Themed Weddings: Vintage Charm

I have to say that I am a big fan of theme weddings when done well. My husband and I threw a masquerade ball when we got married (more about that later). Themed weddings can be ultra cool, super stylish, and lots of fun without being corny and campy. Keep it classy and you'll have a wedding to remember! You can even pull out mom's or grandma's dress and/or veil. You are only limited by your imagination. Here are some cool examples that I have come across recently. I am sure there will be many more posts on these types of weddings. Especially if they are anything like these. The photos make me want to jump into the pictures and become a guest! Always the sign of a great wedding.

Roaring 20's
Ginny & Ed
Serenbe Inn , Palmetto, GA




Look at the close up shots of Ginny's gorgeous dress and their fun spin on wedding invitations!
To see more, I suggest you have a look at these posts on 100 Layer Cake and Once Wed about this wedding too . For even more photos, you can also check out Josh Goleman's blog post (their photographer). He took some fabulous shots and he perfectly captured the way that Ginny and Ed did the 20's in style. I love that he even aged the photos to look of the era.



Photo booth? Who needs a photo booth! If you look at the posts mentioned above, you will see even more of these fun "photo booth" photographs. It wouldn't be too hard or expensive to translate this to your wedding. Invite your guests to dress in the theme, go to a thrift store and buy some fun props (or raid grandma's house) and have fun. You can't take the shot below in a cramped photo booth, but of you have the space available at your reception hall, you can certainly do something like this. Love it!




1950's Rockabilly
Tiffany & Danny
Seattle, WA

Look how cute and well done this one is! So many vintage details: dress, suit, hair and make-up and even a vintage car. I love the sweetness of the umbrella photo below. In the photo on the right, you can see the attention to detail on Tiffany's hair and make-up.



There are many more pictures to see at their photographer's blog, Ben Blood Photography, and at the following wedding blogs where I first discovered this awesome wedding: Stephanie James Couture and Vintage Glam Weddings. These blogs are worth checking out for other great ideas! I love the accessories!




Again, you see the photographer runs with their theme. Here he even alters the photographs to look like sun-bleached photos you might find in grandmas photo album.



40's Art Deco Inspired
Chrissy & Andre
Eglington Grand
Toronto, Ontario



I found out about his wedding on one of my favorite sites, Offbeat Bride. You can learn more about this hip wedding by reading their post. I love the gown! I love the suits! I love the location!! How cool! The marquee with the bride and groom's name and theme is a great addition. Check out all the details below that fit with their "His Girl Friday" theme.




I love the idea of the centerpiece lamps. They are very different and very art deco looking. It's a classy touch that gives deco sparkle without going over the top. The classic hollywood table numbers are a cute touch. And check out the soundtrack favors and the wedding program below all in one unique takeaway package.