1920′s Era Wedding Inspiration
Posted on March 12th, 2009 by Elle. Filed under Wedding Inspiration.
“Rich girls don’t marry poor boys, Jay Gatsby”. When Mia Farrow spoke this line to Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby, that summed up the entire movie. The mood of the movie, set in the roaring twenties, was light, rich, slathered in fabulous clothing and constant parties. A roaring twenties theme wedding should be just that – fun and light.
As a 1920’s bride, your dress should be airy and you definitely get extra points for lace. Here are two pictures of Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby for inspiration. Her look is ethereal and so pure…perfect for a wedding. If you opt for a veil, one with a cloche would finish off the look perfectly. Check out this real 1920′s inspired wedding. The bride and groom got the attire just right!
For the bridesmaids, this picture from a McCall’s pattern shows wonderful choices. A dress with a drop waist is very indicative of the 1920’s and some light ruffles on the bottom would make a perfect bridesmaid dress.
A tea party inspired reception would add sophistication and whimsy. Colors like cream, pinks, light blues, mint greens and other pastel colors would add the perfect look to any tea party reception. Tea sandwiches, pastel colored macaroons, cookies and cupcakes would finish off the look.
Think Art Deco, think jazz, think The Charleston, think excess – and you have all the ingredients for a great 1920’s wedding.
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March 12th, 2009 at 9:51 am
what a great theme! i especially love the BM dresses. i want one for myself
March 12th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
LOVE the 1920′s!
March 15th, 2009 at 11:07 am
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March 20th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I love the simple elegance of this theme and how the colors are vivid but not overwhelming. This is so perfect for a spring wedding!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 pm
What wedding car did they use in the movie?
May 8th, 2009 at 2:33 am
I love the gowns they wore in 1920, simple, unique and classy i want one.
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June 26th, 2009 at 4:30 am
Haha, I accidentally stumbled on this site and HAD to comment. That lace veil pictured (the one on the left) is the one i had custom-made by the lady at gracefulbutterfly.com for my wedding in the fall. Real antique lace. It’s even better in person. :p
August 20th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I love the wedding veil!
Where did you get it?
I am looking for a 1920s inspired veil for my October wedding.
Thanks!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Stylishly beautiful
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