Planning A “Great Gatsby” Wedding Theme: Tips For The Perfect Day

In love with the prospect of a “Great Gatsby” wedding theme? At Peerspace, we get it! “Great Gatsby” is such a glamorous and iconic way to celebrate your 2020s wedding in 1920s style!

Speaking of style, Peerspace isn’t only your connection for on-trend wedding theme tips. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, couples around the globe rely on our platform to discover and book amazing wedding venues.

We’ll share Gatsby-worthy wedding venues ahead, but first things first. For the perfect “Great Gatsby” wedding theme though, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind. Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your “Great Gatsby” wedding is an incredible success.

Tip #1: Find a stunning Great Gatsby-themed venue

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One of the very first decisions you’ll want to make when planning your wedding is the venue you’ll host your ceremony and reception. Wedding venues can book up more than a year in advance so the more time you give yourself, the better!

For many newly engaged couples, finding the right wedding venue with availability on specific dates can be one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning.

Luckily, there are resources out there to make this process as stress-free as possible! For example, Peerspace is the largest online marketplace of event venues and makes finding and booking wedding venues throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. a total breeze.

Ahead, we share a few examples of Gatsby-themed venues you’ll find on Peerspace.

Wondering what’s the perfect color scheme for your Gatsby wedding? Jewel tones! Learn all about it here.

The Gatsby mansion

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Welcome to the Gatsby mansion — or at least close enough! This Port Washington, New York home features 6+ acres of beautifully manicured and landscaped land as well as a 6,500-foot residence with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and two full kitchens.

Outside you’ll find a basketball and tennis court, a private beach path, a heated pool, a jacuzzi, and two outdoor fireplaces.

Daisy and Tom’s home

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In the “Great Gatsby” book, Tom and Daisy’s home was described as being a red and white Georgian colonial mansion with French windows overlooking the bay.

If you think this sounds like a great location for a wedding, then you’re going to love this gorgeous Georgian Colonial home in Los Angeles that oozes original charm. The 1916 home includes three decorative chimneys and 52 windows, making for an abundance of light and airiness.

A Prohibition speakeasy

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What better way to celebrate your wedding in 1920s style than at a swanky speakeasy! This stylish and quirky venue in the heart of downtown Seattle comes with a 1,000-square-foot main area with a bar, a stage, several banquet tables, and seating for 90 guests.

The venue also provides food and drink catering options and A/V tech staff to ensure your whole wedding reception runs smoothly.

“Jeff was an amazing host and extremely accommodating,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “I would recommend this space to anyone! The space has a lot of great conversation starters to keep your guests busy. The wait staff were also incredible; extremely kind a patient and kind.”

A 1920s jazz bar

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This is the perfect time to hire a jazz band and host your “Great Gatsby” wedding-themed reception at a beautiful jazz club like this one in San Francisco!

This Peerspace venue even includes bar minimums in the booking rate and serves up to 75 guests. Ask the host if they can help you book a jazz band to come play for you and your guests while you’re there!

According to Peerspace reviewers, the hosts are just as amazing as the atmosphere! Here’s one example: “Sarah and Monroe were such a pleasure to work with. Our party was a success and our guests absolutely loved the atmosphere! Sarah and here team made sure that we had a really custom event. Will definitely be coming back.”

A venue from The Gatsby Era

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Looking for a swoon-worthy 1920s building to host your “Great Gatsby” themed wedding? Then look no further than this gorgeous warehouse loft in LA!

The space offers unrivaled natural light, no matter the time of year or weather, with a total of 24 windows lining the entire length of both sides of the studio. There are also 13-foot ceilings, no pillars to obstruct views or activities, and chandeliers available for rent all make this venue an absolute stand-out option for a wedding.

“Amazing space that was perfect for our needs,” says a Peerspace reviewer. “Host was great and very accommodating. Everything was clean and well organized. Highly recommended!”

Gatsby vibes abroad

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Did you know Peerspace offers venue options in the U.K., Australia, parts of Europe, and Canada, as well as the U.S.? It’s true! And if you’re hosting a destination wedding in England, you can still bring your dream “Great Gatsby” wedding theme to life.

For example, check out this fantastic ballroom available for rent in London! This Peerspace venue was built in 1926 and is situated in the beautiful Bloomsbury Square. See all the photos of this versatile space and ask the host any questions about booking the venue on Peerspace.

Tip #2: Glam it up with gold

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For a “Great Gatsby” wedding theme, you’ll want the most elegant, sparkling, and fun color palette imaginable!

Our suggestion? Go gold! Gold is a color that oozes decadence and fits a Gatsby theme oh-so-perfectly. For accent colors, consider elegant shades of green, turquoise, pink, or purple to really round out your Gatsby look.

Check out our Art Deco wedding theme guide for more decor tips and tricks!

Tip #3: All done up in 1920s attire

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What would a “Great Gatsby” wedding theme be without some jaw-dropping 1920s attire? The bride, the groom, the wedding party, and all the guests can participate in making this theme come to life with some truly stunning 1920s looks.

Flapper dresses, long and elegant evening dresses, and tuxedos are great fashion statements to wear at a 1920s wedding. If you are looking for a more long-term fashion look, go for a chin-length bob haircut.

Tip #4: Serve Prohibition-Era cocktails

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Old Fashions, Gin Rickeys, and Mint Julip are just a few of the fun cocktails you can offer up with a “Great Gatsby” wedding theme. Gin was undoubtedly one of the most popular drinks in the 20s because it’s easy to make.

If you are looking for a less boozy option, beers under 0.5% were legal during prohibition and called “near beers.” 

Tip #5: Rent an old-timey photo booth

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A vintage photographer or old-time photo booth at your wedding would compliment a “Great Gatsby” wedding theme so well! Plus, the photos will make such great party favors.

Consider setting up your old-timey photography area with fun 1920s props and follow these vintage photography tips to get the best photos possible!

“Great Gatsby” wedding theme: conclusion

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A “Great Gatsby” wedding theme is the perfect marriage of elegance and vintage. And with these “Great Gatsby” wedding theme tips, you and your beloved are so much closer to throwing the wedding of your dreams.

Start by booking a sensational Peerspace venue for your ceremony, reception, and any other event you have in the works. You’ll enjoy a gorgeous, well-equipped venue hosted by a local who is happy to lend a hand when needed.

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