1950's theme

ancasta_2

i LOVE 1950's. i have4 wardrobes full of vintage and replica 50's outfit, my wedding dress is a 50's style, Mr ancastas suit is 50's style, were having a 50s reception, i had a 50's 21st and i wear alot of replica 50's clothes and hairstyles.


just thought id get that off my chest *blush*

Austin_Allegro

There's a book called 'Cooking in a Bedsitter' by Katherine Whitehorn which might help, you can get it second hand on Amazon.

50s drinks: tea from a brown pot served in green Berol cups. Brown ale served from a barrel. Sherry (pref. British or 'Empire') Gin and 'it' (Gin and vermouth). No ice in anything (no fridges). Weak orange squash for kiddies. Very nasty cheap warmish French/Italian wine in small glasses.

r.mac_2

thanks for all your suggestions.

So far, going for the following options;
*champagne (sparkling wine) in vintage-style glasses - have some cheap ones somewhere which are perfect
*gin and vermouth cocktails with coloured sugar rims on the glasses
*cheese straws
*cucumber sandwiches and fairy cakes laid out on cake stands (borrowed from my mum )

I love the idea of proper invitations and will definatley do that, thanks MATH.

ancast - your wedding sounds fab. I hope that you have an amazing day.

Oh, and yes, of course you are all invited!!!!