In-Depth Input For A Real 1920s Themed Wedding

You're getting married soon and you think you've found your perfect wedding theme from flipping through some of great grandmas old pictures - a 1920s wedding picture of her and great granddad! The clothes definitely captured your attention, but you need to know a little more about the era before you can assume you want the Full Monty of a 1920s themed wedding. It's the smart approach; after all it's the day of your dreams and you need to be sure its exactly what you and your groom desire.

The rip roaring 1920s was an age of rebellion from the typical everything of the Gilded Age of the preceding Victorian Era. For example, clothing for women became shocking and daring, ankles were being shown, and hair as flappers and danced the night away in illegal speakeasies decorated in the new art deco style of simplified geometric shapes and brilliant colored lights.

African American artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong added a little step and styling to a new genre of music. Styles and tradition were on the move, but past tradition intermingled with the new, and created a bold 1920s wedding theme for the brides of that decade. It's good that an easy attitude and excitement was in the air because in 1929, the stock market on Wall Street fell, and WWII would begin in a few short years.

If you have decided to have a 1920s themed wedding, grab a piece of paper, a cup of your favorite beverage, and begin with the basics of wedding planning, except think the modern 1920s themed wedding. It's no different than planning a contemporary wedding, but with just a touch of historical pizzazz! The setting for your magical day can be a traditional church wedding, and then for the reception moving to a converted hall, or a renovated 1920s original building.

Make sure to include lots of 1920s themed props, such as themed lithographs, balloons, streamers, lights, and a few pieces of dishware of the time. The music selection needs to be reminiscent of the era too, such as Al Jolson. Flower arrangements need to be whimsical and fun. Include a geometric shape and feathers and boas. Be creative when planning your 1920 theme reception; it can be so much fun.

Invitations should be top on your list, too. There are so many ways to present a theme of a 1920s wedding. Ideas such as using print style and old age vellum card stock along with a 1920s themed print either in water color or art deco is a wonderful way to spruce up to a 1920s themed wedding invitation. In fact any design from the 1920s either in single format or collage would be very appropriate and unique. Imagination is the key for a 1920s themed wedding invitation.

The wedding gown of the previous years became more of a dress style, although gowns of traditional design were till in style too. When choosing a wedding dress you'll have numerous styles to pick from, such as the handkerchief, intermission, or a dropped waist. Accessories such as jewelry were usually long strand pearls or chokers. If your lucky enough to have or can purchase a string of pearls, it will add another touch of realism to your 1920s themed wedding style. Gloves and hats were popular, too. Veils were usually attached to the hat and were the much shorter birdcage veils.

Your groom has several choices of style; his wardrobe for the wedding will depend on whether it is a formal or informal wedding though. Traditional tuxedos and morning suits along with gloves and a walking cane were used for a formal traditional 1920s themed wedding, and suits ith a doubled breasted or pin stripe design are good for the informal wedding celebration. Your groom can look elegant or informal it just depends on your formality or the lack thereof.

Bridesmaids will really brighten up a wedding party by having them in belt sashes and some ostrich feathers and intermission or flapper dresses of ivory. Button up shoes and costume jewelry will add some spangle to your elegant long string of pearls. If winter time a short mink stole with attached mink head will certainly make your bridesmaids feel like they are transported back into time instead of just participating in a themed wedding party of the 1920s.

There are countless ways you can have a classic wedding theme from the 1920s, so don't forget silent movie films, character doubles, or even have time themed photos as a keepsake mementos for all of your wedding guests to take home and enjoy. However you decide to celebrate your 1920s party theme, make sure its fun and memories will be made for a life time. One day, who knows, your grand kids might find that long ago picture, and decide its time to have their own rip roaring 1920s wedding theme.