1950's theme diy?

So an ice cream float bar. Lots of music from the era, and dinner should be diner food like burgers, and fries. Maybe have some pink ladies jackets made for the girls, at least for photos...

Check Pinterest! That’s where I got most of my ideas for my 1930/1940s style wedding.

Definitely not burgers for dinner like a PP said. This is still a wedding not a BBQ

Were looking for like mid range catering, like applebees, red lobster etc. I like the idea of the ice cream bar! Super cute

If you want to take any of these ideas...we did a late 50s/early 60s "Rat Pack" swanky theme (indoors would have been better/easier but we already booked winery. Gorgeous but harder to fit our theme). We did DIY decor. Ask me any questions!

We hired a "greeter" to tell guests their table names!

small tables by dance floor (dining tables behind)

"Dean Martin" table (each different)

bar we decorated & fake cigarettes (people loved them)

dessert table, vintage topper from eBay

Invites & labels from Zazzle (look for matching stamps!). Our colors were black and white, with a splash of polka dot: my dress, cake ribbon, invite suite, STD (not shown).

Hubby came up with idea of blending Twilight Zone storytelling with early 60s nightclub theme to explain our wedding reception and dress code (photos of guests were fantastic!!)

polka dot invite suite

polka dot dress

View Quoted Comment This is actually super cute! I love the ratpack idea, I might take this to a Frankie Valli idea I had. Love love love your diy's im such a diy wanna be haha

View Quoted Comment I loooove the length of your dress, im a huge fan of tea length where did you find it?

Kayla, Frankie Valli would be totally fun and different!

Lol. It didn't start as tea length. Check out before pic (below). It's by Moonlight Bridal. They have other tea lengths but this polka dot one might not be avail anymore. Got at Ferndales Bridal in Orange/Tustin, CA. The owner cut off the bottom to custom-make my sleeves!

(before alterations) Moonlight polka dot dress

View Quoted Comment Thats beautiful! Im in ohio and I might have a couple shops that can make a tea length dress, ive been looking for one to do a dress change for my reception because my finace and I are doing a swing dance.

FYI, cheap bridal accessories on eBay and Amazon. It's almost a year so I can't remember but something like: veil ($12), gloves ($7-$10), pearl earrings ($5?), had the necklace already.

Check out customized shoes at Birds of Prey . Customize style, heel height, color, add bows. I added a polka dot bow to mine. Not uber comfy but I HATE shoes other than sneakers so I'm not the best judge.

A swing dance? That'll be fun and memorable. Way to go. Can't wait to see your wedding photos...after September. Good luck with your planning!