If a traditional wedding seems too predictable to you, try introducing unusual motifs into the celebration scenario. A wedding in the style of rock and roll is bright, fiery music, creativity and youth. Contrary to the opinions of skeptics, the legendary melodies performed by Elvis Presley and the Beatles are still alive and capable of inspiring decisive actions.
Glamor of the 60s, Western or Soviet - it’s up to you to choose. We've put together a list of general guidelines for creating a rock 'n' roll vibe.
Invitations
The first thing party guests will see is the stylized invitation cards. Vinyl records, butterflies, photos of famous musicians, clippings from fashion magazines - these and other motifs can be used to create spectacular rock-style wedding invitations.
Black and white colors and simple, uncomplicated text are preferred. An interesting option is to put a real small vinyl record in the envelope. If you are sure that the guest will be able to listen to the recording, you can create a “live” message from the newlyweds.
For the envelope material, both plain paper and thick translucent film with black and white pictures - guitars, skulls, etc. are used. You can cut out invitations and decorate them with huge glasses.
A rock style wedding also includes a code language for the event (the “hipsters” have their own jargon!), as well as a short program - use invitations to inform guests about the upcoming event. Having received detailed instructions, they will be able to create a themed image and fit into the overall atmosphere of the evening.
Interesting! A bride ransom can also be carried out in this style. Its advantage is that all guests will receive a positive charge and better feel the atmosphere of the celebration.
Outfits
It is better to inform your friends about the style and dress code of the event in advance, about a month in advance. After all, they need to carefully prepare, think through the image and choose suitable outfits. There are many styles of rock, and each of them has its own specific style. Therefore, be clear about what you want your girlfriends to wear at your bachelorette party.
You can create the image of a lover of hard rock: leather trousers, a skirt or faded dark jeans, a biker jacket, a sweatshirt or T-shirt with a rocker print, a bandana, chains, heavy brutal boots, biker gloves.
A combination of seemingly incompatible things will add “spice” to the image. Leather leggings and a bright or soft-colored tutu skirt with a leather jacket and heavy shoes. Don't be afraid of contrasts, because rock is a bold direction in music in every sense. The bride can complement the look with a symbolic bright veil to match the skirt.
A grunge style look will fit into the bachelorette party theme. This style takes its origins from rock music and implies a rejection of generally accepted norms. Today he is at the forefront of fashion. To create this look, wear clothes in subdued shades: black, gray, white, dark green, dark blue, brown.
Throw a flannel shirt over a tank top or tie it around your waist. Wear distressed, baggy jeans or overalls. The look will be completed with heavy military-style boots and hair carelessly scattered over the shoulders. Rock style makeup can be daring. Scarlet lipstick, dark shadows or eyeliner – don’t be afraid to go overboard.
Tattoos look more appropriate than ever in a rock image. If you don't have them, make temporary ones or buy tattoo sleeves. Accessories can also include dark sunglasses, metal bracelets, and jewelry with skulls.
Stylish newlyweds
The rock and roll look for the bride is created with the help of clothes, hairstyle and accessories. A short dress to the knee, or a long classic one, with a black leather jacket thrown over it, is ideal.
A rock and roll bride should be bright, but don't dress up like a Christmas tree! A few accents are enough - styling a la Elvis Presley, black patent leather shoes and a belt, a non-standard bouquet. A combination of white and red is also acceptable. 60s styles, large beads, and headbands are welcome.
For those who adhere to the Soviet interpretation of rock and roll style, it is advisable to watch films of past years or the sensational “Hipsters”. They demonstrate fashion trends that can be adopted: characteristic prints - large “peas” and “checks”, bows in the hair, patent leather heeled sandals, colored tights in contrast with the main tone of the dress.
A great option for a wedding with lots of musical entertainment is a transformable dress. After the formal part, you can unfasten the overskirt and turn it into a short version for a 60s-style party. Possible additions for such an outfit are a veil hat, glass heels, and gloves.
Interesting! The bride's bouquet may contain artificial flowers made of vinyl. The color scheme of the floral composition is black and white, red and white, pink and black.
If the groom chooses a black “classic”, a traditional suit can be paired with a bright tie and playful black sneakers. You can complement the outfit with cufflinks, use rivets, rhinestones, and colored stripes.
