature of the lovers. The sepia effect will help to make the invitations even more colorful. For decoration use feathers, lace, ribbons, snow-white pearls.

Color scheme

There is a wide range of options here. If the newlyweds prefer the beginning of the century, then it is worth choosing a black and white scheme. It can be diluted with warm shades of ivory. Choosing the «Chicago style», a combination of red, black and white colors will be appropriate. The middle of the century — this is the time of stilyagi, disco, unrestrained youth, who rejected standards and stamps. The charm of the style is achieved by many unique colors — rich and bright, slightly diluted with dark shades.

Room decoration

Each style is emphasized by certain little things. To organize a wedding in retro style, it is recommended to use:

• Tarnished mirrors.
• Large candelabras.
• Velvet or velour curtains.
• Linen napkins and white tablecloths.
• Crystal dishes (china).
• Black and white photographs in wooden frames.

Choosing the 30s, the room should be decorated with gramophone and gramophone. The walls are hung with old black records, photographs. In the interior will be appropriate old shiny dishes, heavy antique telephones, mouthpieces in ashtrays. The table is standard, simple enough. Appropriate will be ice cream in cups, sweet water in glass bottles.

Site selection

If there is a restaurant or a country estate decorated in retro style in the city, they are perfect. If there is no such premises. It is worth choosing a classic banquet hall, which is decorated in the desired style. For decoration use:

• Black vinyl records.
• Old radio gramophones.
• Vintage furniture.
• Black and white photos of young or famous personalities of the time.

If possible, it is worth putting a black grand piano in the banquet hall. Perhaps one of the guests will play a romantic melody for the newlyweds, which will make the atmosphere even more romantic.

Wedding car

Ordinary cars for weddings will not do. They should be in a retro style. If financial possibilities allow, it is worth choosing a Mustang or VW Beetl. But if such luxury is not affordable, any car with the prefix «retro» will do.

The image of the bride and groom

Nowadays it is easy to find a dress in any style. If there is no suitable outfit, it is worth asking for help to the seamstress and specify that it should be sewn in retro style. In the last century used natural silk, lace, in fashion was a fitted silhouette. Complement the image of the lady will help gloves, low-heeled shoes, a small hat with a veil.

The groom can borrow the image of Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, Tony Curtis, who were popular in the early twentieth century. For him perfectly suited classic suit-triple with a vest or a less formal option — a suit of plaid fabric. Color — gray, dark blue, brown. A tie, a neckerchief, a bright butterfly, a hat or a retro cap will help to dilute the image.

Guest dress code

They should be warned in advance, so that the guests have time to prepare. As an option, you can set aside accessories yourself and distribute them to the guests (hats, scarves, costume jewelry).