Each era has its own unique fashion. This applies to all areas of life, including wedding celebrations. Young people in the 70s were very fond of the dude style, which was popular at that time; it distinguished both boys and girls from the gray crowd.
Everyone’s favorite images find their place and are widely used in themed wedding events. Such a youth movement was “born” in the USSR and can only be described this way – bright, cheerful and unforgettable.
How to register and conduct
Knowing the main distinctive features of the dude style, it is simply impossible to confuse it with any other direction. Individuality lies in the following points:
- the main feature is brightness in all details;
- presence of antique pieces of furniture and accessories;
- fun competitions;
- an incendiary disco with the music of yesteryear: rock and roll or twist;
- hairstyles that match the style.
In the chosen direction, special attention should be paid to color design. Since dudes are cheerful and active young people, all bright colors suit them - from rich yellow to bright red. You only need to completely exclude pastel shades that are not typical for this style.
It is worth remembering that overloading with colors will ruin the entire festive atmosphere, making it “cluttery” and too catchy.
It is quite possible to use 2-3 primary colors. What colors are most preferred:
- red;
- yellow;
- green;
- blue;
- violet;
- orange;
- black and white, but in the minority.
In addition to the color scheme, it is important to choose the right place for the celebration.
Possible options:
- banqueting hall;
- a recreation center located away from the bustle of the city;
- a restaurant decorated in the style of yesteryear;
- cafeteria, which is not modernly renovated;
- any large hall where there is a platform or podium for dancing.
Features of the “stylish” direction
A wedding in dude style should be held in a hall decorated with colorful balloons. There should also be paraphernalia of the 50-60s (saxophone, gramophone, etc.). On-site registration is also welcome.
The main colors at a wedding should be flashy: yellow, green, red, fuchsia and all sorts of combinations thereof. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.
Don't confuse the dude style with retro or vintage looks. Despite the fact that all three options cover approximately the same period of time, the difference between them is colossal. A vintage wedding, which you can read about here, is characterized by some sophistication and tenderness. In another article you can find tips on its design. You will find out which place is suitable for this, what color, decor, etc.
Candy bar with themed decoration
As for the retro style, this is a reflection of the 20-30s. The necessary paraphernalia is overhead hangers, boas, all kinds of headbands. Here we talk in detail about how to decorate a wedding in a retro style.
A stylish image is, first of all, brightness and protest.
Wedding decorations
In order for the wedding ceremony to truly have the characteristic features of dudes, you need to try your best. Don't miss even the smallest details. The celebration should reflect the love of life, playfulness, mobility and other aspects characteristic of young active people.
Design elements
Any place of celebration, be it a restaurant or even a large apartment, if properly decorated can become a wonderful “field” for a big feast.
It is imperative that the room contains items and accessories that are directly related to the fashion era of the 60s and 70s.
It’s great if you can get a gramophone, a lot of old records, phones with a digital drum. It is these attributes that will most clearly fit into the chosen atmosphere.
Any symbols of the USSR will be appropriate, from posters with party slogans to flags of countries that are members of the union.
It is very important to find a disco ball for active dancing. You should not ignore this detail, because without it it will be difficult to “parody” the dude.
The play of colors should be present everywhere: tablecloths, napkins, outfits of the newlyweds and guests, etc.
Balloons will look relevant and appropriate at a celebration, but they should be full of colors. You shouldn't choose all the same ones. Don't forget about the wedding procession. If you have already chosen such an interesting idea, then you need to follow it in everything. An ordinary modern car will not work in this case, even if you try to decorate it accordingly.
You definitely need to rent a vintage car, for example, a Volga or Pobeda. For decoration, a doll and wedding rings on the car are used. Multi-colored ribbons are tied to door handles. If you have a problem finding a rare car, as a last resort you can opt for Zaporozhets.
This is a completely worthy option, albeit a little cramped, but still.
Invitations, bonbonnieres and other accessories
Since the preparation process begins with invitation cards, they should be given special attention.
It is advisable that the guest, having looked at the invitation, immediately understands what to prepare for and how to dress up. Alternatively, you can write the invitation text on a notebook sheet and carefully glue it to the record. This option will be very original.
You can simply place the text on thick, bright cardboard, decorating it with multi-colored ribbons and sequins. Bonbonnieres can look like small boxes that need to be filled with bright candies.
Records will look quite unusual on the table as coasters for plates.
Invitations
When already sending out invitations, the newlyweds need to remember that future guests should immediately, as soon as they pick them up, be imbued with the right atmosphere and look forward to this event. Therefore, invitation cards need to be made original and surprising , there should be no templates - after all, one of the features of the style is the ability to never repeat anything. Most often, this vibrant era is associated with old vinyl records. It is for them that you can design postcards. More precisely, they are like covers for records – flat and painted on all sides, with a slot along one of the edges.
The invitation itself is placed in this slot. It can even be shaped like a plate - a circle of very thick cardboard with a small hole in the center. On the reverse side you can draw concentric lines so that the similarity is complete. In addition, invitations can be in the form of postcards, drawn and signed by hand. Moreover, no two will be alike - if you remember the character of each of the guests and display this in the drawing, then each postcard will be individual. You can also write the invitation text on the back of a deliberately aged photo of the newlyweds together. On each invitation, it is advisable to mention the dress code and, after all the required information, write a special review of the password. It will be demanded from everyone who comes to the party.
