It’s easy to flit around without noticing stupid boundaries and meaningless prohibitions. Passionately surrender to all-consuming dance and love! A dude-style party is a bright way to relax, having a fun and noisy celebration of a birthday or another reason to get together.
Place
- in the summer dudes met outdoors, away from the eyes of ideological Komsomol members;
- being with the Manyushkas, we relaxed in the legendary Cocktail Hall, so a classic restaurant/cafe room is ideal;
- dude parties in an elite apartment were also not uncommon– while the parents were away, their grown-up children had a blast;
- “secret” meetings took place in abandoned houses, construction sites, etc.. Intriguing atmosphere of an “underground club”. AND original idea decoration for a stylish party - dilapidated walls, semi-darkness, old furniture;
- they also appeared at organized dances, in parks and clubs. True, dancing in style was not allowed. But the mischievous youth could not sneeze at these rules!
In addition to the film “Hipsters,” we recommend reading the book of the same name by V. Kozlov to immerse yourself in the atmosphere. In it, those who were once contemptuously called dudes talk about the mood of that time, fashion, music, parties.
Decor
Of course, the styling should be bright - the whole range is at your disposal. But it is important to feel the line between a stylish extravaganza of color and a kindergarten mishmash of colors. The shades should overlap, complementing each other. The “parrot” interior is a caricature.
Start decorating the hall (room?) by getting rid of details that violate the atmosphere of the 50s. What cannot be removed, hide behind drapery or decorations. For example, a thematic banner will cover an inappropriate closet and serve as a photo zone. We offer ideas for a themed party in the style of dudes:
- replace boring curtains with bright canvases. Plain curtains can simply be decorated with multi-colored ribbons and accessories. Cover sofas, sew covers or drape chairs with fabric, tying it with lush bows around the back;
- buy Balloons dotted. Use stripes, checks, and a motley floral pattern in your design. Just don’t mix everything into one pile;
- hang Christmas tree garlands, preferably with large light bulbs– multi-colored shimmer will create a festive mood;
If chandeliers do not fit into the style, change the shades or hide them behind paper screens on a wire frame. “Retro” lampshades can be easily sewn from fabric or assembled from beads/beads. Ask your friends for “vintage” floor lamps and table lamps.
- make paper garlands in the style of dudes - socks, boots, ties, bows, skirts. At this party, garlands made from old labels and candy wrappers would be appropriate - a reference to the USSR era. Cut serpentine from Krokodil, Pravda and other magazines/newspapers;
- print out cartoons, posters, photos of real dudes. They can be supplemented by printing anti-advertising, jokes, poems, or quotes from the film on top. Or use FS to replace faces with photographs of friends - it will be a funny surprise;
- Photos of legendary performers, music album covers, guitars and saxophones will be useful(can be fake in life size– for competitions, photos for memory);
- for a party in dudes style you will need a lot of records. If you don’t have real ones, cut out “plates” from paper and make the centers multi-colored. Several in a row on a satin ribbon - a vertical decoration of the hall (ceiling or walls). Made of thick cardboard for stands, miniature ones for compositions, and made of fabric for appliqués on textiles.
It’s easy to make a stylish decoration from old, completely destroyed vinyl:
- multi-tiered supplies, fruit/candy vases;
- flower pots. Plant colorful gerberas, live or paper;
- paintings. A white silhouette, a bright bud or a butterfly on a black background looks chic.
If there are unnecessary x-rays, make “music on the bones.” Creepy, but very atmospheric decor in the style of dudes!
- For a party at the house, collect antiques from friends: dishes, appliances, furniture, bedspreads, carpets. It would be great if you could find a record player or an old radio;
- Pioneer/Komsomol attributes are appropriate. You can divide the room into two zones, clearly demonstrating the difference between everyday life and a stylish lifestyle. Decorate the gray side of the “rednecks” with USSR posters, carnations, flag-ties, busts/images of leaders. And a bright stylish one - pin-up posters, records and all the above-mentioned paraphernalia.
Photozone
The easiest option is to make a tantamaresque or banner. This could be a scene/poster from the movie “Hipsters”, a photo of the Cocktail Hall or “Broadway”. Leningrad dudes walked along Nevsky Prospekt, the capital's - along the street. Gorky. Or decorate the banner with posters, caricatures - aged, with torn edges, glued deliberately carelessly.
A Soviet retro car from the 40s-60s is a chic photo zone for a themed party in the style of dudes! Golden youth drove around the city in Volgas, Chaikas and sparkling, luxurious ZIL-111s. In the film, the dude Fred drives a Hudson convertible. You can rent a vintage car for a wedding. For a more casual party, print/draw, cut out, and glue the image onto a heavy-duty backing.
Invitations
When composing the text of the invitation, use dude slang - let the guests get a feel for the theme in advance. Come up with stylish nicknames for your friends, remaking the name in the American style: Annie, Lucy, Alex. Write in light, friendly phrases without officialdom: “Hi, Pat! 17.17. We're hanging out at Frank's house. There will be a lot of stylish guys, jazz and US whiskey. We wait!".
