Discover how to get the vintage aesthetic for your wedding.
You get married. Congratulations! That day has to be the happiest day of your life, or at least the most important one so far. And for that, you first have to think about what your dream wedding would be like. Classic, modern, romantic, bohemian? If you are one of those who, if you could, would go back in time to relive the time of your grandparents, this is your article: How to decorate a vintage wedding.
Activate your mind in sepia color. We show you the guide with all the details you need to know to get the retro wedding you want. This style has inherent certain peculiarities. Ready? Take paper and pen, or rather pen, and write down your favorites.
Colors
The vintage style has a wide variety of tones, yes, all of them are from a powdery and pastel range . The most characteristic are turquoise and baby pink. Keep these colors in mind when thinking about the decoration of the wedding.
Old bicycles
This object looks great at a wedding of this theme. If the ceremony is in the field, it will blend perfectly with the environment and recreate that ancient time we are looking for. Fill her basket with flowers , add some pennants with a message and see how beautiful it is.
Suitcases
If something is characteristic of the vintage style, those are the old suitcases. Both in its leather version and those painted in colors. You can use them to store wedding gifts or to put other decorative details. So now you know, rummage through your storage room or your parents’, remove the dust and reuse them for your most special day.
Typewriter
These types of elements combine perfectly with vintage aesthetics. You can play with them, placing a piece of paper with the name of the bride and groom or a dedication for the guests. Accompany it with an old radio to increase the feeling of celebrating a wedding from three decades ago.
vintage car
There is nothing more surprising than arriving at the church in a retro car. Own an old model for a day, like the Herbie and the Volkswagen Beetle 1200 and feel special. Don’t forget to place some small cans and bows in the back of the car to celebrate that you have said yes I do.
Recycled wood furniture and pastel colors
Use antique furniture or antique aesthetics. To do this, you can rent them for this day or make them yourself , it is much easier than you think. Add pastel furniture such as a chesterfield sofa and it will look great. So that fun is not lacking at the wedding, place a photocall for the guests, in which all these decorative elements are included.
Tableware
What does a cupcake transmit to you ? Lots of candy and color, right? Well, that is what you have to look for in the aesthetics of your table. You can opt for the classic plates and tea-type glasses full of little flowers or play with the total color in pastel tones . Play between all of them until you get the desired effect. Use crochet doilies under the plates to make the table much more retro.
