{"id":3211,"date":"2011-06-30T09:16:37","date_gmt":"2011-06-30T16:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2012-06-29T13:25:35","modified_gmt":"2012-06-29T20:25:35","slug":"vintage-wedding-tips-from-a-retro-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/vintage-wedding-tips-from-a-retro-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Wedding Tips from a Retro Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You know it, we know it, every bride worth her 1930s peacock-feather fascinator knows it: Vintage-inspired weddings are all the rage. And we\u2019re as mad about them as anyone else. Those nostalgic touches and historic throwbacks aren\u2019t just romantic and evocative\u2014they also make a wedding feel as if it\u2019s part of the tradition<\/em> of weddings, rather than simply a traditional wedding. Know what we mean?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s someone who definitely does: Mai Dang. The owner of Houston\u2019s Honeydew Events<\/a> is an expert in vintage allure (along with cutting-edge contemporary style weddings\u2026but that\u2019s for another post). We picked Dang\u2019s brain for her advice on incorporating vintage-style details into your big day in a truly personal way. So before you start tossing antique doilies and sepia-toned photos into your wedding all willy-nilly, make sure you check out her top tips:<\/p>\n

Take inspiration from family heirlooms.<\/strong> \u201cHoneydew Events makes sure to design according to a particular couple\u2019s inspirational pieces and traditions,\u201d Dang says. \u201cIf the bride is inspired by a vintage brooch from her great\u00a0grandmother, we would decorate with faded jewel tones.\u00a0If inspiration stems from the grandmother\u2019s dress, we\u00a0would design\u00a0around\u00a0cool tones\u00a0with larger print laces and flowers\u00a0that share the same patterns.\u201d\u00a0And, of course, actual heirlooms can be incorporated in countless ways, \u201csuch as on the\u00a0bouquet stems, in the bride\u2019s hair,\u00a0or on her shoes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Appeal to all senses.<\/strong> \u201cFor vintage table design and d\u00e9cor, we recommend accenting warm colors with soft candlelight or lanterns.\u00a0It\u2019s best to stay away from any colored up-lighting in the room, such as blues, plum, and pinks,\u201d Dang says. For floral, \u201cWe suggest using warm vases and less\u00a0color-dyed\u00a0hybrids of flowers.\u201d And when it comes to furniture, \u201cLook for rich-colored soft leather sofas or armchairs with high backs\u00a0for the lounge area.\u00a0Also include antique coffee tables with\u00a0a lot of hand-carved design.\u00a0An old, traditional leather-bound scrapbook or vintage novel with ivory pages would work well as a guestbook.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget the little things.<\/strong> \u201cKeep it rich in texture.\u00a0We suggest using small pieces of material, such as worn thread spools, that have the names of your guests embroidered on them, as place cards. Even personalized smoking pipes\u00a0or cigars can add a little something extra. As for wedding favors, consider giving your guests dried flowers in a small picture frame or antique hair accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do your research.<\/strong> \u201cThe Internet is a world of infinite knowledge,\u201d says Dang, noting that brides can find tons of websites that provide details on the specific furnishings, fads and fashions of just about any historic era. She also recommends visiting museums that feature historic photos, paintings and jewelry, as well as \u201cthe good, old-fashioned library.\u201d Well, what a vintage notion!<\/p>\n

Photos (clockwise, left to right): Wedding Dresses Info<\/a> (vintage gown)~Daisy Pink Cupcake<\/a> (vintage brooch bouquet)~Honeydew Events<\/a> (vintage Rolls-Royce, Mai Dang)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You know it, we know it, every bride worth her 1930s peacock-feather fascinator knows it: Vintage-inspired weddings are all the rage. And we\u2019re as mad about them as anyone else. Those nostalgic touches and historic throwbacks aren\u2019t just romantic and evocative\u2014they also make a wedding feel as if it\u2019s part of the tradition of weddings, Click here to read the rest of this post \u00bb<\/a> […]<\/p>\n

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