You can design invitations in the form of a plate postcard, a saxophone, skirts for girls and ties for guys (bright, in the style of dudes). An unexpected invitation to a party will be a mini-clip or song recorded on a CD. If you can see a lot of movie details in the decoration of the hall, you can make a poster or a ticket to the stylish past.
Suits
The image of a dude is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. A lot of attention was paid to details: costumes for a dude-style party should be consistent, not tacky. As in decor, “parrotism” in clothing is more likely to be ridiculed, a caricature.
Dude, dude
Boldness in choosing clothes often resulted in loss of reputation, which was a disaster for women of that time. If stylish guys were considered simply hooligans, then the weaker sex was accused of debauchery. Therefore, the clothes of the girls walking in the company of dudes were not too revealing (on the verge, so to speak). What should a girl wear to a stylish party:
- bright dress to the knees or below. The waist is slightly high, and there is a wide ribbon with a bow at the waist. The hem is bell or fluffy, with a tulle petticoat. Hip-hugging dresses with a revealing neckline are appropriate - this option was considered more daring;
- a blouse “accidentally” unbuttoned with a couple of extra buttons. The skirt is fluffy or tight, boldly revealing the knees;
- in addition to typical women's clothing, stylish girls wore pantsuits– classic or sports. But this was decided mainly by residents of large cities, where society was less sensitive to youth quirks.
To highlight the image, you will need accessories and recognizable elements of the costume:
- tights, fishnet stockings;
- closed shoes with heels slightly higher than average (too high a heel interferes with active dancing);
- large bright beads, earrings, bracelets;
- hair support tape or plastic headband. On the side this accessory was decorated with a bow, a flower bud;
- trendy “cat” or square glasses with colored frames;
- gloves of any length, light openwork;
- a miniature handbag with a thin strap or clutch.
Women's hairstyles in the style of dudes are distinguished by reliable fixation, neat styling and smooth lines: a crown of the world, a fluffy ponytail, a babette, a high flight. The makeup is also neat - drawn eyebrows and arrows, bright shadows with clear boundaries, red, cherry or pink lipstick. The main thing is without negligence. Don't forget a bright manicure.
Dude
The male image is more impressive and clearly shocking. According to the recollections of contemporaries, the girls looked almost invisible against the background of dudes, the guys’ clothes were so provocative! It is not surprising that numerous poems, phrases, cartoons, etc. It was men who were fashionistas who were most often ridiculed. So, a dudes costume for a party consists of the following elements:
- bright shirt, plain or with a pattern;
- checkered jacket, double-breasted, a little big at the shoulders (jackets);
- tight pants“pipes”, also in tartan. Could be part of a suit or different in color from the jacket. The pipes are slightly short so that the sock can be seen from under the trouser leg;
- socks (socks) are bright, usually in harmony with a shirt or tie;
- herring tie (taek) long, thin, tied in a small knot. Often with monkeys, saxophones, palm trees and other bright designs;
- suspenders in the color of other style accessories;
- pointed boots, with or without a high platform. To imitate a platform, the guys built up a layer of rubber, often white (shoes on a decoy). Shoes with a conversation - pointed toes, with a pattern of holes on the toe - were considered very fashionable.
On the head of a real dude there was always a shiny spinner, firmly fixed in place. If your hair is not long enough, put on a hat - dudes wore them too.
In addition to the stylish girl and the dude, the following can come to the party:
- vigilantes, Komsomol members “in uniform”;
- caricatures. Everything described above, but “too much,” is clearly exaggerated. A dress that is too short, trousers that are too tight, an unimaginable combination of all the shades of the rainbow in clothes;
- dudes from the outback, imitators and loaf girls. Regular clothes 50s, (coincidentally), but with some stylish accessories, often ineptly chosen;
- "early" dude. The image is comical in many ways: wide long trousers, a thin belt almost above the navel, a huge baggy jacket, a wide-brimmed hat, a wide flashy tie. A parody of the American “zoot suit”;
- black marketer hiding under the flaps of a long jacket a variety of ties, ribbons, suspenders and other accessories for sale.
All the clothes are easy to buy. But thinking through the image and selecting elements time will pass– inform about the party a couple of weeks in advance. For forgetful guests, prepare buckle ties and beaded hairpins.
Menu, serving
There were no special pickles in the hut, much less in an abandoned house. And the goal is different - to dance, heal and find a mate. Snacks are in tenth place.
You can get by with pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and snacks - nuts, corn sticks, chips. Of course, much of the above was inaccessible to real dudes. But they tried to imitate the Americans in everything! So it would be appropriate to create a party menu based on this principle.
If you are planning a home feast, choose familiar, “our” dishes. It doesn’t matter which ones: tobacco chicken and jellied sturgeon or potatoes with herring and Moscow salad. The main thing is not exotic cuisine.
Completely in the style of a classic buffet, because the party is a dance. The rule is the same - the recipes for the menu are simple, mostly including products available in the USSR. Make mini sandwiches with herring, cucumbers, caviar, boiled sausage and cervelat, as a tribute to tradition.
Desserts will become the main decoration of the table if you try. Using colored fondant, colored icing, and caramel, it's easy to create a sweet rainbow of colors that's bright and cheerful! And for your birthday, order a stylish cake in the shape of a record, saxophone or other recognizable attribute.
