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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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Rachel & David’s artsy retro picnic wedding

Although it unexpectedly rained on the day of Rachel & David’s wedding that didn’t stop them from having their picnic wedding. With a positive attitude and a surprise tent rental from friends the day turned out better than expected!

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Heidi & Phab’s Laos/Australian paper wedding in the clouds!

The fourth day on our fabulous plus size bride week takes us all the way to Australia. Where Heidi & Phab had a magical and mystical wedding in the clouds! -Coco The offbeat bride: Heidi – Cheetah Keeper and amateur actress Her offbeat partner: Phab – Town Planner and (would be!) entrepreneur Location & date […]

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April & David’s Benevolent and Affable Order of the Jackalope

April & David love theme parties so they used their wedding as an excuse to throw a party with a theme of, “The Lodge of the Jackalope,” a fraternal Lodge in the 1950’s. Without giving too much away the best moment was an improvised line from the “Grand Buck” during the exchanging of the Pez.

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Jennifer & Mark’s 1950s, vintage Barbie, Hollywood glamour wedding

Day two of Offbeat Mama-Bride week brings us Jennifer and Mark’s vintage-style wedding with a Barbie theme. Jennifer’s daughters were both MOHs and rocked some pretty incredible bridesmaid’s dresses.

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Julia & Bobby’s 1950s, kiddie cowboy and lollipop party

Julia and Bobby threw the ultimate 1950s, retro, candy-coated wedding celebration, with fashion and decor that’ll make you salivate.

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Lee & Glen’s Aussie, Rockabilly/Pinup 1950s love fest

The offbeat bride: Lee, Massage Therapist Her offbeat partner: Glen, Mechanic Location & date of wedding: Peel Manor House, Karnup, Perth, Western Australia — Saturday 2nd Jan 2010 What made our wedding offbeat: The invites were concert tickets and we tried to keep the theme, cars and songs secret until the day. We arranged (with […]