7 Essentials When Planning a Vintage Themed Wedding

You know what they say? Vintage is the new modern, and everything old is new again! It’s no wonder that vintage themes are re-emerging, and more brides and grooms are looking to infuse vintage elements into their weddings than ever before.  

Apart from the old-school cool and classic rock ‘n’ roll energy, what is it that makes vintage themed weddings so appealing, and why do modern brides and grooms have a penchant for everything vintage? On the surface, this could be driven by nostalgia. But we reckon there’s so much more than that. The value of vintage truly transcends time.

So much of our wedding culture has shifted in the last century. To make room for modernisation, the good old-fashioned aesthetics are being squeezed out the door. But many brides and grooms reckon that by tastefully fusing the past with the present, it’s akin to taking a slice of history into marriage in the modern world. And this gives them something to mark the occasion by.

Today, the term ‘vintage’ leaves plenty of room for interpretation and reinterpretation. Below, we’ve gathered 7 vintage-inspired decor ideas to spice up your wedding day.

1. Chandeliers

The chandelier has been around since the Renaissance – and they never go out of style. Like floating gems and diamonds in the ceiling, chandeliers reinforce the whole vintage vibe and illuminate the wedding venue. Let them take centre stage and create an immersive space for your guests!

2. Rustic Photo Frames

Enclose all precious photos in eclectic photo frames, and display them along the wedding hall and reception tables. For a true vintage feel, look for frames that carry distressed metallic colours.

One of the great things about photo frames is that they’re so easy to spruce up. Can’t find one in the second-hand market? DIY them yourself with a splash of gold paint and some sparkly glitter!

3. Swanky, Classic Car

Give your entrance a dramatic flair with a humble yet swanky vintage car that creates an interesting visual. Besides using it as the actual bridal car, it can do double duty as a photo prop. Now that’s what we call special!

4. Retro Photo Booths With Polaroids or Old School Film Camera

We don’t know of any time capsules that exist, but you can certainly feel like you’re travelling back in time with a photo booth that utilises polaroids or old school film cameras. Trust us – the younger generation will be fascinated, while the young at heart will be reminded of the good old days.

5. Antique Bar Carts

Instead of having the refreshments served to your guests like they’re in a 5-star restaurant, why not have the waiters and waitresses ferry them in an antique bar cart? It’s a nice surprise that’ll certainly delight the guests – and they’ll remember it even for years to come.

6. Natural, Unstructured Wedding Hand Bouquet

If you’re going for the vintage theme, ditch the perfect circular or minimalist hand bouquets you see in modern weddings in Singapore today, and go for natural and unstructured-looking ones. Remember – the less perfect the flowers are, the more of a vintage look they take on. Top it off with some green elements, and there you have it – a sophisticated bouquet with vintage inspiration.

7. Muted Table Centrepieces

With the wedding hall filled with details and intricacies, we’d highly recommend keeping the table centrepieces muted. It should still complement the rest of the decor, but not steal the show.

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