This post shows you 26 vintage wedding theme ideas.
There’s this very alluring charm about pretty much everything that is vintage.
If you are fascinated with all things vintage and romantic, then this post is a sign to go for a vintage-themed wedding!
From rustic antique decors and aesthetic wedding favors to beautiful vintage bridal jewelry, I got all your vintage dreams covered.
26 Vintage Wedding Theme Ideas To Inspire You
1 Antique Style Wedding Cake Topper
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As you browse your parents’ (or even grandparents’) wedding albums, you may have seen a porcelain figurine like this on top of their wedding cake.
Having one on your wedding cake as a topper can surely bring that subtle sense of nostalgia.
2 Muted Foliage Flower Bouquet
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The soft greens, muted foliage, and delicate blooms this bridal bouquet evokes give you that bygone era’s simplicity and elegance.
Its understated charm adds a vintage touch to your wedding as the colors come in muted colors perfect for sepia shots!
3 Vintage 40s Style Wedding Dress
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Intricate lace details, ethereal bell sleeves, and a soft trumpet silhouette trail, this wedding dress is truly reminiscent of the glamorous 40s.
Think of Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Lauren Bacall, all of whom were seen wearing similar-looking bridal dresses either in real life or in film.
4 Crystal Scented Candles Wedding Favors
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If you’re thinking of vintage-style wedding favors to give your guests, a classic choice would be scented candles.
Have them encased in antique crystal holders for that old-fashioned touch.
5 Vintage Art Wedding Seating Chart
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Make your guests feel as if they’re in a vintage art gallery as they look for their seats and tables.
The wall features Victorian artwork and pictures framed in baroque-style frames for that classic touch.
6 Marie Antoinette-inspired Dessert Table Setting
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This dessert table is just simply stunning, I mean just look at that grand setting with tall brass candleholders, majestic tablecloth, and flowers in full bloom! The colors and metal touches totally scream vintage, that’s for sure.
7 Vintage Bohemian-style Wedding Crown
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If you’re thinking of a vintage boho-style outdoor wedding, a feather floral crown can also be a nice touch to your vintage look.
Bonus points if you’ll match it up with your unique bridal bouquet!
8 Victorian Vintage Style Wedding Head Table
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You’d totally feel regal being seated in these white luxurious chairs that are reminiscent of opulent Victorian seating!
This head table elevates the ambiance with its intricate and romantic detailing to suit your vintage theme.
9 1937 Packard Wedding Car
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What’s more vintage than going for a classic 1937 Packard wedding car?
Not only does this give such old-fashioned charm, but also superbly gorgeous in wedding pictures!
10 Vintage Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
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Your gorgeous bridesmaids should play the part of living your vintage dreams too by going for matching vintage-style floral A-Line dresses!
11 Vintage Brass Candelabras
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The rustic beauty of these antique brass candelabras can’t get any more vintage!
Place them on any table and you can immediately transport everyone back to the opulent Victorian times.
12 Antique Gold Statement Bridal Jewelry
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You can wear the simplest, most minimalist bridal dress and let these statement vintage jewelry do all the talking!
The antique charisma of these pieces will surely transform your whole look on a whole new level.
13 Rustic Vintage Gift Tags
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Whatever your wedding souvenirs are going to be, you can give each one of them a nice vintage and personalized touch with these rustic gift tags.
You can place these tags inside the box of your wedding favors and have them hung for that soft, vintage look!
14 Vintage Floral Cage Theme Card Table Decor
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The golden details, pearls, and floral touches can totally bring vintage elegance to your wedding decor.
You can place this table decor as a centerpiece or in your guest reception area for that picture-perfect look.
15 Pastel Pink Crocheted Placemats
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Crochet will always have that vintage allure, may it be for clothing or decor!
If you’re going for a soft color theme, why not give these crocheted pastel pink placements a shot to level up your table setting?
16 Vintage Dresser Cocktail Table
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Think of Beauty and the Beast or Cinderella – this gorgeous dresser right here seems like something we’ve all seen in vintage Disney classics!
But instead of using it as an actual dresser, here’s a creative way to make use of it for your wedding reception – as a cocktail table!
17 Vintage Mirror Welcome Board
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Welcome your guests and make them feel as if they’re about to travel back in time with this baroque-style mirror frame!
This adds a nice vintage touch to your venue entrance and a great area to take mirror shots, too!
18 Upscale Rustic-themed Dessert Spread with Antique Glassware
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If you’re going for that rustic barn vintage theme, this dessert spread should absolutely fit your theme: just look at how exquisitely vintage those faceted glassware pieces are!
19 Vintage Royal-themed Table Setting
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Such a regal table setting is perfect both for grand wedding receptions or intimate after-wedding dinners with family and friends.
The brass candleholders and faceted goblets are present once more to give your decor a timeless touch.
20 Vintage Smoky Crystal Bridal Jewelry
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Another jewelry set we have on the list is this silver bangle and earrings encrusted in smoky crystals reminiscent of the early 19th century to complete your vintage bridal look.
21 Hand Stamped Name Tags for Wedding Favors
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Here’s another idea to personalize your wedding favors and give each one of them that simply vintage touch.
These hand-stamped name tags make every wedding favor look more personal and the minimalist inked names and stiff paper ribbon tags embrace a nice, homely vibe.
22 20s-inspired Garden Reception Photo Zone
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Photo booths are great but having a photo booth machine in your vintage-themed wedding may be too “modern”.
Want to keep it vintage? Customize a dedicated photo zone and fill it with antique pieces from the 20s like a vintage velvet couch, a floral armchair, and vintage glassware for your guests and photographers to use as photo props!
23 Vintage Lace Bridal Shoes
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The intricate details of lace are back again in this list and it’s simply because it’s such a timeless fabric that exudes minimal elegance and sophistication!
This time, we’ll have them in your bridal shoes to walk you down the aisle.
Not only do the lace details make them more dainty, but the ribbon or bow also adds a retro and feminine flair to your look.
24 Victorian Antique Bridal Rings
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Well, apart from your wedding ring and engagement ring, it won’t really hurt to add a bit more to your jewelry pieces for you to fully embrace that vintage bridal look.
After all, brassy rings encrusted with colorful gemstones are just some of the trademarks of vintage fashion and I’m sure they’ll go so magically well with your regal bridal look!
25 Retro Payphone Decor for Guestbook Table
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Here’s another fun decor addition to your wedding reception table – a retro payphone!
Don’t worry, there’s no need for it to actually be functional!
It’s just to give a pop of color and a vintage touch to your guestbook table as your ushers and usherettes log your guests in.
26 Wax Stamped Wedding Invitations
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There are a ton of different wedding invitation designs that you can go for if you are looking into incorporating vintage aesthetics into your overall motif.
This is one specific design that truly stood out to me because of how simple and minimalist it is!
The ivory-colored envelope wrapped in satin ribbon is just simply elegant and to have that vintage wax stamp at the center is like the icing on the cake!
Well, dear lovebirds, I hope this treasure trove of vintage ideas helped you curate all the decors and accessories you need for your wedding.
From the baroque decors reminiscent of the Victorian era to the vintage flair of the old Hollywood glamour, these decors will surely bring a part of these iconic eras to your big day!
Remember, it’s really all about infusing your big day with personality and nostalgia, creating moments you and your lover will cherish forever.
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