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1940s

Vintage theme weddings can pull from many eras, and this is our collection of 1940s-themed wedding ideas and vintage wedding dress photos. You might also want to check out our collections of 1930s theme weddings and 1950s theme weddings. Still hankering for even more? Go bathe in our vintage wedding archive.

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Alix & Nick’s WWII era 1940s elopement

Fedoras and cloche hats, seamed pantyhose, and tears of joy — I want all of these in my WWII era-inspired elopements. The good thing is, this wedding had it all plus the cutest couple you ever did see. All I could hear in my head was “here’s looking at you kid” in these photos. Travel back to the 1940s with this elopement!

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Historically-inspired wedding outfits of epic proportions

After browsing the Offbeat Bride Flickr pool this week, I started obsessing over all of these fabulously ornate and historically influenced wedding costumes. Let me tell you, the details on these outfits are impressive. Now, I share with you a couple of fabulous Renn Faire dresses, some stately steampunk gear, and two fantastic vintage duos.

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Vanessa & Adrian’s 1940s, Zoot Suit themed wedding

Here’s another wedding profile with some of our new questions. The Offbeat Bride: Vanessa, Teachers Assistant Her Offbeat Partner: Adrian, Construction Worker Location & date of wedding: Los Angeles and Long Beach, Ca — November 28, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: We wanted to have a wedding that reflected both our love of vintage […]

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Chrissy & Andre’s 1940s Art Deco Glamour Wedding

The offbeat bride: Chrissy, Jewelry Designer Her offbeat partner: Andre, Special Effects Tech Location & date of wedding: Eglinton Grand in Toronto Ontario on May 1st 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: The day started by us gals getting ready… the bridal party looked so amazing in their 40’s outfits & hair, pin up girl […]