Use miniature cards, paper applications, colored disposable tableware, bows. For ambiance, you can put on the table several jars with labels that have hardly changed over the past decades - sprat in tomato, squash caviar, condensed milk, etc.
Be sure to prepare punch and several bright cocktails: Cherry, Yantar, Volga, Old Thomas, Cowboy, Carnival - all of them were served in the Cocktail Hall, recipes are on the Internet. Attach “liquor” and “port” labels to the bottles, and “Rizhskoe”, “Leningradskoe”, “Zhigulevskoe” labels for the beer. Buy Georgian wines - these are what the dudes drank most often. And, of course, whiskey is a tribute to fashion!
Entertainment
Suitable music for a dude-style party is available in entire collections on the Internet. Or download the soundtracks to the films “Hipsters”, “Sun Valley Serenade”. Absolutely in line with the work of Glenn Miller. His “Train to Chattanooga” is even considered the anthem of dudes.
Foreign performers: Benny Goodman, Eddie Rosner, Duke Ellington, later Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley. Ours: Zero, Kino, Bravo, Time Machine, DDT, Zoo, Aguzarova.
Build a dude-style party scenario based on dance - the main entertainment of the rebellious youth of the 50s. For example, prepare music for foxtrot, boogie-woogie, rock and roll, twist and jive. Organize the competition in six stages:
- the host, choreographer or big screen shows the basic movements for a couple of minutes;
- everyone dances together for about five minutes(if longer, guests may get bored);
- then any competitions, games, treats. After a while - the second dance. After a while - the third. And so all five. Of course, you can study all the dances in a row without interruptions, but this is boring and physically difficult.
- in the sixth stage, turn on a medley of music for the five dances studied, replacing each other. Guests will have to adapt, remembering the “lessons” learned throughout the party.
The finale of the scenario will be the ceremonial awarding of the best stylish couple. Or all the guests, if friendship wins. Gifts: alcohol, sets of sweets, “trophy” pens and lighters, decks of cards with half-naked girls, bright jewelry. Rewards: a cup in the shape of a saxophone (buy a toy, glue it to a stand, spray it with gold paint) or a record on a stand (inscription in the center).
Include in your party script fun competitions so that dudes can take a break from dance lessons. Any competitions will do (maybe ours, from childhood). We offer options:
Attractive music
Hang a large prop plate in the center of the hall. Take the guests to the walls, blindfold everyone. On command, you need to turn around yourself three times, reach the plate and grab it. Who's faster? You can continue: the last one is eliminated, and so on until the absolute winner is determined.
Catch the rainbow
Guests are divided into pairs. Each couple is given two paper cups and a dozen candies. To the accompaniment of cheerful, stylish music, you need to pass candies to each other in glasses. The couple with the most candies left at the end of the song will win.
Stompers
They tie it to the ankle with a rope (so that it dangles a little) balloon, to all participants. The goal is to burst your neighbor’s balloon (crush it with your foot) and protect your own from attack. Very fun romp!
Guess the color
Cards with flower names. Everyone takes turns drawing and using gestures to show which color they got. Of course, you need to show the object (orange - orange). But don’t tell the party guests about this, let them improvise.
Who is there?
Love, free in every sense, is entirely in the style of a dude. Therefore, not entirely puritanical competitions can also be included in the party scenario, if the morals of the company allow it.
The goal is to guess who is in front of you. Difficulties - blindfolded, three pairs of thick mittens. The method is by touch.
Sweet life
Blindfolded girls feed ice cream to their boyfriends. It’s fun, although not entirely clean - tie bibs on the dudes. And take photos, they will turn out gorgeous!
Quizzes
Slang dudes, translate or come up with phrases, answer questions on the topic, etc. Table seating so guests can relax. Just? Not at all! For example, which famous cartoon character represents a caricature of a dude? Dunno! And which of the former black marketeers does all of Russia know? Loza, Nagiyev, Tinkov, Mavrodi, Melnikov. Even the most prepared company can come up with tricky questions.
And dudes also loved to show off themselves. Every city had its own Broadway. Brightly dressed, noisy youth walked along this street, amused by the reaction of the gray masses. It was almost an attraction: will we be lucky today or will we run into DND again? The “vigilantes,” often hooligans, with the tacit support of the authorities, cut off the dudes’ hair, cut off their ties, and striped their trousers. Sometimes it came to beatings. Such walks were a manifestation of courage, a significant act.
If it's summer outside, be sure to go for a walk around the city. Dance, play forfeits, sing in front of passers-by. It will be fun!
In the eighties of the last century, the film “Hipsters” was released. It captured the imagination of young people so much that many decided to implement the ideas of the film at their wedding. The main thing is clothing, it should be filled with bright colors and a mood that will immerse you in the past century of the 70s. The individuality of this style guarantees that there will be no identical wedding dudes.
Wedding invitations in dude style
The wedding certainly begins with invitations. How to make them so that each invitee understands the theme of the celebration and is pleased? Invitations should not be hackneyed and standard. The seventies are usually associated with old vinyl records. You can put an invitation on each and send it to future guests. When showing your imagination in choosing invitations, do not forget about the “stylish” style.
