Vintage vs. Rustic vs. Shabby Chic

from Bettina

We hear these words used to describe wedding themes a lot, but what exactly do they mean, and what’s the difference between them? The short answer is: vintage = time, rustic = place, and shabby chic = style. But let’s break it down a little more.

(Photos courtesy of Rachel May Photography)

(Photos courtesy of Rachel May Photography)

Vintage

A vintage theme is one that uses items and decor that depicts a certain period in time, or the items themselves are aged. For …