Stephanie Gaito
Online vintage shop owner and style blogger Stephanie Gaito guest blogs this week to give us some insight on Vintage Weddings–what a treat!
Incorporating vintage is the best way to add a special touch to your wedding. Whether it is a full on theme or just a touch here and there, vintage allows your celebration to be unique. Adding personalized touches that reflect your interests and personalities are key. Lets say you love Marilyn Monroe and Hollywood glam! Your fiance may love classic cars and James Dean! Think of adding a vintage inspired, Marilyn-esque hairstyle with perhaps a 50s Porsche to whisk you away onto your honeymoon. The possibilities are endless!
So what details are most important to creating a vintage inspired theme wedding? With your gown being the centerpiece of your look it is important to capture the essence of the wedding theme with your dress. Once you have found the perfect vintage gown don’t worry too much about making sure each piece of jewelry or decor is vintage as well. It can be difficult to find everything in your size or things that perfectly represent the image in your mind. It is more about achieving a vibe, a vintage feel.
Today, lets explore a whimsical theme, the 1970s bohemian garden wedding. Lets set the scene, shall we? Think of it as an afternoon, woodland wedding. Lanterns lit above your head hanging from a thick canopy of trees. Soft focus, romantic mood lighting. The grass under your bare feet is green and lush. You have selected the perfect bohemian style gown, complete with lace and flowing layers. Your hair is in loose and long waves with the perfect crown of flowers atop. Your makeup is simple, with long eyelashes and flushed cheeks and lips. Your guests are ready to watch the ceremony in your beautiful outdoor wonderland. An evening that surely no one will soon forget.
photo credits from top left to right: vintage mason jar lantern by Seasonables, vine lanterns from Kate Burger, bohemian lace wedding gown from Safe As Milk Vintage, floral headpiece from Head Case By G, vintage 1960s wicker handbag by Walborg from Attic Goods, handmade Swarovski crystal earrings by Karmeli Designs, 70s vintage silver hinged leaf cuff bracelet from Decades. All items on Etsy
Make sure to come back again on Thursday where we will put together another classic vintage themed wedding! See you soon!
Check out Stephanie’s Etsy shop to find your perfect vintage threads and Style Blog to get inspired.
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