Are You A Fan Of Vintage Style? Then How About A Great Gatsby Wedding Theme ...

Flappers, cocktails, elegance... with a new film of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio premiering early in 2013, the style of the 1920's looks set to become right on trend for weddings.

A Great Gatsby Wedding Theme

Perfect for lovers of vintage, style your wedding around The Great Gatsby (have a look at the original film with Robert Redford and read the novels of F Scott Fitzgerald).

For brides, think drop waist dresses, jewelled headbands, sheaves of flowers, ropes of pearls .... Your bridesmaids can get in on the act too. I'm thinking muted colours - soft creams, pinks, blues .... You'll find more ideas in this Great Gatsby wedding article by Wedding Ideas magazine. And here's a beautiful 1920's theme real wedding to gaze at ...

Your wedding invitations will set the tone of your Great Gatsby Wedding theme right from the word go so you need to get them just right. These by Ananya Cards are bang on trend.

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As for your venue, the Bloomsbury Ballroomin central London is an Art Deco gem. (It's also available for hen parties).

And then there's the cake ...

For men, it really has to be black tie (or tuxedo) as our US friends call them. Check out the After Six tuxedos range from Dessy.

You'll find masses of 1920's inspired headpieces. Think Art Deco style - this headpiece by Tantrums & Tiaras is just perfect. A swingy bob is best if you want the real 'flapper' look, but if you want to keep your hair long, talk through a few ideas with your hairdresser and experiment.

Shoes - these beauties by Rachel Simpson hit just the right note ...

Photo credits: 1920's bride and groom via Pinterest; 1920's style jewelled headpiece via Tantrums & Tiaras, 1920's style wedding party via Pinterest, Cake image via Get Married Cakes