So many great love stories start with a soundtrack — that song that happened to be playing when you locked eyes for the first time across a room; a magical mixtape; that unforgettable concert where you met. We tapped Ashley of HiFi Weddings to share some double-barreled wedding inspiration based on musical genres: a few items to capture the mood, and a mini-playlist to set the tone.
Rock ‘N Rollers
Rock ‘N Roll Playlist:
Pixies – “Here Comes Your Man”
Brenda Lee – “Dynamite”
Ramones – “Oh Oh I Love Her So”
Wanda Jackson – “Tunnel of Love”
The Replacements – “Can’t Hardly Wait”
For the bride and groom who are looking for something bold, it can all start with a rock and roll wedding. Show your guests you wanna have a rockin’ time with an invite that riffs on concert tickets. Include a spot on the RSVP card for guests to write in a favorite song that’s sure to get them on the dance floor. Flowers made from guitar picks add whimsy to the day, while the tiered vinyl stand is a perfect way to show off goodies or hold wedding favors (you could even opt to use them as table centerpieces). Think about inscribing your rings with a favorite song lyric.
For the bride, I love a vintage-cut dress in vibrant red. Pair it with a killer pair of pumps, and va-va-voom, it’s hitchin’ time! The groom can make a statement with a Joey Ramone tie combined with the “rock on” cufflinks. Of course, he might need to take the edge off, and what better way than with a groovy flask full of his favorite vice?
Folk Explosion
Folk Playlist:
Bob Dylan – “Wedding Song”
Dusty Springfield – “I Only Wanna Be With You”
Devendra Banhart – “Baby”
Gram Parsons – “Blue Eyes”
John Prine and Iris Dement – “In Spite of Ourselves”
The soft tones in the floral invites sets the stage for the folksy love friends and family will witness (and I adore the ribbon accents). I’m a diehard lover of succulents. Use them as centerpieces, a ceremony backdrop, or even as favors — there’s no wrong way to incorporate them into your wedding day, and they make an incredible statement combined with wildflowers. For a folk wedding, a beautiful, flowing dress comes to mind. Paired with a succulent/wildflower headpiece, you’re sure to be a stunner. Trust a locket to keep a precious moment close by.
Heartfelt Soul
Soul Playlist:
Sam Cooke – “Don’t Fight it (Feel it)”
The Exciters – “Tell Him”
Otis Redding – “My Girl”
Martha and the Vandellas – “Heatwave”
Jackie Wilson – “Higher and Higher”
A soul wedding should be filled the the brim with vinyl, so start with a seven inch record invite to share your love for slabs of wax with your guests. A gorgeous, mod, vintage dress for the bride and a sleek silk tie with a record design for the groom keeps it classy. (I also adore the mini vinyl cufflinks.) Let your loved ones wish you well on a hip poster that you can frame and hang in your new abode, and tuck away music note confetti in muslin bags with a Victrola graphic for guests to shower you with as you exit.
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12 years ago
Hibbe Bags from hibbe says:
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12 years ago
Genevieve F from YourAuntiesPanties says:
these ideas are really wonderful, great items too. :)
12 years ago
A.M. Covarrubias from calaverasYcorazones says:
Those ticket stub invites are awesome.
12 years ago
flashframe from flashframe says:
Beautiful choices, both songs and the wedding items!
12 years ago
James Dillon from potatopotato says:
Fantastic!
12 years ago
Mandy Bradford from TheVintageOrangeJar says:
Me too, great ideas and song choices!
12 years ago
mirabellamorello from mirabellamorello says:
Beautiful post! Our wedding was based on its own soundtrack, which everyone had expected because we had met while working together in a record store and our best man (the lone member of the wedding party besides us) was our dear friend and former co-worker!
12 years ago
ru4christ says:
My husband and I were married 2 years ago. We did a 50s wedding. I wore my mom's 1953 wedding dress; matron odd honor wore a poodle skirt and saddle shoes; all the guys wore rolled up jeans, high-top converse, white t- shirts and black leather jackets. 3 girls in 50s dressed sang "Going To The Chapel" and I walked in to an Elvis song. Guests all dressed in 50s stuff. Our friend who used to be a radio announcer put together 3 hours of 50s music on disc, including old radio commercials from that era he was able to get. Out was fab!
12 years ago
FlowersThatRock from FlowersThatRock says:
This is great! We love all things rock and roll. :)
12 years ago
Danielle Yve from GardenofYve says:
Wow, I love the retro vintage record wedding invitation...so unique!
12 years ago
sweetvintagegal from SweetVintageGal says:
Beautiful post!!! :)
11 years ago
Kellie says:
This is giving me some good ideas, especially the ticket stub invites. How fun!
10 years ago