6 Decor Essentials For Your Vintage Affair

With many venues embracing vintage themes by introducing bespoke packages, planning your retro day will be a breeze. Elegant vintage wedding decor will give your special day that extra touch of old school romance. Give a nod to nostalgia with these oh so pretty pieces.

Vintage Wedding Decor

Up-Styled Furniture

Go on the hunt to second hand shops and antique stores in search of unique pieces. These are treasure troves where you will find one-of-a-kind, slightly tarnished items which you can restore. Release your inner DIY diva and enlist your other half to help you in your up-style mission. Not only will this be a fun bonding project ahead of your celebrations but you can also keep it as a memory of your wedding for years to come.

Shabby Chic Furniture

Shabby Chic Dressers

Distressed dressers are a perfect addition to a whimsical summer affair. Your alternative food station or pop-up bar will be spectacularly presented on one of these ornamental displays. This stylish presentation will leave a lasting impression on your nearest and dearest. Signature cocktails, beautiful bouquets and delectable desserts will be fabulously tempting on these charming cabinets.

Up-styled Dresser

Classical Books

Take inspiration from the great love stories of older generations as you begin the first chapter of your very own. Shabby books with tatty edges and worn pages will create fabulously enchanting centre pieces. Think well-read novels by authors such as the Brontë sisters and Jane Austen to achieve your old world inspired atmosphere.

Classical Love Stories

Ornamental Typewriters

Essential to complete your classical theme, these intriguing pieces will look perfect when paired with flirty florals and gold plated candlebras.

Ornamental Typewriters

Antique Keys

After exchanging vows, you are now an eternal key-holder to your love’s heart. There’s something really magical about locks of love. Symbolising commitment; for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.The definition of devotion and passion, include these archaic decorations in your reception table plan or attach paper where your guests can scribble key advice to a happy marriage.

Vintage Keys

Dainty Birdcages

Intriguing birdcages have become a staple for most vintage weddings. An ideal option for your centre pieces or lining the aisle to the altar, place candle tea-lights inside for a sprinkle of mystique and air of amour as the evening proceeds.

Birdcages

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