Screen sirens of the past represent glamour, style, and elegance – qualities that most brides look to embody on their wedding day. We've made wedding style boards inspired by our favorite starlets, so that you can get your creative ideas flowing, whether you're an Audrey or a Marilyn.
Marilyn Monroe, the iconic film starlet of Hollywood's Golden Era, embodies classic glamour.
Apparel: Long, body conscious dresses in luxurious fabrics will turn heads and give you the glamorous Old Hollywood look that you've always dreamed of (featured, Vera Wang).
Accessories: Pile on sparkling, dramatic jewelry that will match the beauty of your glamorous dress. Take a look at the vintage selections at Maloy's Jewelry Workshop and Gilt. Also consider wearing a simple sheer veil (featured, Twigs & Honey) for your walk down the aisle – no other accessory could be so pretty and mysterious.
Bouquet: Choose a bouquet that makes a statement. We love the idea of a maroon mixed floral bouquet, which is as dramatic as it is classic (featured, Geranium Lake Flowers).
Beauty: Voluminous hair inspired by the 50s is your best bet, so wear your hair down and bring out the curling iron. Keep makeup sensual and sleek with dark lips and smoky eyes (this means lots of mascara!). Draw attention to your eyes with professionally shaped eyebrows.
Venue: Don't shy away from choosing a wedding venue that is as glam as you are! Museums, theaters, and boutique hotels with expansive dining rooms are great examples of places to start your search (featured, Hotel deLuxe, Portland).
Anna Karina, the darling of French New Wave pictures, still dazzles audiences with her quirky, offbeat style.
Apparel: Short and sweet, don't be afraid to go for comfortable cocktail length or mini dresses (featured, Sarah Seven), which have a decidedly 1960s modern appeal.
Accessories: For brides that love to defy convention, follow Anna's trend and wear colorful or patterned tights underneath your dress. A pair of ballet flats combined with a short dress and tights will give you that "mod" look.
Bouquet: Your bouquet is the perfect place to give your bridal look a punch of color (featured, Ink & Peat). Think about using unconventional flowers and plants.
Beauty: Wear your hair in a simple updo with a little bit of volume, or down, straightened – but an Anna look wouldn't be complete without bangs! Heaps of winged eyeliner and mascara with a peachy blush but otherwise bare face is simple and daring.
Venue: An outdoor wedding in the park is vibrant, cheery, and light (featured, Peninsula Park).
Audrey Hepburn is known for her generosity and demure, refined taste.
Apparel: Choose a dress in a comfortable, classic shape. Consider a dress made of unique materials. The delicate wool dress we've featured above by Elizabeth Dye is simple but unique for bridal wear, so you still make a statement.
Accessories: A couture hat could be the ticket accessory for your bridal look (featured, Pinkham Millinery). For shoes, mimic Audrey's choice ballet flats, in white.
Bouquet: There are few things more elegant than a clean, white bouquet with a ribbon trim (featured, Lavish).
Beauty: For your big day, aim for simple and polished hair and makeup. Slick back your hair and highlight your natural beauty with light makeup: bright lips and a clean face with well-groomed, dramatic eyebrows.
Venue: Nothing says "wedding" quite like the traditional church (featured, Old Church) – not to mention, nearly guarantees that your venue will be one full of history.