| There are so many fun ways to make your wedding | | | | Of course the most fun part of any wedding is |
| unique. To really customize your event, try borrowing | | | | outfitting the bride. You could choose a new gown |
| ideas from the past. Having a vintage inspired wedding | | | | with an appropriate silhouette, such as a ballgown from |
| is a wonderful way to make your day feel special and | | | | the '50s, an ankle length shift from the '20s, or an |
| personalized. | | | | empire-waisted slender A-line from the '60s. Every |
| Vintage can mean many things. Many different eras | | | | time period also had favorite embellishments. Chantilly |
| had distinct and fabulous style. Some times that you | | | | lace was big in the 1950s (just like the song); in the |
| can consider borrowing from are: the Victorian age, | | | | 1960s Venise lace was preferred. If you want to be |
| the Jazz age (the Roaring '20s - very chic!), the 1940s | | | | really authentic, choose an original vintage gown and |
| for a totally glam look, the 1950s for a polished Grace | | | | have it reworked to fit your figure and wedding style. |
| Kelly inspired affair, or the swinging sixties for a mod | | | | Just be certain to find a seamstress who is an expert |
| wedding. Special note: the 1980s are not distant | | | | in vintage, because an antique gown will likely need a |
| enough yet to be vintage - no one is ready to bring | | | | lot of specialized alterations. |
| back the giant poufy sleeve look! | | | | Bridal jewelry sets should also have the flavor of your |
| One you have decided on a time period that really | | | | vintage era. For the classic 1950s look, a beautiful |
| speaks to you, start looking for the details that defined | | | | strand of akoya pearls with the matching earrings and |
| that era. Take those elements as a jumping off point | | | | bracelet would be the perfect finishing touch. A flapper |
| to design a wedding that expresses your personality. | | | | dress would look incredible with a long pearl or crystal |
| Remember, you are not staging a period play, so avoid | | | | lariat necklace. As with your other details, bridal jewelry |
| being too literal or costumey. | | | | sets needn't be exactly what a bride from a specific |
| Update your vintage inspiration with a modern twist. | | | | era would have worn. Select wedding jewelry that |
| For instance, if you love the sixties, go ahead and use | | | | invokes a vintage flair, and your bridal ensemble will |
| splashes of bright lime, orange, and shocking pink | | | | look spectacular. |
| throughout your wedding. But did you know that | | | | Many women feel like they relate to a particular time |
| bridesmaids in the 1950s and 1960s frequently wore | | | | period (for me it's the 1950s - love those poodle skirts!). |
| little veils or hats with netting dyed to match their | | | | Why not take your favorite era as inspiration when |
| dresses? Do you think that your attendants would go | | | | planning your wedding? Traditions and customs are an |
| for that? That might be a case where something from | | | | important part of any wedding; highlight the ones that |
| the past is best left behind. | | | | really inspire you in a fabulous vintage style wedding. |