2 September 2006
That’s So 50’s
Bring the 1950’s back, with décor that will dazzle your guests while you live happily ever after.
Wedding Table Linens:
Ivory Satin linen is reminiscent of the type used in wedding gowns of the 50’s, with floral overlay patterns to accent the chic softness of the covering. Round lace tablecloths set on the covering embellish the linens’ purity.
Soft, pure, chic and elegant, the Omni William Penn Wedding featured to the right incorporates the look and feel of a 1950’s wedding reception.
The Ring:
For a look and feel similar to the decorative jewel style of the 50’s, look into Platinum bands with oval cut diamonds. The ring of the era had diamonds set side-by-side and spaced with a half-bezel, with a gleaming pattern.
The Dress:
In the 1950’s, Paris was the epicenter of international fashion. The “must have” styles had fitted tops and full skirts flared to an “A” line and emphasized with hoop skirts. A bow was positioned at center front with lots of chantilly lace on flared cuffs, front bodice, neckline and edges of veil, which was based on the skull cap design in velvet or satin. At front and back center, dresses came sheer, with pearl accents. Delicate button design at back softened the zipper, which moved to the back of the dress. Gloves called "shorties" were worn with full skirted wedding gowns. Spike heels with pointed toes finished the look.
Happenings of the Era:
The 1950’s emerged as a nesting period in American society. Women were bombarded with images and articles of domesticity. The home was portrayed as a woman’s place to upkeep and provide for others.
The advent of television
The American baby boom
The middle class suburb
The end of World War II
Prosperous time for America's textile industry
Party Table Linens:
At home, table linens of the 1950’s were used primarily as conversation pieces. For entertaining, neighborhood barbecues and cocktail parties were common. The designs of the decade featured a collage of kitchen items like bowls, glassware and teapots. Gardens of fruits and vegetables were also popular linen themes. A variety of patterns and bold prints accented this decade of linens.
According to Joan Kiplinger’s History of the Printed Tablecloth, 1950’s tablecloth manufacturers featured motifs by prominent textile designers of the time, each with a different style and flavor that featured the artists’ signature in the corner of the linen.
The above patterned linens represent the style of linen used for dinner parties, barbecues and cocktail socials during the 1950’s.
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Ivory satin with Whitney's Winter overlay
Ivory satin with Whitney's Winter overlay
Pale pink satin with Pastel floral organdy overlay
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