{"id":3395,"date":"2017-09-21T12:18:58","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T06:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/?p=3395"},"modified":"2020-02-18T12:47:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T07:17:40","slug":"7-creative-ways-to-use-retro-prints-for-wedding-props","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/7-creative-ways-to-use-retro-prints-for-wedding-props","title":{"rendered":"7 Creative Ways to Use Retro Prints for Wedding Props"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have a wedding coming up, and are currently looking for ideas to make it personal, unique, and unforgettable? If so, maybe you\u2019ll be interested in using <strong>retro<\/strong> prints as your wedding props, especially if you\u2019re the kind of person who\u2019s keen on documenting your journey and everyday moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might wonder, why retro prints? Here are just a few reasons why using retro prints for your wedding props is a good idea:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They\u2019re affordable and easy to make<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can use any photos that mean a lot to you, which could well be from years ago<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s an easy way to personalise your wedding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They\u2019re versatile, and can be used for any kind of prop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can use them to share your story and journey as a couple with your loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So what can you make from\u00a0retro prints? We\u2019ve got a list of ideas for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#1-Save-the-date-card\">1. Save-the-date card<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Kamp-Photography-via-Style-Me-Pretty\">Image: Kamp Photography via Style Me Pretty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Cake-topper\">2. Cake topper<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Shang-Chen-Photo-via-Style-Me-Pretty\">Image: Shang Chen Photo via Style Me Pretty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Centrepieces\">3. Centrepieces<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Elizabeth-Anne-Designs\">Image: Elizabeth Anne Designs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Buntings\">4. Buntings<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Chris-Barber-Photography-via-Rock-My-Wedding\">Image: Chris Barber Photography via Rock My Wedding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-Table-plan\">5. Table plan<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Bears-Collective-via-Whimsical-Wonderland-Weddings\">Image: Bears Collective via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Place-cards\">6. Place cards<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Lisa-Dawn-Photography-via-Rock-My-Wedding\">Image: Lisa Dawn Photography via Rock My Wedding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Thank-you-cards\">7. Thank you cards<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-Marty-McColgan\">Image: Marty McColgan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"1-Save-the-date-card\"><b>1. Save-the-date card<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A save-the-date card is usually quite simple, and retro prints are the ideal choice. Choose your favourite couple photo with your partner, and create retro prints with your wedding date to inform your friends and loved ones. Easy peasy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Kamp-Photography-via-Style-Me-Pretty\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3384\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-6.jpg\" alt=\"retro prints for wedding props (6)\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/>Image: Kamp Photography via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/vault\/image\/1391898\">Style Me Pretty<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"2-Cake-topper\"><b>2. Cake topper<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In almost every wedding, the cake toppers would be figurines of the bride and groom, or the personalised Mr. &amp; Mrs (followed by surname). Make yours stand out by using a retro print(s) of you and your partner. It can be a photo of you both, or individual photos of you \u2018facing each other\u2019. Use a place card holder to put it on top of your cake. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: Have close-up shots for this one, as anything smaller would be hard to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Shang-Chen-Photo-via-Style-Me-Pretty\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3402\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-15.jpg\" alt=\"retro prints for wedding props (15)\" width=\"900\" height=\"1353\" \/>Image: Shang Chen Photo via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/vault\/image\/770218\">Style Me Pretty<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"3-Centrepieces\"><b>3. Centrepieces<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People usually go with the traditional route for centrepieces with flowers, candles, and ornaments. Make it fun and add a twist\u00a0to your centrepieces by including a retro print or few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The photos to use for the centrepieces depend on what you name the tables. You can use numbers, or you can be creative and add personal details or story to name the tables. A few ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your favourite\u00a0countries or cities for holiday<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Memorable places that mean something to you (for example, the place where you went on a first date, where he proposed, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Song names or lyrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your favourite dishes or restaurants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Book or movie characters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Colours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And many more! