Something Old, Something Borrowed

Vintage Wedding Décor Tips

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Why not opt for something old and borrowed over something new and blue? “It’s easy to give your day a vintage touch”, says Rosie Elliot, from A Vintage Wedding, in Essex, UK, with Claire Hodge, from A Vintage Affair, in Cape Town, South Africa adding that, “it’s all about the detailed little touches”.

With the help of these vintage décor whizzes and other experts from all over the world, we’ve put together a few insider vintage décor tips in addition to these 5 Fab Vintage Wedding Décor Style Tips to easily guide you to getting the vintage look for your wedding day! Follow these 11 ways to add a vintage touch to your decor as featured in our free Wedding Magazine & Bridal Guide – The Vintage Edition.

Vintage Light-Up Marquee Letters

• Light Up with Marvellous Marquee Letters – “For real retro vintage wow factor, add illuminated marquee letters.” – Kate Barnes, from Events by Heidi & Kate, in NSW, Australia

Antique Globes & Vintage Pastel Colours

(Left)  Red and Blue Rustic DIY Wedding by Caroline Ross Photography.| (Right) Pretty in Pastels – Kleinevalleij {Real Wedding} by  Nikki Meyer Photography

 

• Get Gorgeous Globes – “Adorn your gift table with an antique globe or other vintage treasures found whilst searching carboot sales, charity shops and antique fairs that are full of accessories.” – Rosie Elliot, from A Vintage Wedding, in Essex, UK
• Bring in the Colour Vintage – “Colour choice is also important. Vintage pastels such as yellows, pinks, greens and purples work well together.” – Claire Hodge, from A Vintage Affair, in Cape Town, South Africa

Tea Time, Vintage Style

(Left) Vintage Place Setting | Styled by: Blank Canvas | Shot by: Corli Sadie for A is my Letter | (Right) Antique Silver Tray with Florals | Styled by: The Aleit Group | Shot by: Sybrand Cillie Photography

 

• Take Some Time for Tea – “Serving tea in old teacups after the wedding is a great way to create something special.” – Barry Geyer, from Event & Design, in Cape Town, South Africa
• Do Vintage Drinking in Style – “For a retro vintage touch, have a silver drinks tray or trolley at your ceremony or reception stocked with old-fashioned spirits and cut crystal glassware.” – Kate Barnes, from Events by Heidi & Kate, in NSW, Australia

Old Novels, Heirlooms & Vintage Keepsakes

(Right) Floral Silver Teapot | Styled by: The Aleit Group | Shot by: Ryan Graham Photography

 

• Dress Up Your Old Novels – “Old books that you purchased at the local library can be tied with ribbon, twine or pearls and placed on the tables.” Barry Geyer, from Event & Design, in Cape Town, South Africa
• Dig Up Your Family Heirlooms – “Place a vintage spin on your wedding décor by using family heirlooms or borrowing things like old brooches, books, jewellery, hats, gloves, teacups or crocheted doilies or tablecloths from your loved ones.” – Margaux van den Berg, from Blank Canvas, in Cape Town, South Africa
• Dish Out Vintage Hanky Keepsakes – “Give all your guests vintage hankies at the ceremony, to dry their tears and as a keepsake.” – Justine Rose from Justine Rose, in NSW, Australia

Vintage Door Frame Seating Plans

(Left) Romantic & Rustic Garden Wedding in California bvy Skyla Walton| (Right) Outdoor Celebration of Love & Colour {Winelands Wedding} by  A Still Picture

 

• Reuse Your Old Door Frames – “An old door frame for the table seating plan can create a very special effect.” – Barry Geyer, from Event & Design, in Cape Town, South Africa

Barnyard Venues & Old Photo Decor

(Left) Rustic Outdoors Southside Barn Wedding by  Shelly Smith Photography.

 

• Take it to the Barn – “If your wedding venue is at a Barnyard, then why not have hay bales with vintage table cloths, doily bunting and loose floral arrangements in antique jugs and glass bottles displayed on old suitcases and travelling trunks.” – Angie Saaiman, from My Pretty Vintage, in Cape Town, South Africa
• Capture Old Photo Memories – “Have photos of (your) parents on their wedding day beautifully displayed in old frames.” – Angie Saaiman, from My Pretty Vintage, in Cape Town, South Africa

We hope that you’ve picked up a few of these insider tips to help you incorporate a touch of vintage into your wedding décor. Our experts reveal that pulling off a unique vintage-inspired wedding requires patience and plenty of sourcing from many different places in order to create a special look that stands out. So be prepared to stick it out to realise your vintage vision!

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Get your copy of our free digital Wedding Magazine & Bridal Guide – The Vintage Edition to have access to these tips and so much more juicy vintage wedding inspiration, from your bridal look and wedding gown to your wedding cakes and decor – we have everything covered to inspire to plan your vintage wedding!

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