Everything from the gown to the ring, the photography to the decorations, the party favors to the invitations; it’s all vintage!
The 50′s and 60′s have been very prevalent in wedding decor over the past year. Not only has style changed, but the bride has changed too. Brides have acknowledged the importance of their special day and customizing each element to illustrate and enhance the memories, personalities, and novelties that are share among the couple.
Invitations, place settings, and attire are only a few of the elements that are illustrating the vintage and retro styles.
Customizing your invitations is a breeze at Uncommon Invites, where you can capture the tone and style of your wedding, allowing your guests to receive a sneak peak into what your special day has in store! Le Paperie can turn any idea into reality. Uniquely designed invites and table toppers are only the beginning. Let your ideas flow and Le Paperie will represent you the best way they know how; through creativity and imagination.
Color, Color, Color! Any vibrant or eye-catching color is another huge trend sweeping over the wedding industry. Canary has become the new black. Bouquets, tents, centerpieces, cakes, etc. have all been tastefully dusted with the yellow hue. It’s as though all the elements and accessories have been soaked in sunshine and bathed in buttercups.
If yellow is not your style, then perhaps a matte or bright green. If green still doesn’t suit your fancy, then maybe a blush pink or a ‘peachy’ peach will do the trick! Royce’s Prop Shop is only one of the many decorators/ planners BRAVO! hosts on its website, who can turn your vision into a customized world!
Whatever your preference, remember to make your special day your own and customize the elements that are most important to you. What eclectic items suit you, as a couple? Is Scrabble your favorite game? Then make name plates or ‘love’ sayings out of Scrabble pieces and place them throughout the tables. Vintage fondue pots during your cocktail hour or classic (antique) cake toppers can enhance the style and mood of your wedding.
BRAVO! is a host to dozens of wedding vendors and planners. Check out ‘Bravo Wedding’ to find a planner or consultant that suites your needs and style best. If your wedding is not until next year, be sure to attend our November 2010 Wedding Affair at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Portland on Nov. 21, 2010 from 11 a.m.- 4p.m. (Tickets will soon be available at bravowedding.com)
Just remember to take away 5 important tips from this blog when planning your big day: Vintage style, Color, and Customize, Customize, Customize!
* Photos by Bryan Hoybook & Paul Rich *
