If you’re planning a wedding with a vintage theme and need some inspiration, take a look at this 1920s Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding! It is an increasingly popular theme that encompasses elegance, style and luxury without seeming over the top. Perfect for anyone who wants to feel like a 1920s movie star on their wedding day.
For a 1920’s style, you should be looking for high-neck dresses with full skirts and long sleeves.
Dresses
There are an abundance of 1920s dress styles, so we would whittle down the election to dresses with beads and lace. Here are some good examples:
Vintage dresses: Have a look around some vintage shops, second-hand stores and online for the perfect vintage dress. A tip: size up! These dresses normally run small. We recommend the colours beige, pink and brown for that vintage flare.
Flapper dresses: This classic dress style is flirty and fun, with silk fabric and a drop waist. Its the perfect dress for dancing!
Gatsby dresses: Straight from the 20s, the gatsby gown has beautiful beading and varies in length. Perfect for a 1920s Great Gatsby inspired wedding!
Tea-length gowns: An elegant look is a tea-length dress which comes down to below the knee and often has lace and beading.
Accessories to finish off the look
1920s headpiece: we recommend wearing a feather headpiece, tiara, gemstones or pearls to add a touch of glam and luxury to your 1920s look.
Jewellery: a vintage-style necklace, bracelet or crystal earrings would be the perfect touch to your look. Beaded jewellery is perfect to match your dress.
Shoes: and we can’t forget the shoes! Here are some of our favourite 1920s Great Gatsby inspired wedding shoes for the big day:
Great Gatsby Makeup and Hairstyles
Makeup: you should opt for a bold lip colour: we suggest red! Keep the rest of the look fairly natural, with a little black eyeliner for definition.
Hairstyle: Loose waves are the way to go for your hairstyle. A softer style will compliment your look perfectly: go to a hair salon and ask for victory rolls or loose curls. Then, add in a feather hairband for the final touch.
At your 1920’s Great Gatsby inspired wedding, you just need to follow these tips to create the perfect look. And if you’re not currently wedding planning, you could still use this theme for a birthday party or any celebration as it is very versatile. Head back to the roaring 20’s! At Blog For Bride, we have lots of articles with even more themes for weddings… so check them out!