Retro ‘Til Death Do Us Part Wedding in Holland

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Marije van der Leeuw

February 16, 2016

Raisa and Maite, two creative and edgy girls from Holland and Germany, were married outside in August. "The overall theme was a vintage and 'til death do us part," they said. "We also had touches of a festival theme and lot of skulls and skeletons in all the props, stationery and on the cakes. We tried to make it as colourful and fun as possible. Maite has a thing for skeletons and skulls, and Raisa loves festivals and the circus so we wanted to mesh the two together."

If Wes Anderson Remade Steel Magnolias

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The Cole Collective

February 4, 2016

Amy and Ryan wanted a sweet, nostalgic and happy wedding. They were married at Star Hill Ranch in Austin, in March. "I originally wanted a ceremony at our house, but there was no way we could fit everyone, so we brought elements of our home to the venue", Amy said. "We both love mid-century ascetics, but didn't want it to be too kitschy or overdone. One guest described it as 'if Wes Anderson remade Steel Magnolias' which is a fantastic compliment if not just a really, really good idea."

Vintage-Inspired Thunder Bay Wedding

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Jamie Dawn

February 4, 2016

Prepare to get your swoon on with Karly and Geoffrey's adorable vintage influenced wedding. "Geoffrey and I had both been sent to the tiny coastal town of Prince Rupert, BC for work", Karly explained when I asked her how they met. "We were set up on a blind date in the fall of 2012 by a mutual friend. Six months later we were shopping for a house together. I was a bit of a hippie wild child and never would've seen myself ending up with a policeman, but he is just so wonderful and we fell in love so quickly and easily. We got engaged in January 2014."

Mid-Century Modern Wedding in San Diego

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Let's Frolic Together

February 1, 2016

Elvis’ Blue Hawaii mixed with a little Endless Summer and a touch of Mad Men inspired Candice and Charlie's San Diego wedding. They wanted their wedding to feel like a retro beach party and their venue, The Pearl Hotel, was the perfect setting for this.

Summer Wedding at the UK’s Oldest Cinema

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Christine McNally

January 28, 2016

Jenny and Steve were married at The Electric Cinema, the UKs oldest cinema, in Birmingham. "We'd have loved to have a festival style wedding", said the bride. "We love going to festivals, seeing live music and I'm a big hippy at heart. However due to our budget and in the light of keeping things simple and as stress-free as possible, we had to ditch this idea."

Tattoo-Lovers’ Vintage Vegas Elopement

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Chasing Brightness

January 22, 2016

There's just something about a Vegas elopement. Yes, for many people it might seem like a cliché, but I never fail to get excited about seeing a super cool, super in love couple getting hitched on their own terms. After all, there's nowhere else in the world quite like Las Vegas!

DIY, Budget-Friendly Wedding with Homemade Gin!

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Maria Brosnan

January 21, 2016

Helen and Mike had a homemade wedding in Slough, Berkshire. With just £3000 to spend they knew they had to do a lot of things themselves, and they relished that fact!

Wedding on the USS LST 393 Ship

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Paige Gabert

January 13, 2016

Chelsey and Ross were married on the USS LST 393 ship, which is now a veteran's museum docked at on the Muskegon Lake waterfront in the heart of downtown Muskegon, Michigan. They couple, who started dating when they were 15, wanted their wedding to be classy, yet edgy, with a hint of retro and vintage styling.

1940s England meets 1950s America

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Ed Godden

January 12, 2016

Maya and Jamie met at University but only got together five years after graduation after reconnecting over Facebook! They moved in together six months later, had a baby and got engaged! Their wedding was held at Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel and their theme was '1940s England meets 1950s America'.

Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller’s Wedding

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Claire Macintyre

January 8, 2016

So I haven't actually got the scoop of the century, sharing unseen photos from Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller's wedding... but I've got the next best thing! This shoot, photographed and styled by Claire Macintyre Photography, has got to be one of the closest homages to this iconic wedding that I've ever seen!

Retro Kitsch Summer Wedding

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Johnny Dent

December 22, 2015

Ben and Rosie's fun-filled July wedding has a summer festival and retro kitsch vibe. "Above everything, we wanted our day to be fun," said the bride. "It hard to pick one theme because it just turned out being everything that was rattling around in my brain! However we were inspired by the 1950s and 60s and anything cute and handmade."

Pretty in Pink: A Vintage Village Hall Wedding

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Photography by Vicki

December 18, 2015

Oh 
Danni and Ben, your wedding gives me LIFE. I am so excited to share it on the blog today. This gorgeous heavily-tattooed pair were hitched in Maidstone, at a venue called Kent Life. "Our wedding theme was a bit of a mixture of 1950s, rural farm life and a tea party!" said Danni. "We love the 1950s anyway, I have a huge collection of dresses already and we just love the music and the dancing. I really love that our wedding was personal to us and wasn't generic."

Finding the Perfect Christmas Party Outfit at The Revival Retro Boutique

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Kat Forsyth

December 9, 2015

Running your own business is probably one of the best things ever, but the fact that you don't get a Christmas party along with the rest of society is very sad indeed! So my fellow self-employed babes and I are planning on throwing our own cocktail, cava and Mexican food shindig this weekend. It's going to be epic and of course there's only one thing on my mind... finding a brand new outfit!

Romanian Rock n Roll Fairytale

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Andreea Retinschi

November 2, 2015

Romanian born Anca and Dan were married in the oldest (and probably smallest!) church in Bucharest, followed by a laidback, retro-inspired reception at a bar. The inspiration for the day was their mutual love of music and the 1950s.

1950s Rockabilly Wedding at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum

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Andy Li

October 11, 2015

Patrick and Hazel love the 1950s and rockabilly style so they wanted to bring this into their day. When watching Grease one day, the bride also decided she needed a carousel at the wedding! Luckily they found Blists Hill Victorian Town at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum in Shropshire which came complete with a fun fair!

Retro & Kitsch Wedding at the Madonna Inn

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Heyday

October 5, 2015

The iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California, was the perfect setting for Jasmine and Kyle's retro wedding in August. They wanted their wedding to reflect the 50s and 60s - an era that they both love - as well as to be colourful, pastel, kitschy and easy-going.

How To Get The Most Awesome Engagement Photos

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Tara Libby

September 29, 2015

Retro Diner Wedding in the South of France

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La Paire de Cerises

July 31, 2015

Laure and Cyril were inspired by their love of food and Rock n Roll so they had a retro American diner themed wedding! Harking back to their childhood's, they had souvenirs of the film Grease and a 1950s atmosphere throughout.

Vintage Rock n Roll Wedding in Germany

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Mann & Frau Schmidt

July 17, 2015

Tor and June met online. He was living in London and she was in Hamburg. After arranging to meet in person, June decided to move to London to be with him! They were married four years later back in Germany.

Retro, Elvis & Zombie Themed Las Vegas Elopement

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The Allens

June 16, 2015

Patrick and Chris were planning to get married in October 2015. In fact they still are having a wedding then, but when the opportunity came to adopt their foster son, they didn't want to wait a moment longer. So they flew to Vegas and eloped!