However the proposal happens, and once you enter the wonderful world of weddings, the first thing you'll probably want to consider is the 'theme' of your wedding. The word 'theme' does conjure up awful images of tacky, fancy-dress style celebrations, but it's best thought of as the look and feel that you want your wedding to have. After all, every couple is different, so every wedding is unique. Do you favour the traditional road, or perhaps something more modern? Would you like to pick from the range of vintage looks that are popular, or maybe make something completely different that embraces the history of you as a couple? With so much choice available, deciding on a theme can be something of a minefield, so with this in mind - and with The Great Gatsby set to hit movie screens this year - I've put together a 1920's style wedding below.
The Venue
The opulence of the 1920s can be catered for by one of today's many modern city venues. London, of course, has a great many locations on offer, but if you're marrying in Bristol you won't be disappointed. The Mansion House, tucked away in Clifton, offers an exclusive and stylish backdrop, with its drawing room pictured below.
For sheer grandeur, it's hard to beat the Marriott Bristol Royal, which can accommodate over 200 guests and has a number of rooms in which you can hold your ceremony, including the majestic palm court.
The Stationery
When those all important invites go out, evoke the look of the 1920s by using an art-deco design. The online shop Etsy has a large variety of art-deco invites to choose from, but I particularly like this design by beetleandquill, which uses silent movies as its inspiration, and which you can have printed or print yourself.
The Dress
Fashion in the 1920s was all about the flappers, and dresses were short, bold, and rather cheeky. This dress from Chanticleer, appropriately named 'Betty Boo', uses six tiers of French lace and a diamante brooch to hark back to an era when women had the freedom to be daring in what they wore for the first time.
The Accessories
Accessories for a 1920s wedding should sparkle, as they capture the glamour of the era. Jewelry designers Flo and Percy have an entire collection of 1920s inspired pieces. Named the 'Gatsby' collection, it includes headbands, combs, and earrings that use diamante, beading, and sequins to compliment your dress. The Chrysler tiara, pictured below, would certainly be a show-stopper!
For shoes, this pair by Rainbow Club are very evocative of the 20s. Heel heights back then were small or middling, so stay away from those towering platforms!
The Groom
Your groom should exude all the confidence and sophistication of the 20s by wearing either top hat and tails, or a smart dinner suit. For the daring groom, there's always the option of wearing a white jacket! Anne Harding in Bristol offer all these options in menswear hire, with their black 'tails' jacket being pictured below.
The Bridesmaids
Finding 1920s inspired bridesmaid dresses will likely be more difficult, as bridesmaid dresses tend to focus on colour rather than style. Consider a metallic colour such a silver to continue the glamourous sparkle. A more radical approach might be to choose black bridesmaid dresses. After all, nothing can beat the look of a little black dress, and your bridesmaids are more likely to find a dress they can wear again. Keep the style simple and elegant. The award winning Dessy range have a huge number of dresses to choose from.
The Decorations
When basing a wedding around an era of black and white films and photos, the colour scheme that comes to mind is...black and white! Dont worry, this doesn't mean your wedding will look boring. Black and white come in a lot more shades than we all might realise, and a wedding using these colours can look very sophisticated indeed.
Flowers should steer away from loose, unstructured displays, and instead focus on tight bunches of one flower type. White roses would be a natural choice for this colour scheme, although lilies would also work well. To display flowers, use silver urns (silver is a great accent colour for this scheme) or black lily vases such as this one from Village Green.
These name place baubles from Cox and Cox would look great.
As would these table numbers from PinkOrchidInvites on Etsy.
For centerpieces, candelabras can be stunning, and they also come in a range of colours and sizes, such as these black and white ones, both from Essential Wedding Hire.
A 1920s style wedding should capture the glitz and glamour of that era. They weren't called the 'roaring 20s' for nothing! Incorporate bold details like diamante accessories into your theme, and think about using black and white as your colours to provide an elegant backdrop to your big day. I hope this post has provided you with some inspiration, and remember that Strawberry Soufflé Weddings can work with you to create the wedding of your dreams, whether you'd like our full wedding planning service, or our venue dressing on the day. Call 07930396203 or email info@strawberrysouffleweddings.com for more information and to arrange a free initial consultation.
Mansion Houe: http://www.mansionhousebristol.co.uk
Marriott Royal Hotel: http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/brsry-bristol-marriott-royal-hotel
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com
Chanticleer: http://www.chanticleerbrides.co.uk
Flo and Percy: http://www.floandpercy.com
Rainbow Club: http://www.rainbowclub.co.uk
Anne Harding: http://www.anneharding.com
Dessy: http://www.dessy.com
Village Green: http://villagegreenuk.co.uk
Cox and Cox: http://www.coxandcox.co.uk
Essential Wedding Hire: http://www.essentialweddinghire.com
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