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A Retro Chic Wedding Day Inspired By Happy Days

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Sunday, Monday, Happy Days! This next gorgeously alternative wedding day, inspired by a retro 50’s style while blending in some chic modern decor, was brought to you by the Big Fake Wedding. All of the top wedding vendors of Detroit Michigan pulled together to bring you a genuine eye-candy wedding day that will have you shouting “Put another dime in the Jukebox, baby!”

And as always be sure to check out the full gallery for even more retro-chic wedding ideas captured by the fabulous Candice + Dave PhotographyO’Malley King Photography, and Rachel Smaller Photography.

From Big Fake Wedding

Grab your roller skates and meet me at the drive-in! This is for the bride that would rather listen to jukebox tunes than classical music and would choose a night at In-And-Out over fine dining. Vendors avoided being too cliche by using overly-traditional diner elements. Instead, they focus on the event surroundings. (Think: tile patterns and strong block fonts) to capture the essence of a retro diner. By using a played-down palette, this was a sophisticated take on the nostalgic era of Happy Days. 

The Invitation 

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The Wedding Party

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The Ceremony

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live music

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Wedding Food

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champagne toasts

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hot and fresh mini donuts

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The Reception

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Party and Exit

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This post is sponsored by the Big Fake Wedding. Thanks for supporting our sponsors!

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie
Event Planning & Design: Ryan Abney Event Design
Alternative Desserts: True Desserts
Balloon Design: Kreative Design
Catering: The Lafayette Market
Ceremony Entertainment: Go 4 Baroque
Cocktail Hour Venue: The Henry - Autograph Collection
DJs: David Charles Events
Donuts: Great Lakes Confections
Event Planning & Design: One Fine Day Events
Favors: Modern Shindig - Gifts and Engraving
Floral + Event Design: Ceremony Backdrop + Tables 1,6: Le Fleur
Floral + Event Design: Entrance Area + Tables 4, 8: Copper + Sage Collective
Floral + Event Design: Personal Flowers + Tables 2, 7: Viviano Flower Shop
Floral + Event Design: Table 3: Williams Sonoma
Floral + Event Design: Tables 5, 9: Ryan Abney Event Design
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Studio 9 Salon
Hotel: The Henry - Autograph Collection
Invitations: Designed with Amore
Lounge: Shades of Teal Rental + Design
Men's Wedding Band Home Try-On: Hitched
Photo Booth: Cherish The Moments Photo Booth
Photographers: Candice + Dave Photography
Photographers: O’Malley King Photography
Photographers: Rachel Smaller Photography
Registries, Gifts & Apps: Williams Sonoma
Rentals: Luxe Event Linens
Table Accents: The Ambrosia Rabbit
Travel: Faraway Places Travel
Venues: The Eastern Detroit
Wedding Cake: The Silver Spoon Wedding Co.
Wedding Dresses: Detroit Bridal House

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