We will tell you about organizing a wedding in Chicago style in great detail. In our article you can see photos from a wedding in the Alice in Wonderland genre. Here: https://banquettes.ru/prazdniki/svadba/stili/organizatsiya-mulen-ruzh.html - read about the features of a wedding in the Moulin Rouge style.
Bride's image
Undoubtedly, the bride is the main character in the ceremony.
Of particular interest is the heroine, whose image is directly related to the style of the dudes.
Guests are looking forward to meeting a beautiful, energetic girl who will fascinate everyone with her brightness and originality.
Wedding Dress
Surely, everyone understands that an ordinary classic dress is not suitable for a wedding of this kind.
But despite this, you can choose a traditional white outfit. This is possible provided that it is complemented with various bright accessories. A polka dot dress will also fit harmoniously into the festive atmosphere. The color scheme can be any. There are no restrictions here, and this is a big plus.
An important point in choosing a dress is the length to the knees or slightly below. Long or short options for a wedding dress should not even be considered, since they have nothing to do with the dude’s style.
At the same time, the skirt itself must be fluffy and multi-layered.
Hairstyle
As for the hairstyle, it should not be complicated. The best options are:
- high bun;
- high hair bow;
- "gulka";
- curls in the style of Marilyn Monroe;
- high “Malvina;
- "pipes";
- curls on the bangs.
Bouquet and accessories
The bride's bouquet can be anything, provided there is no severity and restraint. Bright, colorful flowers are perfect.
As an option, you can choose a bouquet of wildflowers - it’s unusual and at the same time beautiful. The style of dudes places an emphasis on small details and accessories, since they are the basis of the entire image.
The bride can afford to wear openwork gloves, bright beads with large balls and earrings. A scarf tied in front above the bangs looks appropriate. Sunglasses will come in handy; they will add the right rhythm.
As for shoes, your choice should be high-heeled shoes or sandals.
Holiday scenario
The wedding celebration is fun and relaxed with games and competitions, competitions and quizzes, drawings and dancing. You can include several funny episodes in your dude-style wedding scenario:
- for guests to come up with a special password that they will be asked at the entrance;
- place a “farmer” near the door, offering scarce accessories under the counter at a reasonable price;
- hold a dance marathon to a retro composition;
- organize a bride theft;
- show a master class on boogie-woogie or Charleston;
- arrange a fashion show of dudes.
The decoration of the wedding process will be ancient traditions, for example, bride price. The groom and his friends are met at the gate by matchmakers. To enter the courtyard, he must win a dance competition with the bride's guests.
Before entering the banquet hall, the newlyweds are greeted with bread and salt. They break off a piece of the loaf, sprinkle it with salt and treat each other. Then they raise the glasses of champagne, drink and break them.
Groom's clothes
The groom at a dudes wedding can relax and breathe a sigh of relief. He won't have to dress up in a classic black suit with a jacket.
The young spouse must first of all be stylish and bright. Cropped plaid trousers, a bright shirt and a bow tie are what you need.
The main thing is not to overdo it with the color combination. The first thing you need to strive for is harmony.
You can choose a tie with polka dots. Socks should be visible from behind patent leather shoes - at that time this was considered fashionable. In this case, their color must match the color of the shirt.
If the image allows, shoes can be replaced with sneakers. In any case, shoes must have laces. Glasses like Elvis Presley's will come in very handy. It’s good if the bonbonniere “copies” the bride’s bouquet.
The style of trousers among the dudes was the most popular - “pipes”.
How to dress for guests: options
The first thing to do is to warn guests about the style of the celebration and discuss the appearance with them in advance. For the women's part, fluffy knee-length dresses that will have bright colors are suitable.
In this case, the presence of belts on dresses and wide headbands in hairstyles may become a prerequisite. It looks pretty good when all the invited ladies have similar hairstyles.
Men can be asked to wear trousers with suspenders, plaid shirts and sunglasses with bright frames.
Wedding banquet - what to serve, how to decorate the cake
It is advisable for guests to sit at small round tables.
The table must have various pickles, dry sausage, fish, meat and a lot of salads. Don't forget to provide each guest with a bottle of Pepsi-Cola. As for the cake, it should not be ordinary. Alternatively, it can be made in the form of a gramophone or a stack of records. Also, if the pastry chef is good, you can order a cake in the shape of a retro car.
If you don’t want to experiment too much, then a two-tier mastic cake with figures of the bride and groom on top would be a good option.
But it is worth sticking to brightness in color design here too.
Party in the style of "Hipsters": photo and description of the corresponding event
A variety of interior items from those years can bring the spirit of the era. Old clocks, gramophones, record players, floor lamps, telephones and similar things will do. They can be found in the pantry, especially among the older generation. The record player should have a special place at the party. If you don’t find one in your pantries, you can buy it for pennies at a flea market. And it is not at all necessary that the player be in working condition, the main thing is the surroundings. It will be very interesting for the younger generation to see what a miracle of technology created the rhythm of incendiary parties. The children will be delighted.
Garlands made from multi-colored paper or fragments of newspapers will add a special atmosphere to the holiday. This interior decor option is suitable for both children's and adult events. Instead of conventional lighting, it is better to use electric garlands. Only the light bulbs in them should be as large as possible, as was the case in those years. They will have to be collected in sufficient quantities to create soft lighting for the entire room. It is optimal to distribute paper garlands over the dance floor, and electric ones around the perimeter of the room, placing a special emphasis on the stage.
