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1940s Hollywood Wedding Theme

by Charissa/Admin

1940s Hollywood was a romantic and glamorous era. Clark Gable and Cary Grant lit up the silver screen and made our hearts skip a beat in movies like Notorious and Strange Cargo, while beautiful starlets Rita Hayworth and Lana Turner cavorted with lovers we could only imagine meeting in our dreams. If you are a fancier of old Hollywood movies like I am then you might consider becoming a glamorous 1940s Hollywood bride.

Wedding Location -

The first thing you might consider is where you are going to hold the wedding. Prime locations might be an old movie set, theatre or a hotel ball room or canteen. If you loved swashbucklers like the Black Swan how about an old pirate ship or a secluded cove or beach. Choosing the right location is important for setting the stage and lending atmosphere to your event.

Wedding Attire -

When shopping for a bridal gown be sure to look for satin or silk A line gowns with puffed shoulders and sweetheart necklines. During the forties, sleeves were long and fitted and came to a point on the hands. Veils fell to the elbow or fingertips. Bridesmaids wore more demur dresses and were usually shorter than the bride’s gown. You might prefer for your bridesmaids and maid of honor to wear long gowns which is acceptable. Hair was often rolled up and and pinned. If you prefer loose, flowing hair, consider the famous Veronica Lake peekaboo style. Grooms in the forties wore single or double breasted suits or if they were in the military they might dress in uniform. Remember, during the first part of the 1940s WW2 was in full swing. At ritzy or more extravagant weddings, men wore elegant black tails and tuxedos.

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