Planning a 70’s inspired wedding is a fantastic way to celebrate with a unique and nostalgic flair. Here’s some ideas to help you plan and execute this groovy event:
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70's inspired Wedding Invitations:
Retro Wedding Stationery
70's style 'Save the Date' card
Using bold colours and retro type either create your own or go to Zazzle for personalised ones.
Personalised 70's Style Mermaid Sunset Beach Album
Having a destination beach wedding? Then check out these Personalised Wedding invitations and matching wedding stationery. Perfect for music lovers.
What did people wear to weddings in the 70s?
Weddings in the 1970s were all about individuality and relaxed style. Brides wore flowing boho dresses with lace, bell sleeves, and sometimes wide-brimmed hats or flower crowns. Grooms often chose wide-lapel suits in bold colours like powder blue or brown, paired with frilly shirts and bow ties. Guests embraced maxi dresses, bold prints, jumpsuits, and platform shoes, while disco-inspired metallics and natural hair and makeup completed the free-spirited vibe.
70's Attire -Bride and Groom
Vintage wedding dresses
Etsy is a great place to find Vintage 1970’s wedding dresses.
Hair band wedding - crocheted 100% cotton
A vintage headdress is great, but how about this head band, I love it – check it out here.
Flared trousers for the groom
These flares are handmade to fit the client and can be found at Etsy.
What was the colour palette for the 70s wedding?
The 1970s wedding colour palette was warm, earthy, and bold. Popular shades included mustard yellow, burnt orange, avocado green, rust, and chocolate brown, often paired with cream or ivory. Later in the decade, couples also embraced soft pastels like peach, dusty rose, and powder blue, blending natural tones with touches of vintage romance.
70's Attire -Bridal Party
Think mismatched dresses in vibrant colours for the bridesmaids, and patterned shirts or suits for groomsmen.
70's wedding decorations
Retro Daisy Confetti
Decoration colours – Use Earth tones like mustard yellow, avocado green, burnt orange, pink and brown.
Paper flower wall
Flowers such as wildflowers, sunflowers, and daisies, are all iconic seventies. Use them in bouquets, centrepieces, and decorations.
Mirrored Disco Ball Table Decor
Use string lights, lava lamps, and disco balls to set the mood.
70s style Signage
Retro collection
Use vintage fonts and colours for your wedding stationery, including programs, menus, and signage.
Cassette-shaped Wedding Sign
This wooden sign, reminiscent of the classic audio cassette, combines nostalgia with modern functionality.
Groovy Wedding Favors
Colourful sunglasses
I think these will look cool on your guests, and also a bargain, check them out.
What was the top wedding song in 1970?
The top wedding song in 1970 was “We’ve Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters.
With its tender lyrics and soft melody, it quickly became a favourite for first dances and remains a classic romantic anthem for weddings even today.