Entertainment
For a rock and roll party, the music should be recognizable - download the best hits that are heard or remembered by friends. American compositions are ideal for dancing, and guests will be able to sing along with Russian stars, which will certainly increase the degree of fun! There are a lot of performers among our stars - Bravo, Syutkin and Aguzarova, Time Machine, Hawaiian Islands, Secret (Major Rock and Roll), Yuri Loza (Baba Lyuba), Maxim Leonidov (Another Movie). Include in the script “Guess the Melody” - a compilation of the most popular songs (Leningrad rock and roll by Aguzarova, Additional 38th Chizh, Let Me Go by Makarevich - the Internet to help).
Prepare fun dance competitions - it is literally impossible to sit and get bored to the sounds of rock and roll! Examples:
1. The threads are slightly longer than the distance from the waist to the floor. At the end of the thread is a matchbox. Guests dance in such a way as to step on their neighbor's box and tear it off. At the same time, you need to make sure that your box remains intact (knockout game).
2. The plates are clamped under the armpits. The friends dance actively, trying not to drop the records (if they drop both, they drop out).
3. The presenter shows the basic movements of twist, rock and roll, boogie-woogie, etc. The guests repeat, and at the end the best couple is chosen (by general voting or by the hero of the day).
4. Guard, raid! The leader shouts these words from time to time while everyone is dancing. Hearing the command, the guys pretend to be trees (stand still), and the girls climb higher into the guys’ arms. The girl who doesn't get the tree is eliminated. Before the party starts, the host of the party says a few words about how rock and roll and dudes were an undesirable element in the USSR for a long time.
5. Color dances (the leader names any color from time to time). Dancing guests must find the desired color in their neighbor's costume and touch it. Whoever thought the longest is eliminated. At first, the names of the colors are pronounced once every half a minute, then faster and faster - it turns out to be a cheerful mess!
Although guests are likely to expect an active and lively party in the rock and roll style, the scenario should also include calm competitions. Friends will be able to chat, relax a bit and have a snack. Examples:
6. Acute sense of smell (food, odorous objects and rope, wide ribbon). The guest is blindfolded and asked to smell what is dangling in front of his nose.
7. Guess the artist based on a child’s photo or hit music.
8. Sweet races (bowls with powdered sugar according to the number of participants, caramel in bright candy wrappers). Guests must use their teeth to get as much candy as possible without staining their face as much as possible.
9. Newspaper hit (chair, several newspaper clippings with short articles). Friends should read the text in a chant, in the rhythm of rock and roll (you can play music in the background without words, it will be easier). Choose the most inappropriate texts (weather forecasts, horoscopes, political reviews). Whoever sings the nonsense better wins.
10. Fight of real men (boxing gloves, wrapped candies). Don’t show the candy right away, let the guests think that according to the script they will have a friendly sparring match. When the participants are selected, the rules are announced (do not hit until they bruise, do not hit below the belt, etc.), the presenter brings out two bowls of candy. The guys must remove the wrappers from the candies within a minute without taking off their gloves. The one who unwraps the most sweets for his lady will win.
This is only a small part of the games you can use. Of course, for a rock and roll party, competitions should be humorous and fun, lively, with loud music! Any games that are popular at parties will fit into the theme - the choice depends only on the morals of your company.
Dress code
The dress code depends on the specific direction. For example, a punk rock wedding looks different than a glam rock wedding. But there are general stylistic trends.
You can ask friends and relatives to wear clothes of a certain style and color, choose identical accessories, or give guests room for imagination. A rock and roll wedding will be especially interesting if you work on each image separately. Differences in details and overall harmony of style will bring joy to the participants of the celebration.
Female guests may wear dresses with full overskirts and lining. Crepe de Chine, flashy jewelry, and bright makeup will add characteristic features of rock and roll style to your outfit. Platform shoes and sneakers instead of heels are a completely acceptable option within this theme. Men will fit into the dress code of the event thanks to flared or “pipe” trousers, hairstyles a la “Kok”, bright scarves instead of a tie and other accessories.
Specifics of organizing a rock wedding
The basis for modern rock culture was the rock and roll style, which absorbed various elements of cheerful and incendiary trends and was popular in the 40-50s. This direction called people to personal and creative freedom, and gave a reason for fun and dancing in any situation. Rock appeared in the modern sense after a 20-year branch of development of the rock and roll genre and the first songs were recorded on famous vinyl records. After 5 years of development, rock has undergone various changes and has become the basis for many musical trends of modern youth. Today, rock includes several dozen genres, for example, heavy or jazz. Which genre is best to choose is up to each couple to decide individually, but the overall style of the atmosphere of the wedding identity will depend on this.
Atmosphere
To inject the right energy into your rock-style wedding decoration, hang vinyl records painted with water-based paints on the walls of the room. From this material you can cut out figures of people, guitars, notes, butterflies, hanging them from the ceiling.
