Wedding Themes: Vintage Wedding

If you and your fiance are fans of the fun, eccentric, and quirky, go vintage in a whimsical way. Suitcases, typewriters, and the prettiest flowers are required to make your celebration truly unique. Don't forget to get plenty of Polaroid pictures so that you will remember the best day of your life. These unique touches will really bring your big day to life and your guests will experience a night they'll never forget.

The great thing about stationery for your vintage wedding is that it doesn't take a whole lot to make paper look old. From easy printables to more advanced stationery projects, from bridal party invitations to thank you cards, this list has something for every skill level and every stage of the wedding.

If you've got most of the major decorations figured out — the centerpieces, the flowers, the photo backdrop — and you're looking for more unique projects to make your vintage wedding feel truly authentic, these crafts are perfect. The devil's in the details, and these are the kind of touches that will truly take your wedding over the top.

For the more conservative couple, explore the glamorous past to give your wedding a classic vintage vibe. Antique bouquets, birdcage veils, and draping crystal dessert stands will let your guests know that they're not in Kansas anymore. There are tons of different directions you can take a classic vintage wedding: Old Hollywood, simply rustic, Grandma's attic, darling countryside, or upscale glam. Find the one that suits you and take a trip to yesteryear. Classic styles are classic for a reason, so you know you won't look back on your wedding day and ask yourself, "What was I thinking?"

While it might seem like the post-ceremony reception has more opportunities to show off your vintage flair, there are plenty of ways to bring out your theme during the ceremony. From gorgeous old-timey bouquet ideas to an antique ring bearer "pillow," there are more than enough crafts to make your guests feel like they've stepped back in time.

You've put tons of thought into how to make your wedding decorations seem old, but have you considered how you're going to embrace the vintage look yourself? For guests to feel fully immersed in the old wedding experience, you'll want to come dressed in your best vintage attire. Whether that attire is actually vintage or just seems like it is totally up to you.

Centerpieces are a major opportunity to show off your unique style. Guests spend a long time sitting at their tables during the reception; you want to make sure they have plenty on the table to admire. 

Dessert is everyone's favorite part of any meal, and your dessert table should be as equally spectacular as any food that's on it. From gorgeous, crafty cake stands to antique decorations to adorn the rest of the table, your guests will absolutely flip for these deliciously vintage dessert table ideas.

If you are an antique bargain-hunter, this collection of DIY antique wedding crafts is going to make your day! Whether it's a Victorian wedding, a Downtown Abbey wedding, or a Great Gatsby wedding, this collection is your go-to guide to pull off a flawless antique wedding on a budget. We've even included a sneak preview below! In today's wedding world, it certainly seems as if everything old is new again, so why not incorporate some of these gorgeous antique wedding ideas into your plans? You simply can't go wrong!