Years ago when I was a young girl I remember being entranced by the movie "My Fair Lady". Adorable Audrey Hepburn played the character Eliza Doolitlle, a cockney flower girl with no education who after being schooled in the finer arts of speech was transformed into a lady of breeding and manners, at least in the eyes of the face world. One scene in single struck my fancy, it was when Eliza and Professor Henry Higgins visited the Ascot race track where all the blue bloods congregated for horse racing.
A striking Eliza (Audrey Hepburn) dressed in a white and black gown and substantial hat was surrounded by Higgins and the other gentlemen arrayed in top hats and tails. It was only when the irrepressible Miss Doolittle shouted her true, cockney slang at a horse, that her real character upstaged the pretentious character she portrayed. Needless to say the whole movie was a optic feast of a by gone and glamorous era. In today's world possibly you are a bride who adores the old world charm and mannerisms of long ago. If the Vintage theme is what you are striving to produce for your wedding it's now time to come up with ideas to make this breathtaking event happen. First off let's determine on your style, location and flowers.
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If you are finding for a venue to marry your beloved, select an old church, ball room or a garden. These were natural places for weddings in the Victorian and Edwardian era to take place. Colorful blooms and gilded fixtures embellished these venues and set the stage for elegance. If anything, manners and tradition was highly important during this era. Remember, vintage weddings could be quite detailed and showy, depending on papa's earnings and position.
Flowers and Reception Decor:
Floral arrangements in the latter 19th century were dramatic and lovely. Roses, dahlias, zinnias, sweet peas, violets, buttercups and freesia interspersed with baby's breath and ferns. Brides often carried nose gays or tussy mussies, balls of ornate blooms tied with ribbons. Reception tables were laid out with glass or silver vases over flowing with dramatic and lovely flowers. Tables were adorned with lace doilies, fine crystal, china and cups. Rooms, carpeted with Persian and oriental rugs were lit up with chandeliers and lamps topped with fringed shades. Underneath these sparkling chandeliers, couples waltzed and danced quadrilles.
Vintage Apparel:
Vintage wedding gowns could be quiet justify depending on the bride's status and income. Silk, tulle, cashmere or satin. Bustles were replaced with small trains in the latter Victorian era. Brides typically wore veils crowned with orange blossoms. One important thing to remember was that before Queen Victoria, wedding gowns were often any color depending on the bride and her culture. Bridal accessories included white gloves, silk stockings, beaded purses, cameo pins and pearls and flat shoes adorned with bows. Men typically wore stripped trousers, white shirts and waist coats of gray or white with bow ties. Tail coats were cut away in shades of black and grey. Last but not least, no gentleman of breeding would be seen with out his elegant top hat. Groomsmen wore similar apparel as the groom and bridesmaids and children were arrayed in white or pale colors of pink or mint green tied with fascinating satin sashes. Often little girls wore muslin and boys wore knee trousers.
Food:
A vintage wedding served food fit for a king! Oysters, filet mignon, roast duck, salmon, truffles, sugary cakes and a fine option of champagne and liqueurs were offered to toast the happy couple. After dinner, gentlemen would slip away to the study or library to enjoy fine cigars and brandy. Wedding cakes were justify fruit cakes embellished with sugary flowers and scrolls and cut to be sent home in boxes with the guests. In fact their could be three cakes, one for the guests, one for the groom and the other for the bride.
Wedding Favors:
If you are searching for ideas for a vintage themed wedding keep in mind that Victorians loved giving gifts. Lovely silk fans, sachets, letter openers, ornate boxes, cigars, handkerchiefs and cameos were popular favors of choice.
If you are now ready to plan your own Vintage wedding seek out aged and second hand shops. Study customs and traditions of the duration you have in mind. Alert your guests if you wish them to dress in old Vintage clothing, big hats, pearls and tuxedos. get ready invitations on vellum in ornate calligraphy or font. Most of all have fun. This is your dream wedding come to life.
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