Unique Wedding Theme: A 1920s Theme, A Castle Theme, And A Celestial Star Theme All In One
Is it possible to have a unique wedding theme that incorporates a 1920s theme, a castle theme, and a celestial star theme all rolled into one, without putting on a big production? Well, that’s exactly what happened at the wedding of Vanessa and Ömer. The event was held at Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on a mid-July day. It was a venue that suited the creative couple well; she is a textile artist and he a video-game producer. The combination of the location and the bride’s look did indeed result in a unique wedding theme that incorporated a 1920s theme, a castle theme, and a celestial star theme all rolled into one.
The bride provided the 1920s wedding theme look through a modified take on 1920 wedding theme hairstyles. Her cropped 1920s-style do mirrored the short, streamlined, more modernist look consistent with the Flapper style of the era. At the time, the sharp bob was particularly in vogue. And true 1920 wedding theme hairstyles would include some sort of bridal headdress, such as a cloche hat worn fitted close to the head and low on the brow, as was customary. Vanessa’s bob, instead, was tussled and sculpted with face-hugging curls, delivering a more textured look, and complemented with a white silk flower in her hair on the right side. One could easily argue that it was more of a 1930s Hollywood look.
Royal and society weddings of the 1920s also featured couture wedding dresses. In that same vein, Vanessa wore a white custom-made wedding dress by Reva Mivasagar. The A-line dress, unlike those of 1920s weddings that provided no emphasis on the traditional accentuation points of the female body, featured a deep V-neck that framed her small chest with a provocative angle and a plunging back for a bit of voyeuristic pleasure from behind.
The wedding gown’s overlay provided an integral cathedral train regally accented with floral and ribbon embroidery. It was very refined and offered a lot of style and panache plus a modern take on the visual representation of the 1920s ‘new woman’ who, as movie critic Molly Haskell wrote, “wanted to look and feel daring without actually doing anything.”
The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies and freesia with purple heather. Jewlery accessories were minimal, consisting only of a pair of pearl earrings and a diamond pendant on a thin gold chain, befitting the streamlined look of the the 1920s 'new woman.'
The interior design and decor of the Academy provided the castle theme and celestial star theme for the wedding. Architecturally, the interior of the building features large medieval gothic arches sporting intricate carvings and walls of large exposed concrete blocks, all of which provided the castle theme wedding aspect. The celestial wedding decoration came in the form of a deep-blue vaulted ceiling painted with silver stars, under which Vanessa and Ömer exchanged vows on the landing of the museum’s grand staircase.
If you are looking for a unique wedding theme that incorporates a 1920s theme, a castle theme, and a celestial star theme all rolled into one, this wedding story provides an example that is easy to follow. The couple did not set out do achieve such an eclectic wedding atmosphere, and most likely didn’t even realize that they had. But for those who are in the frame of mind to ask “What are some ideas to make my wedding unique?,” this story points out the simple advantage of using location and attire rather than expending money, time, and energy on unique wedding decorations.