Pro Tips for Planning a (Stress-Free) Vintage Wedding

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• [Photo: Tuan H. Bui; Flowers Fab Flora]
• Narrow down your theme: "Vintage" is a very broad category. What concept really appeals to you: Gatsby glam? Mad Men midcentury? Boho chic? Whatever it may be, find clever ways to incorporate that idea. The more specific you are, the more
• Narrow down your theme: "Vintage" is a very broad category. What concept really appeals to you: Gatsby glam? Mad Men midcentury? Boho chic? Whatever it may be, find clever ways to incorporate that idea. The more specific you are, the more

Vintage weddings are all the rage. If you're planning to add a little throwback flair to your own celebration, consider these tips from a pro. Kate Lerman, owner of Chicago Vintage Weddings, offers her best-practice tips below.

Know what to buy and what to rent: Buy pieces that you can incorporate into your home decor or give as gifts after the wedding. If it is very fragile, bulky, or requires you to shop for a large collection, rent from a pro. Buying something you can't afford with the intent of selling after the wedding isn't worth the stress, nor is buying something that needs a lot of repair. The best vintage items to rent are mismatched china plates, furniture, and flower vessels.

· Chicago Vintage Weddings [Official Site]
· Weddings Week 2014 [Racked Chicago]