--- title: "8 Retro Ways to Have a Mad Men Inspired Wedding ..." description: "A Madly in Love save the Date....; Joan Holloway All the Way...; Let Them Eat Cake...; Vintage Guestbook...; Boys and Their Toys...; More ..." url: "https://allwomenstalk.com/8-retro-ways-to-have-a-mad-men-inspired-wedding/" category: "fashion" last_updated: "2026-06-07" --- # 8 Retro Ways to Have a Mad Men Inspired Wedding ... Are you obsessed with [AMC's](https://www.amc.com/) [Mad Men](https://www.amc.com/)just as much as the rest of us are? My husband and I stumbled upon the TV series this summer and have been hooked ever since, but too bad for us that our **wedding** had just passed! If you love the **60s**, **short** **wedding dresses**, **classic cars** and **skinny black ties** check out these **8 retro ways to have a Mad [Men](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-things-its-okay-for-men-to-do/) inspired weddin****g** that everyone will remember. And don't forget to put **your** **own spin on it**! ## 8. A Madly in Love save the Date.... ![A Madly in Love save the Date....](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/savethedate_408x273.jpg) Photo:[WeddingChicks.com](https://www.weddingchicks.com/modul/print-47-mad-men-inspired-free-printable-save-the-date-l-18-l-17.html) Have you ever seen a **save the date** as cool as this one? If you watch the show [Mad Men](https://www.amc.com/)then you know how clever [Susie and Dan](https://www.weddingchicks.com/blog/mad-men-inspired-save-the-date-invites-templates-l-2083-l-45.html) were when they borrowed the **silhouette** from the logo to give their guests just a little taste of the rad **60s**, **Mad Men** inspired [wedding](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-hot-looks-for-every-groom-to-rock-in-style/) they are planning. [AMC](https://www.amc.com/)should steal Susie's idea of the silhouette being a **couple** instead of just a man alone in the chair! Do you love this just as much as I do, head on over to [WeddingChicks](https://www.weddingchicks.com/modul/print-47-mad-men-inspired-free-printable-save-the-date-l-18-l-17.html) for your own custom **Madly in Love Save the Date**! ## 7. Joan Holloway All the Way... _ Photo:PinupGirlClothing.com_ Price: $96.00 She is that woman that every lady wants to be and [every guy](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-things-to-love-about-jon-hamm/) wants to date. With this [Joan Holloway](https://collegecandy.com/2010/02/17/i-love-your-style-joan-holloway/)style dress you can turn your **bridesmaids** into **sexy**, **confident** chicks who love to strut their stuff! Or you can steal the show for yourself while wearing this **curve loving dress** on the night of your [60s themed bachelorette party](https://goo.gl/Za1jk6)! ## 6. Let Them Eat Cake... _ Photo: Ruffledblog.com_ If you were fond of [season three](https://www.amc.com/)where Sterling Cooper's advertising firm was taken over by the **London** firm Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe, then this astounding **cake of**** two cities** that represents the adorable **New York City** bride and **London** groom in the top photo could be the **perfect inspiration** for your **Mad Men wedding**. Take flight with your **monogramed suitcase **to see the [London](https://allwomenstalk.com/9-favourite-london-museums/) bridge, but don't forget to come back to city that never sleeps! **What will your retro wedding cake be inspired by?** **5. Here Comes the Groom...** _ Photo:SnippetandInk.com_ Does he not look like [Don Draper](https://www.amc.com/)? For their wedding _Michelle and Joe_ wanted to have an intimate couple's shoot where they were able to show off their own style before the groom had to change his [retro Fedora](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) for a [yarmulke](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.thejudaicastore.com/333-wedding-yarmulke-kippah-kippa-yamaka-or-yarmulke-beige-terylene-19-cm.html) during their Jewish ceremony. I love that their wedding pulls together [cultural traditions](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-cultural-wedding-traditions-for-any-bride-and-groom/) with new non-traditional ideas, which is great inspiration for your** 60's theme wedding** where you can mix in the **old with the new**...not everything has to be from the Mad [Men](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-things-its-okay-for-men-to-do/) era. What **traditions** and **trends** will surround your wedding? **4. Lace, Gloves, Pearls and Pretty Girls...