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1940s Theme Wedding
America’s In Love: 1940s Theme Wedding
Close your eyes and imagine it’s 1940. America’s at war and you
and the love of your life must get married before he ships off in
two days. If you think this is as romantic as it gets, then maybe
you should consider a 1940’s theme wedding.
Theme weddings are more popular than ever. Brides desire to have
a wedding that stands out from others and can be remembered for its
originality. Women want their wedding day to be special and
different. Theme weddings allow that to happen.
One of the most romantic periods of time in American history was
the 1940’s era. With the country at war and most of our men
enlisted, women could do nothing but sit at home waiting for their
return. The entire period boasted of hopeless love. A 1940’s wedding
theme captures the essence of that hopeless and loyal love.
To capture this era, brides should go for a tailored look when
choosing the wedding attire. Many brides in the 40’s didn’t wear
traditional dresses, but instead opted for the suit dress. Brides
can have a 40’s wedding however and still wear a wedding dress. To
keep the look of the period however, brides should look for vintage
dresses.
One thing a 1940’s bride should not go without is her hat and
veil combo. Hats were very popular for women at this time. Veils
were usually very short and attached to the hat. Men wore their
military formals or zoot suits. Stripes are great for men in a
1940’s theme wedding. Paired with shiny leather shoes, the striped
suits will allow the men to blend right into the era.
Hair in this era was simple and elegant. Brides can draw
inspiration from stars of the period such as Veronica Lake or Lauren
Bacall, who exuded class and confidence. Soft waves with the sides
pinned back were a great style of the 40’s. A simple flower stuck
behind one ear of each attendant would also add a great touch.
Makeup for this theme should be muted and natural except for the
lips. Lips were bright and usually a shade of red, drawing attention
to the mouth.
Music was a huge part of the 40’s. Without the recreational
choices we have today, music and dances were wildly popular. Many
women met their future husbands dancing the night away. Swing music
was a hit and any wedding with a 1940’s theme should certainly have
a swing band at the reception.
For an added touch, the bride and groom could take swing lessons
before the wedding so they could fully participate. Another idea
would be to hire a swing instructor to give a quick lesson to guests
during the reception. Frank Sinatra was one of the most popular
artists of the time. The couple could even choose to have their
first dance to his hit, “And The Way You Look Tonight”.
Decorations for a 1940’s theme wedding should be understated.
Many of the weddings during this time were planned in a few days,
and to truly capture the era, the bride should not go overboard. It
was a very patriotic period in America with WWII raging and in
coordination brides can choose to have patriotic decorations. Red
and white flowers are a great way to add patriotism to floral
arrangements.
Carnations or roses would work well to capture the spirit of the
time. The American flag can be displayed or a flag pattern can be
used for ribbons on arrangements. Little flags with names place at
the base can be used for seating cards at the reception.
Another choice for decorating is the swing theme. To capture the
swing theme through decorations, brides should focus on music. Place
card holders could include small trumpets or saxophones. There
should be an abundance of musical notes scattered in many varieties
on walls and tables. Cut outs of piano keys are another great thing
you can use to capture the mood. Black, white, and gold are great
colors to highlight the music.
A 1940’s theme wedding can be full of romance and fun. Focusing
on simplicity and the loyal love of the era, the ceremony and
reception will be remembered by the couple and guests forever. It is
a beautiful and easy way to create a magical and original experience
for those that love and appreciate the beauty of a 1940’s wedding
theme.
About the Author
Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from
Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also
enjoys songwriting. She and her husband have two young boys and four
dogs. She is a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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