Traditional weddings, whilst undoubtedly the happiest day of a couple’s hopefully long and joyous life together, are well…a bit plain. Of course, knowing the couple involved can mean you get swept up in the event, but from an outsider’s perspective; weddings often seem to be an identikit parade of vaguely similar dresses and naff DJ’s at the buffet reception. Weddings, as lovely as they are, are in dire need of a makeover.

Luckily, that makeover has come in the form of vintage weddings.

Enterprising and thrifty couples are increasingly basing their planning decisions around era-based themes, decorating their chosen marital location with all manner of timeless trinkets whilst also decorating themselves in fashions directly inspired by periods such as the 20s and 30s, evoking imagery of the glamorous weddings we see on the silver screen. Not only does a vintage wedding offer a unique and fun take on tying the knot, but it also means you get hitched without having to mortgage the martial home.

How does one go about planning a vintage wedding?

Well, the short answer is it’s entirely up to you. The beauty of a vintage wedding is that it allows couples to express themselves in a way they may not be able to through traditional bridal outlets. From transporting yourselves back to the glitz of Hollywood’s Golden Age to the slightly more subdued 50s, there are countless designers offering timeless vintage-inspired pieces that allow anyone to invoke the era they wish to.

Another great aspect of the vintage wedding is that it isn’t as difficult to put together as you may think. As the trend for the vintage wedding has gotten bigger and bigger, so has the range of designers offering pieces inspired by the most popular vintage eras. Designers such as Rachel Simpson offer beautiful ranges of vintage accessories and wedding shoes at a reasonable cost. With vintage, a lower price doesn’t mean lower quality – some of the designs available are easily as classy and stylish as offerings three times the price, whilst also offering something unique on your big day.

Whilst the dress and wedding shoes are available through a range of designers, how you decorate your wedding is entirely up to you. Some of the more unique vintage weddings have utilised retro hot chocolate tins as makeshift vases and bulky suitcases as tables. The options are endless and offer couples the perfect opportunity to express themselves, creating a memorable occasion that truly reflects the personality of the couple.

Of course, a vintage wedding isn’t going to be for every couple, and there is still nothing quite like a beautiful bride gliding down the aisle to the classic wedding march to bring a tear to the eye. However, if you happen to be bored with the usual and have a taste for the slightly unusual, you can’t go wrong with a vintage wedding, complete with a gorgeous and unique dress, dazzling vintage wedding shoes and decorations that’ll have the guests talking for years after the big day.

Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Queens & Bowl, specialists in wedding shoes from designers such as Rachel Simpson

Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Queens & Bowl (http://www.queensandbowl.com, specialists in wedding shoes from designers such as Rachel Simpson.

Author Bio: Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Queens & Bowl, specialists in wedding shoes from designers such as Rachel Simpson

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