TOP VINTAGE-INSPIRED WEDDING IDEAS FOR TIMELESS BRIDES
classic wedding themes include a variety of top vintage-inspired wedding ideas. with so many vintage-inspired wedding details, it can be hard to focus on the best wedding items that will infuse classic charm. this blog explores vintage-inspired wedding aesthetics and focuses on vintage wedding cake styles and vintage wedding dress styles. pay close attention to the design elements and decorating techniques that bring vintage weddings to life!
vintage-inspired wedding cake ideas
victorian era-inspired baby’s breath wedding cake
victorian-inspired wedding cakes often include ornate piping or fondant details. for couples wanting a vintage wedding cake with flowers, this type of cake is ideal. often seen in soft pastels such as blush pink or ivory, victorian wedding cakes are delicate and whimsical.
this vintage baby’s breath wedding cake was timeless and on-trend. decorated with white roses and sitting on a bed of baby’s breath encased in an acrylic box, we love the modern twist on this vintage garden wedding cake!
photographer: grace cacho photography / dress designer: alyssa kristin / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé austin / venue: morgan creek barn / planning and styling: hello darling social events / florals: amy at forsythia florals / hair and makeup: think brink beauty
1950s-inspired polka dot wedding cake
if you like simplistic design and charming details, a 1950s-inspired wedding cake is calling your name. for the most part, these vintage wedding cakes include a rich buttercream frosting and subtle design details. some vintage elements include polka dots or ruffles to add dimension.
since these simple vintage wedding cakes have a cleaner look, couples can really decorate their wedding cake display however they’d like. some wedding cake table decor ideas include flower petals, a statement cake stand, crystal champagne glasses, and more!
photographer: fontana lane / videographer: joshua mace films / dress designer: willowby by watters / bridal shop: a&bé raleigh / planning: premier party planners / venue: nc art museum / cake: the cupcake shoppe / florals: thistle & moon / rentals: curated events / makeup: reign beauty
1940s-inspired berry wedding cake
hollywood glamour is the buzzword that comes to mind when dreaming of a vintage-inspired 1940s wedding cake design! for a 1940s wedding cake, you can expect to see cascading drapes and bold pops of color. classic vintage wedding cake colors include black, white, red, and gold.
one fun way to add these sorts of colors to your cake is decorating your wedding cake with berries. a blackberry wedding cake has a cozy and classic feel, that will feel so timeless in wedding photos for years to come!
photographer: feather and twine / bridal shop: a&bé austin / venue: the ice plant building / design & rentals: loot rentals / models: mirror mgmt, sanetra nere longno, jeremy hsu, olivia guillory and micah / catering: hank’s catering
vintage-inspired wedding dress ideas
victorian-inspired cap sleeve wedding dress
sleeves and lace are defining details of a victorian-inspired bridal gown. brides who like victorian bridal fashion usually gravitate towards classic lace appliqué like chantilly lace and more.
‘annalise’ by anais anette is a modern take on timeless victorian style thanks to its lace cap sleeves and fitted crepe skirt. using a combination of classical bridal fabrics and more contemporary options, this cap sleeve lace wedding dress will stand the test of time.
dress designer: anais anette / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé portland / photography: arielle peters / videography: 27 entertainment / ceremony venue: basilica of the sacred heart / reception venue: journeyman distillery / planning and design: white dahlia events / florals: lb floristry / makeup and hair: girl on the glow / bridesmaids dresses: azazie / tuxes: generation tux / cake: froehlich's / dj: 27 entertainment / shoes: bella belle
1950s-inspired jacquard wedding dress
vintage-inspired wedding dresses that draw from the 1950s include fuller silhouettes like an a-line wedding gown. at this time, dresses with fuller bottoms and even tea-length looks were trending! if you’re searching for a 50s-inspired bridal gown, keep an eye out for elements like bows and covered buttons. you'll want a satin wedding dress or jacquard wedding dress if your wedding is inspired by this time period.
truvelle’s ‘georgia’ gown is a wonderful example of 50s wedding styles made modern. the shape and material of this dress is classical, while the high slit and v-neckline is more contemporary. since most of these bridal styles focus on silhouette, you can really have fun with your bridal accessories. finish off your look with a birdcage veil, a pearl necklace, and even bridal gloves!
dress designer: truvelle / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé dallas / photography: jenna marie co. / film: v media / hair and makeup: brite beauty / venue: the hillside estate / florals: the house of honor / planning: hunter orcutt / calligraphy: lanelove paper co. / cake: fancy cakes by lauren kitchens
1940s-inspired old hollywood wedding dress
want to feel like a movie star on your big day? sounds like your bridal style is channeling the classic hollywood glamour of the 1940s. with fitted bridal looks like the mermaid dresses and sheath dresses you’ve seen on movie stars, this dramatic draped look is always elegant.
‘archie’ by made with love is the perfect wedding dress for a bride dreaming of a vintage-inspired old hollywood wedding. this crepe wedding dress has a dramatic cowl back and elegant train that’s effortlessly unique.
dress designer: made with love / photographer: alyssa marie photography / videographer: magnolia ranch design / venue: the folmar / florals: miss tyler / hair and makeup: morgan at the fairest salon