Consider A 1920s Wedding Theme For A Fun Wedding Idea

If you are looking for fun wedding that your guests aren’t likely to forget soon, maybe you should consider a 1920s wedding theme. But be warned—this type of wedding party is not for the faint-at-heart!

Just what exactly is a 1920’s wedding theme? Think about The Great Gatsby (remember all those gangsters in Wing Tip shoes?). Ostrich feathers, dresses shorter in the front and longer in the back, and jazz were all part of this era.

Sounds like it might be the perfect wedding for you? Great! Read our basic formula for a 1920’s wedding theme that you can start planning today!

First, you’ll need to think about your invitations. These will set the theme for the party, so you’ll want to make sure that they are eye-catching. You could look for a vintage invitation, or you could be really unique and include a homemade CD with a selection of 1920s jazz to get your guests in the mood for the event.

One way to liven up your party would be to ask your guests to dress as one would in the 1920’s. Can you imagine a wedding reception full of people in silver dresses, Zoot suits, long strings of beads, and feather headbands?

Next, you’ll need to look for a location to hold your 1920s wedding party. With decorations, you should be able to transform just about any building into a jazz nightclub. Think silver, red and streaming ribbons!

You’ll need to organize certain events that will set the mood for your event. Since the music will be different than most people are used to hearing, you might consider hiring a dance instructor to teach a few moves from the era. Swing dancing and the Charleston were popular forms of dance in the 1920’s. In addition, you could have a dance contest at the end of the evening to see who learned the most number of moves!

The brides dress and groom’s suit are other important factors for a 1920’s theme wedding party. You will want to look the part, especially since your guests will be dressed for the occasion. The bride could wear a dress that is short in the front and long in the back—a style common to this era. Instead of a veil, you could wear a headband, complete with ostrich feather. In addition, you should consider pearls — lots of them!

The groom also has many choices with a 1920s style wedding theme. The most fun (and most outrageous) would be a Zoot Suit. These were the craze in the 1920s and would complete the look, if the groom was willing! Pinstripes were also popular during this time if the groom wasn’t that brave.

For your photographs, you should think about having them done in black and white so that they will go well with the vintage dress and decor of the wedding hall.

Finally, you should consider topping off the evening by leaving for your honeymoon in a 1920’s vintage car. If you check around, you should be able to find one of these for rent. Hire a driver dressed in vintage costume for that final effect.

By having a 1920’s theme wedding party, your guests will likely be talking about it for years to come!