Bohemian Fantasy: 70s Style Wedding Inspiration

Welcome to the whimsical world of 70’s style . Hippie has hit the high street with a bang ahead of autumn. Fringing, palazzo pants, tan-coloured suede and floaty sleeves are only dying to get back in our closets.

To coincide with next season’s biggest trend, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and give you the inside scoop in boho chic wedding inspiration.

70s Style Dress

It’s a Love Story

It’s time to pull out your parents’ 70’s wedding album and get your creativity cap on. Seventies-style wedding dresses were all about romanticism.

Wild floral headbands teamed with embroidered fabric and flowing sleeves add to the drama of this Romeo & Juliette-esque love theme.

Take inspiration from nature’s child and choose a dress that embraces your femininity yet stays true to earthy, organic elements.

70s Style Dress

70s Style Dress

 

70s Inspired Wedding Dress

Beyond The Fringe

The Farrah Fawcett Flick was the call of the day for 70’s tresses.  If full-on Farrah style is too free-spirited for your liking, take a more modern approach by flicking the front of the hair and letting the rest fall naturally.

Another option is to tame your mane with a wildflower crown or embellished lace headband.

Our hair envy of the 70’s doesn’t end there.

If you had a serious case of American Hustle fever then the big-booty bouffant is perfect to complete your 70’s wedding style.

The key to creating the sexy bouffant is to backcomb and tease your locks to create a retro vintage vibe.

70s Inspired Hair

70s Inspired Hair

Get Me To The Church On Time

Start as you mean to go on and arrive at your wedding in style. Take inspiration from the Mystery Machine and wow your guests courtesy of Scooby Doo. If you can’t get your hands on a vintage Chevy van, a colourful VW will also act as a quirky backdrop for some of your wedding snaps.

We don’t know about you but we always wanted a spin in The Brady Bunch family station wagon! Don your hire car with wildflowers and streamers to really capture your free spirit theme.

70s Inspired Wedding Cars

70s Inspired Wedding Cars

Chic Centrepieces

The fun really starts in this section of your wedding planning. There are countless colour schemes and styles to take inspiration from when choosing your 70’s chic centrepieces.

Release your inner prairie child with paisley and ditsy floral print table cloths. Team with vintage mismatched cutlery and tableware to achieve your 70’s American dream.

If you are gadget and music mad, vintage vinyl records and Polaroid camera centrepieces are a great way to showcase your personality. Whether you are a die-hard fan of The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees or The Beatles, guests can get a glimpse as to what you enjoy together as a couple.

 

70s Inspired Centre Pieces

70s Inspired Centre Pieces

Hippie Hang Outs

To finish off your throwback theme, make sure your wedding venue sets up a quirky relaxation area with a 70’s vibe for your guests. After all the chaos and excitement of the day, a boho chill-out zone will be just what you need.

70s Inspired Hang Out Area

Image Credits: Boho Wedding; AK Studio & Designs; Deer Pearl Flowers; Cosmopolitan; Vogue; Buzzfeed; Flickr; Green Wedding Shoes; Free People; Love My Dress; Ruffled; RocknRoll Bride; Tumblr; Tressugar; Three Sun Beams; Wedding Chicks.

 

Ciara

Ciara Moore is the Blog Editor & Social Media Manager at WeddingDates HQ. Anything you want to know about weddings and what is on trend - she's your woman!

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