What clothes are suitable for a dude style wedding?
If the bride wears white to her wedding long dress, and the groom dresses in a black suit with a snow-white shirt, then the whole effect and idea will be in vain. And who wants this? Of course not the heroes of the occasion. This means that the bride should take a closer look at dresses shortened to the knees, which will have a lot of decorations, trims and a full skirt.
You can also choose White dress, but do not forget that here you will need elements, perhaps from satin ribbons. They will support the theme of the celebration. A bright belt made of satin ribbon and a ribbon of the same color in the hair will give the look a finished look. The bag with shoes should be the same color as the ribbons. Choose bright, catchy colors - it could be red, purple, or blue.
It is imperative to choose high-heeled shoes. Stockings and jewelry should match the look. Choose jewelry that is bright and catchy. The same cannot be said about the hairstyle. Dude style is simple hairstyle, bright lips (you can wear bright red lipstick) and eyes lined with arrows.
A bride might like a dress with a polka dot print. You can combine it with brightly colored shoes, lace gloves and a veil on your head. The veil will emphasize the romanticism and femininity of the bride.
The groom must also match the style. If the bride has red ribbons, then he can wear a red tie. All elements of the costume must be selected with special care. An important element of the wardrobe is shoes. The highlight of that era was patent leather, pointed shoes. If the groom's hair is long, then you can do your hair like the singer Elvis Presley, of course, this is not a mandatory element.
Bridesmaids should know in advance about the theme of the wedding and prepare appropriate outfits for themselves in order to maintain style and mood. You can advise them to sew bright, catchy knee-length dresses with full skirts. Weave ribbons into your hair and jewelry of the same color.
The heroes of the occasion must take care of their guests. At the entrance you can place a table with accessories and ribbons. There may be beads, glasses, original multi-colored ties. This way, your guests won’t have to struggle to find the things they need for the party.
Think in advance about what kind of cars you will be driving. It is best to hire old domestic Volgas and unforgettable Pobeda cars. Decorate them with bright ribbons. You can hire a tram for guests and offer them a ride through the streets of the city.
Decoration of a banquet hall in the style of “Hipsters”
After the cars, the hall in which the ceremonial part will take place should be like business card. The bright style of dudes cannot be combined with the faceless premises of ordinary restaurants. It needs to be equipped for such a wedding. This requires rare items, so popular in Soviet time. Get old posters and posters, a gramophone, maybe a reel-to-reel tape recorder, Soviet badges, flags. Don't forget to get a shiny one mirror ball- a symbol of all discos of that time. These elements will remind guests of the past time. They can be diluted with multi-colored balls and flowers.
The style of such a wedding should be preserved throughout, so think in advance about what kind of music will be at the evening. Standard music should not be played in the hall. The dudes listened to rock and roll, jazz, boogie-woogie, and blues. The music must be chosen incendiary, so that it evokes the desire not only to move, but to lose yourself in a cheerful dance.
In order not to be a black sheep, you need to practice dancing in advance. To do this, the bride and groom hire a dance coach and take a master class.
To ensure that your guests feel as good as the newlyweds during the fun, you need to invite a dance instructor to your wedding. While having fun, he will teach you little lessons on how to perform some of the moves from various dances.
Wedding in dude style photo:
Did you like the movie "Hipsters"? Do you want to look just as bright at your wedding? Are you dreaming of a fun celebration? We will help you decorate it in dude style, taking into account all the important points! You can choose a cortege, beautifully decorate tables, chairs, invitations, a pillow for rings and much more. It will also tell you where you can organize an event and conduct a photo shoot, and how to create unusual wedding images.
They started talking about dudes as a youth movement in the 1950s and 1960s. In the USSR it was difficult to stand out from the crowd, but some still managed to do it. They used images of Western stars as role models. They contrasted brightness and shockingness with gray ordinary life. Hipsters are not only about shocking hairstyles and frilly clothes, but also about dancing and a special mood. This style became popular after the release of the film “Hipsters” in 2008.
Such a wedding is characterized by democracy; both young people and the older generation will be happy to participate in a costume event. Rock and roll and twist will also be appreciated by all guests without exception. The motto of the celebration will be the words: “Freedom, brightness and expressiveness.”
Features of the “stylish” direction
A wedding in dude style should be held in a hall decorated with colorful balloons. There should also be paraphernalia of the 50-60s (saxophone, gramophone, etc.). On-site registration is also welcome.
The main colors at a wedding should be flashy: yellow, green, red, fuchsia and all sorts of combinations thereof. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.
Don't confuse the dude style with retro or vintage looks. Despite the fact that all three options cover approximately the same period of time, the difference between them is colossal. For, which you can read about here, is characterized by some sophistication and tenderness. In another article you can find tips on its design. You will find out which place is suitable for this, what color, decor, etc.
Candy bar with themed decoration
A stylish image is, first of all, brightness and protest.
Wedding decoration
We will talk about the motorcade, decoration of the registration area, banquet, selection of invitations, wedding cakes and a themed photo shoot.
