Category Archive

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.

mulhersorridente alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

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!

unique vintage floral wedding dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and more hotness at Unique Vintage

I’m kind of REALLY excited right now, because my favorite clothing store, Unique Vintage, is now our newest offbeat sponsor! I can’t wait to show you their amazing vintage-inspired dresses, both in their collection and even in my personal collection!

pinup girl centerpieces alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

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…

4772122228 5846148392 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

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!