Art Deco Inspired Weddings

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One of the most glamorous eras of all time was the Art Deco period in the early Twentieth Century. When you are looking for a style to inspire your wedding design, you couldn't do better than to build your event around the cool sophistication of Art Deco. It is a great choice for a bride and groom who want to have a wedding that is distinctive and elegant.

Art Deco style would be perfect for an evening wedding. The flavor that is associated with Art Deco is swanky, sophisticated, and icy. The design was cool and linear, and often featured elements like repeated lines and mirrored surfaces. If you are looking for a sample of the pinnacle of Deco design, you will find it in the Chrysler Building in New York City.

A good place to start planning your wedding is with the color palette. For an Art Deco feeling, the perfect color is a pale icy blue. Pair it with shades of silver and chrome for a classic Deco look. You can also add in a dark espresso brown for more depth. As an example, picture your tablecloths done in an icy blue with two or three stripes of espresso around the hemline.

Since mirrored surfaces are such an integral part of the Art Deco style, you will want to find ways to use mirrors in your reception décor. One very nice look is to place a mirror in the center of each table under the centerpieces. This technique has the added advantage of making your centerpieces look larger and more impressive. Surround the floral display with candles in cut crystal holders. You could use either tall tapers or low votives.

To really make your theme pop, consider renting chandeliers to decorate your reception venue. Chandeliers from the art deco period were not ornate or flowery. Instead they featured very clean lines. A popular look was rectangles of crystal or mirrors hung vertically in a circle, with several rows to form the whole light fixture.

The bride's ensemble should also fit the Art Deco theme. Forget about big, poufy princess gowns. The look should be slinky, elegant, and very refined. A fabric like silk charmeuse is the perfect example of Deco fashion. It has both the slim lines and the sheen that was characteristic of the era. A charmuese sheath would be a stunning choice for a bridal gown (although it is not the most forgiving style).

The bride will want to find the perfect accessories to complete her look. You do not have to wear estate jewelry, just seek out pieces that have the right flair. Crystal bridal jewelry is perfect because of its clean and icy look. You could even have pieces handcrafted with pale blue crystals, which would look fantastic with a white bridal gown. (And it also covers your "something blue".)

For couples who want a very stylish and sophisticated wedding, the Art Deco look is ideal. It is not a style that you will see at every wedding, which is also nice. The sophisticated and elegant flair of Art Deco design will help you to create an unforgettable wedding.

Ask Bridget for advice in areas of jewelry or weddings. She writes numerous articles providing information for the customers of Silverland Jewelry.com. Crystal bridal jewelry is perfect to invoke the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco era.