Art Deco Wedding Planning
The Art Deco era is a time of class and an icon of the 1920’s. It is also the time of the roaring 20’s with prohibition and flappers. An Art Deco wedding from the 20’s would be a unique theme that is not often remembered. Old Hollywood also comes to mind when the Art Deco times of the 1920’s is reminisced over. Wedding planning for this theme, incorporating the culture of old Hollywood from the 20’s will definitely bring an Art Deco theme alive for a wedding.
Begin with colors that should be in bold black, silver and white. To set the theme, start with the invitations. Art Deco invitations were often a flat card with elaborate printing and geometric art work. Embrace the prohibition influenced trends of the roaring 20’s and maybe even include a password for guests to enter the event. A black tie event will be the most appropriate for this wedding theme. The olden days of glamorous gowns and tuxedos are going to be fun for your guest and a unique experience. For the wedding location, find a 1920’s hotel ballroom or even an art deco movie theater.
This glamorous and vintage wedding theme embodies décor full of White Callas, or ruffled Casablanca lilies. Tall centerpieces are a big element of that old Hollywood Art Deco themed wedding. Embellishments for an Art Deco wedding include Ostrich or Peacock feathers. Tall candelabras topped with tiny, fringed lampshades, and draped with long, dangly crystal chains and pendants will fill the wedding reception site with awe inspiring glitz and glamour that your wedding guests will be surprised by.
During cocktail hour a swing band can play music and have a cigarette girl pass out candy cigars and cigarettes. If the crowd is into smoking the real thing, then set up a cigar roller. When planning the wedding entertainment, select an orchestra, and jazz music is a must for a wedding from the Art Deco era of the 1920’s. Include swing dancers to perform at the reception
For an art deco wedding go all out with jewelry. This is the chance to pull out vintage jewels and heirlooms from grandmother. These were glamorous times so jewels such as vintage chokers and chandelier earrings will be perfect. Replace veils with hair combs with feathers and netting. Toe peep pumps, feather fans, thigh-high stockings are all items and part of the roaring 20’s Art Deco style. For wedding gowns try drop-waisted glamour, sashes with buckle brooches, silk roses sewn to your gown or pinned in your hair. Or, a vampy old Hollywood style mermaid gown with lots of back action. Gowns from the Art Deco times of 1920’s were often column dresses made out of organza or satin. For bride’s maids dresses an old Hollywood starlet look would be ideal or go with the flapper dresses and flapper hats or headbands to add fun to the Art Deco wedding. The ladies will most likely have fun because it will be a change from the usual bride’s maid’s gowns.
Planning an Art Deco themed wedding can be fun, but it is detail oriented. With the help of a wedding planner this can be achieved. With the right elements, guest will feel that they have stepped back in time and are attending a glamorous film premier party at a roaring 20’s old Hollywood Art Deco wedding.
 
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