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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Nicole & Chris’ rockabilly bowling wedding in Las Vegas and Texas

This retro-loving pair incorporated bowling, Vegas, rockabilly fashion, and photo op hijinks into their awesome two-part day. This included an intimate ceremony in Vegas, followed by a crazy bowling party in Dallas with a candy bar and the most adorable sundae-shaped flower centerpieces!

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Amber & Dylan’s Roaring ’20s prison wedding

A shared passion for the 1920s, ample props and costumes, and a historic (and haunted!) prison setting well worthy of the task — looks like a roaring wedding for any flapper at heart. The best part is that this couple’s guests totally got into the the theme! It’s the best thing any theme wedding can have: commitment to the bit!

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Kara & Joe’s Soviet propaganda super spy wedding

These two are self-titled “Soviet propaganda nerds!” Say what!? Oh yes, propaganda posters, top secret folders, hidden coded programs… this wedding is a spy lover’s dream. Get your decoder rings and check out the retro goodness with awesome fashion, very cool DIY, and even a few geeky touches.

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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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Lauren & Chris’ polka dot bowling alley wedding

The bride loves owls, purple, and polka dots, while the groom likes plaid. Clashing? Hell no! Put it all together in a retro bowling alley and the deal is sealed. Some science-inspired vows and a Thriller interlude capped off the ceremony. Check out this retro-inspired wedding in California.