Romantic Wedding Themes: Wonderland Winter Wedding, Vintage Style

Having a romantic wedding is the dream of all brides known to desire a winter wedding theme. And while a having a romantic wedding means different things to many bride and grooms to be, vintage weddings and themes centred around the early to mid 20th century has become a hot trend.

This trend has been on for a while now, and most especially today because it’s a well known fact that a vintage theme or a vintage and contemporary mixed theme is good for even a tight budget. And it’s the rave for winter weddings as well.

For the bride to be who needs some Christmas wedding ideas, to create a period wedding is fun and exciting and thinking of planning a vintage winter wedding points to the fact that she is a vintage enthusiast.

Things To Think Of When Planning A Vintage Winter Wedding

Consideration of the following is important:

• Attire including shoes and undergarments
• Hairstyle
  
• Church decorations
• Recipes
• Wedding cake
• Colour palettes
• Footwear
• Reception decorations
• Sites for wedding locations

• Seeking vintage stuff from elderly relations or close family members.
• Wearing a parent or grandmother's vintage wedding dress.
• Using a parent's wedding topper.
• Getting to use the family vintage wedding treasures such as centrepieces, glassware, tableware and linen.
• Rummaging in the attic for bridal veils, purses, costume jewelry, etc.
• Visiting local thrift shops or vintage shops for unique or authentic items great for a romantic wedding
• Getting bridesmaids dresses from your great aunt or relations, or finding an old design and having them handmade.
• Visiting trunk shows and sales that always have great finds at very low prices.
• Going online some months early, browsing and visiting bridal shops for vintage stuff sales is a great way to save money. 
• Buying a book that will act as a guide and that is filled with vintage winter wedding tips.

Transport your guests into the vintage era with a memorable winter wedding. Plan with emphasis on:

• Bridal gown
• Wedding accessories
• Attendants
• Historical colours
• Vintage bridegroom
• Flower arrangements
• Vintage receptions including full song lists
• Recipes for entrees and cakes

Romantic bridal ball gowns are currently in style and the most appropriate time of the year to step into one is at your winter wedding. Classic Christmas wedding ideas are centred around a themed romantic wedding, and ball gowns, appropriately vintage, fits into the unique style and glitter that is typical of a vintage winter wedding.

To create a vintage themed winter ambiance at the wedding and reception use decorations, wedding favours, wedding programs, reception menus, wedding cakes, and vintage and classical music.

There are books and information guides to planning a period romantic wedding. They will provide the bride and groom-to-be with historic photographs and images of winter wedding styles and fashions.

They will  help in giving decorating ideas of the early 20th century wedding themes. Many come complete with colour and black and white photos of period wedding attire and modern period-inspired designs.

Resources for dress boutiques, millineries, tailors, and historic wedding and reception venues are also included to help give winter weddings the authentic period flair of a romantic wedding.

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