Choosing and decorating a tuple
When choosing a car, you need to remember that it must match the style of the event. It would be better if it was an old Volga or Pobeda. There may not be one, so you will have to take a closer look at the “humpbacked” Cossacks. It is ideal if the newlyweds take a ride in a lemon or red car. An alternative to cars can be a tram. The cortege at a dude-style wedding is decorated with bright balloons, fresh flowers and confetti.
Decorated "Volga" for the bride and groom
Registration and banquet area
At a stylish wedding, off-site registration is encouraged. Traditional painting in the registry office will not be able to convey the desired atmosphere. The botanical garden, river and lake shores will provide a wonderful backdrop for the ceremony. In this case, you can refuse expensive vintage arches. A small podium will do just fine for the ceremony. Chairs for guests and surrounding trees can simply be decorated with bright balls and fluttering in the wind satin ribbons.
The hall of a regular restaurant will definitely conflict with the concept of a stylish holiday. Alternatively, you can rent a camp site. If this is not possible, you should try to transform a classic banquet hall. All sorts of rare things are suitable for this:
- saxophones;
- gramophones;
- vinyl records;
- Soviet badges;
- all kinds of flags;
- ice cream and soda machines.
To complete the look, you can use multi-colored paper balls and flowers. It is appropriate to hang banners on the walls.
Guests should be seated at small tables, which should be located closer to the wall. You can cover them either with traditional white Soviet-style tablecloths or with satin fabric in flashy colors. Small vases with fresh flowers are placed on the tables; Soviet dishes with the inscriptions: “catering”, “dining room”, “bon appetit”, as well as faceted glasses are also perfect.
It is important that there is plenty of space for dancing in the hall; you can even organize a special stage.
The place of the newlyweds is decorated with an arch, which should be decorated with bright ribbons and balls. The table is covered with a bright plain tablecloth.
Balloon arch
Important little things
Here's what you might need:
- Invitations. They are designed in accordance with the theme of the event. Postcards decorated with ribbons are perfect for this purpose. If you have the opportunity to purchase gramophone records, you can use them as invitations. The text can also be written on the back of aged photographs of the newlyweds.
- Ring pads. This attribute is decorated using satin fabric or velvet. It is better to choose a bright, flashy color. Accessories in lilac and yellow color and cushions made of polka dot fabric.
- Seat cards. They don't have to have a classic look. Since dudes at one time actively copied the American way of life, the cards can be installed either against the backdrop of Coca-Cola bottles or near hamburgers. Gramophone records can be used as stands for plates. It would also be nice to stick cards with the names of the guests on them.
- Wedding glasses. They should be decorated on the outside with bright colors. The drawing can be anything. The groom's glass is also decorated with a small bright tie, and the bride's is decorated with a doll dress with polka dots.
Polka Dot Ring Cushion
Bride's outfit
The emphasis should be on the outfit.
Dress
A “stylish” bride should look romantic and feminine. You can get this look with a fluffy dress - a fitted bodice + a flared skirt. The necessary elements in such an outfit are lace and frills. The color can be any, although bright, saturated colors remain a priority. If the bride wears a white outfit, then it is advisable to choose. Read here about how to do this and which option is suitable for whom. Here you will also find a master class on sewing an accessory.
A short fluffy dress white
Dress length should be approximately mid-calf, but knee-length and ankle-length options are also suitable. A dress in the style of a dude should be smooth, but at the same time keep its shape well. These qualities are inherent in jacquard, satin, satin and cotton. Models with petticoats that differ in color from the tone of the dress will look appropriate.
Accessories
Gloves will serve as an indispensable accessory. Products made from lace and satin look good. In addition to them, you will need large beads of yellow, green, red or lilac. You can also choose an unusual thick hoop or bandage to match them. The look will be perfectly complemented by sunglasses.
The main requirement for hairstyle is neatness. A variety of buns and ponytails will work. The hair can be curled using large rollers. In addition to hoops, you should use ribbons, a babette hairpin or a brightly colored wreath.
The look is completed with shoes. Usually we're talking about about patent leather high-heeled models. The color is selected depending on other accessories - beads, headbands, handbags.
In the bride's bouquet Bright flowers should predominate. In this case, it is better to give preference to gerberas, phloxes and asters. If you choose the first option, here you can read how to compose. This article will also help you decide on its shape, size and decor.
Bride's bouquet of gerberas
Makeup
Bridal makeup must correspond to the spirit of that time, so arrows are always drawn on the eyes, and red lipstick is applied to the lips.
What to wear for the groom
Tapered trousers are an important element in the image of a young man. The colors can be the most exotic. Classic - checkered trousers, this is an outfit for a brave groom. As an alternative, consider a solid colored suit, but dark shades are prohibited.
Groom in a bright marsh-colored suit
The shirt should be bright and match the color of the bride's accessories. A flashy herring tie is also a must. A neckerchief can also be considered.
Hairstyle A “stylish” groom should correspond to the general concept, so it would be nice if the young man styles his hair in the “a la Elvis” style.
The groom's boutonniere should be bright. It’s great if it is made up of flowers included in the bride’s bouquet.
