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2013 Trend Highlight | 1920s/Great Gatsby Weddings

5/10/2013

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The new Baz Luhrmann adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby was finally released today, and ever since its original release date in December, the wedding circuit has been blowing up with 1920s-inspired gowns, accessories, and decor.  One must be careful with this trend - it can go cheap, gimmicky, and costume-y VERY quickly, but when done tastefully, it can take your wedding to a high level of glamour and style.  Here's a glimpse of what's in:

Gowns

Beaded details, intricate lace, unique backs, and caplet sleeves are all featured in this year's popular 1920s dresses.  Designers such as Jenny Packham, Claire Pettibone, BHDLN, and Lazaro are ones to watch.
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Claire Pettibone Kristene Gown
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BHLDN Aiguille Gown
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Corina Snow Gown
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Jenny Packham Eden Gown

Accessories

Headpieces can be anything from bridal caps, long flowing veils, glitzy headbands, and feathered combs.  Art-Deco style jewelry and true-to-the-era shoes are a must.
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BHLDN Headband
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Twigs and Honey Headband
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BHLDN Earrings
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The ULTIMATE splurge...$200,000 Headpiece from Tiffany's. Straight from the movie.
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Etsy Veil
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Emmy London Shoes

Bridesmaids

Stay away from the feathers and flapper fringe!  Classic dresses with beaded details or plain frocks that can be jazzed up with accessories will hit the right note.
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Temperly London Dress
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ModCloth Dress
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BHLDN Capelet
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ModCloth Dress
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Temperly London Dress
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BHLDN Capelet

For the Men

Inspiration is drawn directly from Jay Gatsby's wardrobe.  For a formal wedding, a classic black tux is perfect, and for a more casual affair, the Gatsby Standard white linen suit will do.  Conveniently, Brooks Brothers has created a Great Gatsby collection made of suits, shirts, ties, shoes, and anything else your man might require. (pictured below)
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Invitations and Cakes

Art-Deco designs and metallic accents are everything when it comes to keeping with the theme.
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Flowers

No round-ball bouquets here!  Organic-shaped spray bouquets work well here, or, for an extra bit of glamour, go for a vintage brooch bouquet.  For the non-traditionalist who wants to pay homage to F. Scott Fitzgerald, book page bouquets are all the rage.
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Other Ideas

There are so many things that make up a wedding, from your venue, reception, food, and activities.  Here are some other ways to incorporate the Jazz Age into your day:
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Get married in a Gatsby Estate, OR...
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Keep it intimate in a Fitzgerald-worthy library.
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Tack balloons on the wall for bubbles in your decor (not just your champagne,) OR...
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Have a "paper moon" backdrop for a photobooth. VERY popular in the 20s. OR...
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Keep your tables classy with a lot of gold and glass, OR...
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If you want an excuse for an alcohol-free wedding, claim it's prohibition!
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Give your guests old-school Gangster props and let the fun begin!
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Theme each table after a different piece of 1920s literature.
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Set out an art deco style guestbook, OR...
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Have guests write notes on a vintage typewriter.

Need more ideas?
Head over to Couture Commitments' Pinterest and check out the "Spring 2013 - 1920s" board.

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