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Beginner September 2022 West Midlands

World war 2 gothic theme wedding

Amanda, 1 May, 2021 at 01:13 Posted on Planning 0 10
Hello everyone. My partner and I love vintage stuff and are big history fans.
My fiancee said he likes the idea of a WW2 gothic theme but I have no idea what that would look like.

Background info- 1) I am a fan of gothic items2) Our favourite date place is The Black country living museum in Birmingham, England but we wont be marrying in Birmingham.3) We know we want a naked cake and an informal lunch meal
I just dont know how to create a 1940s inspired gothic wedding. Dress wise I am fond of tea dresses and short dresses but not overly conservative choices. If any of you have done a similar theme could you show me some pics and share some tips please?

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Latest activity by Max, 18 April, 2024 at 11:11
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    Amanda ·
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    I forgot to add- We met and fell in love in Staffordshire England so will be marrying over there but I dont know anywhere around there thats a great place for history buffs.
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    That certainly is a unique combination and sounds fantastic. I shot a 1940s style wedding 16 years ago now so forgive the small images as they are from my archive. Cant help with the gothic side of your plans but some ideas from this wedding. Everyone wore some sort of 1940s dress, many were in military uniform, lots of trilby's. There were a couple of "spivs" selling cheap black market nylons and an armful of watches which was good fun. The kids were also in 1940s dress and they loved it.

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    They had a 1940's vintage car for them and a vintage bus for the guests as they had the meal on the great central way steam train in Leicester, who had the union jack bunting out for them.

    The reception after the train meal was at Beaumanor Hall in Leicester that was used as a secret listening station during WW2 . Sherry was used for the drinks reception and every one who wanted to had lessons from a lindy bop dance teacher, I think on hand on the day.

    I even had a trilby with a "press" card slipped into its band and I also grew and shaved myself a spiv pencil moustache.

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    Beginner September 2022 West Midlands
    Amanda ·
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    Thank you for the suggestion. I struggled to figure out how to do the gothic part myself.
    I like the idea of having the black market come into play, as that is one of the aspects of the war I find fascinating.
    The photos look great!
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  • PhotographybyBillHaddon
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    I think a birdcage veil would fit in well with both themes, but a black one - not white like this.

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    Beginner July 2023 British Columbia
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    There is a venue in Staffs that is a called the secret bunker - slightly wrong era as its more Cold War than WW2 but could fit in nicely.
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    This sounds like a great theme! We’re having an afternoon tea at our wedding rather than a traditional meal, I wonder if that could fit with your theme?
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    Amanda ·
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    I will be careful not to call it that, it is inspired by the 1940s through to the 1950s.
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    Amanda ·
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    Just a quick comment to say anyone that leaves spam such as 'contact okasiatempleofcenter for help with relationship problems' please stop doing it. I only ever report them and they are of no use to someone on a wedding planning site.
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    Beginner September 2022 West Midlands
    Amanda ·
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    You clearly dont understand me do you?
    I said do not share this kind of spam on this message board. If people want to seek out a spellcaster they will do it themselves. Does this spellcaster do their work for free? You are advertising them
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    Beginner June 2021 California
    James ·
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    Like the idea of vintage style wedding
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