The 1920s were an age of Jazz, fevered dancing, beautiful clothing, entertaining, and delighting in indulgence of all sorts. A Roaring 20′s theme can add fun and uniqueness to any wedding, and will unquestionably make it extremely special.
It was the first decade after the First World War, the last decade before the Great Depression, and the long goodbye to the age of silent films. Both tragically beautiful cinema stars like Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino and the lurid fascination with crime boss Al Capone’s heists and murders, it was a period of extremes. Silent film itself perhaps informed the fashions, as the stars had only style and pantomime with which to connect to audiences, so signature looks dominated virtually all style for ladies who prided themselves on being up to the latest trends.
The bridesmaids could wear flapper dresses with feathers and fringe, seamed stockings, and low strap Mary Jane shoes. Although the style was risqué for the time, it was also very glamorous.
The moment of proposal, of course, is the event that kicks off this entire affair, and if you’ve hypothetically discussed this theme for your wedding, your guy will hopefully think to start out right with an era-appropriate round halo engagement rings chosen or custom made just for you. To improve your odds, you might also share the idea with mutual female friends who he’s likely to ask for guidance when he decides he wants to pop the question, and they can convince him that a stunning halo engagement ring settings style is the way to go!
To be an elegant 20s bride, don’t concern yourself with being one hundred percent accurate; if the signature straight shifts and dropped waists of the traditional flapper dress do not flatter your figure, there’s not a thing wrong with adapting a fun fringed or silk getup with lines better suited to your body type. Mainly, just stay away from excesses of fabric. Above-the-knee hemlines were standard, while a more elegant look can be achieved with a long tulip-skirt or mermaid-skirt gown.
Fragrant orchids and lilies were a favourite. Brides of the 1920s favored large elaborate bouquets, filled with white flowers such as orchids, and masses of trailing greens and ribbons.
Accessories that can help bring your look into the right era include saddle heels or black pumps with low ankle straps, stocking with seams, lavaliere necklaces, and cloche or chaplet headpieces with beading and birdcage veils. Your bridesmaids can be decked out in simple fringed or beaded dresses with boas and matching chaplet bands, and the gentlemen of the wedding goodtime can put on the Ritz with cuffed trousers, suspenders, and fedoras.
For wedding favors, place cards can be exhibited in silver cigarette cases, and guests can also take home miniature Model Ts and long faux-pearl strings. Ostrich and peacock feathers make beautiful centerpieces, and if you’re artistic, working in beads and chandelier crystals will create breathtaking results. The flowers at weddings of this decade were large and elaborate; bouquets and centerpieces can include calla lilies, gardenias, and magnolias.
A Roaring 20′s theme can add fun and originality to any wedding, and will surely make it memorable.
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