The eighties are a romantic time for most parents of newlyweds. Associated with fun, a special style of music and an adventurous spirit. A wedding in this style should be the same: bright, musical, noisy. It will undoubtedly bring a lot of pleasure to both the newlyweds and their guests, making them plunge into the era of romance and innocence. Coming up with a wedding scenario in the style of the 80s is not difficult. It is enough to remember a little what was popular at that time, listen to the advice of parents and the recommendations of this article.
Place
The location for the celebration should be selected according to the main criterion: the presence of a large dance floor and a bar counter. You can move to familiar rhythms in the fresh air, under tents or in the open air. The decor will define the disco atmosphere.
80s style wedding invitations
Wedding invitations in the style of the 80s are completely Hand-made, bright, colorful, shiny. Postcards are decorated using color printing, glitter, beads or sequins, and “stained glass” is also imitated. You can place the invitations in fake vinyl record envelopes. You can also paint old mini vinyls. And on regular cardboard or craft paper you can make spectacular prints of your idols from the 80s.
Bridesmaid
It’s easy to make outfits yourself, rent them or ask the older generation. Stylistically, 80s clothing is quite simple. The main risk is to overdo it with decor and accessories. Vika
You can invite real “stars” to your wedding - a photo session with invited artists will add chic and amuse the audience. A budget-friendly and no less interesting option is to take photos with full-size figures of celebrities. Remember that the best moments are shots taken in motion.
Guide to outfits and accessories: wedding in the style of the 80s
The fashion of the 80s was so diverse that it fell in love with the following decades. A bride's dress in a disco style can be either white or any pastel color (ivory, beige, soft pink). Its style borders on classic and extravagant finishing. Girls love curvy models with a floor-length skirt, decorated with satin, tulle, and openwork “accessories.”
The image contains such style elements as a veil, colorful capes (vests, sleeveless vests), guipure gloves. You should decorate your head with a wreath and a wide-brimmed hat.
You can choose a dress made of silk taffeta with lace, which would resemble a “puff pastry”. The long sleeves need to be given volume, and the neckline should be modest, with ruffles.
The train and puffed sleeves will look elegant and expensive. On the other hand, the 80s “experimented” with mini lengths and peplum dresses. A colorful outfit made of airy fabric and high heels will do. Wrap yourself in a bright “label” in the form of bright jewelry, plastic bracelets, shiny sandals.
The look of the groom in a disco style involves a plain jacket or tuxedo. Be sure to decorate the sides with sparkles. Colorful socks are worn under the shoes, and in general the style can be copied from the stage image of the legendary Elvis Presley.
A festive T-shirt, distressed jeans or shirt will also create an informal style. High platform men's shoes are what you need at a wedding disco party. Suitable combinations include tight golf with a jacket, flared trousers, and lace-up moccasins.
Guests can look for the following style elements in their wardrobe: • Cossack boots, • boiled jeans, • “banana” trousers, • “leather jackets” over colorful shirts or T-shirts, • short tops, • leggings, • stiletto sandals, sneakers • luminescent laces, • mirrored glasses, plastic frames for them, etc.
Entertainment and competitions
So that the audience can take a break from hot dancing, include the following points in the entertainment part:
- Music quiz
- Competition for the best cocktail
- Performances for the title of Miss and Mister Disco
- Competition in the dance arena
The bride price may be accompanied by a dance number. The first dance of the newlyweds, instead of the traditional one, is performed to the frantic rhythms of past years. It is good if presenters and artists are present at the wedding event, demonstrating to the public the elements of a classic disco show. For everyone, you can include in the evening program the performance of your favorite disco hits under karaoke.
Hairstyle and make-up
The beautiful bride chooses splendor not only in her outfits, but also in her hairstyle, and applies makeup generously. The volume of curls, backcombing, massive accessories on the head, in the form of headbands, brooches - adapt all the jewelry to the style of the 80s.
Catchy make-up is an integral attribute of a girl’s image. Be sure to apply pink blush to the cheekbones, draw bold lines, choose pearlescent shadows or colored liquid shadows. Moreover, they are applied to the eyebrow line in pink, neon, lilac, bright blue. The expressiveness of the eyes is emphasized by straight eyebrows and long eyelashes, possibly false ones.
Newlyweds images
Traditional wedding classics and modern motifs are combined into unusual outfits. They become part of the atmosphere of the event and provide ample opportunities for the use of accessories.
The bride can appear before the public in a fluffy dress, a shiny or matte colored blazer with leggings, a jumpsuit, or a knitted outfit that does not restrict movement. An option for the groom is a white shiny suit, bell-bottom trousers, a shirt, a hat or a wig.
Avoid carnival looks and remember that this is primarily a wedding event, not a costume party. In this topic, it is very important to maintain balance and show taste. With all the diversity, outfits for a celebration should line up with a common storyline and harmoniously complement each other. Choose expensive and high-quality materials.
