Description of the retro style
The 60s of the twentieth century were marked by a worldwide youth protest, which was reflected in everything from behavior to clothing style. It was the time of dudes and hippies.
The motto of that era was “Freedom and expressiveness in everything!”
The definition of “retro” accurately reflects the features of the dress code and decoration of the celebration. Incendiary dancing in the style of woogie, bright colors, high hairstyles - attributes of a wedding in the style of the 60s. In this way, this direction is reminiscent of the “vintage” direction.
We have a separate article dedicated to decorating a wedding in a vintage style. In it you can find many interesting ideas for decorating the hall, registration area, creating wedding images, and decorating a cake.
Retro celebrations are chosen by couples who want to organize a memorable, vibrant celebration. It also has a lot in common with a Tiffany style wedding.
Table decoration
Wedding decoration of the hall and car in retro style
No less responsible is the design of the banquet hall. The interior is in the style of the 60s - chairs upholstered in colorful fabrics, colorful wallpaper, a massive sparkling chandelier, a piano and an old gramophone.
Small wedding details in retro style will add a 60s flavor.
It wouldn’t hurt to add colorful details to a slightly restrained interior, for example, posters in the spirit of Andy Warhol.
Banquet hall in the style of the 60s
Choosing and decorating a car is a separate issue that requires a responsible approach. The bride and groom's cortege must include at least one old Volga or the legendary Chaika.
Decorating vehicles with holiday paraphernalia should be minimal; a few silk ribbons and flowers are enough.
A retro car will help you recreate the old days
Color spectrum
Basic colors are soft pink and beige combined with bright accents. Suitable saturated shades:
- yellow;
- indigo;
- purple;
- turquoise;
- pink;
Hipsters, despite the use of bright colors in their clothes, sought to create elegant images that were far from clown attire.
Bright elements must be used in doses so that the image does not turn out vulgar and tasteless.
Banqueting hall
Sheath wedding dress
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This case is especially good because with a slight movement of the hand you can turn it into an everyday outfit. All thanks to its simplicity and elegance. Simply remove all the festive jewelry and veil and replace it with something simpler. The case is the best solution for a pragmatic young wife.
Some tips:
- If your figure visually resembles an hourglass, then be sure to decorate your wedding dress with some kind of belt at the waistline.
- If nature has not rewarded you with a clear waistline, take a closer look at high-waisted outfits.
- Similar advice applies to pregnant brides - such a dress is not capable of harming the fetus or causing discomfort.
- If your hips are plump, choose a “sheath” with a free part of the hem.
- For curvy brides, a sheath wedding dress with three-quarter sleeves will suit you. Even in the summer, you won’t feel hot in such a dress if you choose a robe made of light fabric.
Wedding decoration
When decorating the interior of a restaurant, it is advisable to use 2-3 bright colors.
Suitable for wedding decoration:
- bright satin ribbons;
- confetti;
- Balloons;
- vinyl records;
- posters in the style of Andy Warhol;
- posters
These details will help recreate the retro era in the party room.
Cortege
No modern cars or limousines! Only the good old ones are allowed:
- "Volga";
- "Gull";
- "ZIL 111" and various foreign models.
Ideally, all cars in the wedding cortege should be “retro”. If this is not possible, you can get by with one car in which the newlyweds will travel.
Newlyweds' car
Some companies offer retro buses for rent that can accommodate guests. If possible, you should choose the Volkswagen T1, which was chosen by hippies.
Bus for guests
The decoration of the wedding procession should be discreet. A couple of bright silk or satin ribbons and laconic floral arrangements (daisies, roses, carnations) are enough.
How to decorate a banquet area
The restaurant hall should have:
- chairs with colorful upholstery;
- large chandeliers;
- colorful wallpaper (preferably);
- gramophones;
- old piano;
- garlands of multi-colored ribbons;
- balls of various shapes;
- dummies of guitars;
- rose petals and other flowers.
It is advisable to place cut glasses (for lemonade and compote) and Soviet-era dishes on the tables. At the entrance you can install an old soda machine and an ice cream cart.
