When planning a wedding everything needs to be considered from the caterers to who will be the flower girl. However, before that can go full speed ahead, what always needs to be decided is what style or theme the wedding will be. What many fail to realise when selecting a style, is that it needs to effectively translate though the dress and its accessories, but everything from the table decorations to the invitations and name settings.
So Let’s Start: Remember the Choice is Yours
It does not matter what the latest overprice bridal magazines have said is the hottest trend this month, always go for what YOU prefer. Whether that is, in this example, the soft floral edges tweet crochet and the all round country feel of vintage; or the cool crisp structured and strong feel of modern chic designs.
So how do you decide what to pick?
Well, both motifs have advantages and beautiful themes can be created around each style. Just imagine for a moment, you decide on having a vintage wedding with the old age custom ‘something old something new’ as inspiration. By wearing genuine vintage pieces you get the character and charms along with all the sentimental values associated with the ‘old’ item; and by having accessories tailored through bespoke services you get the ‘new effect and exactly how you want.
With such a detailed range of vintage lace fabrics, colours and dresses right up to table decoration now so widely available, it is hard to believe that once upon a time we were heavily encouraged to ‘chuck out the chinz’ and shop in more modern stores like the ‘infamous’ Ikea and DFS.
However, vintage is not for everyone- so let’s discuss the aspects of modern chic.
Think, crisp white linen table cloths, dark frock coats and beautiful bridal gowns laden with sparkles and jewels! In order to the most of your dress, think monochrome, think a stunning tiara with plenty of height complete with clear Swarovski crystals, not sure about wearing a tiara? Then try the more subtle golden bride hair comb with fresh water pearls, and compliment with delicate jewellery. The look here should aim to be soft, simple and structured with clear lines to show off the best features.
Still undecided?
It can be hard to stick to just one idea especially if like many budding brides they are having ideas put to them constantly. Therefore if you are feeling particularly adventurous you could mix the two themes together. A modern theme with vintage hues can work well, a bird cage here, a floral garland there, combined with plain white bone china crockery with high shine white glasses, and accessories can be as dramatic as you like, such as using big floral influences for example. The idea when trying to merge two effect is TRY everything until you get it right but avoid using everything, root around, find treasure old and new and remember everything no matter who tell you otherwise IS adaptable.
The Verdict
Honestly, hand on hear for me vintage weddings just radiate total magic, enchantment and hold the added sentiment you just do not get with brand new pieces. Vintage accessories often have the edge in adding character and provide history; envisage on the big day wearing Grandma’s beautiful brooch-come hair comb, knowing that it has ties with some very loving memories. Imagine how then future bride Kate Middleton must have felt wearing what is serious history on her hand as she walked up the aisle. Yes wearing vintage that is custom made makes all the difference is capturing that extra magic that’s greatly needed for one of the most important days of a person’s life.
You simply just can’t beat that vintage touch.
Ladies what do you think, do you agree that you just can’t beat that vintage touch?
Let us know below, or better still bring the discussion here and find what we in conjunction with the lovely Claire are giving away!
So Let’s Start: Remember the Choice is Yours
It does not matter what the latest overprice bridal magazines have said is the hottest trend this month, always go for what YOU prefer. Whether that is, in this example, the soft floral edges tweet crochet and the all round country feel of vintage; or the cool crisp structured and strong feel of modern chic designs.
So how do you decide what to pick?
Well, both motifs have advantages and beautiful themes can be created around each style. Just imagine for a moment, you decide on having a vintage wedding with the old age custom ‘something old something new’ as inspiration. By wearing genuine vintage pieces you get the character and charms along with all the sentimental values associated with the ‘old’ item; and by having accessories tailored through bespoke services you get the ‘new effect and exactly how you want.
With such a detailed range of vintage lace fabrics, colours and dresses right up to table decoration now so widely available, it is hard to believe that once upon a time we were heavily encouraged to ‘chuck out the chinz’ and shop in more modern stores like the ‘infamous’ Ikea and DFS.
Think, crisp white linen table cloths, dark frock coats and beautiful bridal gowns laden with sparkles and jewels! In order to the most of your dress, think monochrome, think a stunning tiara with plenty of height complete with clear Swarovski crystals, not sure about wearing a tiara? Then try the more subtle golden bride hair comb with fresh water pearls, and compliment with delicate jewellery. The look here should aim to be soft, simple and structured with clear lines to show off the best features.
It can be hard to stick to just one idea especially if like many budding brides they are having ideas put to them constantly. Therefore if you are feeling particularly adventurous you could mix the two themes together. A modern theme with vintage hues can work well, a bird cage here, a floral garland there, combined with plain white bone china crockery with high shine white glasses, and accessories can be as dramatic as you like, such as using big floral influences for example. The idea when trying to merge two effect is TRY everything until you get it right but avoid using everything, root around, find treasure old and new and remember everything no matter who tell you otherwise IS adaptable.
The Verdict
Honestly, hand on hear for me vintage weddings just radiate total magic, enchantment and hold the added sentiment you just do not get with brand new pieces. Vintage accessories often have the edge in adding character and provide history; envisage on the big day wearing Grandma’s beautiful brooch-come hair comb, knowing that it has ties with some very loving memories. Imagine how then future bride Kate Middleton must have felt wearing what is serious history on her hand as she walked up the aisle. Yes wearing vintage that is custom made makes all the difference is capturing that extra magic that’s greatly needed for one of the most important days of a person’s life.
You simply just can’t beat that vintage touch.
Ladies what do you think, do you agree that you just can’t beat that vintage touch?
Let us know below, or better still bring the discussion here and find what we in conjunction with the lovely Claire are giving away!
