How to Decorate a Vintage-Themed Wedding Venue
One of the great developments in wedding preparations that has become increasingly popular nowadays is the styling of vintage wedding venues in Orange County. I must say it is a welcome break from the once color motif-designed venues that used to be the trend. I’ve seen people going out of their way to come up with a well-planned, creatively synchronized venue design to show as much about the couple’s personality and their story in every little piece.
One very novel theme that more and more couples are appreciating is the vintage themed wedding. From antique pieces to quirky calligraphy, old-world charm and new-age trends meet in an explosion of Instagram-able design. One way to go about expert venue styling is to hire wedding planners in Orange County that are well-versed in design and have experience in creative direction. While this can cost some money, it can assure you that everything comes together in the best possible way.
For those who are a little short on the budget, you can do the design yourself and simply identify all the pieces you wish to add to your existing venue design and simply ensure that the palette matches with the rest of the place. For those looking into a more out-of-the-box design, you can bring together different types of pieces and simply arrange them in a way that brings out the charm of each one, without ruining the overall look and feel.
You probably have a gist of what I’m saying, but don’t quite see yet everything coming together in your head. I’ll be giving you then a few tips on how to achieve that vintage theme without blowing out your whole wedding budget.
- 1. Research
As with any endeavor, research is key. Go through the rest of this blog for wedding themes and ideas and try to save the ones you seem to like. There are a lot of resources available online on design and styling and you’ll surely be able to pick up a few tips and tricks along the way. Keep in mind, however the kind of vintage theme that you wish to go for so you can easily filter through the mess and clutter of beautiful, crazy, wedding photos that you can show to the Orange County wedding photographer you hire.
- 2. Vintage Themes
Do you see you and your guests rocking to a roaring 20s theme? Do you like the vintage theme with a touch of rustic, country charm? Do you see yourself in the midst of age-old ruins amidst the backdrop of a country’s rich history? Whichever the case, there are important pieces associated to the kind of vintage look that you wish to achieve. Once you’ve settled on the central theme of your design, include these pieces in your research so you’ll be able to ensure that they are incorporated in the overall design.
- 3. Vintage Wedding Venue
If you are looking to cut costs like most people in the world, one great money-saver is researching Orange County wedding venues that are very near or at the very least be able to accommodate your vintage theme. Some people go for event halls that have an extensive list of materials available to pull off your theme or an in-house wedding planner in Orange County that can offer his or her services for a packaged price with your rental.
If cost is not quite a big issue for you and you’re more concerned about pulling off the theme of your dreams, you can go for parks or private ranches or even a grand clubhouse at a high end community. When thinking about your wedding venues in Orange County however, don’t forget to consider other logistics concerns, like how near or far is it to the reception area, if it has shelter provision for when it rains, and how convenient is the location for your wedding guests.
- 4. Vintage Wedding Decorations
I’ve mentioned earlier how there are certain pieces that are associated with each kind of vintage theme. Here are a few of those pieces and how you can use it to the best of your Orange County wedding venue’s advantage.
a. Roaring 20s – The flapper era is a time of dance, sexy fashion and ornate decorations. You can’t go for this theme without the frills and the bows on your centerpieces and shiny dinnerware on the table. It is usually executed in colors of black, red, and gold. This is probably the most outrageous of all vintage designs.
b. Rustic Vintage – This theme brings together vintage glory and rustic charm. This is often carried out in garden or backyard weddings wherein quirky antique pieces are brought together amidst the beautiful backdrop of nature. Most pieces associated to the theme are old wooden doors with chipped off paint, ornate vintage dress tables, fairy lights, beaded arches, wooden signposts and freshly picked floral arrangements.
c. Looking Back in History – I have seen many a couples looking radiant in weddings found in the middle of ancient ruins or historical sites. The combination of modern venue styling like elegant draping and crystal chandeliers expertly put together in an outdoor venue against the backdrop of the sky is always an enchanting sight to see. This theme always works best with a high end, black tie set-up fit for the gods.
Vintage wedding venue styling is a creative, but challenging task that requires extensive research and creativity to add a personal touch. Whether you are a hands-on bride or one working with trusted professionals, including your Orange County wedding DJ, it would work to your advantage to understand the pieces required by your theme of choice to ensure that it is put together in the best possible way.
Depending on your theme, you can go over the top with your designs or nice and simple to simply highlight the most important piece of the wedding—the couple. Find some time to visit different wedding venues in Orange County before making your decision to make sure that you get the best possible deal as well as the perfect location. Also canvass different wedding suppliers for the exact pieces that you need. While it is a great plan B to improvise, nothing compares to authentic vintage pieces to help you achieve that old world-meets-new age magic.
by Kerry Johnson – Follow Kerry on G+!
