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With period dramas like Bridgerton and The Gilded Age growing in popularity, it?s no surprise that old-world European aesthetics have spilled into modern wedding design. From historic venues to vintage decor, couples can bring elegance, charm, and grandeur to their wedding by incorporating timeless details that transport guests to another era.

If you?re planning a history-inspired wedding, the first step is to clarify the period and style you want to embrace. For example, if you envision Regency-era necklines and pastel floral explosion, an old-world approach will suit your design expectations.

?Old-world decor is a style that draws inspiration from European aesthetics and historical elements,? explains Paula Clark Ramirez, owner of Mankin Mansion Wedding & Event Estate. This design is rooted in the opulence of historic European architecture with Baroque, Renaissance, and Rococo influences. Think ornate chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and plush velvet rentals ? details that create a sense of timeless elegance.
On the other hand, vintage design typically draws inspiration from more recent decades, often using playful elements to lean into nostalgia over formality. However, that?s not to say vintage weddings can?t match old-world extravagance! From the glitz of the Roaring Twenties to the Hollywood glamour of the Fifties, there?s plenty of room for grandeur.

Whichever direction you take, here are a few ways to plan a wedding that brings...