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vintage weddings

Need vintage wedding ideas and inspiration? We’ve got archives for 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. You may also want to check out our art deco weddings.

It's Scotch and upturned kilts at this historical meets pop culture meets burlesque wedding

It’s Scotch and upturned kilts at this historical meets pop culture meets burlesque wedding

Our wedding included a lot of nods to nerdisms of which we're fans. We hosted our guests in a castle in Scotland for four days, and wanted to be sure that every minute was curated, so that they could relax and be swept away by their surroundings. The entire weekend was a reception that included a good amount of play and performance including burlesque and an owl meet and greet.

Vintage vibes at this 1970s-inspired NY waterfall vow renewal

Vintage vibes at this 1970s-inspired NY waterfall vow renewal

Janessa and Tyler rocked a vintage 1970s-inspired theme including Janessa’s custom dress with epic sleeves (made from a vintage pattern), and Tyler’s casual look with a vintage tie. Everything from the locally brewed beer to the French champagne toast had a chic and laid-back vibe. They’re animal lovers so they even had a visit from some alpacas!

You'll swoon at this vintage Muslim wedding at the South Georgia Botanical Gardens

You’ll swoon at this vintage Muslim wedding at the South Georgia Botanical Gardens

Nadia and Jonathan met working as freelance journalists in New York City. Nadia, originally from Statesboro, GA, really wanted her wedding to be in her hometown so they made it happen. Nadia and Jonathan are both Muslim and had never kissed each other before the wedding day, so their portraits are particularly sweet and romantic. Don’t miss the DIY centerpieces and decor, Jonathan’s suit that was handmade by his mother(!), and a poignant reminder of who wasn’t able to make it that day and why…

A little tropical, a little glam: this Cuban wedding inspiration is pure romance in 1940s Havana

A little tropical, a little glam: this Cuban wedding inspiration is pure romance in 1940s Havana

Set in the Evergreen Brick Works, a historic heritage site in the Don River Valley Park of Toronto, this Havana wedding inspiration pays homage to the elegance and splendor of 1940s Cuba. We’re loving the brick backdrop paired with a little bit of a tropical color palette and island-inspired florals and greenery. This whole shoot was warm, inviting, a little bit tropical, a little bit urban, and a whole lot of vintage gorgeousness.

Owls, vines, & feathers at this glam Labyrinth meets 1920s wedding

Owls, vines, & feathers at this glam Labyrinth meets 1920s wedding

Chrystal and John had a gorgeous Labyrinth meets 1920s wedding at Luxmore Grande Estate. They mixed their love for rock and roll into this dreamy theme. The reception matched the ceremony area with chandeliers and candelabras. The pair chose a baroque tablecloth for their sweetheart table and more vinery adorning the front of their table.

Don’t miss the amazing five-tier cake covered in metallic fondant, and jewels…

It's guitars & malt shop love at this retro diner-themed wedding

It’s guitars & malt shop love at this retro diner-themed wedding

I am a retro pinup and my husband is a phenomenal guitar player. What better way to combine the two passions with a retro diner theme wedding? With tabletop jukeboxes and condiment caddies on every table, an electric guitar as our guestbook, ice cream sundae wedges on my feet, 45s lining the aisle, my bridesmaids carrying albums down the aisle instead of bouquets, guitar pick place cards, and a working jukebox at the front of the ceremony space, and guitar pick flower boutonnieres, our wedding was a combination of retro style and rock 'n' roll.