How to Modernize a Retro Wedding With All The Mellow Yellow Vibes

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

If we had a time machine, we’d (most likely) pop back to the ’70s for some rad wedding crashing! Similarly obsessed with retro weddings, the team behind today’s editorial is drawn to all things disco! Together with Anything But Gray Events, we are bringing back the bold, + mellow yellow feels from the ’70s in this inspired shoot at The East Angel.

This styling has all the buttery colors we cherish so much from the ’70s with a modernized twist. And there’s no shortage of disco vibes as the team went to balls to the wall with decor…literally! After a very stressful 2020, it’s time to bring back these mellow yellow vibes with a warm color palette + pops of unexpected surprise. Peterson Design and Photography is groovin’ from behind the lens:

Colorful Retro Wedding Invitations
Modernizing retro styles starts with elevating those classically used colors + designs. Roseville Designs nails it with this invitation suite.

Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration
You say dramatic bridal cape. We say when + where? Amanda James Designs is the true gem, creating this embroidered gold + floral bride cape. Indeed, it adds just the right amount of extra drama to the bride’s streamlined, sexy jumpsuit.  The badass bridal look compliments the groom’s smooth, caramel-colored suit from Friar Tux.

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration
We’re team ‘Men in Marigold!’

Gold Floral Wedding Cape

Rad Retro Wedding Ceremony Backdrop

Sunset Disco Backdrop
Why hello, mellow yellow. Flowers by Lady Buggs brought the wow factor with ombre, retro wedding installations throughout!

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Gold Floral Wedding Cape
So many statement looks here. Especially the backdrop from West + Rose.

Colorful Retro Bouquet

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration
Bridal glam is brought together with makeup by Despina Scandalis and hair by Lio Ramirez. Not to mention the encrusted bridal crown, which is a chic nod to Amanda Gorman! If you need even more sparkle (we always do), check out the geometric-inspired engagement ring from Jewels by Grace on the bride’s finger.

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Disco Balls to the Walls Wedding Reception

Disco Ball Wall

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration
The only way to turn up a retro wedding is with modern cocktails! After a long night of boogieing, kick your platforms back with a colorful cocktail from Cali Craft Cocktails on this groovy bar.

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Signature Cocktails

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration
Mellow yellow ombre tabletop decor all on brand with the groovy wedding inspo. Rentals from La Pinata Party Rentals.

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Disco Wedding Inspiration

Rainbow Disco Wedding Cake
Because you can’t ever have enough sparkle, Sugar Studio incorporates a real, rotating disco ball into the multi-tiered wedding cake! In true retro wedding fashion, the cake is adorned with that same ’70s swoop. Talk about top tier.

Anytime that you want to bring it back to those rad ’70s weddings, check out this video from Siren and Co.!

photography: Peterson Design & Photography // venue name: The East Angel, Los Angeles, California, USA // event design: Anything But Gray Events // planning: Anything But Gray Events // florals: Flowers by Lady Buggs // wedding dress: Amanda James Bridal // bride's ring: Jewels By Grace // hair stylist: Lio Ramirez // makeup artist: Despina Scandalis // groom attire: Friar Fux // videography: Siren and Co. // paper goods: Roseville Designs // cake: Sugar Studio // tabletop rentals: La Pinata Party Rentals // linen rentals: BBJ Linen // models: Renee Lee (bride) // cocktails: Cali Craft Cocktails // cape: Amanda James Bridal // dresser: Debra Shirley // disco balls: Absolutely Fabulous Events // backdrop: West and Rose // lounge: Papillon Rentals

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