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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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Abby & Ash’s ’50s-inspired rock ‘n’ roll wedding

Chuck Berry, a retro-inspired wedding party to die for, and an over-enthusiastic flower girl make this Aussie wedding a 1950s shindig with panache. The birdcage veil, sky-high red heels, awesome ink, and speakeasy style make it all the better.

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Portuguese “happy pill” wedding favors

Helena didn’t want to spend too much on favors and she also wanted something that people could use and then throw away. So she combined that idea with her love of sweets and vintage ’50s Portuguese advertisements and created these!

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I love this ’50s housewife-themed bridal shower!

Ladies: steal this idea for a ’50s housewife-themed bridal shower. We’re talking the perfect excuse to break out your biggest most colorful fashions, show off your sexy pinup collection/baking skills. Plus there’s lots of amazing ink in this post as a bonus…

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Annie & Dan’s vegan geek chic wedding

This week at Offbeat Bride is meat- and dairy-free — it’s Vegan Week! Day 1 of Vegan Week bring us Annie & Dan’s vintage 50s, cruelty-free wedding complete with vegan Italian food. Yum!