Best vintage inspired ideas for weddings: Mardi Gras Vintage Weddings

We continue our narration about offbeat wedding themes. Some couples plan really unconventional themes for their weddings; thus, they do not want their wedding theme to correlate with that of others. That said, sometimes it is a terrible nightmare to find a truly whimsical idea for a wedding!

We’ve posted a great many ideas for both offbeat and romantic weddings to aid in your quest for the perfect wedding. Here comes another one: the “Mardi Gras” style wedding. The first associations that come to mind when one hears “Mardi Gras” are Louisiana and the carnival of New Orleans. Once ruled by a French king, Louisiana’s food and carnivals were influenced by this king’s reign. Add to this crazy mixture the smooth sounds of New Orleans jazz, and you will have a true “Mardi Gras.”

Mardi Gras Wedding Colors

The central idea behind “Mardi Gras”-inspired weddings is definitely the colors. Using traditional colors, you will create the basis for the rest. Violet, green, and gold are now a Carnival tradition. Make the most of these colors by using deeper and stronger shades for winter and fall weddings, and vice versa for weddings in the warm season, using shades of the main colors, such as lavender instead of purple or violet.

Here is one special trick that works no matter the season: use all three colors, but only one of them as a base, applying the other two as accents. Here’s an example: use violet for your wedding outfit and green only for the flower bouquets and bridesmaids’ outfits. Conversely, use green for your wedding attire and purple for the flower bouquets and bridesmaids’ gowns. Do not forget to vary the length of your dresses, either. If you wear a long dress, then the bridesmaids’ dresses must be knee-length. Conversely, you can don a mid-length wedding dress while the bridesmaids wear long dresses.

Food and Reception Décor

Food at your Mardi Gras vintage party must be Creole or Cajun. If you’re short on typical Cajun ideas, do a Google search for Louisiana cuisine, because the specialties are indeed unique and unconventional. A buffet is a great idea for a wedding reception! Nonetheless, do not leave the wedding chairs behind. A great way to organize seating at the wedding party is to assign labels like “The Queen” and “The King” to the backs of your chairs.

Turn your wedding cake into a traditional King Cake. You may also use the violet, gold, and green palette for the icing, but the best idea is to bake a plastic baby doll inside. The guest who finds this doll in their slice will have to make a very special treat for the bride and groom the following week—or when the couple returns from their honeymoon!

Mardi Gras is full of lights, lanterns, and beaded garlands, most of which you can make yourself. You can also buy chocolate coins as table favors and serve these low-cost but perfect sweets at each table.

Wedding Attire and Accessories

Before we start with our wedding dress ideas, let’s determine the preferred colors and styles. Because jazz is the main sound for your wedding (needless to explain), the length of your dress is obvious. Some brides insist on wearing purple or green for their wedding attire. Others, however, prefer donning less traditional colors (by Mardi Gras standards, at least), such as white or ivory, while asking their maids of honor to wear outfits in the traditional “Mardi Gras”-influenced palette.

An awesome idea for your outfit would be a retro “jazz” umbrella. If you do not have one or do not want to waste money on eBay-like sites, use an old umbrella as a frame and crochet to make it truly retro. Look at old New Orleans photos, and you will find many ideas. Many crochet and knitting magazines have great ideas for making one in no time. We have no doubt that this accessory will appear in most of your wedding photos and become a beloved wardrobe accessory.

You absolutely cannot do without a feather mask as an accessory. You may use a traditional color for your makeup, but if you still want to have pastel shades on your face, you may diversify your “Mardi Gras”-inspired look with feather masks! The Rosette Skirt by Nataya will go with the basic violet Mardi Gras line. By using true green or gold shoes, you will make your outfit truly Carnival-inspired.

Mardi Gras Wedding Dress Ideas

If you plan your Mardi Gras retro wedding in winter, do not forget to purchase the perfect winter wear, such as the Opera Coat in Violet.

The Chiffon Artisan Dress itself is a perfect ready-to-wear set for Mardi Gras vintage weddings.

Another ready-to-wear idea is the Boho Vintage Dress by Nataya. You won’t even need to spend more money on accessories!

For the gals who insist on being nontraditional, the Vintage Wedding Gown in ivory is a possible choice. The crochet retro umbrella will go great with this nontraditional Mardi Gras outfit.

If you are a great fan of the jazz length, the Second Wedding Dress by Nataya is just right for you!

Surely, Mardi Gras takes place in spring, but if you cannot wait, then the Baroque Style Vintage Dress by Nataya will make you the winter queen of your wedding carnival.

If you chose green as a base color, the Retro Dress in Green will be at your service!

Another green-colored idea to go with purple knee-high boots is the Nataya Green Airy Retro Dress. You can use green lace to make a perfect retro New Orleans-inspired umbrella. It will be the greatest look ever!

A happy Mardi Gras-inspired wedding to you!

Keren Dinkin

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