{"id":1111,"date":"2013-05-12T10:30:17","date_gmt":"2013-05-12T10:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themanorrestaurant.com\/blog\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2023-01-17T12:31:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T17:31:04","slug":"bringing-vintage-style-into-your-special-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/bringing-vintage-style-into-your-special-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Vintage Style Into Your Special Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vintage Wedding Photo<\/p><\/div>\n

All brides have something old and something new on their wedding day, but more and more, we\u2019ve seen a trend toward more fully incorporating retro and vintage-inspired elements into our NJ wedding<\/strong> <\/a>couples\u2019 celebrations. Whether it\u2019s Gatsby glamour or 50s finery, brides are putting a touch of classic elegance back into their unique NJ weddings and receptions<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whether you want a top to bottom vintage theme or just want to bring a bit of yesterday\u2019s style into a modern wedding<\/strong>, here are a few tips we\u2019ve noticed might be helpful to get you started.<\/p>\n

First of all, the wedding reception location<\/strong> you choose is very important in setting the tone for that vintage feel. Some of our brides have even told us they chose our wedding venue<\/strong> because they thought our d\u00e9cor and architecture had an authentic and classic appeal. The elegance and genuine feel of the locale you choose will not only help inspire your imagination, but it will also make your themes feel much more real to your guests when in the right setting. That\u2019s not to say you have to pick a reception site<\/strong> that is out of step with today\u2019s style and amenities, but choosing a wedding venue<\/strong> that is timeless makes your work a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n

Another key feature to give a retro feel to your special day is the musical entertainment you choose. Going with a live wedding band<\/strong> over a DJ will certainly add to the aesthetic of the day. Choosing performers who know the songs appropriate to the era you want or can sing in the style of the day will only heighten the vintage experience. Even if you still want to go with contemporary music, asking the band if they\u2019re willing to dress in the style of the era will really help to reinforce the theme you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to raid your grandparents\u2019 closets. Or at least pick their brains. A lot of what you may be thinking about could already be there waiting for you. If it\u2019s the vintage wedding dress<\/strong>, or set of pearls, and jeweled accessories you dreamed of, you might just get some inspiration and ideas that you\u2019d never thought of to point you in the right direction for your dream wedding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important when researching NJ wedding photographers<\/strong>, to consider if you want the vintage look to extend to the memories you capture. You may have done a great job creating a retro feel on the day of your wedding, but if it doesn\u2019t translate in the pictures you take, that part of your wedding won\u2019t be a lasting memory. Look at the photographer\u2019s previous work and see if they\u2019ve been able to capture a classic look in any of the photos they\u2019ve taken. Ask them if they\u2019ve photographed any weddings or events where retro styling was a factor. A good number of talented photographers will know how to work with lighting, exposures, and retouching techniques to really give your vintage look a true sense of authenticity in your wedding pictures<\/strong>. If they know the wedding venue <\/strong>and\/or reception banquet hall<\/strong>, they may even have ideas about how and where best to shoot your photos.<\/p>\n

But overall, do your research.\u00a0 There are lots of wedding planning resources<\/strong> out there that focus on vintage weddings and have great ideas to offer, examples to share, and retailers where you can source some great pieces from dresses to accessories, to invitations and table settings.<\/p>\n

Most of all though, it\u2019s not about recreating yesterday in its entirety, it\u2019s about giving your wedding a class and elegance that your special day deserves. Do what feels right to you and what matches with your aesthetic. And be sure take a moment on your wedding day to truly take it all in and make a glamorous memory you can share with your future grandchildren when it\u2019s their time to plan a wedding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All brides have something old and something new on their wedding day, but more and more, we\u2019ve seen a trend toward more fully incorporating retro and vintage-inspired elements into our NJ wedding couples\u2019 celebrations. Whether it\u2019s Gatsby glamour or 50s finery, brides are putting a touch of classic elegance back into their unique NJ weddings […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59,113,257,64,36,72,106],"tags":[275,274,276,503],"class_list":["post-1111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bright-ideas-for-your-wedding","category-wedding-decor","category-wedding-fashions","category-wedding-photography","category-wedding-planning","category-wedding-receptions","category-wedding-themes","tag-chic-wedding","tag-classic-chic","tag-vintage-wedding","tag-wedding-themes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1111"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1111\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}