Predicting trends is a part of my business I absolutely LOVE. This season we are shouting about the 1950’s look, so if you are a forward thinking bride this is for you.
I’ll be looking at the colours that are leading the vintage trend this season, how to style your flowers for vintage chic, plus some tips to help you find the perfect ’50s wedding dress and jazz up your shoes.
Finally, a few ideas to help you create the perfect vintage venue, whether you’re hiring a stately home or a marquee.
Colour
Have you ever feasted your eyes upon a Gelato store? It’s the most beautiful sight. This is the inspiration for your colour palette, hues of Pistachio, Apricot & Strawberry pastels.
Reflecting a modern take on 50's pastels. Floral table pomanders in ice cream pastel tones
Flowers
Think about the heavenly heavy scent of vintage roses and deep blue hues of the hydrangea. We are predicting the pomander for your bouquet and table centres. If cleverly designed they will be very chic. For an edgy twist add black ribbon.
Beautiful single colour pomanders for the bridesmaids;heavy bloom apricot and mink roses; pomander table centres
Dresses
There are some absolutely exquisite vintage 1950’s wedding dresses out there for this summer. The key is in the detail. Think sleeveless with a sweetheart neckline and full skirt with lovely pleating details in the back. Add a little jacket over the dress with a pointed stand up collar and long sleeves or add luxurious white fur for a winter wedding.
1950's inspired wedding dress
For your bridesmaids we love Prada’s American retro prints.
Think retro prints for your bridesmaids in deep pastel hues
Get a girlfriend to help customise the soles of your sling backs with ‘I do’ in glitter.
Brides 'I Do' glitter sole retro slingbacks
Venue
There are some amazing houses across the country to hire for your wedding. Many have been in a family for years and they will let you hire out the whole house.
Faded grandeur is the look you are after. Old velvet drapes and sofas, tassels and fringing, standard lamps and art. This look can be recreated in a marquee with clever styling, heavy draped fabrics and props.
Tassels, fringing, draping and vintage props
We also LOVE …
This cake – it is stunning and emulates the colours of the day.
Wedding cake inspired by 50's retro pastels
Save the date with these old style cinema tickets.
Save the date or wedding invitations with a 50's feel
Hire an ice cream van or go honeymooning in a caravan.
Caravans are the ultimate cool for honeymooners
Drink champagne cocktails and hire cigarette girls for the evening.
There is so much you can do. But if you are daunted and need expert help when considering vintage hire contact us: