Great Gatsby-Inspired Wedding Ideas

Travel back to the Jazz Age with this collection of glamorous wedding ideas and lavish recipes.

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Use these Gatsby-inspired wedding ideas to hark back to a time when sandals were strappy, music was made for dancing, and jewelry took a leap into the future. Baz Luhrmann's star-studded cast has nothing on this glitz.

Your first order of duty? Roll up to your venue (or honeymoon suite) in swanky separates: a Gatsby-esque tie-neck blouse and a sequined skirt.

Keep reading for more ideas on injecting a dose of Gatsby-esque glam to your nuptials.

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Send a Personal Invitation

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StudioAustin Weddings

Stamp your wedding invitations with a stylish reminder of who is starring in the celebration. This suite by Antiquaria features a Jay Gatsby-style monogram.

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Pop Champagne

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A fancy party just isn't fancy—or much of a party—without some French fizz. Here, the celebratory drink serves as both refreshment and decoration. Champagne maker Veuve Clicquot created this soaring tower (adorned with a simple ribbon) using coupe glasses.

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Suave Serving Tray

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Kana Okada

Perfect for delivering mimosas at a bridal shower brunch or Champagne during cocktail hour, Paris Apartment's lacquered tray has a sleek Gatsby-era motif.

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Sparkle and Shine

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Max Wanger

Channel Mrs. Buchanan with ceremony accessories featuring flouncing feathers and sparkling diamonds.

Ila Handbags clutch; Kenneth Jay Lane earrings; and BHLDN ceremony shoes.

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Don a Headband

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Crown a dazzling drop-waisted shift dress with a glitzy headband. We transformed a Camilla Dietz Bergeron bracelet into a hair accessory with Hyman Hendler & Sons ribbon.

Carolina Herrera gown; Mikimoto pearl necklaces; and Kwiat "Vintage Collection" bracelet.

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Dapper Dudes

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Roland Bello

All gents cut a dashing figure in a tux, whether it boasts a classic peak lapel (far left), a Victorian-era shawl lapel (second from left), or tails (far right). Even more daring? A white dinner jacket.

From left: Lanvin tuxedo (mrporter.com); Seize sur Vingt shirt and bow tie (212-625-1620). Vivienne Westwood Man tuxedo (323-951-0707); Dior Homme shirt; Phineas Cole tie (paulstuart.com). Tom Ford jacket (bergdorfgoodman.com); Emma Willis shirt; Budd bow tie. Hickey Freeman formal tails; Armani vest; Budd shirt; H. Huntsman bow tie.

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Opt for Emerald-Cut

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In the 1920s, when Art Deco design was predominant, brides favored precious gems in geometric shapes. An emerald-cut diamond is one way to pay homage to the style without going vintage.

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Let 'Em Slurp

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Christopher Baker

Oysters Rockefeller were all the rage during the 1920s, but we think your party guests will prefer these oysters, which are served raw and flavored with sweet Champagne, shallots, and ginger.

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Refined Yet Raucous

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For grown-ups only, our Champagne gelatin, paired with fresh whipped cream, will delight the young at heart and sophisticated of palate.

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Art-Deco Dessert

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You don't need to know your Art Deco from your Art Nouveau to admire this cake's geometric Gatsby style. Covered in buttercream, piped dots of frosting, and cut-fondant plaques coated with sanding sugar, it's just plain pretty, no matter how you slice it.

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Cocktails and Croquet

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By the 1920s, croquet had become the most popular sport in socialite, literary, and Hollywood circles. Set up a court on a pristine lawn for a little cocktail hour enjoyment.

"Columbine" gown, Carolina Herrera; Necklace, Harry Winston

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Gilded Centerpiece

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Instead of frilly floral arrangements, top your reception tables with one of these DIY golden leaf centerpieces.

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10-Karat Cake

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Sang An

This shimmering confection is dressed to the nines in 10-karat-gold twinkle dust.

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Sassy Silhouette

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A curve-hugging silhouette and glittering embellishments make this Lazaro gown shine with vintage glamour.

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Classy Coasters

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Kana Okada

Perfect for your registry or as handsome groomsmen gifts, these Crystalize brass coasters can be engraved in seven different fonts including this one that echos the Art Deco era (myregistry.com).

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Have a Tea Party

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Pass petit fours and tea after hours on an elegant stand inspired by Nick Carraway's own dapper servingware.

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Fanciful Favors

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Bryan Gardner

Haute Papier's notebooks exude an Art Deco vibe. Hand these journals out as favors, or slip one in a pocket to take notes during honeymoon touring.

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Let It Rain

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Recreating an infamous Jay Gatsby party requires a blizzard of metallic confetti. At this real wedding, confetti cannons created a memorable scene.

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Light It Up

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Aaron Delesie

Cap the night with a send-off wedding guests won't soon forget: a fireworks show that rivals Baz's renedition.

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Gatsby Getaway

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The only thing better than a Rolls-Royce getaway car is one decked out with a lush floral wreath.

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