Vintage Wedding Inspiration Board

There are so many wonderful wedding themes to choose from when you start to plan your special day that it can be difficult to pick the best one to fit your style. If you are looking for something with a timeless elegance, a vintage inspired wedding might be the perfect thing. You can tie in different aspects - such as lace or a rustic touch - or you can keep to purely antique decor to create a classicaly beautiful ceremony and reception. 

Mix distressed details with bright pops of color and old-fashioned items to wow your guests and create displays featuring assorted mementos to keep the conversation going. Use family heirlooms to add a personal touch to your wedding and create a day to remember for you and all of your guests. We have collected some inspiration to help you create the perfect backdrop for your big day - so make sure to scroll through this post and check out our Vintage wedding inspiration board on Pinterest.

Groom With Bowtie / Suitcases / Lace Parasol / Lace Hand Fan / Filigree Earrings 

Stacked Books / Vintage Camera / Lace Heels

Table Number Sign / Bell Shaped Jar / Reflective Lace Candle Holder / Wire Hanger Candle Holder

Vintage Detail Serving Set / Cake and Donut Display / Pearl Display / Reception Food Display

Depression Era Candle Holder / Bouquet / Distressed Drawer Shelf / Vintage Suitcase / Display Case / Tablescape

Rustic Romance Vancouver Country Wedding

We are absolutely giddy over this wedding we are about to share with you today! With the number of weddings that cross our screens on any given day, it's the weddings like this one - featuring country charm hand in hand with luxurious and modern twists - that keep us on our toes. We cannot thank Will Pursell Photography enough for sending this gorgeous wedding our way to share with all of you!

Natalie and Braden planned a jaw-dropping rustic wedding in Vancouver, BC that is beyond perfect, from the stunning attire right down to the reception decor you will have to see to fully appreciate. We'll give you a hint - think glass bottles in all sizes filled with flowers in all shades of purple paired with hanging chandeliers and gold accents. Yeah, you're going to want to take your time looking through this stunner! 

You better get scrolling - and you'll want to be sure you don't miss the doughnut table. (Yes, we said doughnut table!) And have we told you yet how much we adore this wedding?

The romantic ceremony was held at the Celebration Pavilion in Vancouver, which features a retractable glass wall allowing for a unique open-air feel and incredible outdoor view behind the bride and groom - if you think you can look away from these two! 

The bride wore blue socks for her "something blue" and a peach colored stone necklace, while the groom's attire accented hers flawlessly with a peach tie to match her necklace. The bridesmaids wore beautiful gowns in different shades of purple which look amazing next to their groomsman partner wearing a custom made tie to match the dresses. 

The reception took place in the beautiful Diamond Alumni Centre at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, BC. Perched atop Burnaby mountain, this location could not be more picture-perfect, with a beautiful panoramic view of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. 

The rustic vintage styling on these dessert tables features burlap and lace along with old-fashioned cake stands. In addition to the ivory pearl and glittery gold wedding cake, guests helped themselves to Krispy Kreme donuts as they partied the night away from these extra-sweet doughnut dessert tables.

We love that the bride and groom both wore cowboy boots and with their love for country music, the burlap and lace featured throughout the reception was just the right touch. Gold Chiavari chairs and vintage-style gold framed table numbers give a modern touch while hanging chandeliers lend more of a whimsical, wander-lust feel. We are not sure how they dreamed up this wedding decor concept, but we would have to say this bride and groom have done an amazing job bringing together every single detail! 

Photographer: Will Pursell Photography / Wedding Venue: Celebration Pavilion at Queen Elizabeth Park / Reception Venue: Diamond Alumni Centre at Simon Fraser University / Wedding Planner: Lua Weddings & Events / Design and Decor: Art of the Party / Floral Designer: Garden Party Flowers / Bride's Gown, Veil and Headpiece: Bisou Bridal / Hair and Makeup: Pillars Hair Salon / Wedding Cake: Hazel Legget / Donuts: Krispy Kreme / Stationary: Making Memories with Scrapbooking / Videographer: Kismet Creative / Limos: Tommy Limo / DJ: Garry Robertson DJ Services / Bridesmaids Gowns and Grooms/men Ties: Custom made by Seamstress Jane Poon / Groom and Groomsmen Apparel: Moore's

5 Head Table Wedding Decoration Ideas

The head table is the focal point of any wedding reception.  It surrounds the bride and groom and brings emphasis to the newlyweds.  Whether you decide to stay traditional with your head table decorations or go bold with a statement piece, don't leave your head table to the last decorating decision.  This is your chance to make your wedding decorations shine.  Your head table should tie together the overall theme of your wedding and set the tone of your reception. 

