Vintage darlings

So today I thought I'd start writing about the growing love towards vintage inspirations at weddings.

Vintage is quite a broad topic - it'd be impossible to write about it in a single blog entry, which is why I've decided that this will become a recurring theme. During my blog entries, my aim is to explore different elements that couples can incorporate to add a vintage flavour to their wedding. I'll have articles about services with a vintage twist, and their thoughts about the meaning of "vintage".

I also want to look at different eras - the word "vintage" can inspire a lot of different ideas of what it constitutes, which if not discussed could lead to some very crossed wires. I'll be looking at examples of genuine vintage photography, and comparing modern takes on vintage photography.

So what is vintage? what does it mean when we say "vintage inspired"? Is it better to have replica vintage items, or does it make a difference to have genuine sourced vintage items at a wedding?

Moreover, I'd love to hear from readers about your opinion on vintage weddings. Is this a passing fad? Is it a flash in the pan or is it here to stay? Have you been involved as a supplier or guest at a vintage inspired wedding? Or have you got a vintage wedding planned? Do we have a shared definition of vintage - would something from the 80s or 90s or even the start of the 00s be considered vintage?

Quite simply: why is there such an interest in vintage weddings?

Please feel free to add your opinion in the comments below; or if you're willing, please email me about your thoughts, for possible inclusion in a future blog entry.