Young couples are increasingly deciding to get married and themed weddings. Such celebrations have a unique character and emphasize the extraordinary nature of this important day. Among them, he stands out vintage style wedding – captivating with a romantic atmosphere and full of nostalgia for the old days. But how to prepare for the organization of such a wedding? What to remember and what to pay special attention to?
We should start our preparations for a vintage wedding with a very simple but important step. It's about choosing a decade to refer to. We have a lot of freedom here, we can refer to the times of our mothers, grandmothers and even great-great-grandmothers. The 1920s and 1930s are often chosen because of their rich costumes and music. However, nothing stands in the way of our wedding referring to the 50s, 60s or 70s. Once we decide on a given decade and style, we start the proper preparations for the ceremony.
Vintage wedding - what to wear?
The most important element of a vintage-style wedding is the bride and groom's outfits. The ideal is, of course, authentic clothing from the era, preferably inherited from someone in the family. Don't worry too much if you don't have them. It is important that the dress and suit match the style we choose. A vintage wedding dress will work just as well and will be much easier to get. We should also remember to inform witnesses and guests about the style of our wedding in advance. Let's also give them time to prepare creations for this special day.
Of course, probably not everyone will want to dress up, but you should not force or oblige guests to do so. Everyone has the right to come dressed as they want and you should not impose your opinion on the guests. On the other hand, since it is a themed wedding, the guests should also pay special attention to it and respect the task of the bride and groom. There is no golden mean here, but let's pay attention to how well we know our guests. If we know that most of them will not come dressed in a given style, let's not fight it. This is supposed to be a special day for you, without stress and nerves. However, you certainly have a few people around you who will definitely agree with your idea - so rely on them. Then you will not feel isolated in these clothes, and at the same time you will fulfill your dream.
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Vintage accessories
In addition to the clothes themselves, the accessories that complete the whole image are equally important. Let's rummage through the drawers for old jewellery, pearls and lace. Depending on the chosen decade, instead of ties, gentlemen put on bow ties and braces, and, for example, an accessory in the form of a watch on a chain. If you have the opportunity to look for accessories in your grandmothers and grandfathers' wardrobes, it will be great fun and a real introduction to the wedding! In this way, guests get closer to each other, start talking about the wedding, and even borrow iconic creations.
If guests are unable to find a suitable creation, you can suggest them to look in second-hand shops. It will be great fun, and your wedding will show an ecological approach to wedding creations in the spirit of zero waste.
“When it comes to colors or flowers, authentic photos from a given decade, which we can easily find on the Internet, are very helpful. It is worth spending a moment on this type of research, which will add authenticity to our themed wedding. Old family photos are worth their weight in gold in this case, because they show what the clothes from those years looked like. Films set in a given era will also be an interesting source of inspiration and ideas for us,” says Joanna Hoc-Kopiej, a wedding expert at Dwór Korona Karkonoszy. As a result, many young couples think of a movie-style wedding in reference to one specific title or an entire era in cinematography.
Vintage style wedding hall
In addition to the costumes, the place of the ceremony and decorations are equally important. All our efforts will be in vain if we do not take care of these aspects of preparation. The best solution is to choose a place where we can organize a ceremony tailored to our individual needs. Tailor-made weddings are a specialty of Dwór Korona Karkonoszy. The timeless look of our 100-year-old Ballroom makes it a very popular place for themed weddings. It has an amazing, boutique atmosphere, which is somewhat a reflection of the past century.
After choosing a place for the wedding, there are a few elements that have a significant impact on the atmosphere of the entire celebration. We should go to the wedding venue with a suitable vehicle, e.g. a historic car or a carriage, which are available to young couples in Dwór Korona Karkonoszy. We will take care of every detail that would define a vintage wedding.
No less important is the music and the decor of the room. As Joanna Hoc-Kopiej points out: “It is best, of course, for our wedding to be accompanied by live music, performed by a band or band playing songs from a selected decade. It will also be a great idea to dress the orchestra in period costumes. When it comes to accessories, we also have a lot to show off here - candlesticks, crystals and porcelain can be found on the tables. For example, an old typewriter or gramophone will create a unique decor.
Old photos of the Bride and Groom's family and friends placed on the tables or in appropriate places in the room will also be a great personal touch. It will surely be an amazing attraction for every guest. Some of them will be able to find themselves in historic photographs. If you decide to have a vintage-style wedding at Dwór Korona Karkonoszy, our consultants will take care of every detail of this special day and prepare a ceremony that you will never forget,” adds the expert.
A vintage-style wedding and reception will work like a time machine and will take all the guests and the Bride and Groom to an absolutely unique time, in which music and fun reigned until dawn. That's what yours can be dream wedding.