Wedding Ideas

How To Make Your Wedding Feel Vintage

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Francesca Sgambati

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New Jersey Bride Diana and Jason Real Wedding Vintage

Vintage weddings never go out of style. It’s the perfect theme for any bride looking to add some old-fashioned flair to their big day. Bridal consultant JoAnn Gregoli of Elegant Occasions shared with us a few ways to make your wedding feel vintage.

1. Wear a lace wedding gown
New Jersey Bride Vintage Lace Wedding Gown

 

 

2. Incorporate lace table runners or lace overlays
Ashley and Tim's Vintage Winery Wedding

 

3. Use antique China as your place settings

New Jersey Bride China Place Setting Vintage

 

4. Use a quilt as your guest book
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5. Carry an all antique broach bouquet
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6. Keep it simple use Queen Anne’s lace and baby breath as the centerpieces

New Jersey Bride Vintage Flowers

 

 

7. Use teacups as the escort cards

New Jersey Bride Tea Cup Decor

 

8. Serve comfort food such as mini potpies or mini cups of chicken soupA Country Wedding at Skyview Golf Club - New Jersey Bride

 

 

9. Have a silhouette artist during the cocktail hour

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10. Groomsmen can wear vests with pocket watches

New Jersey Bride Vintage Pocket Watch

 

11. Use horse and carriage as the mode of transportation

New Jersey Bride At Home Fall Wedding Horse and Carriage

 

12. Consider high tea station during your cocktail hour, complete with tea sandwiches and offer hot and cold tea selections

New Jersey Bride—Buffet table for engagement party.

 

13. Use vintage postcards as your escort cards.

New Jersey Bride Post Cards Seating Chart

 

And most importantly, just feel the warmth of the era.