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Having one of those awesome weddings with a vintage aesthetic — Rockabilly, pin-up, hot rod, Psychobilly, pop art, or retro-inspired? Looking for the perfect accessories that could double as gifts for your wedding party? You're going to go gaga for our sponsor Retro-a-go-go!
Kirsten and Doug — the owners of Retro-a-go-go — have scoured the Earth, amassing a spectacular collection of retro and vintage art. They share their passion with you by re-purposing their favorites in original, retro-inspired accessories, jewelry, apparel, and gifts.
Let's take a peek at some of our favorite ideas for your retro-themed gifts and accessories for the guys and gals of your wedding party. I'm talking flasks (my favorite invention), parasols, belt buckles and more…
Flasks
What's one of my favorite wedding party gifts? Flasks! Give these to your bridesmen and groomsmaids as a “wedding party proposal” and they can use these bad boys all throughout the difficulties of wedding planning times! Ooh, and choosing a flask design based on the personalities of each wedding party member is a sweet way to personalize each wedding party proposal. For example:
- The Flirt flask for the flirtiest one of the bunch.
- The Embalming Fluid flask for the one with the darkest sense of humor.
- The Lone Wolf flask for the, well, lone wolf.
- The Palm Springs flask for the Mid-century modern fan.
- The Zombie Juice flask for the zombie-obsessed.
- And the Milk flask for the non-drinker, of course.
Parasols
You know how much we love a parasol, right? It's one of our favorite bridal accessories, because it's an awesome way to both play up your wedding theme, and keep you from getting sunburned. Plus it makes for great photo props. Retro-a-go-go has the most bad-ass collection of parasols I've ever seen. By the way, when I say “bad-ass” I mean that there are even hot rod-themed parasols!
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Belt buckles
Accessories all the pants-wearing people in your wedding party with awesome belt buckles! I'm a big fan of these robot and ray gun buckles for your sci-fi weddings. From tentacles to cupcakes, these are the pants-decor that you're looking for!
Custom orders and more…
Oh but there is so much more to explore on Retro-a-go-go: pill boxes for your Oh Shit! Kit, cigarette and ID cases for your wedding party, compacts for the wedding day, and even necklaces.
If after exploring all that Retro-a-go-go has to offer you're still not seeing the perfect wedding party gifts and wedding accessories, then you can contact them about doing a custom order! Turn your wedding logo into flasks? Create custom retro-inspired wedding favors? …Think of the possibilities.
To see more kitschy-vintage awesomeness, head over to Retro-a-go-go and come away with the perfect gifts for yourself and your wedding party.
About the Author: Megan Finley Horowitz
When Megan's not writing, traveling, and sleeping, she's eating like the fate of the world depends on it. (You're welcome, world!) You can snoop into her personal life over on her website The Dash and Dine!
In modern times, vintage wedding gift items can truly be offbeat. I think we people are tired of those conventional things. We need something fresh and unique. In that sense, Retro-a-go-go is like a breath of fresh air. From flasks and parasols to belt buckles, compact mirrors and pill boxes, these things can really make an impact on the recipient. Their collection reiterates the fact that old is still good. It is only natural that they found a place on OffBeatBride which is unique in itself. Thanks Megan!