The word vintage evokes thoughts of soft lace, beautiful detail and endless romance.
However, many vintage-themed weddings end up looking more cliche than ethereal because the design isn't balanced properly. Mixing rougher, more industrial elements with softer fabrics and elegant vintage pieces will give you the idea you have in mind, without making your special day look like a bad garage sale.
1. Pick a vintage venue, or vintage decor -- You don't need both. When it comes to a vintage vibe, you don't need a whole lot to get the look you want. When every last detail is a statement piece, it can look more like a themed party than the classy event your wedding should be. By picking an industrial venue that is a little rough around the edges, you then have the perfect backdrop for all the frilly details your heart desires. Pair a lush tablescape and flowy fabrics with materials such as rustic wood, metals, and brick, to get the perfect contrast and texture. Your guests won't know why they are so visually attracted to the visuals, but a variety of textures and styles is intriguing to our subconscious and will pull the viewer in.
2. Pick a range of colors, and don't be afraid to make bold choices -- Often times we feel like we have to choose a max of three colors to make something work well together. Vintage is all about mismatched perfection! Pair a few unlikely colors like gold, black, green, and blue as seen here, and as long as you stay within a "family" of undertones (in this case, cool and forest-like undertones), you can rest assured the outcome will be beautiful.
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