Vintage wedding is an ideal choice when you want to do something different from the other couples. It doesn’t mean that every detail should be from the past. You can do something modern too. Just be you. The wedding expresses you as a person, so if you are nostalgic about something allow it to be a part of your wedding. There are so many ideas that can make your wishes come true. And that is all about weddings. Making the wishes come true, wishes for endless love, wishes for perfect wedding, wishes for saying “I do” to the partner you love. Vintage style doesn’t have to limit you. But sure it defines you. Although weddings are similar in organization, vintage style weddings can be very different depending the country or the region where the newly-weds come from.
Tradition
In eastern European countries vintage style weddings are strongly connected with the tradition. It doesn’t mean that you have to follow it just to have a vintage wedding. But, when you do, despite every modern wedding detail, it just makes your wedding old fashioned. There is something special when you do something that expresses your personality, showing your roots, your family tradition, and your country’s mark. But, young couples sometimes refuse to accept the tradition, because they want modern weddings. On the other hand, their family can insist on some customs or even traditional details. And of course they can meet in the middle. It’s not easy to make compromises, but when it comes for the happy moments then they are welcomed. The couple can accept some customs and refuse others, so the both sides can be satisfied. If the tradition means to wear some traditional wedding outfit then the bride or the groom can accept that, but only for the ceremony and change it when the party starts. Every traditional detail can be a part of a modern wedding and still to look beautiful.
"Through this ring I look at you, welcome me to your heart" (Galicnik Wedding, a traditional wedding where the bride sees the groom trough a wedding ring when he arrives to take her saying the words above).
Eastern European weddings include a church ceremony which is a part of the orthodox tradition. If the couple decides to get married in a church, it’s a tradition by itself. After the ceremony a classy and modern wedding can be a couple’s choice. But, this spiritual moment gives such a wonderful and vintage dimension of the whole event, so the wedding can continue in the same ambient.
“Crowning ceremony in a church”. The crowns are a sign of honor and glory, crowning the king and the queen of the “little kingdom” of God.
It’s a very special moment when you share some family tradition with the guests at your wedding. Vintage weddings can be the first choice, no matter what tradition the couple honors. Sometimes they can be inspired of some past period, of some old songs, books or even quotes. It could be the first dance or the wedding ring from the grandmother. Eastern European weddings not always follow the widespread tradition, they can be unique family tradition wedding or they can be vintage style wedding just because the couple chooses to have it. They can be inspired from whatever make them nostalgic and still fits in the perfect wedding picture.
Vintage details as part of a wedding decoration
The wedding details
Every girl dreams to get married. She tries her mother wedding gown imagining herself as a bride. And every mother is very emotional when her daughter gets married. It’s a very nice gesture when a mother passes some own wedding accessories to her daughter. It could be her wedding dress or her veil, a bobby pin or a piece of jewellery. The bride can always choose a dress since every designer has a vintage style collection or ask him/her to make a new one with some details of her mother’s.
Filigree is a delicate kind of jewellery metalwork, usually of gold and silver
The details make the wedding. There is a variety of vintage details that can write a wedding story. Even a simple wedding needs some decoration. But, first of all the wedding location should be decided. Eastern European countries have such a beautiful nature and historical places where wedding can be held, like castles and fortresses, villages and other open space. Although indoor weddings are more common for this part of the world, there is always an outdoor wedding option. The church ceremony is more important than the civil marriage ceremony, so couples don’t bother much where the civil marriage will be concluded.
Retro elements can be added also at the invitations. Their design can be a vintage one or the written text can be a quote from famous writer describing the love. Even the theme fonts can be a part of the vintage style. But, handwriting can be a perfect match.
Every single wedding detail can be in vintage style or it can be a mix of something modern, classy and vintage in one. It depends from the couple’s wishes. The sheets on the tables can be in a vintage style. The flowers can be arranged in a vintage vase. The napkins and the napkin rings can be old fashioned. Some detail on the table can remind on some past times, like old books, watches, the glasses, even the plates. The same with the music or the wedding cake. The vintage car with a vintage “Just married” sign can be an interesting retro element. Not to forget the hair style of the bride, the dresses of the bridesmaids, the menu card on the tables, or even the wedding rings. Choosing the colors can be one of the most important things while planning the wedding. Although most of the colors in vintage style are darker, you can still choose pastel colors, or even more colorful details.
Vintage weddings are always impressive wherever they happened. There are so many ideas, a great choice of colors, details and things that unifies all the memories and emotions in one amazing wedding, celebrating an amazing, unique love. They are maybe old fashioned, but never out of fashion. They can be creative, cheerful and elegant at the same time. The vintage wedding puts in one place the past, the present and most important, the future. And they are not necessarily connected with the tradition. But they make a new tradition.
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