Category Archive

retro

Need retro wedding ideas and inspiration? We’ve got archives for 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and even ’80s weddings! If you’re into retro wedding dresses, you might want to check out our tea-length wedding dresses or rockabilly weddings.

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Pin curl your hair for major no-heat waves and retro style (pin curls work great on short hair too!)

You know we love us some Roxie from How-To Hair girl. Check out this video tutorial for making SUPER EASY pin curls that can be left long and loose or to create a gorgeous updo on long or short hair.

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Sarah & David’s “love never dies” rockabilly wedding

Rockabilly can be a great equalizer among generations. This pair took advantage of that and crafted a sweet little 1950s-style soiree that everyone could enjoy. Even grandpa ended up with temporary tattoos all over his noggin. Add in paper retro car centerpieces, a mini juke box, some sliders and bottled soda, and the party’s made.

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Create some retro fingerwaves with barrel pin curls

Holy gorgeous swirly retro curls, Batman! Tami Lee of My Moving Finger Writes knows how to rock out some retro waves that I know some era-inspired brides will totally be up for trying.

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Kitschy fun “just married” dress embroidery for your honeymoon outfit

I recently picked up embroidery and LOVE IT. (It is like the craft equivalent of coloring in a coloring book.) I mostly just embroider onto apparel, and had a light bulb moment — embroider something for my honeymoon outfit. I wanted something that was retro, kitschy, fun, and just special, so here’s what I came up with.

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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.