Celebrate Weddings As Celebrated in the 1950’s
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Celebrate Weddings As Celebrated in the 1950’s

Many Brides and Grooms enjoy the romanticized domestic bliss of one of America’s favorite decades: the 1950’s. Other couples enjoy the classic rock n’ roll of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and similar artists. Whether a Bride and Groom prefer the quiet home life scene or the rebellious youth culture, In this article we have a few suggestions on how they can celebrate the 1950’s by incorporating inspiration from the era into their Wedding.

In many ways, the clothing styles of the 1950’s continue today. Men wore simple suits in dark blue, dark brown and charcoal, with striped ties and hats with brims narrower than the fedoras of the 1940’s; dressing the Groomsmen for a 1950’s-inspired Wedding would be a simple matter. The Bridesmaids could reflect the fashion of the time with tapered waists and crinoline slips under full skirts. For the Bride, Wedding Gowns of the 1950’s were full skirted, floor or ballerina length (falling to about the middle of the shin), and often trimmed or covered in lace. The Flower Girl could even represent girls’ fashions of the day with a poodle skirt and saddle shoes.

Above all else, classic rock n’ roll encapsulates the vivacity of the 1950’s. A Bride and Groom could find a band that specifically does classic rock, or discuss with their band or DJ playing some of the 1950’s top songs. After all, when people hear songs like Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode, Bill Haley and His Comets’ Rock Around The Clock and Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog, they can’t help but dance. The Penguins’ slower song Earth Angel is also an excellent choice for a Wedding.

Brides and Grooms interested in a 1950’s-inspired Wedding have many options for Wedding Favors. Popular 1950’s toys, like hula hoops and yo-yos, could be a playful choice. More adult choices include chocolates in a martini glass or dinner mints wrapped in tulle. We hope you will love the idea of ​​a Candy Table, and with a 1950’s theme, it could include Candy Necklaces, Lemon Head, Mike & Ike, Sugar Daddies, Tootsie Rolls and Bazooka gum. Some Brides and Grooms could even compile a mix CD of their favorite 1950’s songs for their guests.

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