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1950s

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

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Hayley & Stephen’s 1950s polka dot wedding

They could have hopped a plane to Vegas, but why not capitalize on how good the groom looks with Teddy Boy hair and rock a 1950s theme? Add in a three-piece live band, black flamingo accents, and LOTS of polka dots, and the theme is made!

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Jessica & Jacob’s low-key ’50s-Style wedding

At first I was like, “I love that dress!” and then I was all, “I love that hat!” And finally I said, “I love this wedding!” 1950s-inspired fashion, a low-key dinner after some geeky vows (Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who included), fun with a piñata, and a bazillion folded cranes — this is a wedding to savor.

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Cailey & Christian’s 1950s BBQ saloon wedding

Only three vendors and a whole lot of economizing didn’t make this budget wedding any less awesome. Other cool details including tag-team officiants (at a really pretty church), handpainted wooden cake toppers, and a groom who is a little too nervous for long vows. Plus their 1950s retro theme fit like a glove in our era-inspired theme week!

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Dominique & Nicholas’ retro ’50s mountain party wedding

A celebration with only the besties in the mountains of Australia PLUS a 1950s theme? Sign me up. The scenery at this place is amazing and the fashion adds a really cool contrast. Plus the wedding party included two bulldogs, so you know it was adorable.