Discovering the perfect way to distinguish your wedding and
make it seem both personal and elegant requires more than just a single night’s
research. Rustic, classic and vintage weddings are lately popular theme ideas
for making the big day feel satisfying. But even if you opt for a modern or otherwise
non-antique style wedding, there’s no reason you can’t add a few vintage
touches to add drama and intrigue. Here are some easy ideas to get you started.
Antiqued Paper Menus
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If your guests are sitting down to a catered meal, why not
upgrade the menus. Rather than using typical white or colored paper, either
stain your own paper (tea bags are said to work well) or buy aged paper and
print the menu yourself. The key to a classic antique look is to have light
brown and tan shades blending throughout, or simply age the edges.
Lace Runners
You can buy lace by the yard at a local fabric store and
quickly and easily create inexpensive yet gorgeous lace runners that guests
will heartily praise. While some shops charge an arm and a leg for runners
online, buying your own and maintaining a rustic look is not only affordable,
it goes with the rustic style so many brides are choosing this year.
Bell Jar Decorations
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Glass bell jars add sophistication to simple decorations,
like wildflowers or candles (they won’t stay lit if there’s no oxygen coming
in, so electric lights work best), without being difficult to source or expensive
to buy. You can even use them for home décor after your nuptials, so you don’t
have to worry about spending money on needless items you’ll never use again.
Vintage Books
Visit a local bookstore that features old hardcover books.
Don’t worry if they’re dusty, damaged or about uninteresting subject matter,
that just adds to the appeal. These can be used as a centerpiece, or added in
stacks around the tables and food serving areas. This is a particularly
enchanting option for bookworms who want to include a personal element.
Old Fashioned Milk Cans
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One part rustic, one part vintage, old-fashioned milk cans
work great alone or as flower vases as standalone decorations or as main
centerpieces. They can even double as a location to include table numbers,
guest names or spare pens for writing heartfelt notes. Though many milk cans
are white, you can find or dye them a multitude of colors to suit your theme.
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
No doubt you’ve already selected or received your engagement
ring, but that’s not the only opportunity to show off some bling. If your dress
has a vintage style to it, why not complement it with a vintage necklace or earrings?
If they’re vintage-inspired, you’ve got your something new covered, and if they’re
legitimately vintage they’re your something old.
Planning a wedding is both exciting and stressful, but when
it comes time to choose your decorations and all the tiny elements that add
style and grace to your marriage ceremony, it makes sense to want to include
pieces that suggest romance and timelessness. Vintage décor and jewelry is an
easy, often inexpensive way to do just that.
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