If your parents got married like ours did, it was in someone’s basement with big hair statements, clashing fabrics and many shades of brown. What’s crazy is, so many trends from the ’70s are looping back through (as they do), and inspiring modern day weddings in major ways!
The designers at Clover Event Co share their hopes for this super ’70s wedding inspiration: We wanted to create a chic and modern version of our parents’ ’70s basement. With a palette of golden mustard, burnt orange and pale pink and textures like velvet, dark wood and brass, we brought this retro palette into a modern wedding design.
In order to bring you back to that special ’70s basement, Afrik Armando told the story through photography:
’70s Stationery
Can you dig these paper goods and signage by Two Paper Dolls? The retro fonts and color palette used are rad – but the place cards written on vinyl records are so, so fun!
Retro Chic Basement Vibes
Cant you handle this velvety ’70s lounge?! The lounge by Allaire Rentals includes orange + yellow velvet couches with pale pink accent pillows and a mid-century modern coffee table. Behind the lounge is a rad ’70s inspired ceremony backdrop, created by House of Catherine, with the grooviest wallpaper ever!
Sweet, sweet baby floral appliques on this wedding dress from Van Cleve Bridal. It’s certainly not the dress our Moms wore in the ’70s, but we so appreciate the modern bridal twist – especially those flower appliques.
Floral Applique Wedding Dress
This warm + oh-so-seventies color palette feels soft and romantic. Florals, by Twisted Willow, created a hanging floral installation over the head table that ran along the center of the reception setup, and used vessels that compliment the mid-century retro chic vibe.
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If only our basement looked like this…
Retro Specialty Cocktails
These will make you thirsty! This cocktail menu, created by Spirit Forward, is reminiscent of the ’70s, featuring a Singapore Sling + Harvey Wallbanger all served in custom glassware, finished off with retro cocktail stirrers!
This record lineup reminds us of all the vinyls we have stored in our basement. Solid gold!
Solid Gold Reception
Carnations are making a major comeback, and this hanging floral installation is reason #1 of many!
Groovy vibes from these long serpentine tables covered with velvet mustard linens from Nüage Designs. The tabletops are finished off with wood chargers, white mid-century modern flatware + amber goblets from White Glove Rentals. With the pale pink taper candles down the center of the table, it’s really putting together a modern aesthetic!
The Long And Winding Table
The pops of soft pink with the warm, seventies color palette really gives this wedding inspo a modern spin.
Retro Wedding Cake With Major Movement
All this dark anthurium is giving us life! We love the colors against the velvet marigold linen.
This artful creation by Park Ave Cake has so much movement it’s unbelievable! As a matter of fact, we’re hoping ’70s wedding styles just keep creeping back in, because we love it all. If you’re all about peace + love, check out this Woodstock inspired wedding!
photography: Afrik Armando // venue name: Moulin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA // event design: Clover Event Co. // florals: Twisted Willow Flowers // wedding dress boutique: Van Cleve Bridal // bride's ring: L. Priori Jewelry // hair stylist: Airbrush Artistry & Hair Design // paper goods: TPD design house // catering: Brûlée Catering // cake: Park Ave Cake // tabletop rentals: White Glove rentals // furniture rentals: Allaire Rentals // linen rentals: Nuage Designs inc // specialty rentals: Decor Accents // floral sponsor: Camflor // event production + lighting: Eventions Productions // host: House Of Catherine // host: Bridal Masterclass // floral sponsor: Fifty Flowers
Thanks so much for sharing this, we’re SOOOOO EXCITED to have this shoot featured. And gosh love the whole concept of this shoot.
Gorgeous! How inspiring, with so many cool details.
Such a gorgeous day!
Thank you for sharing Green Wedding Shoes! We loved designing this 70’s shoot.
Everything about this wedding is absolutely stunning. The fact that Allaire Rentals actually has furniture to compliment the styling of Clover Event Co, to the wallpaper and all of the details really puts this over the top. It’s like they hit every element out of the park. I never would have thought that finding authentic furniture from the era to compliment a styled experience in this way was possible in such an authentic way. I’m inspired for my own wedding now!
Stunning!!!
Love all of it! Such a great idea to be traditional and bring in an old theme – the basement vibes definitely will hit a few generations of their basements, their parents basement OR their grandparents theme. Love the color scheme!!!
looove this table set up and the hanging flowers seem to add a really delicate touch to the otherwise bold 70s fonts and colors. fun!
So beautiful
Creating these cocktails was such a delight! The innovative team at Clover Event Co. just let us run wild with the concept. We are so happy you are digging our groovy drinks, man!
This inspo!!! That lounge is giving me all the warm vibes of my dreams – plus who doesn’t LOVE retro vibes.
Classy, stylish and romantic. Love it!
I love the vintage vibe, especially those colors and textures! Definitely keeping this theme in mind as I explore options for my wedding next year!
Stunning!! I love the hints of velvet and can imagine a great band to extend the vibe. Seeing how you can absolutely go beyond the standard two to three color wedding pallet gives me so many ideas for upcoming events. Great photos and great style!!
Just absolutely beautiful!!!!! Breathtaking! Just Everything about this is Wedding💕💕💕💕💕
Absolutely obsessed with every detail and all the distinctive items in this entire shoot! As a wedding coordinator myself, this is pumping me up, and can’t wait to be back at it again!!
I would be thrilled to have Allaire Rentals provide all of my clients with her beautiful and unique pieces!
And that cake by Park Ave and those florals by Twisted Williow Flowers?!!? I mean come on… YES!
WOW! Level of detail and limit of colors make this so simple, yet so sophisticated.
The portraits of the couple in a spotlight create a feel of stage performance by a singer, highlighting the center of focus. Another words, outstanding composition!
I love the retro colors here. This looks absolutely amazing!
Such a cool vibe! Love the originality. Great job, Afrik.
Love her dress, the bouquet, THAT CAKE, and the overall retro 60s/70s vibe theme and photography. Stunning!
Everything about this is absolutely breathtaking!! Bravo to everyone involved!! Allaire Rentals I just love how you have something to cater to everyone’s different styles! I can’t wait to work with you next year for my event!