Steampunk wedding style

by KristenMay 24, 2010 1

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Steampunk Wedding Cake Topper via neatorama.com

Have you heard of the steampunk trend? It couldn’t be hotter, and it has even made the move over to the world of weddings! We’re here to dissect just what a steampunk wedding entails…

Steampunk image courtesy of Wikipedia

So just what defines steampunk style? Steampunk designs harken back to a world of grit and steam power – think Victorian England with an edge. Working gears, smokestacks, metallic colors, and Victorian-era clothing and accessories like pocket watches, top hats and corsets are common images associated with this aesthetic.

Steampunk Wedding Rings via Daily Wedding Planning Tip

Incorporating steampunk style into your wedding gives the day a whimsical, romantic wonderland feel. We’ve been especially inspired by these weddings at Offbeatbride.com:

Chelsie & Francesco's steampunk wedding via Offbeat Bride

Siouxzi and Alan’s Steampunk wedding featured silvery blues. And you’ll notice that the beautiful bride chose a Victorian-inspired corset for her gown!

Want to learn more about this style?

There’s an extensive flickr pool of steampunk fashion, where you can learn the basics of this trend to apply to your wedding, and Steampunk Magazine is a fantastic resource for everything from clothing to literature.

Royal Steamline has a range of beautiful, unique steampunk wedding invitations.

Etsy is a great place to get handmade steampunk-style accessories like this:

Shadow Box Heart Steampunk pendant from Etsy seller JewelsByNature

And check out this jaw-dropping wedding cake via Steampunk Workshop:

Wedding cake via Steampunk Workshop

Do you think the steampunk trend is wacky or wonderful and whimsical? Whether you like it or not, it’s a strong theme to have, with a ton of fun, fantastical design options for every aspect of your wedding!