22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style
Written by Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where’s our ’90s wedding?!), we’re loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars.
Alix and Nick channeled 1940s chic like pros | Photo by Cindy Wagner
Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where are our ’90s weddings?!), we’re loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, Frank Sinatra impersonators, and classic cars.
Planning your own retro-style wedding? Pick your era, get nostalgic, and find your retrograde inspiration below. Click on the photos to see the original wedding (there’s SO much more to each of these!)…
Becca and Michael had some live performers add vintage flair to their reception:
Following lunch, we were surprised by a performance from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin impersonators, which my mother had secretly arranged with the DJ. This was a great way to break the ice and get everyone on the dance floor. For a moment, surrounded by the crooners, with Michael’s and my era-bending apparel, it felt like a scene from Las Vegas in 1963.
Victory rolls and flash tattoos abound at Marissa and Josh’s wedding | Photo by Jenn & Pawel PhotographyWhat classic film is this from?! Oh, it’s Kat and Rob’s wedding! Photo by C Mudlo Photography & Justin Nunez StudioAshley and Robert’s 1930s garden party was LEGIT | Photo by Dave Welch and Lauren MaringolaRobin and Mark had vintage-style movie posters | Photo by a friend of the coupleHayley and Stephen’s cake was 1950s fabulous | Photo by a friend of the coupleJessica’s pillbox + birdcage, though… | Photo by Lulu PhotosLaura and Stephen had the whole crew in ’50s style | Photo by Swattshots PhotographyNicole and Chris rocked their way down the aisle at their retro wedding | Photo by Tara Swain PhotographyThrowing it way back to the 1920s! | Photo by Natural ElementAbby and Ash channeled some real rock and roll | Photo by Shoot4u Photography
Tasha and Martin live in Australia, but they trekked all the way out to Las Vegas for their rock ‘n’ roll Vegas destination wedding. Everyone headed to the oldest Tiki bar in Las Vegas, Frankie’s Tiki Room, a very cool,… Read more
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