10 Ways To Incorporate Vintage Into Your Wedding

So many decades, and only one amazing day to pull off the vintage-themed wedding of your dreams. If you went to high school in the 2000s but wore an 80s DayGlo gown to your prom, this post is for you. Scroll through the various components of a wedding day to get inspired on 10 ways to incorporate vintage themes into your wedding, from the chic and timeless to the totally extravagant!

Cosmetics are a magical thing. Go for Victorian drama with deep lips and a polished updo, or keep your look fresh and bronze-y for an enchanting boho vibe. Rockabilly dolls look to cat eyes and cherry lips, and eighties supermodels a smoky eye and lip liner.

Cocktails are whimsical, nostalgic, and the star of any reception. A well-curated bar can make your occasion super sexy and super chic. Go for Gatsby-themed merriment with champagne and art-deco stemware, or a smart 50s soiree with icy spirits in etched tumblers.

Surprising news, it turns out men have been around for decades, wearing a variety of hairstyles and clothing! Is your S.O. a mustachioed gentleman? A midcentury literary-type? Make your groom your best accessory with a tailored suit and the right hardware.

Your maid of honor will love a timeless, vintage-inspired gown in a neutral hue (Or, with the right attitude, a deeply ironic 80s-inspired peplum!) If neutrals sound a little too, well, neutral, consider designer Bill Blass’s advice: “When in doubt, wear red.”

Add unique vintage touches to your wedding, including a “something old” that incorporates a family heirloom into your ceremony. Or go crazy with the kitsch by adding retro cake-toppers and technicolor confetti!

As Christian Dior put it, “The real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.” And when it comes to vintage shoes, it’s all about the glitz. Pair your vintage wedding ring with eye-catching heels and a chic bolero and you’re set.

Vintage veils are romantic and elegant. Add an illusion train with a cathedral-length style, or go for Old Hollywood glamour with a birdcage and rhinestone hairpiece.

It sounds obvious, but the location of your wedding does a lot to create the theme and mood of your occasion. (Think of the investment as an all-inclusive package of party decorations and photo backdrops!) Craftsman homes were popular in the Golden Age of Hollywood; if you’re looking to channel your inner femme fatale, a mission-style setting like the one below would take the cake. Other historical venues that accommodate a variety of rustic and vintage-inspired themes include Victorian mansions, retro country clubs, English gardens, and industrial warehouses.

A groovy Volkswagen, a steampunk rod, an uber-classy Bond car … vintage getaway vehicles make for the sweetest photo ops.

Scroll through our gorgeous selection of vintage-inspired dresses, featuring Gatsby glitter, boho lace, off-the-shoulder necklines, and enchanting embellishments!