Guests
A dude's wedding is a carnival, so those invited must comply with the concept of the event. Bridesmaids can dress up in matching polka dot dresses with a flared skirt. The clothes of the groom's friends should also be bright. You can help guests and prepare bright ties, beads, and headbands for them.
A wedding cake
This delicacy should also be decorated in the style of the party. A multi-story cake, each layer of which has its own color, will look great. It may resemble a gramophone. Bright colors are allowed. The treat is decorated not only with colored icing or mastic, but also with edible beads, bows and other elements that look like dude paraphernalia. In addition to the usual classic cake, you can consider the option of bright cakes placed on a stand made in the form of a gramophone record.
A win-win option would be one decorated in Soviet style. In this article you can find tips on what it comes in, what it is made from, and how it is decorated. It may depict posters from the 50s and 60s.
The most relaxed photos come from fresh air. Young people can go out into nature or be photographed on the city streets near soda machines (if there are any). Special preparation of the photo zone for the wedding of dudes is not required, since the newlyweds themselves and their guests are vivid images. This is worth keeping in mind to avoid piling up details.
This is how fun you can have a wedding! Watch this video in which the bride and groom and guests are dressed perfectly (brightly, impressively, appropriately):
Are you ready to become "hipsters"? You will not be disappointed, the wedding will be truly fun and unforgettable!
Irina Khursulova
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High school graduation holiday in kindergarten- a celebration that requires long and careful preparation. High school graduation is a symbolic designation of the transition of a preschool child to more adult school life. This final holiday in kindergarten should be remembered for a long time with vivid impressions and stormy emotions.
I wanted to spend it in an unusual way, to go beyond the traditional "classical" celebration, I wanted to surprise everyone so that everyone would remember our holiday for a long time, most importantly, no tears or sadness. Conversations were held with the children on the topic "What do we expect from graduation?» Over the course of long "stormy" discussions, based on the expressed wishes of the children, it was decided to hold it in 60-70 style, with a bright name - " Hipsters"After all, our children love everything unusual, fashionable and creative.
WITH musical As a leader, we thought through everything down to the smallest detail, starting from music of those years, scenery, bright costumes and games corresponding to the chosen style and ending with maintaining the atmosphere of the 60s throughout the entire event. For the surprise moment, we invited staff and parents, who always happily respond to our requests. Their Creative skills and talent is sometimes simply admired. The children were delighted with this original holiday. It passed in one breath and left a lot of pleasant impressions on all its participants. The holiday turned out to be cheerful and lively.
In the group and locker room I designed a photo exhibition of children, posted on photographic film. Photos children were of different ages, starting from junior group. Looking at them, even the parents did not recognize their children. Together with the children we made an inscription “Goodbye kindergarten!” from paper flowers.
To decorate the muses hall used an antique gramophone, records with photographs of children, bright ties, multi-colored silk ribbons, garlands of stars on chandeliers and balls on the wall. It turned out very cool, beautiful and unusual. Guests and children have decorations hall, caused a surge of positive emotions.
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It is difficult to imagine a brighter and, at the same time, budget-friendly celebration than a dude-themed wedding. The so-called Soviet carnival with the music of our parents’ youth, crazy color schemes and unbridled fun will definitely please even the most shy and constrained guests. When decorating such a wedding, you shouldn’t be afraid to go overboard, because the motto of the dudes is life to the fullest.
Hipsters are a popular subculture in the 60s of the last century on the territory of the USSR. She was distinguished by her love of rock and roll, freedom of expression, emphatic individuality and a somewhat romanticized view of American culture as a multi-colored fairy tale consisting of continuous parties.
Your own slang, recognizable clothes, overflowing enthusiasm - good decorations for a birthday new family. It’s extremely easy to organize - a dude-style wedding does not require huge financial investments and it’s quite possible to organize the celebration on your own, especially if you are familiar with that period from films or history.
Important! Finding a suitable toastmaster is not a problem, because such a topic opens up limitless scope for creativity for a professional, and Soviet motifs are very popular among event agencies.
Such a wedding is very different from a classic ceremony, and older relatives may not understand you. But if you are confident in their loyalty and your own ability to rock, then why not try? After all, even the most skeptical guests will ultimately enjoy sincere fun. So, if you are young, energetic, love rock and roll and dancing of that period, hate frames, boring standard ceremonies and officialdom, then a dudes wedding is created for you. 
The most important features of the style include:
- music and dance of the 60s– rock and roll, boogie-woogie, twist and, of course, melodies performed by Elvis Presley;
- bright flashy colors and their unexpected combinations: both in design and in appearance participants;
- pipe trousers and herring ties for men, best of all - orange, scarlet, lemon color;
- for women - fitted dresses in the most unusual colors with a fluffy short skirt;
- Soviet aesthetics and the fight against it(for example, bride price from a critical party meeting);
- crazy drive along with a romantic personality;
- dancing, dancing and more dancing!
Place
It is best to move the celebration indoors, and quite spacious at that., because there should be enough space for fiery dancing. Don’t choose overly decorated venues; you will most likely have to remove the old decoration and make your own. 
