Oh, those 50’s, 60s and 70s! An era of big bouncing skirts, curly hairstyles, pin-up, bright lips, colorful milkshakes lining the bars of diners, Elvis’ rock-n-roll songs and love ballads! Using this style as a wedding theme is an absolutely awesome way to customize all those special details of your day like polka dots, coca-cola, soda fountain, vinyl records, popcorn… I love this! It’s not just a theme it’s more like retro spirit with vibrant, reckless, joyful mood which you can bring to your wedding party. Here’s an inspirational roundup for you that’ll take you to the fancy atmosphere of the middle of the previous century.
Retro Wedding Outfits And Beauty
A retro feel can be easily given to the wedding with an appropriate bridal look. If you are going retro, prefer a short, knee or midi wedding dress with a full skirt, colorful underskirt (if you feel like it), colorful shoes of some bright shade – red, mustard, teal, turquoise, emerald, a birdcage veil, pearls. If you prefer 70s style with a boho hippie look, rock a minimalist wedding dress with fringe and bell sleeves. Finish off your gorgeous retro wedding look with a perfect retro makeup and hairstyle according to the decade that you’ve chosen.
a gorgeous retro wedding makeup with cat eyes, a matte dusty rose lup annd a perfect skin tone
a midi A-line wedding dress with a full skirt, a black lather jacket, Hollywood waves and a red flower
a plain fitting wedding dress with bell sleeves and a train and a groom wearing green pants, brown shoes, a white shirt and a burgundy jacket
a quirky retro bridal look with a lace midi dress with long sleeves and a high neckline plus turquoise suede shoes
a retro bridal look with a knee A-line dress, a lace bodice with a halter neckline, a short veil and green retro shoes
a retro midi wedding dress of lace with an illusion neckline, heart topped wedding shoes and a veil
a retro-inspired bridal look with a perfect half up hairstyle, a midi wedding dress with a lace bodice and high heels
a retro-inspired bridal look with a polka dot midi A-line wedding dress, an illusion neckline and long sleeves
a retro-inspired wedding dress with a lace bodice, a full skirt, a silk collar, white shoes and a veil
a white midi A-line wedding dress with an illusion neckline, short sleeves, red shoes and a floral headpiece
a retro-inspired ruffle knee wedding dress with a bright yellow sash and sunglasses for a cool bridal look
a strapless midi length wedding dress, red shoes, a pearl necklace and a birdcage veil for an ultimate retro bridal look
a retro-inspired midi wedding dress with a red underskirt, red polka dot shoes for a fun retro bridal look
a retro-inspired midi dress with wide straps, a red underskirt and neutral shoes with red hearts for a retro wedding
a chic makeup with a deep red lip, Hollywood waves and gloves for a cute and elegant touch
a retro-inspired makeup with cat eyes eyeliner, deep red lips and wavy updo for a retro bride
a retro-inspired hairstyle with a sleek bump and long wavy ponytail plus a white hair tie
a retro-inspired makeup with cat eyes and a bold red lip and a wavy updo
fun retro-inspired looks with a neutral suit, a green shirt and a red bow tie, a strapless lace fitting wedding dress
a retro midi wedding dress with a red sash and red underskirt, red shoes and pearls plus a birdcage veil
a mint green waistcoat plus a matching striped tie, a bold red boutonniere for a retro groom's look
a short high low strapless wedding dress and red shoes are amazing for creating a retro bridal look
Retro Wedding Decor
Choose a bright color scheme and add pattern to the space – retro weddings are all about that! Turquoise, pink, fuchsia, red, yellow, mustard, rust – these colors will be nice for your retro wedding decor and geometric patterns and stripes are totally welcome. Use old vinyl for decor and favors, make bright floral centerpieces (add table names or numbers put on vinyl) and choose a mid-century modern inspired diner as your venue to create a right ambience. Make a wedding backdrop of bright printed wallpaper to make the space feel like a retro one. Offer boxes with popcorn and Coke bottles as late night snacks, give your guests vinyl as favors, your favorite vinyl can be also turned on during the wedding.
colorful vinyl is an amazing wedding decor or favor idea for a 50s inspired wedding
your favorite vinyl can be a nice wedding favor for the guests or you can just turn it on during the wedding turn it on
a colorful candy bar in jars with colorful bows and ribbons is ideal for a retro wedding
colorful match boxes for a perfect match wedding favor, which is a budget-friendly and simple idea
an aqua blue, white and yellow wedding tablescape with lush florals for a retro wedding
a pink and light blue wedding tablescape with lush florals, a napkin pocket and a bright printed tablecloth
such colorful retro stools can be a nice idea for a retro wedding
bright color block leather chairs are a nice fit for a retro kitchen
a retro-inspired diner is a perfect venue for a retro wedding, it has the right ambience in itself
cardboard boxes with popcorn are nice favors, or you can create a popcorn wedding station
bright blue, red and white wedding invitations are perfect for invitign to a retro wedding
a blue, red and white wedding tablescape with bright plates, cupcakes and Coke in bottles
a retro wedding centerpiece with colorful candles in teacups, florals in teapots and a vinyl table name
a stylish 70s inspired tablescape with a mustard tablecloth, yellow candles, florals and greenery plus a printed wallpaper backdrop
a stylish wedding centerpiece with a wood slice, colorful blooms, a vinyl table name for a retro meets rustic wedding
an earthy wedding lounge done with uoholstered and wooden furniture, mustard, red, amber and neutral plus greenery
Retro Wedding Food And Drinks
Finish off your retro wedding with a gorgeous retro wedding cake! Rock color blocking, geometric patterns, metallic decor, succulents, bright blooms and billy balls – make every tier different. Add colorful cupcakes with bright icing, pancakes, sweets and cookies – create a gorgeous dessert table styled with vintage suitcases and beautiful retro stands. Offer your guests Coke bottles with colorful straws to make them feel like a retro diner.
chocolate vinyl-inspired cookies plus colorful glaze on top will be a nice wedidng favor idea or fun desserts
offer Coke for wedding drinks and add colorful strawsto add a cute retro touch to the wedding
a pastel milkshake bar with candies and various kinds of toppings, straws and other necessary stuff
a mint green wedding cake with various patterns and sugar flowers is a perfect idea for a retro wedding
a cool cookies, pancakes and sweets station done in red and white, with a plaid tablecloth, a toy retro car
a bright square wedding cake with pink and green tiers with geometric patterns, a succulent and a chic topper
a mid-century inspired wedding cake with a white tier and a geometric yellow one plus a single succulent
a pastel yellow and white patterned wedding cake decorated with a sugar flower and billy balls
a retro wedding cake with terrazzo patterns, gold detailing and bright blooms
a retro-inspired dessert bar with blue suitcases and cupcakes on stands is a gorgeous idea for a retro wedding
a retro-inspired wedding table setting done with mustard and grey touches, gold cutlery and bold centerpieces
chocolate cupcakes with mint icing and little cherries in striped cupcake liners