If you have life-size figures of famous rock and roll stars at the entrance, you will give your wedding guests an unusual meeting and an idea for memorable photos. Hang guitars, saxophones on the walls, or use the appropriate props. Garlands of light bulbs will also be a good accessory for the ceiling, walls and banquet area. Models of retro cars are good as decoration.
Interesting! You can make many different stylized interior accessories from a guitar. Hang ribbons on it, turning it into a “wishing tree”, and use a guitar to create a guest book and a holiday menu.
Banners with texts and pop art, karaoke zone, contrasting inscriptions, balloons, flags - if your wedding celebration resembles a noisy party, you are doing everything right!
Consider a dancing area - a spacious dance floor with “scuffs” on the floor or a laconic design. The stage for the performance of artists is a mandatory attribute of the theme, even if there will be guests on it instead of pop performers.
You can also install a car in the hall, ready to transport those present to the atmosphere of the 60s. It can be real or decorative. The main thing is to maintain the general stylistic direction.
Rock wedding scenario
Each couple decides individually whether to do a bride price or not. If this tradition seems hackneyed, you can safely skip it. The ransom can be formalized in the form of a battle between representatives of two giant rock trends in the role of the bride and groom. After performing songs and competitions of favorite rock performers, the groom manages to get to the bride. Then the newlyweds go either to the registry office or to an off-site registration ceremony.
After the ceremony, a commemorative photo session of the couple with invited guests takes place. If the photographer is a professional, he will take several memorable photographs using traditional props accepted in rock culture, as well as a couple of staged scenes. After these ceremonies are completed, the spouses go to the banquet in a pre-arranged unusual motorcade.
The couple will have to choose a toastmaster who can organize a celebration in rock style in a competent manner. A professional host will brighten up the atmosphere and prevent particularly shy guests from getting bored throughout the event. The highlight of the evening can be the original dance of the newlyweds to their favorite song by a rock artist or band. The end of the gala evening can be a loud fireworks display, which guests can admire as they go outside together.
Table and holiday treats
For fiery dancing you will need a hearty but light treat. Organize a buffet-style buffet, for the “hipsters” - a festive banquet typical of Soviet times. Notes of nostalgia are evident in recipes and presentation of dishes.
Take care of the dishes a la 60s, place retro figurines on the table. Vinyl coasters as the basis for hot coasters, vases and plates for sweet desserts will become the main motif of the decor. Glue name cards for guests to guitar stands. Using guitars and poster pictures, you can design the table numbering. A great idea for seating the guests is photographic portraits of rock and roll “stars”.
The wedding cake is always the highlight of the festive table. Stacks of records, a musical stand in several rows, tiers with guitar motifs - you can choose various motifs for decorating a confectionery product.
Black and white elements are acceptable, as well as pink and black, “metallic” shades, contrasting large inscriptions, figures of the bride and groom in the company of a famous singer of the 60s.
You can order a cake in the shape of a guitar, decorate it with a large sweet figure of a saxophone, adding golden stars to the composition.
Wedding day
In the morning, the weather seriously made us nervous: if during the photo shoot before the guests arrived it was hot and sunny, then an hour before the departure registration began, a real storm began! The rain poured down all around, and the wind overturned the glass table on the veranda.
But our wedding planner, Natalia Dronnikova, foresaw all possible troubles - snow-white blankets and umbrellas were prepared for the guests. Moreover, by a happy coincidence, the bad weather ended a few minutes before the ceremony.
We tried to introduce as few competitions and as much interaction as possible into the wedding so that the guests would be comfortable and interested. For example, while serving hot dishes, one of the waiters pushed another and he dropped the plate: the guests immediately began to fuss, but the guys began to dance energetically. Another surprise was the fire show, which tickled the nerves of many guests.
Music selection:
In the midst of the holiday, the vocalist of the band’s cover band, Vanya Dalmatov, approached the groom and said: “I won’t perform for now.” Stepan was shocked, and at that very moment I came on stage and, together with the musicians, performed the song The Subways - Rock & Roll Queen.
Rhythms of the 60s
Use both traditional rock and roll hits and remixes of your favorite tunes. Live performances in this theme are welcome - guests will feel like spectators at a concert, or visitors to an incendiary dance floor. Choose your repertoire carefully, paying attention to slow melodies. Surely guests will want to relax and unwind with a calmer background music. It is important to maintain a balance and find an approach to audiences of different ages.
