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1950's/ELVIS/ROCK n' ROLL Theme Wedding & Party Guide


COLORS & MOTIFS:  Use these ideas to create a perfect theme event

  • Black Leather Jackets/White T-Shirts/Cuffed Jeans
  • Poodle Skirts/Sweaters/Bobby Sox/Ponytails/Neck Scarf
  • Twin Sets Sweaters/Black Horn Rimmed Glasses
  • Penny Loafers/Saddle Shoes
  • Elvis/The Everly Brothers/Jerry Lee Lewis/Nat King Cole
  • Chuck Berry/Little Richard/Buddy Holly/Fats Domino
  • Dean Martin/Pat Boone
  • 45's/Jukebox/Diners/Soda Shops
  • Bowling/Drive-In Movies
  • 'Grease'/James Dean
  • Cheeseburgers/Fries/Coke Bottles
  • Milkshakes/Floats/Malts
  • Hula Hoops/Sock Hops/Roller Skates
  • Megaphones/Letter Sweaters
  • Sunglasses/Bubble Gum
  • RCA Dog/Brillcream
  • American Bandstand
  • Hourglass Figure (small waist/pointed bosom)
  • Gloves for ladies/Full skirts
  • Grace Kelly/Marilyn Monroe

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES:

  • All Sports Weddings-Elvis garters
  • Alyce Designs-bridesmaids dress
  • Angelic Creations-1950's wedding veil
  • Annie's Costumes-costumes for all holidays & occasions
  • Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
  • Bridalwave-Get the Look: Fabulous Fifties
  • Buy Costumes-1950's costumes, wigs and accessories
  • Cafepress-1950's themed t-shirts
  • CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
  • Davenport & Co-fine vintage 1950's clothing, hats & accessories
  • Denver Fabrics-50's clothing patterns
  • Fashion Era-1950's Fashion History
  • Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
  • Frank Bee Costume -large selection of 1950's costumes & accessories
  • Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
  • Fun & Folly-kids costumes
  • Glamour Girl and Funky Threads-vintage clothing
  • Gowns by Design-vintage wedding gowns
  • Hey Viv-poodle skirts, cat eye glasses, crinolines, etc
  • House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
  • J. R. Kates-50's clothing
  • Littlearth-50's themed 'Retro Diner' and 'Elvis' handbags
  • Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
  • Nancy's Nifty Nook-vintage wedding gowns
  • PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
  • Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
  • Rusty Zipper-vintage clothing
  • Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
  • Stop Staring!-50's inspired clothing
  • The Frock-vintage 50's clothing
  • Then Plus Now2-purses
  • Tie Luxe-retro themed neckties
  • TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
  • Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West
  • Vintage Martini-1950's clothing
  • Wedding Gowns-patterns from the 1950's
  • Wild Ties-Elvis neckties

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DECORATIONS & CRAFT ITEMS:

DESTINATION WEDDING:



Invitations


Confetti


Centerpieces


Theme Kits


Room Decor

Fifties Party Supplies available at: Shindigz.com

FLOWERS:

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:


Invitation with 1950's Motifs available at: eInvite

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY:


1950's Style
Invitations available at: finestationery.com

JEWELRY:

  • All Vintage Jewelry
  • Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
  • Antique Engagement Rings-1950's styles
  • Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins
  • Blue Nile-fine jewelry & certified diamonds at outstanding prices.  Free FedEx shipping and 30-day returns on every order.
  • Collectible Costume Jewelry-from the 50's
  • Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
  • Emitations.com-bridal & celebrity inspired jewelry at affordable prices
  • Leandra Holder-50's themed bracelet
  • Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
  • Princessbands-Freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal handmade tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Our unique tiaras double as necklaces for your life's occasions after the big day is long gone
  • Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
  • Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MUSIC:  Have authentic 1950's music...

RENTAL CARS:  Rent an authentic 1950's car for your wedding

THEME IDEAS & PLANS:

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WEDDING PRODUCTS, FAVORS & GIFT ITEMS:


Fabulous 50's Invitations Pkg/8

Fabulous 50's Party Pack

Set the table for a fabulous 1950's party with this festive tableware. Party Pack for 8 includes: eight 10" plates, 16 luncheon napkins, eight 9oz. hot/cold cups, tablecover and a 24-piece set of plastic cutlery in your choice of color.


50's Doo-Wop Wig

50's Doo-Wop Wig

50'S DOO-WOP WIG: short puffy hair with bangs. Comes in black, blonde or red. One size fits all. A great 50's girl, car hop, pink lady, or doo-wop wig.


Franny's 50's Frock

Franny's 50's Frock

Franny's 50's Frock


50's Pink Ladies

50's Pink Ladies

Costume includes jacket and black pants. Back of jacket says "Pink Ladies"


Greaser Jacket

Greaser Jacket

Jacket Only


Jolee's Boutique Themed Ornate Stickers

Jolee's Boutique Themed Ornate Stickers

This Dimensional sticker collages feature popular pastimes and fashion. This collage is all you need to embellish an entire page in your scrapbook.





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