The Shining wedding: A subversive wedding theme for the not-so squeamish
My best friend, Mini, decided to base her wedding theme on Stanley Kubrick’s macabre and terrifying psychological horror movie, The Shining. As a graphic designer, I lent a hand designing the invitations, and helped her plan the rest of the her “The Shining” wedding theme…
Vintage-ish shoes for your 1920s-styled wedding [UPDATED for 2022!]
This week, I’m going to nose around in that delicious aesthetic sweet-spot between vintage and glam, between rustic and chic, between glitz and hay bales. Most of these are in the 1920s flavor of vintage. (If Great Gastsby-era is your jam, be sure to check our 1920s archive!)
1920s-inspired wedding details you’ll love as much as Gatsby loved green lights
Beaded headbands, dapper top hats and canes, scandalously short skirts AND hairstyles, and Art Deco details every-flippin-where are a recipe for wonderfully “loose morals” and high-stepping. Embrace your inner flapper and shimmy your way into some of our favorite Roaring Twenties-inspired weddings.
Colleen & Delsin’s Old Hollywood food truck wedding
A killer movie theater venue, some 1920s fashion, and a recessional with a marching band — get ready for this Old Hollywood good time. And just wait until you read the bride’s description of the ceremony entrance. Talk about a way to get us all excited about aisle-walking! But best of all… there is a giant, 40-person karaoke battle to none other than Meatloaf.
Sara & Chris’ 1920s haunted adventure club wedding
Who says you can’t have a romantic wedding surrounded by Frankenstein, The Elephant Man, and a haunted 1920s vibe? Harnessing the powers of officiant Rev D and pulling out some super chic ’20s fashion, these two had a funny, scary, and personal party with their nearest and dearest.
Lacey & Vinod’s vegan, peacock, 1920s wedding
We are loving this intimate waterfront ceremony that includes readings from the moms, a loving moment of silence for a lost brother, and a little floofy pooch ring bearer who served as reading inspiration. On top of that, this pair decided to go total Gatsby with a 1920s-themed reception! A placid lake meets a rockin’ party and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Just wait until you see the peacock tights and art deco cake!