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you\u2019ve got the names for the tables, start digging\u00a0into your collection of photos to create these unique <strong>retro<\/strong> centrepieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Elizabeth-Anne-Designs\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3398\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-11.jpg\" alt=\"http:\/\/rachelhavel.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/>Image: Elizabeth Anne Designs<\/span><\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"4-Buntings\"><b>4. Buntings<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Retro\u00a0buntings are decorative pieces for your wedding that can also serve as a display of your journey. From childhood snaps and holiday photos, to the monumental events in your relationship, you can bring these old memories to your wedding with a string of your favourite photos. Use pegs to clip the retro prints to a string, and <em>voila!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Chris-Barber-Photography-via-Rock-My-Wedding\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3390\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-8.jpg\" alt=\"retro prints for wedding props (8)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>Image: Chris Barber Photography via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockmywedding.co.uk\/kath-kel\/\">Rock My Wedding<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"5-Table-plan\"><b>5. Table plan<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Table plan, or seating chart, is another fun way to use retro prints. Have a big board with retro prints of your guests\u2019 faces, and let them look for their faces to find their seats. The tagline <em>&#8216;find your face to find your place&#8217;<\/em> is rather catchy, isn&#8217;t it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: If you don\u2019t know where to start gathering these guests\u2019 photos, Facebook is a great source.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Bears-Collective-via-Whimsical-Wonderland-Weddings\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3400\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-12.jpg\" alt=\"retro prints for wedding props (12)\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/>Image: Bears Collective via <a href=\"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/1920s-speakeasy-country-house-glamour-wedding.html\">Whimsical Wonderland Weddings<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"6-Place-cards\"><b>6. Place cards<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following the table plan, you can also use retro prints for the place cards. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Usually,<\/span> place cards would only include the names of the guest, but this is where you dare to be different. Create retro prints of your guests and write their names on the print, before placing it at their seat on the table. At the end of the day, this will be something nice your guests could keep for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Lisa-Dawn-Photography-via-Rock-My-Wedding\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3388\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-3a.jpg\" alt=\"retro prints for wedding props (3a)\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" \/>Image: Lisa Dawn Photography via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockmywedding.co.uk\/an-intimate-roman-temple-wedding-gallery\/\">Rock My Wedding<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"7-Thank-you-cards\"><b>7. Thank you cards<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When the wedding is over, you can still use retro prints for thank you cards. Simply pick the best photo from the wedding for your thank you cards, get a print, and write your thank-you messages on the back before sending them off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-Marty-McColgan\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3387\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/retro-prints-for-wedding-props-02.jpg\" alt=\"retro prints for wedding props (02)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>Image:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.martymccolgan.com\/polaroid-wedding-thank-you-cards.html\"> Marty McColgan<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Create your own retro\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-printing\/retro-prints\">retro prints online<\/a> for your wedding! Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-printing\/retro-prints\">here<\/a> to create your own, and get a FREE display stand with the product.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a wedding coming up, and are currently looking for ideas to make it personal, unique, and unforgettable? If so, maybe you\u2019ll be interested in using retro prints as your wedding props, especially if you\u2019re the kind of person who\u2019s keen on documenting your journey and everyday moments. You might wonder, why retro prints? Here are just a few reasons why using retro prints for your wedding props is a good idea: They\u2019re affordable and easy to make You can use any photos that mean a lot to you, which could well be from years ago It\u2019s an easy way to personalise your wedding They\u2019re versatile, and can be used for any kind of prop You can use them to share your story and journey as a couple with your loved ones So what can you make from\u00a0retro prints? We\u2019ve got a list of ideas for you. Table of Contents1. Save-the-date cardImage: Kamp Photography via Style Me Pretty2. Cake topperImage: Shang Chen Photo via Style Me Pretty3. CentrepiecesImage: Elizabeth Anne Designs4. BuntingsImage: Chris Barber Photography via Rock My Wedding5. Table planImage: Bears Collective via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings6. Place cardsImage: Lisa Dawn Photography via Rock My Wedding7. 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