How To Rock An 80s Wedding!

It can be tough to capture all the colours and excitement of the 80s, without looking too mismatched and ‘thrown together’. Pick 2 base colours, to give you direction, and then add accenting colours. Blocking colours, not blending, will give you that ‘popping’ retro look. Coco Vintage chose a pink and blue base for this shoot. The accent colours are mostly yellow and orange, which go perfectly with the pink whilst contrasting the blue.

If you’re going for colour, then don’t forget about your table wear! More 80’s colour is added through coloured plates and paint splashed glasses and cutlery. Little details like these can really tie a look together. 

Consistency and commitment to your theme is what will make your 80s wedding spectacular. Make your theme clear in your invitations, so guests know what to expect. The invites pictured by Letters From Emily are a great example.  You could even set an 80s dress code! The neon lights in this shoot, from The Word Is Love, set an awesome disco vibe, and the black balloons reflect the light, looking edgy but fun. This monochrome polka dot table cloth is great because it makes an interesting, bold, table base whilst making the colours stand out. Block patterns are always an 80s winner!