The Vintage Wedding is Dead. What?!

I've been stewing about this since before the holidays so I decided that I finally needed to weigh in. The truth is, I was completely shocked when I came across this blog article in the Huffington Post that declares "vintage style weddings are dead!"

As somebody who loves every type of wedding whether it is "Urban Chic" or "Country Charm" I thought this declaration was absolutely appalling.

Why? Well for one, vintage is not dead, and I don't think it ever will be. All you have to do is check out some of my favorite blogs like Snippet & Ink, Green Wedding Shoes and Style Me Pretty. What irks me is not only is this opinion not true, but I thought the article was rude to brides that are currently planning a vintage wedding.

It claims that "they are all the same," which it totally nuts! The amount of detail, antique hunting and personal passions that go into planning a vintage wedding virtually guarantees that no two are the same! Not to mention that the classic details of the past will always be popular.

For instance, updo's from the 1930s and 40s will forever be a part of weddings because of their timeless style.

As I read on, I was horrified to find that the opinion of a couple of bloggers could spur some wedding industry professionals to jump on the band wagon and bash this particular style of wedding, framing as just a "trend." Vintage weddings are not a trend any more than a contemporary wedding is a trend, or a traditional wedding is a trend. Especially when something you buy is truly vintage, not just "vintage looking." There is a big difference.

Apparently, I'm going against the grain here by stating this. Brides should choose the design of their wedding based on what they love, and as long as they do that vintage weddings will always be a part of the landscape. You can never go wrong planning your wedding around your personal passions, and if that happens to be antiques and old books–then go for it!

The moral of this story is don't let any industry professional tell you what you want, or should want, for your event design. Be you and your wedding will be absolutely fabulous! So, I encourage all of my brides to bring what they love into their event design even if it is a so-called dying trend or the newest, cutting edge, ahead of your time design. Whatever your style, be authentic ladies!

Happy planning!