If you want to create the exact atmosphere, then try to negotiate the rental of a palace of culture, an ordinary dining room or other room with a recognizable flavor preserved from Soviet times - square plates on the ceiling, wide stairs, long tables. All of this can be a great canvas for your creativity.
If your soul asks for space and freedom, then a rented house or an ordinary dacha will do. It would be great if there was a large veranda where you can continue the fun even if the weather turns bad. The main thing is that the setting has a minimum of modern attributes and decor.
Outfit ideas
It is clear that a classic suit and white will destroy the lovingly created atmosphere in a second. Therefore, if you decide to celebrate like dudes, then you should carefully select your appearance.
Bride's image
The dress must be short and bright - red, light green, lemon. Don't be afraid of rich and flashy shades! An outfit with then fashionable polka dots looks wonderful; other large, contrasting prints are also acceptable.
If you still want a white dress, then be sure to add a bright, eye-catching accessory - a belt, shoes, a ribbon along the hem. A colored underskirt peeking out from under the upper will fit perfectly into the style. 
The more pomp there is at the bottom of the dress, the better., and it should be achieved not with crinolines, but with a large amount of fabric. Don't skimp on petticoats!
It is important to highlight the waistline with a fitted silhouette. So general image It will turn out to be especially feminine. A distinctive detail of that time is a bright belt, which is tied with a flat bow on the back.
Choose bright, patent leather, high-heeled shoes. Don't forget to complement your outfit with nylon stockings with a seam - in the days of dudes, they were at the height of fashion. Brave brides will love a solution such as colored thick tights or stockings. For the theme of dudes, this will be quite organic even with a bright dress, although you should choose the shades carefully.
Advice! The hairstyle should not be too complex and high, but it is worth achieving smooth hair. Let the strands lie hair to hair. Perfect, babette, bouffant.
For decorations, use large jewelry, artificial bright flowers and satin ribbons., and they should be worn not on the forehead, but on the top of the head. If you want to keep the curls, be sure to curl them with large curlers. 
A veil in the image of a dude is usually not used, but if you wish, you can unobtrusively attach the accessory to your hairstyle from below, under a bun or babette. A colorful, fluffy, short veil will perfectly suit the overall mood.
Don't forget about the spectacular one. You should look distinctly bright, youthful and feminine. Black or colored eyeliner, bright shadows (it’s okay to play with contrasts), mascara, red lipstick, blush - no nude, it’s completely inappropriate here.
For all this splendor, it’s also worth choosing a bright one, but from simple colors that grew on the private plots of Soviet citizens - asters, dahlias, phlox.
Groom image
It’s definitely worth putting aside tuxedos and formal business suits. The stylish groom simply must choose an outfit in bright, unexpected colors - orange, lemon, light green, raspberry! You can use plaid and polka dots.
If such multi-colors are still too bold for you, then wear neutral-colored trousers and a bright jacket. The shirt should be a single color, but the tie should be colored, preferably in the “herring” style.
Be sure to choose patent leather, pointed shoes, preferably with thick white soles. If the length of the hair allows, and the groom is not afraid to go beyond the limits, then a “cock” can be an excellent finishing touch - a recognizable hairstyle a la Elvis Presley.
Add a bold touch to the look with contrasting colored socks peeking out from under cropped trousers.
Dress code for witnesses and guests
To maintain the unity of style, guests should also dress brightly, boldly, and extravagantly. Not everyone has similar things in their wardrobe, so it’s better to leave a table with accessories at the entrance– dark glasses, satin ribbons, ties of flashy colors.
Idea! It is better not to put accessories on the table for free access, but to give them to the toastmaster or animator, who during the evening will play the role of a black marketeer and offer “shortages” under the counter. A sea of emotions on this occasion is guaranteed!
Even the most ordinary suit, decorated with such details, will fit perfectly into the style and will not allow the guest to feel like a black sheep. 
Bridesmaids must wear dresses of a similar style - fitted and with a fluffy short skirt. The colors can be either different for each girl or similar in shades to the bride’s outfit. For example, if the bride chose a lemon dress with a purple belt, then the bridesmaids will look wonderful in purple dresses with yellow polka dots.
The outfits of the groom's friends should also echo the attire of the hero of the occasion. For example, their ties may match the color of his jacket.
Invitations
Invitations recorded on vinyl records will fit most harmoniously into the style. Another option is a pin-up style card with your photos.
You can go further and design the cards as Soviet notices about a party meeting regarding a groom who has lost his head in love. Don't be afraid to experiment; style involves uniqueness and self-expression. 
Handwritten postcards, newspaper clippings, images of a saxophone or record player - all this will fit wonderfully into the overall picture and put guests in the right mood.
It’s a good idea to use special dude slang in the invitation., for example, the addresses “dude” and “dude”. However, for serious or elderly guests, such immersion in the era is only possible if you are one hundred percent sure of their sense of humor. Don't forget to write on the invitations that there will be a dress code at the wedding.
Cortege
Best for wedding procession style to get old Soviet cars- “Victory”, “Volga”, even “Zaporozhets” will do.
The ideal option is to paint the car in catchy colors: lemon, acid green, orange, but if this is not possible, then standard colors will do. Just add more decor - tinsel, balls, ribbons. 
