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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Alix & Nick’s WWII era 1940s elopement

Fedoras and cloche hats, seamed pantyhose, and tears of joy — I want all of these in my WWII era-inspired elopements. The good thing is, this wedding had it all plus the cutest couple you ever did see. All I could hear in my head was “here’s looking at you kid” in these photos. Travel back to the 1940s with this elopement!

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Sarah & Rhett’s 1930s Art Deco winter wedding

1939 was the backdrop for this romantic wedding with a Quaker ceremony. With tons of flowers, immaculate decor, and a fabulous venue, it is easy to see the love that went into the planning. Plus, the reception had era-appropriate cocktails that seemed to make people ready to party — even the bride’s mom. This era-inspired theme week is rocking my world!

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Shannon & Fran’s 1920s era vegan-friendly potluck wedding

A 1920s-inspired wedding… but not in Gatsby style? Hell yes. This couple embraces their more humble beginnings with an intimate and laid-back celebration like their grandparents might have had. This included some vegan-friendly pot luck, old timey penny candy, vintage-style dresses and pocket watches, and super chic lavender and wheat bouquets.

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A modernized Mad Man-style wedding updo

Do you love Mad Men style? The How-To Hair Girl, Roxie Hunt, released a video with a tutorial for a modernized Mad Men-style updo that would be a pretty easy style to rock on your wedding day. Check out the video plus a few other retro styles for inspiration including ’40s victory rolls, ’60s bouffants, and short bangs with curls!

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Paisley & Dougie’s crafty picnic nerdstravaganza wedding

Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi vows, games, the Time Warp… it’s a geek’s paradise! After finding the venue by putting a note on the door, these two planned a local garden wedding to whet every gamer’s appetite. And don’t think this bride isn’t up for the challenge when she forgets her vows at home!

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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.