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60th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
Traditional Era Inspired 60th Anniversary Decor
Couples that were wed in the 1940s will have celebrated or will soon
celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. What an extraordinary event! A
love that lasts 60 years is an inspiration to young lovers everywhere.
It is the ultimate love story and should be celebrated.
World War II was the main focus in America during the 40s, the time a
couple married 60 years would have married. Fashion and decor reflected
the time of war.
Using decorations inspired by the 1940s, you can create timeless decor
for your 60th wedding anniversary celebration. A 60th wedding
anniversary decorative plan should be modest and simple, reflecting the
time of the original wedding.
With the war occurring, there was very little room for fashion fabric
waste. Silk and wool were extremely popular fabrics at this time,
however the silk was needed to make parachutes for the troops, and the
wool was needed to make blankets to warm them. Everything went to the
war. Women were manning the factories and men were rushing off the join
the military. Everyone was affected by the fighting taking place.
Style in the 1940s was simple and understated. Dresses usually buttoned
down the front, had tee shirt style sleeves and fell just below the
knee. Polka dots and big flower prints were very popular for this time.
Men could often be found in military wear, or in zoot suits for more
formal occasions.
Decor for an anniversary celebration of this theme should be done in
muted colors. It should appear simple in form. A great idea to start the
decorative style is to choose cotton tablecloths. 1940s inspired
tablecloths might have red teapots or big and small flowers on them. The
colors are usually in shades of red, pink, blue, and yellow. It is a
very primary color scheme.
Placing short white vases of short-stemmed flowers in the center of each
table is a great way to capture the simplicity of the 40s design. White
strings of lights can be draped on the ceiling above each table to give
it a special emphasis.
Hiring a swing band is a great idea for this celebration. The
anniversary couple is sure to recognize some of the songs and will love
dancing the night away. For extra appeal, hire a swing instructor to
teach the guests a few fancy moves.
Food for a celebration of the theme should stay light and simple. Simple
finger sandwiches and pasta salads are great. They can be set on a
simple table and arranged buffet style. Iced tea is a great drink to
serve. A small cake can be served with coffee or hot tea.
Decorating for a 60th wedding anniversary is fun and easy. The
anniversary couple and their guests will love going back in time during
the party to reminisce on an era of the past. Using 40s inspired style
you can quickly transform a normal anniversary party into an interesting
themed event. So, start researching the 1940s and begin planning your
anniversary event today!
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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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