{"id":13761,"date":"2015-06-07T21:29:58","date_gmt":"2015-06-07T20:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13761"},"modified":"2017-02-20T14:33:09","modified_gmt":"2017-02-20T14:33:09","slug":"70s-style-wedding-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/70s-style-wedding-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Bohemian Fantasy: 70s Style Wedding Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the whimsical world of 70&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>To coincide with next season\u2019s biggest trend, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and give you the inside scoop in boho chic wedding inspiration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13764 aligncenter\" title=\"70s Style Dress\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/flickr.jpg\" alt=\"70s Style Dress\" width=\"354\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/flickr.jpg 354w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/flickr-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>It&#8217;s a Love Story<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s time to pull out your parents\u2019 70\u2019s wedding album and get your creativity cap on. Seventies-style wedding dresses were all about romanticism.<\/p>\n<p>Wild floral headbands teamed with embroidered fabric and flowing sleeves add to the drama of this Romeo &amp; Juliette-esque love theme.<\/p>\n<p>Take inspiration from nature\u2019s child and choose a dress that embraces your femininity yet stays true to earthy, organic elements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13765\" title=\"70s Style Dress\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage2-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"70s Style Dress\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13767\" title=\"70s Style Dress\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage11-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"70s Style Dress\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13784\" title=\"70s Inspired Wedding Dress\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/aa-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Wedding Dress\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Beyond The Fringe<\/h2>\n<p>The Farrah Fawcett Flick was the call of the day for 70&#8217;s tresses. \u00a0If 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.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to tame your mane with a wildflower crown or embellished lace headband.<\/p>\n<p>Our hair envy of the 70\u2019s doesn\u2019t end there.<\/p>\n<p>If you had a serious case of American Hustle fever then the big-booty bouffant is perfect to complete your 70\u2019s wedding style.<\/p>\n<p>The key to creating the sexy bouffant is to backcomb and tease your locks to create a retro vintage vibe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13769\" title=\"70s Inspired Hair\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage7-1000x1024.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Hair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13771\" title=\"70s Inspired Hair\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage-4-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Hair\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Get Me To The Church On Time<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019t get your hands on a vintage Chevy van, a colourful VW will also act as a quirky backdrop for some of your wedding snaps.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13773\" title=\"70s Inspired Wedding Cars\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/Boho-Weddings.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Wedding Cars\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Boho-Weddings.jpg 720w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Boho-Weddings-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13774\" title=\"70s Inspired Wedding Cars\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage0-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Wedding Cars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Chic Centrepieces<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s chic centrepieces.<\/p>\n<p>Release your inner prairie child with paisley and ditsy floral print table cloths. Team with vintage mismatched cutlery and tableware to achieve your 70\u2019s American dream.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27041 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/Boho-wedding.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Boho-wedding.jpg 720w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Boho-wedding-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13777\" title=\"70s Inspired Centre Pieces \" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage9-780x1024.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Centre Pieces \" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13779\" title=\"70s Inspired Centre Pieces \" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage09-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Centre Pieces \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Hippie Hang Outs<\/h2>\n<p>To finish off your throwback theme, make sure your wedding venue sets up a quirky relaxation area with a 70\u2019s vibe for your guests. After all the chaos and excitement of the day, a boho chill-out zone will be just what you need.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13782\" title=\"70s Inspired Hang Out Area\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/gh-1024x932.jpg\" alt=\"70s Inspired Hang Out Area\" width=\"1024\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Image Credits:\u00a0<\/strong>Boho Wedding; AK Studio &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to the whimsical world of 70&#8217;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\u2019s biggest trend, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and give you the inside scoop in boho chic wedding inspiration. 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