Vintage Ideas for Weddings

Vintage weddings are becoming more popular in 2017, even if it is only a few vintage items within the wedding. Brides who want a vintage wedding usual are inspired by the 1920s and 1930s. These are just a few of The Dress Matters' ideas: ​

1. China
Brides can use vintage china plates for your guests to use for their dinner. You could find china at your local thrift or antique stores or you can borrow it from your grandparents and family members.

2. Pearls 
Brides can incorporate pearls into their wedding day jewelry with pearl earrings borrowed from your grandmother; which could also be your something borrowed. You could also incorporate pearls into your dress or bouquet. The Dress Matters have dressing with peals in the beautiful detail and we have a bouquet vendor.

3. 20s or 30s Style Dress 
This is the most important and common vintage item to incorporate into your wedding. The Dress Matters has some vintage wedding dresses in our store right now! Maggie Sottero has a few vintage dresses with beautiful lace, peals, and detail. Come in now to try them on!

4. Birdcage Veils 
This is a simple vintage idea for your wedding look and very elegant and timeless. The Dress Matters has some birdcage veils for you to try on with that vintage Maggie Sottero dresses.

5. Tea Cup or Old Silver Center Pieces
Teacups are a small yet fun vintage idea for your wedding and it makes a beautiful centerpiece with flowers and/or pearls. Another centerpiece idea would be to have a vintage silver tray or stand and decorate it with flowers and/or pearls.

6. Trolleys or Vintage Car 
Brides can use a trolley as their shuttle bus for transportation to the wedding and back to the hotel. You could also rent a vintage car for when you and your husband leave the wedding.

7. Historic Venue 
If you are lucky enough to be able to rent a local or destination historical house or building for your venue, then perfect! A historical building or house will already have vintage décor and the venue itself is vintage.

Vintage wedding ideas does not have to be hard or stressful, it can be fun and interesting to plan. Always remember to have fun planning your wedding and come in to The Dress Matters and find your vintage wedding dress and veil ideas!

Article by: Deanna Castellente
​Top image via The Knot