A Great Gatsby Wedding
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the most iconic novels of the 20th century, and to this day continues to inspire and captivate. Best of all, its 1920’s theme is the perfect way to add glamour and luxury to your wedding. Are you already imagining how a beautiful Great Gatsby-themed wedding could make your day? Then read on for inspiration.
Why choose a Great Gatsby-themed wedding?
That’s easy to answer: because your celebration will be glamorous, fabulous and enormous fun to attend! A Gatsby wedding is all about style, opulence and the good times. Recreate the era’s stunning Art Deco surroundings, add the right music and costumes, and make your guests feel like they have been transported into the pages of the book.
Gatsby Venues:
A venue for a Gatsby-themed wedding isn’t tricky. It could be a country club, hotel or even a beautiful marquee. Any venue can be transformed into an atmospheric Speakeasy Bar with the right amount of glitz and glamour (the more lavish the better!).
Think fabulous, feathered plumes and a stunning Art Deco colour themed with glitter, gold, and green. You could even project a silent movie onto a wall for an extra atmospheric dimension.
Gatsby Cocktails:
You must serve champagne at your Great Gatsby Wedding. After all, it’s the most popular tipple in the story! The instruction “Champagne to be served in glasses bigger than finger bowls” will always go down well, so why not consider a lavish champagne fountain?
Cocktails are another important feature of the era, and delicious classics include:
- Gin Rickey (made with gin, lime, and soda water)
- Mint Julep (Bourbon, sugar and fresh mint)
Both of these are truly yummy – but if your tastes are different, why not create a brand new Gatsby-style cocktail for your celebration?
Gatsby Fashion:
Gatsby is the name, Glitz and Glamour is the game. So what are you going to wear? The world of the 1920s was very elegant, and both Bride and Groom can take inspiration from this classic era for their special day. Prospero Weddings offers unique services to our clients to recreate, design, and construct beautiful themed bridal and bridesmaid gowns for your wedding – and The Great Gatsby is no exception.
The ladies at your wedding can choose between simple cocktail dresses or a flamboyant 1920s-style flapper dress with feathered and beaded headpieces and stunning jewellery. The Groom and any gentlemen guests can join in too: we advise you go for sharp well-tailored suits, fedora hats and silk scarves.
Gatsby Music:
An authentic atmosphere is created with the right music, and the 1920s was an era of rapid cultural change. Jazz emerged as the dominant music style, playing alongside ragtime & blues. If you’re looking to inject a perfect musical vibe, listen to these iconic artists and select the best for your wedding playlist: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Cab Calloway, and Jelly Roll Morton.
As Louis would say, “It’s a Wonderful World.” And we at Prospero wish you a Wonderful Day!
Got any questions? Contact Prospero today!
