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{Wedding Inspiration} A Vintage Military Marriage

This week our wedding inspiration board is all about Theresa D. She just got engaged (congrats!) to her military fiance and already, her friend’s wedding is turning out to look a lot like hers. She wants to know how she can set her vintage inspired periwinkle, sage, and red wedding apart from her friend.

I have to say, Theresa, I L-O-V-E your choice of colors. with subtle pops of red and green, you won’t have to worry about this wedding looking patriotic. Since you mentioned in your email that your hubs to be is thinking of a red vest, you can also incorporate red into some accessories to tie it all together.

Theresa also wants to keep costs down for her wedding (natch) and since she loves vintage, I think this cake is a great option. You may recognize the cake from Hilary Duff’s wedding and you know who made it? Our very own Broke-Ass Cake Collection partners, Fantasy Frostings! Holla! By not using fondant or sugar flowers, you can cut the cost of this cake while giving it the vintage look that you lurve!

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As far as florals go, I think the best way to make a vintage look on a tight budget is to use a variety of flowers. You could even buy them at a farmer’s market and do this yourself. These flowers below are so adorable in these tin cans. Who’d have thought that soup cans could make for affordable and adorable wedding decor? If you want to cover the tin part up, you can spray paint them, tie ribbon around them, or even cover them with wallpaper that’s sticky on one side. It’s an easy and cheap way to spruce up the decor!

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Another unique way that Theresa can set her wedding apart from her friend’s, is by creating a vignette for her guests as they walk into the reception. Since she’ll be wearing her grandmother’s wedding dress, why not feature a picture of your grandmother in that wedding dress out near you guest book? Grab some vintage items and flowers, and arrange them on the table. Maybe even include a little framed write-up about your grandmother’s wedding. This way your guests get greeted beautifully and they get a little slice of your family history as well.

I hope you found these tips and tricks helpful! Best of luck on your big day!

-Maddie.