Glamorous Gatsby Wedding: Surprise Vintage Celebration

Bride holding elegant blush pink and gold wedding bouquet

This glamorous vintage wedding was a Gatsby styled surprise for the bride and groom. This adorable couple left the planning up to their fabulous coordinator, When Pigs Fly Events, who filled their day with vintage 1920's themed decor and even a secret speakeasy for the after reception party! Want to see more? Just click here to see the full gallery which as every last glamorous detail captured by Kathy Davies.

Smiling bridesmaids in sequined dresses with bouquets

Bride with beautiful bouquet, flower girl in white dress

Happy bride and groom with wedding party

The ceremony was set in a courtyard housed by walls painted with the prettiest shade of blue and then open to the blue skies above. We ran with the blue and chose a 'Gatsbyesque' blue toned fabric for a 55' custom aisle runner. Above the guests hung romantic chandeliers created from rose petals, pearls, and ostrich feathers - created by the talented Catherine of Layers of Lovely.

Outdoor wedding ceremony aisle with white chairs and floral decor

Bride and groom exchanging vows before whimsical city backdrop

Glamorous Wedding Ideas

From When Pigs Fly Events: Designing a wedding is a dream when you work with clients who give you the freedom to completely surprise them! Alicia, our stunning bride, envisioned a dreamy space where the glamour of Gatsby met the beauty of nature. We found the quote, "Breathing Dreams like Air," from The Great Gatsby and it served as the driving force behind our design inspiration.

For the cocktail hour, we used a lot of whimsical decor elements to complement the hanging parasols and to create the feel of a garden party. The bearcats and flappers (ladies of the party) were invited to the 'lounge' to treat themselves to a feathered head adornment. Our wire and fabric trees (a steal from Free People) served as the wishing tree guestbook.

Romantic wedding lounge area with sofa and floral decor

Wedding wishing tree guestbook with colorful markers

When guests entered into the reception space, they were treated to an aromatic blast of sweetness from the abundant lushness of the florals. The head table sat in the center of the room in a square formation. We asked Layers of Lovely to create "trees" growing from the center of the table. She added gorgeous florals and delicate floating tea lights to the branches. It looked dreamy.

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece

Table eight wedding centerpiece with peach and white flowers

Wedding chairs decorated with greenery, masks, and signs reading My dashing husband and My darling wife

Wedding chair sign: My dashing husband

Stevi from Hey there, Cupcake! created an unbelievable masterpiece of a cake. She topped it with 2 doves which held a special meaning to Ryan & Alicia. Some of our favorite details in the space were our repurposed musical horns that had floral musical notes floating out of them.

Elegant three-tiered wedding cake with floral decor

Guests were treated to a popcorn bar that had Reese's Pieces, M&M's and Hot tamales that you could mix in with the popcorn. Not to mention the super fun sign.

Wedding popcorn bar sign: Salty & sweet treats for guests