1) Signage

Belle The Magazine / 100 Layer Cake / Blush

A bold statement that is trending with couples.  The use of signage as a statement piece for the head table is a simple and effective way to bring attention to the newlyweds.

2) Family Style Seating

The Knot / Elements of Style / Colin Cowie

Family style seating is the ideal way to provide an intimate atmosphere for guests to mingle and make conversation.  With a family style head table, this relaxed setup also allows the bride and groom the chance to sit next to their close family members instead of just the members of the wedding party.  Be sure and seat the members of your wedding party next to their spouses or dates to ensure everyone is comfortable and relaxed.

3) Sweetheart Table

The Knot / St George Weddings / Wedding Chicks

Take a breather from all the mingling and thank yous with this intimate set up.  Sweetheart tables are making a swift comeback at wedding receptions and give the bride and groom a chance to steal a few moments together alone.

4) Hanging Focal Points

Southern Weddings / Burnett's Boards / Mimosa Flowers / Style Me Pretty

Nothing screams romance and elegance more than hanging wedding decorations.  While it may not be in the budget to hang decorations above every reception table, using them just above the head table is a more affordable splurge.

5) Dressed up Chair Backs

Wedding Chicks / Lacie Hansen Photography / My Wedding Reception Ideas

For those sticking with a traditional head table setup, you can still set the bride and groom apart by dressing up their chairs with decorative chair backs.  This will put the focus on the newlyweds and add a personal touch to the reception decor.

12 Delightful Ways To Use Personalized Signs Throughout Your Wedding

Chalkboards. Barn wood. Window panes. Jumbo letters. The list goes on and on.  We can pretty much guarantee your guests will adore any type of sign you display at your wedding, because let's face it - they are too sweet not to love!  DIY wedding signs can be created from pretty basic supplies, like re-purposed wood, frames, and chalkboard paint.  If you are not feeling quite that ambitious, there are plenty of places you can buy them - or you could sweet-talk one of your particularly artsy friends to give you a hand!

'My Beloved' Sign

With a million and one ways to use custom signs, the possibilities are endless for what to say on them.  We have collected 12 of our favorite ideas (with a few examples of each that we couldn't help but share!), and hope they inspire you in designing your own wedding signs!

Welcome Everyone To Your Wedding With These Beauties

Gold Window Pane Sign / Framed Chalkboard / Painted Wood

Let Guests Know Where to Go...

Rustic Barn Wood / 'Wedding This Way' Custom Printed Sign / Mini Oars / Driftwood 'Love Everywhere'

...And When to Be There!

Framed Timeline / Painted Wood Timeline

Ask Guests to Share Pictures on Social Media Using Your Wedding Hashtag

Simple Painted Wood Instagram Sign / 'Let's Dance and Instagram Pics' Sign / Painted Wood Social Media Sign / Chalkboard Style Sign

Make Your Ceremony Unique

'Best Day Ever' / 'With My Whole Heart' / 'Here Comes Your Girl' / 'Last Chance to Run'

Share the Names & Roles of Everyone in the Bridal Party

Window Pane Bridal Party Sign / Chalkboard Style Bridal Party Sign

Display as Wedding Decor that Doubles as Your Guest Book

Painted Wood Heart Guest Book / Graffiti Guest Book Sign

Share Your Love Story

Window Pane Love Story / Chalkboard Love Story

Lead Guests to Cocktail Hour & Feature Signature Drinks

'Enjoy a Sip' / 'Follow the Path' / 'Get Your Cocktails On' / Signature Drink Signs

Tell Guests What's on the Menu

Chalkboard Dinner Menu / Floral Menu / Chalkboard Cake Diagram

Direct Guests to Their Seats

Pallet Seating Sign / Framed Chalkboard / Rustic Wood and Chalkboard

Thank Friends and Family for Celebrating with You

Painted Drawer / Painted Wood Sign / Printed Table Sign / Chalkboard Style Print 

You really can't go wrong with a few well-placed signs at your wedding.  Get creative with the materials you use - and the wording - and you might be surprised what you come up with!  We promise guests will love that they get a few more details about your wedding day, or even just a sweet thank you at the end of the night!