For the newlyweds’ dance, choose something romantic (Love me Tender is an example of a composition for a “sweet couple”) or, on the contrary, something particularly incendiary. In the first case, the audience present enjoys the sight of the newlyweds, and in the second, they rush to join them once on the dance floor.
In addition to rock and roll, any popular trends a la the “sixties” are relevant. Combine foreign and domestic compositions, creating a crazy dance atmosphere. Before the wedding, it is advisable to listen to the entire musical series, as well as the live performance with which you plan to surprise the audience.
The couple's story
Egor: I’ve known Sasha for 10 years already. We were friends. True, there was a period when we did not communicate. At one time we began to see each other often and spend time together. I started to fall in love. And so, on the eve of my long business trip, I confessed my feelings to her. And he flew away for 2 months! Then there was the time of waiting for the meeting. When I returned, everything was in a fog. I was not oriented either in time or in the days of the week... Everything was clear to me! Sasha: We lived nearby and often walked in the park, chatting about everything in the world. Gradually, the meetings became more frequent, and then Yegor said that he liked me. I felt this for a long time, but I didn’t allow myself to believe it, so I fell into a stupor and couldn’t even answer him. Then Yegor left for two months, and when he returned, we kissed for the first time and never parted.
His luggage was lost during the flight, so he came to me and stayed forever. A few days after that, I came home and said that I wanted to marry him, and Yegor replied that he would also like to marry me, and we suddenly began planning a wedding, which took place 4 months after the first kiss. In general, there was no proposal in the traditional sense, or, one might say, it was made by the bride.
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Entertainment part
To take a break from noisy dancing, the following competitions are appropriate:
- Quiz on knowledge of the “slang” of youth of past years
- Best dance individual or group performance
- Parody of popular artists
Creative master classes are good for those who like to create accessories with their own hands. The materials you will need are records, large beads, thin paper, cardboard, wooden blanks, rhinestones, decorative elements with guitars, glasses, stars, etc.
New Year in Rock style for adults
A driving party in the ROCK style is cool and not trivial. Ideas from “Vesyolya Zeya” will help you organize the holiday. The main thing to remember is that everything: invitations, decorations, outfits and entertainment should be TOO bright, loud and provocative. Go beyond the limits a little - and the right atmosphere and an unforgettable break are guaranteed!
Party scenario
"Ride on children's motorcycles."
“Shooting a video clip for your favorite song.”
“Red carpet” or a competition for the best image of a rocker and rocker.
"TATTOO master class." Several pairs of participants are called onto the stage. They are given it. aqua makeup The task is to make a “tattoo” in the ROCK style. The one who does it better wins a prize.
"Can not hear anything".
Photos on a motorcycle and in the surroundings.
Guests are unlikely to be able to participate in active competitions all the time - they came to dance!
Invitations
Our collection includes ready-made invitation cards that reflect the style of the holiday and can significantly save time preparing for the event, especially if you are planning a large number of guests.
Skull ball with a note.
Invitation for VIP guests.
Design ideas
Posters of famous rock bands on the walls will create the atmosphere of that time. You can place “catchphrases” from the songs of your favorite artists and autographs of stars on separate posters.
It will be great if you can find real musical instruments: guitars and drums. They can be used as decorations, and also included in the holiday program. An inflatable version of the guitar is also suitable.
Tantamares with images of your favorite rock bands for photographing will provide an opportunity not only to enliven the room, but also to take memorable photographs for guests.
Considering that bikers are some of the most devoted fans of rock music and that rock musicians were often bikers themselves, elements of their culture would be very appropriate. If you manage to get a real, seasoned motorcycle, it will be very cool! Nowadays you can easily find a budget rental option.
Ready-made banners, pendants, pom-poms and balloons will make decorating your space quick and easy.
Serving ideas
Disposable tableware from the ROCK collection is perfect here. Plates, glasses, napkins and tablecloth. And you can choose silver or black forks. After all, you can’t use silverware to set the table for a rock party!
You can decorate tables with cascades from the same collection.
Rockers prefer beer as a drink. Beer mugs with skulls will appeal to real rockers.
Additionally, the table can be decorated with sparkles, confetti and bright elements associated with rock culture.
Unforgettable photos
A classic of the rock and roll wedding genre is the style of a live musical performance, where the “stars” are the guests of the evening and the main heroes of the occasion. Photographs with guitars and saxophones, in the dance whirlwind of the dance floor, surrounded by “vinyl” - ideas for filming are suggested by the theme of the event. A retro car can also become the basis for a storyline (alternatively, you can use a modern Cadillac!). Biking and walking with the breeze will be a real hit - let the spirit of freedom penetrate your wedding photos!