** _ Photo:PrettyChicky.com_ Many **women** from the **1960s** were very **classy** and **formal** like _Jackie O_. They loved to wear **pretty dresses**, protect their beautiful hands in **stylish gloves**, and always wore stunning **pearls**. Take your [bridesmaids](https://allwomenstalk.com/10-everyday-dresses-that-a-bridesmaid-could-wear-for-under-100/) back to that **classy style** with dresses from[ModCloth.com](http://www.modcloth.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com), delicate [lace gloves](https://goo.gl/x2iltA)and [pearls](http://www.kohls.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) that every girl can afford. Don't forget to let your **bridesmaids** put their own spin on the idea by letting them pick their own dress or _shoes_! ## 3. Vintage Guestbook... _ Photo: Saltharbor.squarespace.com/blog_ Every good secretary has a **typewriter** on **Mad Men** so why not incorporate one into your **wedding decor**! Your guests will go back in time when they see your **retro** inspired [typewriter](https://www.tias.com/13486/InventoryPage/1962061/1.html) guestbook and will giggle at the chance to type out a little note of **wedding advice** to the [new couple](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-ways-to-have-fun-on-your-wedding-day/)! There are many ways to show your **love for retro** items, search[local thrift stores](https://www.thethriftshopper.com/) and [Etsy.com](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) to find your favorite. ## 2. Boys and Their Toys... _ ![Boys and Their Toys...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/vintagecar_400x267.jpg) First Photo: Megperotti.com/blog_ 2nd Photo: _Heatherkincaid.com/blog_ Since the girls have their **vintage dresses** and [accessories](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-retro-inspired-accessories/) we have the let the **boys** in on the fun too! And what **vintage**, **Mad Men** inspired wedding would be complete without a **1962** **Cadillac** **Coupe De Ville** like the one [Don Draper](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwdpWtEzYWQ) drives? And don't leave that car sit until your wedding day, climb in the backseat and take some cool engagement photos like _Carly and Chris_ did with the 1961 [Cadillac](https://www.cadillac.com/) they rented. Will you be driving in a **classic car** on your big day? ## 1. Here Comes the Bride... _ Photo: [DollyCouture.com](http://power.networksolutions.com/index.html) Price: $395.00 Wedding dresses with **sleeves** and **straps** have been making their way back down the aisle in stunning styles_that give nod to the beautiful retro dresses of the 60s when most brides wouldn't wear strapless dresses. Many designers today put a 2010 twist on the sleeved gown, but over at [Dolly Couture](http://power.networksolutions.com/index.html) you can find **short wedding gowns **that are **custom made** for [vintage](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-amazing-online-vintage-stores/) inspired weddings. I love the **lace** and **petite bow** on the neckline of this [Edmonton](http://power.networksolutions.com/index.html) dress that Dolly designed after her mom's 1961 wedding gown! _Red lip_ and a simple, [classic up-do](https://allwomenstalk.com/tips-on-creating-over-the-top/)make this bride a 1960s knock out! **Are you planning an era themed wedding? ** Top Photo: _Ruffledblog.com_ ## Related Posts - [7 veils cake](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-birdcage-veils-to-rock-for-your-wedding/) - [to avoid last minute hassle](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-tips-to-avoid-last-minute-hassles-on-your-wedding-day/) - [wacky marriage proposals](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-wacky-marriage-laws-still-on-the-books/) - [bridal shower umbrella ideas](https://allwomenstalk.com/5-hot-umbrella-ideas-for-your-wedding-day/) - [dress down themes](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-fun-themes-for-your-wedding/) - [unusual ways to propose](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-most-unusual-proposal-ideas/) - [cold feet before wedding](https://allwomenstalk.com/10-tips-on-avoiding-cold-feet/) - [special wedding dances](https://allwomenstalk.com/5-awesome-wedding-dance-videos/) - [dyi wedding favors](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-diy-wedding-favors/) - [interesting wedding traditions](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-interesting-wedding-traditions/) - [8 Ideas for Fun Wedding Photography ...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/8-ideas-for-fun-wedding-photography/) - [8 Tips on Having the Perfect Wedding ...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/8-tips-on-having-the-perfect-wedding/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-retro-ways-to-have-a-mad-men-inspired-wedding/)