Royal wedding inspired: the Victorian Vintage Theme by Kimberly Damlani
Vintage, although old, is a sense of style that will never go out of fashion. This time around, wedding ideas for 2012 is all about recapturing the essence of the bygone eras. The historical fashion trends of 1850-1950 are set for a fierce comeback as one of the hottest trends in the bridal world this year.
Ever since the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Victorian Vintage theme became a big thing! With a mix of Victorian design and contemporary fashion, Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey wearing an ivory white satin silk gown created by Sarah Burton. She wore a veil made from layers of ivory silk tulle and in her hands was a bouquet of myrtle flowers cut from a twig planted in 1845 by Queen Victoria.
Although, not all weddings are a fairy-tale come true. The marriage of the young King and Queen has moved most brides of today to keep the old Victorian Vintage theme something new to consider. Even though, royal weddings are hard to mimic, commoners are still welcome to experience the unparalleled elegance of this wedding motif.
Luckily, there are many affordable vintage ideas how to recapture the grandeur of Victorian weddings. So couples wanting a wedding celebration with the same classic look and exquisite glamour can imitate the theme without spending a fortune. Here are some simple and creative ways how.
Bridal gown -Wear a white Victorian-style wedding dress and pair it with vintage wedding accessories such as a Birdcage veil to achieve that aura of royalty. A cheaper option would be to raid your grandmother's closet for a piece of vintage gown. Furthermore, a lacy dress made of lightweight material is another option. Otherwise, a bridal gown designer can create a wedding dress with sleeves and esque illusion necklines for a fusion of Victorian and contemporary look.
Food - Serving tea is the idle past time of the rich and an absolute staple in Victorian themed weddings. You can use the elegance of vintage crockery as table centrepieces for your guest. Serve pastries and tea with the English bone china and vintage china tableware to add style to your event. You may chose to incorporate personal touches by adding red roses or some bright flower beside the teacups to better invoke the era.
Tabletop decor -Apart from the centrepieces mentioned, create a Victorian-style mansion or majestic garden ambiance by embellishing the table and chairs with lace. Similarly, serving plates and utensils with faux flower decor gives a more rustic vintage theme. As for tablecloth colours, stick with light shades of blue, pink, silver, apricot and cream. These shades go well with natural elements such as flowers.
For those who want to wow their guests with a unique wedding theme. Add a unique charm through vintage China hire. They have a profuse collection of vintage fashion that will drape your table with pristine tablecloth and priceless crockery set from the Victorian era. All for rent! So you can bring a variety of vantage points for that ornate, fairytale-like wedding you've always dreamed about.
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