You will move and dance a lot. It is absolutely necessary that the clothes “breathe” and do not cause discomfort. In the color scheme, avoid acidic shades that are unpleasant to the eyes, since the wedding event lasts more than one hour.
Bridal bouquet in 80s style
There are two options for designing a mini “greenhouse” in your hands - classic and wedding cascade.
In the first case, the bride's bouquet is assembled from flowers on a long stem and tied with a ribbon. Give preference to callas, gladioli, carnations and roses. The “waterfall” of flowing flowers in the hands of the bride looks nontrivial. The bouquet, designed in the form of a cascade, can stretch up to a meter in length, and therefore is suitable for tall and slender brides.
Summing up
The level of compliance with the disco theme may vary. It all depends on your preferences and capabilities.
A disco wedding will appeal not only to young people. The older generation will happily remember the melodies of past years. Today, this format is one of the most democratic and interesting options for holding a wedding event. If you are also partial to music, join us!
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Wedding hall decor: disco “climate”
In a spacious room, it is important to hang a disco ball from the ceiling and set up color music. There will be no Dj, special effects, spraying and smoke. The main design attribute is a spinning mirror ball, so fashionable in the 80s.
The disco era allows you to decorate the hall with colored garlands, posters with images of idols, and vinyl records. You can install a soda machine, and place soft chairs, poufs or sofas in the lounge area. For a disco, a curtain made of glass beads is suitable for zoning the room.
Round tables are decorated with fresh flowers and colorful flags. Paper garlands or balloons. You can make a “potpourri” of children’s photographs of the newlyweds, parading children’s school wall newspapers from the 80s.
As decoration, take out audio cassettes, tape recorders, contrasting and metal objects from storage rooms. MTV prints and other musical paraphernalia of that time would be perfect. It is important to avoid a luxurious and pompous atmosphere.
Territory
A mandatory attribute is lighting using a rotating discus ball. It will always be appropriate and suitable even if the wedding theme is to a small extent reflected in the interior decor. You can use several balls of different sizes and colors. The more colors you add to the festive dance floor, the closer you will get to the original disco style.
Add vinyl records and posters with photographs of popular musicians and artists to the wall. Tables and chairs can also be decorated with these decorative elements. Vinyl can be used as coasters for plates.
Attention! A lot of glitter and various special effects (color music, smoke machine), thematic props and other non-standard design solutions (without being too shocking!) will create and not let the guests get bored.
Wedding procession
The beloved 80s prepared a lot of “domestic” options: “Pobeda”, “Chaika”, “Volga”. In addition to the doll on the hood, decorate the retro car with a garland, balls, and ribbons. The richer the color scheme of the decor, the closer you will get to the disco style. You can hang a miniature mirror ball in the interior of your car. Such a car will look nice as a photo zone for newlyweds.
Invitations
Send your guests musical cards, cards on shiny paper with a metallic effect.
As an invitation, you can use a “ticket” to the concert, which contains brief information about the dress code of the wedding event, the party program, the date and location of the event.
Attention! You can make your own event cards. Decorate them with images of popular artists, posters and other retro elements. Examples of postcards can be found here.
Music tracks
The highlight of the holiday is a musical mix prepared specially for the celebration. A dance wedding in the style of the 80s is an energy that is in full swing, ignites with music and gives nostalgia. The disco of the “eighties” invites you to sing along with the legendary ABBA, Modern Talking, CC Catch, BONEY M, and dance a waltz to Diana Ross. You can also do a lot of covers, arrange karaoke with “Mirage”, “Firebird”, “Earthlings” and other VIA.
Groom image
The bride and groom should look harmonious as a couple, so if the newlywed chose a traditional outfit, then the groom is recommended to wear a classic black or dark gray suit, a light shirt and tie. Don't forget about the boutonniere.
If the groom wants to look less formal, a light suit with sequins, a dark shirt, colored socks and heels is ideal. An original addition to the look is a voluminous African-American wig in the style of disco dancers or a hairstyle like Elvis Presley.
Treats and wedding cake
The wedding menu should consist of simple table dishes, such as Olivier salad, fur coat, seafood, jellied tongue, sliced Finnish cervelat or fish. You can experiment with the cake “both lengthwise and widthwise.” Decorate the dessert with a chocolate layer, icing, and colored dragees. You can use “edible prints” on all tiers of the cake. The wedding should be washed down with traditional drinks: wine, champagne, ice cream, etc.
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Disco wedding cake
The most common element of a disco wedding cake is a sweet disco ball, which is placed in place of or on top of the top tier. The sides of the cakes are decorated with metallic cream, shiny stars, and silhouettes of dancing people, turning the tiers into something like a dance floor. The design of disco cakes is dominated by geometricity, bright colors, and expressive elements, which makes them stand out among classic wedding treats. A large cake can be used as a wedding surprise if a singer in a big wig jumps out of it and sings a disco hit.