Place dolls symbolizing the newlyweds on the hood. In the 60s, dolls, along with balloons, were almost the only element of car decor.
If possible, rent a real Soviet tram for your guests. A walk around the city in it will definitely be unforgettable.
Banqueting hall
Remember that you need a lot of space. Most time you will dance and participate in active, so it’s better to move the tables towards the walls so that they don’t block the passage.
Use the attributes of Soviet discos - a large ball sparkling with mirrored edges above the ceiling, vinyl players and records, a saxophone, or symbols of that time - posters, scarlet banners, faceted glasses. Confetti, balloons, and paper garlands will fit perfectly. 
Be sure to hang a large Elvis Presley poster or some old vinyl records in a prominent place. It is better not to use a plain white tablecloth. Red, orange, blue, checkered or polka dot – the colors should fit into the overall design.
Idea! You can add ambiance to the vending machine with soda, Olivier, jellied fish and other dishes on the table that were popular in the Soviet era.
Accessories
The decor is made up of details, which means that the closest attention must be paid to wedding accessories. Replace the glasses with cut glasses or buy colored glasses with a laconic design, red ones are best. Large bows look perfect on the legs of crystal wine glasses, repeating the same accessory on the bride's dress. 
The cushion for the rings must certainly be bright. Any colors and patterns are acceptable - polka dots, checks, bows. Sprinkle the pillow with confetti or hide the rings in bright glitter.
A book of wishes can stand out with a flashy cover of red, orange, purple, or look like a Soviet barn book or an old notebook. But in the second case, be sure to place colored pens or markers nearby so that the brightness of the colors is preserved in the notes that guests make.
Cake
The main delicacy of the holiday simply must be bright and unusual. The more colors of glaze it contains, the better. Use polka dot decoration, contrasting combinations of layers, figures of the newlyweds - always dancing and in dude costumes.
A more discreet option is a dessert in the form of a vinyl record, saxophone, tape recorder, but in this case be sure to add bright details. 
Since the dudes were focused on an idealized American culture, it can be made in the form of a giant hamburger. Taste is your choice.
Competitions
The chosen style is a paradise for a good toastmaster, since the spirit of general fun will encourage those present to perform the most daring antics. But you can do it on your own, and watch the movie of the same name for inspiration.
Here are a few simple but extremely fun competitions for everyone invited without exception:
- “Find a stash” is a task for the bride or mother-in-law. It is necessary to find a bill hidden in the groom’s suit, while the toastmaster limits the search to more and more new conditions;
- “Compliments” - divide all the guests into two teams, for example, men's and women's. The task is to give the other party as many pleasant definitions as possible, but you need to give compliments exclusively in dude slang;
- “Defile along Broadway” - the dudes even showed idleness and readiness for fun with their gait Well, that’s why you can arrange a competition to see who can best repeat the “dudes’ walk.” The winner is determined by a general vote.
The dance of the young people will be a surprise, because a classic waltz will be inappropriate, but a boogie-woogie or other complex composition in the spirit of the era will cause real delight. Most likely, you will have to attend a number of individual lessons in advance, but the result will be worth it. Don’t forget to warn the photographer, as such a moment definitely needs to be captured on video.
After the newlyweds dance, it’s a good idea to invite all the guests to have fun and take part in. Representatives of the older generation may not have any difficulties, because they will happily remember how they “had fun” in their youth. But for young guests it is better to invite a teacher who will be able to quickly and enthusiastically explain the simplest but most effective movements. The role of teacher can be the toastmaster or one of the guests. The main thing is that the master class turns out to be fun, and the general dance is sparkling.
Photoshoot
A photo shoot must convey the spirit of the era. If it is possible to conduct it separately, then the best option– studio with Soviet decorations. If you want to combine photography with a banquet, then make sure that there is good light in the area you choose. There will be plenty of colorful details, but bright flashing lights can become a serious opponent even for an experienced photographer. It is best to choose a professional in whose portfolio this is not the first successful wedding of dudes. 
Beautiful shots of young people will be obtained on the dance floor, with saxophones in their hands, next to the record player or inside a vintage car. If you wish, you can invite the bridesmaids with the groom’s friends into the frame, and create a voluminous, complex composition based on the poster for the movie “Hipsters.”
Advice! If you want to surprise your guests, ask the photographer to use not only professional equipment, but also a regular Polaroid, or try to take a couple of shots yourself. An instantly developed photograph will cause everyone to delight, and photo cards can become a good souvenir.
Photo
If you want your wedding to be not an ordinary celebration, but to become an enchanting, bright, unforgettable event, then you should organize a celebration in the style of a dude. And then you are guaranteed a concentrated drive! 
Useful video
When planning a wedding in the style of a dude, you need to forget about everything standard, classic and conservative. Don’t be afraid to stand out with your spontaneity and individuality, and everything will work out for you, like the newlyweds in this video:
Conclusion
A wedding in the style of a dude is a bright, reckless and sincere celebration, at which it is strictly forbidden to get bored or be too serious. A riot of colors, fiery dances, music, and references to the Soviet era will delight both older and very young people. But returning to everyday life after such a colorful carnival will be a real challenge.