Wedding rock procession
However, a wedding is not only dresses and a banquet, it is also a trip to the wedding palace
The wedding procession is something that will attract everyone's attention. When holding a wedding in rock style, you can abandon the usual cars
The choice in favor of motorcycles will definitely hit the topic.
A bike, just like a car, can be decorated with ribbons or flowers:
Attach the wedding wreath to the steering wheel, securing it to protruding parts, such as mirrors. Tulle bows are also an excellent solution for decoration:
Or you can just tie ribbons!
Of course, guests should also support the style of the event with their costumes. Many will not have to rack their brains for long and rush around the shops in search of an evening outfit. A stylish rock style look can be created from items already in your wardrobe.
Summing up
In order to immerse yourself in the rhythms of rock and roll, it is good to use any sources of information: pictures from posters, from fashion magazines, films, chronicles of artists’ performances. To create a distinctive atmosphere, create a unified style of space, outfits, accessories, memorable gifts, etc. Contrasts and irresistible melodies in the spirit of the rebellious “sixties” - at such a wedding no one will be left out of the entertainment and dancing.
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Ceremony
In fact, decorating a ceremony for such a wedding beautifully and stylishly is not that difficult.
This theme does not require expensive materials and decorative items; absolutely anything can be used.
Themed wedding design ideas
A hippie-style wedding involves an informal atmosphere, imbued with freedom and love. Guests can support the theme of the celebration and come to the wedding dressed as “flower children.” Since hippies respect the freedom of choice of every person, the outfits of the guests can be in any color or style. And the bridesmaids will add more color to the wedding if they wear a lot of bright accessories typical of the hippie culture. These can be colorful scarves, ropes around the head, colored bracelets, baubles, and beads.
The Love Bus will add a special hippie flavor to the celebration. This is a colorful bus with images of flowers and slogans. If you can’t find a vehicle like Lovebus, take it to a bright car and attach paper inscriptions with expressions about love and peace. Rock and roll playing at the holiday will create a special romantic atmosphere. Records by the Beatles, John Lennon, and Bob Dylan are perfect. It’s even better if the wedding features rock and roll music performed by invited musicians.
Wedding invitations for guests
The hippie style should be visible in the entire decoration of the celebration. Wedding invitations are a great way to let guests know about the theme of your upcoming celebration. For their bright design, it is good to use denim appliqués, laces, ribbons, pieces of leather, wool, linen, and beads. Invitations can be made in a simple style on cardboard, decorated with twine, feathers, and flower sprigs. They are easy to make yourself to convey your feelings and positive attitude to your guests.
Wedding Venue Decor
It is best to have a wedding in the style of “flower children” outdoors. It will be a wonderful holiday on the shore of a lake, river, or sea. It will be impressive to arrive at the venue on a love bus, decorated with flowers and hippie badges. To beautifully decorate a corner of nature for a celebration, use bright ribbons, garlands, and threads. It would be appropriate to decorate the wedding arch for the wedding ceremony with colorful strips of fabric. The backs of the chairs, if desired, are tied with colored ribbons.
If the celebration is outdoors, then guests can sit on bright blankets and pillows on the grass. Wedding tents on the seashore or in the forest will protect guests from the bright sun or rain, so it is advisable to install them at the venue of the holiday. Several curtains with an ethnic pattern, blinds with bright ribbons and beads will help emphasize the theme of the celebration.
For the festive banquet, the tables are set outdoors. It is advisable to use dishes with ethnic decor and homemade fabric napkins. The tables are always decorated with a lot of wildflowers. In the evening, a lit fire can add extraordinary romance to the celebration, around which all the guests can gather and sing their favorite songs with a guitar.
Sunny Italy Adriano Celentano
Oddly enough, Celentano began playing and singing rock and roll several years before the rise of Elvis Presley, and his music was very popular not only in his native country. An example is the film of the great Federico Fellini “La Dolce Vita” with a scene of American actors dancing to Adriano’s singing.
If a black and white picture inspires, but is not able to give clear ideas about the colors and styles of clothing, turn to the musical “Nine” - costumes for every taste, every budget, everything is detailed and in color.
It turns out that rock and roll is not only full pleated skirts, short haircuts or high-voltage buns on the top of the head. Luxurious floor-length dresses and heavy, tumbling locks of hair are a ton of ideas for the wedding look of the bride and her friends.
Choosing music is not difficult, but with competitions and cars you will have to work hard. It is still difficult to keep up with the Italians both in dancing and on the road. The perfection of luxury and style is not for everyone.
