Really Retro

There is no denying that vintage is a lovely, pretty trend. However those of you with a slightly quirkier edge, may prefer things a little more retro.

Retro is a much bolder colour palette and has a naturally fun side to it. There are many things that you can do to ensure your day has a retro theme and you can embrace as little or as much as you like!

Retro sweets are great to have out for guests to pick on during the

evening. Fill jars with a selection of sweets and provide metal scoops and sweet shop bags for guests to fill. For full on retro think coconut mushrooms, dolly mixtures and cola cubes! A great place to source these is www.aquarterof.co.uk/ and try Amazon for the scoops and bags.

For refreshments, classic mini glass coca cola bottles are perfect. Iconic in design, they will instantly add a touch of old school to your day. You can find these easily in most supermarkets. To complete the look add red and white stripe paper straws from www.papermash.co.uk/ The red stripes sit perfectly with the cola bottles and will help keep your guests refreshed. To make them even more perfect, they are biodegradable for the environmentally conscious couple. Papermash also supply a great range of products to help you get creative. Think printed tape and party banners to name but a few. Also check out their *free* section for some great craft ideas - including one which uses the fabulous straws.

For your menus - take a look at these great cute postcards I have found in Paperchase.

At just 60p each they are great value and will add a splash of colour to the tables. Simply type up your menu and stick to the back for a quick and effective way of displaying your menu.Party Pieces - www.partypieces.co.uk have some great place card holders which you can use to display these.

Finally if you want to give your guests a hint of your theme then you can invite them with a wedding tea towel! The designs at www.weddingteatowels.co.uk/ are truly wonderful and each design is classic and quirky. Whilst they are not the cheapest option for wedding stationery they are individual and can be made especially for you with their bespoke service .They can  also be kept by guests and cost just one Large Letter stamp to post out.

Laura xx