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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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Emma & Carl’s London, Retro Glam Wedding

The offbeat bride: Emma, Deputy Box Office Manager at The Lyceum Theatre Her offbeat partner: Carl, Lighting Technician and Stage Manager Location & date of wedding: Camden Town Hall followed by the reception at the London Canal Museum, Kings Cross, UK — 12/09/09 What made our wedding offbeat: We don’t enjoy being the centre of […]

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Sailor Jerry Tattooed Toasting Flutes

OBT member Kasia, aka. “Lil Pistol” found these rad tattooed toasting flutes from Laserbird’s Etsy shop. They’re perfect for a tattooed bride and groom, or a couple that wants to get non-cheesy toasting flutes. The glasses “features two birds nestled among beautifully detailed roses, with a flowing ribbon banner that reads LOVE.” And the best […]

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Rachelle & Josh’s pink & black rockabilly wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Rachelle, Executive Assistant Her Offbeat Partner: Joshua, Eggo Waffle Warehouse Man Location & date of wedding: Corinthian Event Center, San Jose, CA — November 15, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: Josh and I are tattooed rockabilly nuts, but our parents are rather traditional. We decided to compromise a bit and shot […]

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Chrissy & Andre’s 1940s Art Deco Glamour Wedding

The offbeat bride: Chrissy, Jewelry Designer Her offbeat partner: Andre, Special Effects Tech Location & date of wedding: Eglinton Grand in Toronto Ontario on May 1st 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: The day started by us gals getting ready… the bridal party looked so amazing in their 40’s outfits & hair, pin up girl […]

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Helen & Dom’s Red, Retro, London Wedding

Some of you may remember Helen — she’s the reader who proposed to her boyfriend! Now, here’s the full story on the wedding… The Offbeat Bride: Helen, Occupational Therapist Her Offbeat Partner: Dom, Press Photographer Location & date of wedding: Register Office Ceremony, followed by reception in a local pub in London — 29th August […]

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Retro Palm Springs Wedding

You’ve seen these two before — now get the full story! The Offbeat Bride: Crystal, Graphic Designer Her Offbeat Partner: Andy, Art Director Location & Date of wedding: Private residence in Palm Springs, CA — Sept. 17, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: We didn’t set out to have a theme wedding but, by combining […]