Hollywood style wedding

Ladies who love glitter, class and elegance may opt for a Hollywood-style reception, but not the contemporary one. This one is a mixture of blandness and controversy – a rather indigestible cocktail. More interesting inspirations can be found in the world of old film stars. One would like to say – those were the times! 

A Hollywood glam wedding full of timeless elegance and splendor is the dream of many ladies, and it is not an unattainable desire. Rather, it is a goal that is easy to achieve. All you have to do is start event planning and take inspiration and then transfer it to your own backyard. To your own Hollywood wedding day.

Ah, those Hollywood stars!

Women full of charm, class, quintessence of beauty and elegance – such were and are the real ladies of old Hollywood glamour. And it is from them that intriguing ideas for modern bride can be drawn. Bette Davis, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor – these are just a few examples of the icons of those years. Decades past and we still remember and appreciate the elegant style of old Hollywood.

From perfect dress and hairstyles to bridal make-up and luxurious accessories. Today’s women will shine in this style.

For a wedding reception that reflects Hollywood glitz and glamour, it is worth opting for a contemporary, glamour style. It is important that it is glittering, romantic and glamorous. It is also significant not to lose one’s way in this abundance of trinkets – as it is easy to get lost in the maze of kitsch and trash that will pop everywhere when you start planning and search for inspirations and details online.

Furthermore, it is extremely significant to refer to the glamour style also in the design and character of the wedding reception aisle. It should be stunning and maybe even a bit ‘royal’ with a red carpet moment. Shining crystal chandeliers, mirrors, round tables with long white tablecloths, silver accessories, feathers, pearls – it is a perfect recipe for your old h0llywood inspired wedding day.

Obligatory evening wedding dress or ballroom, glamour gown

When it comes to Hollywood wedding styling, chic and elegance are the basis for the attire of both the bride and the invited guests. The bride should choose a long, fitted dress with a mermaid cut or a straight line gown in ivory, ecru with golden or clean, bright white. The neckline in the wedding gown should be deep, exposing the bust or back (V-shaped).

Hairstyle and makeup can be inspired by current celebrity trends or classic ones. Check out the latest galas to see what the stars are wearing. Of course, everything should be adjusted to the type of bride’s beauty and the whole wedding styling. If the main accent in the makeup will be lips, it’s worth betting on the classics, that is a beautiful and perfectly matched shade of red. For the bridal eye makeup, it is worth using false eyelashes, which will nicely emphasize and enlarge the eyes. Hair should be pinned up or styled in Hollywood waves. Your jewelry shouldn’t be just a detail to the gown. It should complete the look, be big and glamorous.

The groom should be in a very elegant dinner jacket, black tuxedo or suit, with a white or black bow tie. Invited ladies must be in long, flowing dresses. The dresses may glitter with sequins or crystals, which will give them an evening character. Men in black suits, white shirts and necessarily a bow tie. All the guests should look like Hollywood royalty to fit to the ceremony style.

Hotel, restaurant or maybe a theater…

An old Hollywood inspired wedding is best organized in an elegant restaurant, hotel or large, stunning banquet hall. 

Necessarily in such, which has round tables and a raised stage. 

The hall should be decorated with splendor, but also with taste. It is best to bet on classic bouquets of flowers, candles and sparkling crystals. Classic flowers, such as roses, orchids and lilies. Peonies and hydrangeas are perfect to complement the floral arrangements.

If the photo session takes place before the big day, the photos can be arranged in the form of movie posters to decorate the hall with them later. The entrance to the venue should be decorated with a red carpet, on which all invited guests will have to walk. The bride and groom can drive to the wedding in a white or black limousine.

Wedding bands and attractions

A jazz band or a string quartet is best for a Hollywood wedding.  It is worth hiring a “host of the evening”, who will watch over the course of the ceremony, encourage having fun, announce next attractions, create perfect atmosphere and encourage making speeches during the ceremony.

Gifts for the guests can be small Oscar statuettes, for example, made of chocolate. One of the attractions of the wedding can be presenting family and friends with an Oscar in various funny categories, such as “Best Witness” or “Best Wedding Attendant”. A bar should be set up within the hall, where a hired bartender will make colorful drinks and cocktails to order for guests.

Wedding menu

The menu should be exquisite and refer to the theme old Hollywood of the wedding. From dry dishes, maybe seafood and meat dishes – beef or duck? Let’s not forget about alcohol, for example good quality champagne or wine. As for desserts, you can choose sweet cupcakes with Oscar icing and a wedding cake in the shape of a star from the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Such sweets are sure to delight every wedding guest.

Wedding invitation ideas

Invitations in the form of movie tickets, theater invitations or sealed envelopes with the results of a plebiscite work well. It’s worth mentioning in them the character of the wedding and the required attire.