Putting Together a Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding

Warm greetings to all our Lots of Love Readers!

Theme weddings are fun because it gives everyone a reason to dress up and act the part. One of the more popular themes that has been dominating the fall wedding scene is the The Great Gatsby. 

The Roaring 20s has been characterized as the quintessential era of opulence and robust growth in America. It is pure vintage chic, glamorous and sexy. It has been getting much attention of late with the transformation of the book into a movie. And if you adore the movie, you'll surely enjoy your Great Gatsby themed wedding.

Here are some great elements that you can put together:

Printables:

Stationery set in gold and black captures the glitz and glamor of the Roaring 20s. 

The Look: 

This Marchesa beaded wedding gown fits perfectly into a Great Gatsby fall wedding.

The groom radiant in a gray suit and bow tie

Bridesmaids would look alluring in dresses with geometric patterns inspired by the Gatsby book cover

And the guys would definitely rock in fedora hats. 

Don't forget to dress the little ones in vintage fashion.

Wedding Bouquet Options

For the wedding bouquet, you can opt for flowers and pearls. 

Or you can get more creative and go for a brooch bouquet of pins, jewelry, pearls and fabric roses.

The Wedding Ceremony

Line the aisle with candelabras with crystal beads and feathers.

Or you can line golden chairs with silver flower balls. 

Top it up with chandeliers, flowing fabrics and a generous bunch of flowers. 

Tablescapes

Carry on the theme into the reception with floral centerpieces in gold vases.

 Add sparkle to your table arrangement with flowers arranged in golden vases adorned with crystal beads. 

Treats:

 Serve hard to resist cocktails drinks such as these champagne with jello shots. 

Serve drinks in vintage decanters to reflect the opulence of the 20s.

 Indulge in a decadent wedding cake etched with sweet caramel.

A bite of cake with edible gold accents

Gifts and Favors

Welcome kit for those family and friends who are staying for the weekend to celebrate the occasion with you. 

Tealight Candle Holder Giveaways. 

"He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God. So he waited, listening for a moment longer to the tuning-fork that had been struck upon a star. Then he kissed her. At his lips' touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete." -The Great Gatsby

Tip: Opt for a wedding theme that reflects your style and fits right into your budget. 

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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Wedding Traditions: Something Old

Warm greetings to all our Lots of Love Readers! There's always going to be a long list of things to prepare for a wedding. But whether it is something simple or lavish, there are some things that have to be included in the list as required by tradition. They are "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a silver sixpence in her shoe."

Something Old represents the bride's past and her family. It symbolizes the connection between her old life and her future life in marriage. Something old can be an heirloom, a vintage item, a treasure or a sentimental piece from the bride's past. 

Here are 10 creative ideas to consider for your something old: 

You and your groom driving around in a top-down vintage bridal car

Carry an antique compact mirror on your purse. It always pays to have one on hand in case you want to check on your make-up. 

Photo Charms on the bridal bouquet. Pin framed pictures of your loved ones on your wedding bouquet. Even if they cannot attend your wedding, they're presence will surely be felt.

It's a great occasion to wear that heirloom jewelry that your mom handed down to you as part of the family jewels!

Mix the old with the new. Accentuate your wedding gown with something from your mom or grandmother's wedding gown! It would make them really proud!

Using your parent's wedding cake topper on your wedding cake will surely bring back lovely memories of their own wedding. 

Rummage through those silver your mom gave you and see if you can find the cake forks they used at their wedding. You can use it on your own wedding too!

Here's a really cool thing to do: Recreate your parent's wedding photo on your wedding day. 

You can smash a champagne glass from your relatives or parent's wedding or anniversary during the ceremony. Mazel Tov!

And lastly, you can showcase your parents and grandparents' wedding photos at the reception. 

"If ever two were one, then surely we.

If ever man were loved by wife, then thee."

~Anne Bradstreet~

Lots of love,
Susan

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Vintage Lace Themed Wedding

 

Romantic greetings to all our beloved Lots of Love Readers!

We love beautiful things and for this article, we are giving you another brilliant inspiration for your wedding - lace. It brings out a classic and vintage feel to the occasion. Here are several lovely ideas worth considering: 

Lace patterned invitations - classic!

Vintage lace wedding dress

Gorgeous bridesmaids in lace sheath bridesmaids dresses

And flower girls looking  pretty in lovely lace dresses!

The bride and bridesmaids could wear matching wedding flats adorned with lace appliques

 

For a more interesting wedding bouquet, how about wrapping those stems with lace?

It's going to be a lovely wedding ceremony with the couple saying their vows under this marriage canopy made of lace

Stylish lace patterned table cloths at the wedding reception

Here are other lovely details for a lace-themed wedding:

Lace-inspired wedding reception collection

Wouldn't it be cool to have lace-patterned fans for guests to use and bring home as wedding souvenir?

Vases of different heights wrapped with lace

Paper lace escort cards 

Showcase your theme with an exquisite 3-tier lace themed cake

 A twist on the classic multilayer cake - mini cakes!

And of course, some wedding favors for guests to remember you by even after the party is over. 

Soap wrapped in lace

Floral Lace Sugar Cookies

China with personalized gift tags for special guests at the wedding

 Celebrate life, love and companionship! 

Lots of love, 

Susan

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