INSPIRATION
1970’s
WEDDING
STYLING
Written by Kate Cullen of
www.katecullen.co.uk
70’s Wedding
There are many different styles
to choose from the 1970s; from
festival hippy to glam disco and
everything in between. Here are a
few ideas from these styles – I quite
like the idea of mixing it up together
for a modern twist. Tipis and
meadow flowers juxtaposed with
bright pops of colour,
fun cocktails and some
disco tunes!
Decor:
If you’re going for a relaxed festival vibe
then tipis and on-site camping for your
guests is a must. Decorate with lots of
rustic flower garlands, jam jars and tealights. If disco is more your thing then
bright neon lights and an LED dancefloor is a fantastic choice. Hire some
Polaroid cameras too – you can make an
album of the images on your return from
honeymoon.
Food and drink:
Enjoy buffet style snacks (pineapple
and cheese sticks anyone?!) and a bar
stocked with all the ingredients for some
retro cocktails – Tequila Sunrises, Gin
Ba
Fizzes, Martinis and Babychams. Make
sure you get some colourful
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signa with ‘70s fonts
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complete the look.
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011/04/lindseyNordlund via Society6. Jumpsuit: laceandtea.com/2011/04/lindseyy
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Guitar & bouquet: Photo by Tiny Water via Ruffled. 70s invite:
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www.dottyvintageweddings.co.uk
Mix tapes are an obvious choice
to really relive the period –
update with a U stick inside a
USB
cassette tape box with all your
favourite w
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Bridalwear:
There are so many options from the
1970s – it was an eclectic era – from
flared trousers, jumpsuits and floppy sun
hats, to tailored suits and boho sleeved,
crocheted dresses. This period has
something for whatever style of bride
you are. Go for big hair and dramatic
eye make up to channel your inner
Bardot or Farrah Fawcett!
Stationery:
There are some fabulous fonts from this
era that can be carried throughout your
stationery. Look to some original vintage
wedding invitations for inspiration.
Cake:
A simple white tiered cake decorated
with colourful flowers (either real or
sugar ones) can have pride of place.
Entertainment:
Music is central to any festival or discothemed wedding – whatever you go for
make sure your DJ or band has extensive
experience of your more retro choices!
Flowers:
Lots of meadow flowers, grasses and
foliage – don’t worry too much about a
specific colour scheme – bright pops
of flowers will work well together in a
relaxed setting.
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