Bright ribbons and balloons under the ceiling, posters and posters on the walls, starched tablecloths on the tables and colorful confetti that will fly from the ceiling during dancing will help recreate the wedding of the era of dudes.
Important little things
Soviet postcards or more modern cardboard cards sealed in bright envelopes in the pop art style are suitable as invitations You can add some glitter or confetti to the invitation envelopes. Invitations in the form of small vinyl records or envelopes, as if yellowed with age, look original.
Invitations
Place cards should be as simple as possible - white rectangles of cardboard with the names of guests handwritten.
It is advisable to install the table in the letter “P”. According to tradition, the newlyweds and witnesses are in the center, the guests of the bride and groom are on the sides.
The hall must have enough space for a dance floor. It is advisable that strobes be installed in the room. Guests will rock the dance floor to the following music:
- Boogie Woogie;
- rock'n'roll;
- twist.
The cushion for the rings should be laconic (white satin) with a matching ribbon or any bright color.
You can refuse it and use the metal plate that is provided at the registry office.
Wedding image of the bride
The image should be based on simplicity, convenience, and brightness.
New-look or baby-doll style outfits in trapezoid or hourglass style will help you create a suitable image (feminine with a touch of immaturity). Slightly fluffy multi-layered skirts, lace bodice and voluminous sleeves are welcome. You can even wear a knee-length white sundress with embroidery.
Bride's dress
There should be no deep necklines, transparent corsets or open backs.
The material of the dress does not matter, but in the 60s young people preferred synthetics. The main thing is to avoid pretentious decoration.
Shoes
Here's what you need to complete the dress:
- Decorations . Suitable items include large earrings, beads and wide bracelets in bright colors made of plastic or coral.
- Gloves . You can complement the outfit with short gloves with closed fingers in a bright color (pink, turquoise, dark blue) or to match the dress.
- Handbag . Instead of a classic textile bag or clutch, it is advisable for the bride to choose a small lacquered trapezoidal handbag with short handles or do without it. You can put everything you need in your friend’s purse.
- Makeup and hairstyle . Makeup should be bright - winged eyeliner and eye-catching shadows, rich lipstick. Hairstyle – babette or curl-to-curl styling.
- Manicure . To create it, stylists advise using varnish in bright acidic shades - red, pink, purple. No one can cancel the classic French manicure - it suits any look and does not lose its relevance.
- Bouquet . When composing it, you must avoid orchids and unusual tropical flowers. It is advisable to use flowers more familiar to the Soviet public (gladioli, carnations, daisies, tulips, chrysanthemums, daisies). A great option is a yellow bridal bouquet. Here it is told how and from what it is best to compose it.
- Shoes – pumps. The color depends on the chosen shade of accessories. In the warm season, you can abandon the “clothes” for your feet; they can be replaced by “boho” style bracelets with an abundance of bright stones. We mentioned this in the article about a wedding in the boho style. In it you can also find many ideas for decorating a hall, a motorcade, creating images of the bride and groom in the style of the “60s” (the time of the “reign” of hippies).
- Veil . Instead, stylists recommend using a white headband or a wide hoop that matches the accessories. If you want to wear a veil, then it should be short and not very fluffy.
Makeup and hairstyle in the style of the “60s”
Bridesmaids Clothes
Bridesmaids can choose:
- fluffy or a-line skirts just below the knee plus bright closed tops or blouses in acid shades or large polka dots;
- high-waisted dresses and sundresses;
- hippie pants (multi-colored, wide, with elastic) + flared tunic with embroidery.
The look will be complemented by low-heeled sandals or pumps, high hairstyles, arrows and massive plastic jewelry.
60s style wedding dresses
“Fashion changes, style remains” - this expression describes the fashion trends of the 60s as accurately as possible. Despite the fact that a lot of time has passed, wedding dresses of that era do not lose their relevance to this day.
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Below are descriptions of the main styles of dresses of the 60s.
- Sheath dress with a simple cut.
This is a classic 60s wedding fashion. This dress is made from expensive matte fabrics and has a strict, laconic silhouette without any decoration. In this case, special attention should be paid to accessories. Neat gloves, expensive jewelry and a stylish hat will add a special charm to the bride's image.
