Vintage wedding themes are a timeless classic, as well as fun and exciting both in the planning and in the celebration. When you have a vintage style wedding, the day will be filled with glamour and elegance as you step back in time to proclaim your love in the presence of family and friends. The following tips will help you plan the perfect wedding that uses the antique or Victorian era as the time period for your theme. This includes ideas for everything from inexpensive vintage wedding favors to your mode of transportation.

The Venue
Choosing the venue is important as it will set the mood for the day’s events. If possible, choose someplace that has a Victorian feel, such as an old world style bed and breakfast or a botanical garden. If you are unable to find an historical venue, you can duplicate the look and feel with various decorations.

The Invitations
The style of the invitations will clue your guests in to the type of wedding you are planning. Choose stationary that is delicate and has a worn appearance, such as linen stationery. Also, use a font that is associated with the period. To finish off the invitation with an antique look, search the internet for vintage style labels for sealing the envelope.

The Wedding Attire
Finding the perfect wedding gown and wedding party attire can be fun, but exhausting. If you cannot find a new gown that fits the wedding theme, you could search in consignment shops, thrift shops and online auctions. For the best price, check with your mother or grandmother and ask to borrow one of their gowns. The bridesmaids should wear simple, yet elegant gowns in colors such as cream, pink or lilacs. The gowns they wear do not have to be identical. For accessories, borrow family heirlooms and shop in thrift stores and/or antique shops.

Decorations & Colors
The decorations and the color scheme for a vintage wedding should contain muted and pastel shades. Decorations should not be matchy matchy, but instead should be a mixture of different place settings with delicate flower patterns. Use items such as ferns, birdcages, and feathers to add dimension and drama to the decorations. Also, use a lot of candles that are white or cream colored in various sizes.

Wedding Favors
The wedding favors are the bride and groom’s way of thanking their guests and wedding party for sharing the special day with them. Inexpensive wedding favors for a vintage theme could include items such as antique picture frames (these can also double for seat placing), vintage candle holders, or delicate lace fans. Favors could also be items that you have made, such as cookies wrapped in plain white paper tied with a ribbon in the wedding colors.

The Flowers
The flowers used in the wedding bouquets, centerpieces and groomsmens’ boutonnieres should be traditional flowers. Some ideas include lilies, roses, snapdragons and chrysanthemums. Also include fillers in the bouquet, such as small amounts of baby’s breath and maybe a few ferns for greenery. The bouquets will have a vintage look when they are tied in a bunch with simple white ribbon. The flowers used in centerpieces and other decorations could be put into jars and or vases that are not all exactly alike.

Mode of Transportation
Throwing a vintage themed wedding means you should arrive and depart in style. Consider renting a classic car, such as a Rolls Royce. Many limousine companies have vintage style vehicles for rent, but they can be expensive so do some research for companies with the best bargain.

Author Bio: nee West writes for Just Weddings.org. Visit our Vintage Themed Wedding shop for a wide range of inexpensive vintage style wedding favors and decorations. We carefully hand-pick all of our products from only the best names in weddings.

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