- Short dresses with a-line skirt
An excellent solution for brides who can boast of beautiful slender legs. The length of such a dress is usually knee-length or slightly higher. You can complement your outfit with accessories to suit every taste.
- Wedding dresses with full skirts
Models of dresses with a full skirt are a kind of calling card of the 60s of the last century. They are usually sewn from dense fabrics: chiffon, satin and others. Such dresses skillfully combine simplicity of cut and almost complete absence of jewelry with a full skirt and tight-fitting bodice.
Modern designers complement outfits with full skirts with some cut elements that allow them to hide figure flaws. Thus, brides with narrow shoulders and thin arms can choose a dress with sleeves of different lengths or a collar in the form of ruffles or a bow. Women with wide shoulders should give preference to dresses without decoration on the bodice.
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You can emphasize your waist with a gathered circle skirt. This will make the dress even fuller. You can also choose a belt of the same tone or a contrasting color to complement your outfit.
A stylish addition to a wedding dress with a full skirt would be a bright edging at the hem, a belt, gloves, a headband or ribbon in the hair, a short jacket or bolero.
Choosing clothes for the groom
A suitable outfit for the groom is a three-piece suit combined with a bright shirt and bow tie. A felt hat and pointed shoes will help complete the look.
The second option is a double-breasted long jacket, pipe trousers, a bright shirt and narrow boots.
Another look - gray trousers + vest, white shirt with rolled up sleeves, blue tie and hat.
Groom image
A mandatory detail is a boutonniere made of the same flowers from which the bride’s bouquet is made.
It’s not just the outfit that will help the groom match the look of a dude. You need to take care of your hairstyle, style your hair smoothly, not sparing the grease.
The groomsmen can wear classic suits with colorful shirts.
Bride's dress
If the wedding is held in a vintage style, then the choice of bride's dress is almost unlimited: it can be either a luxurious ball gown or a more modest outfit, decorated with lace frills.
Much attention should be paid to the headdress: you can wear both a wreath (including wildflowers) and a hat.
Tall brides wear wide-brimmed lace hats, while short brides wear round hats with perky fascinators. Bonnets go very well with fluffy dresses.
For an American-style wedding, you should choose a dress with a straight silhouette and a low waist. This dress will go great with long gloves and a tiara or a headband decorated with a flower.
Furs and feathers look spectacular with such a dress: you can decorate the hem with them or throw a boa over your bare shoulders. The best jewelry to wear is a long pearl necklace.
The hairstyle must be neat: simply loose hair is unacceptable. Long hair can be styled in waves and rolled into a low knot.
A dress in a “stylish” style can be white or colored, and as bright as you like. The style is “hourglass”: a fitted bodice and a flared skirt that reaches the ankles or mid-knee.
The bodice can be simply low-cut, or you can cover the neckline area with chiffon and sew a wide frill-cape along the lower edge of the neckline, tied in a knot on the chest. This style suits girls with narrow shoulders. Hair should be loosened or tied into a ponytail. You can learn more about choosing retro wedding dresses.
A wedding cake
The original version is a cake in several tiers with an abundance of cream or mastic and always decorated with figures of the bride and groom on top. It is desirable that they are edible.
Cake
Cakes in the shape of vinyl records, a gramophone, a suitcase or a retro car look unusual. Another idea is homemade pies and pies with jam and jam.
Cupcakes decorated in pop art style can replace pies. This is a more modern option, which does not quite correspond to the Soviet theme, but is convenient and unusual.
60s style wedding accessories
The must-have accessories for a 60s bride are classic shoes and white or nude stockings. Stocking boots, fashionable at that time, can also be considered suitable shoes. As a headdress, you can choose an elegant pillbox hat with a veil or a lush veil. A pearl necklace, earrings with this stone and short gloves will complete the look.
As for the hairstyle, it should be strict and laconic. Short thick bangs or a bob haircut, fashionable at that time, would be suitable. Those with long hair can style their hair in a bouffant style. To increase volume, you should use an attribute such as a hairpiece.
