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12 Ideas for a Disco Theme Wedding

Updated: Nov 3, 2023


A disco themed wedding from the 1970s sounds like a really fab fun theme! Here are some ideas from us to help you create the perfect atmosphere for your disco-themed wedding:



Disco Party Decororations



Embrace the glitz and glamour of the disco era with plenty of shiny mirror balls, shimmering metallics, and vibrant mood enhancing colors. Set up lounge areas with plush seating and funky patterns. Use neon lights and LED dance floors to create an electric atmosphere. Maybe hire some vintage furniture.



lights on a disco floor
Disco decorations of lights and disco balls





Disco theme invitations



Let your guests know for the get go what your theme is! Design your invitations with bold and vibrant colors, incorporating disco balls, retro fonts - like Retro Cool and Vintage King, and disco-era graphics.


You could even include a mini disco ball keychain as a fun and memorable touch.



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Disco Ball invites keyrings for a Disco theme wedding


Retro vibe Venues for your disco theme wedding


Choose a venue that either has a retro vibe or can be transformed with disco-themed decorations. Consider ballrooms, venues with mirrored walls, or outdoor spaces that can accommodate a dance floor.



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Dressing up for a disco 70s themed wedding reception

Disco Outfits


For the bride and groom, think bell-bottoms, wide collars, jumpsuits, and platform shoes.


Incorporate sequins, metallics, and bold prints. Bridesmaids and groomsmen could also embrace the disco style with similar attire. Encourage your guests to dress in 70s-inspired outfits as well.






Wedding Disco Songs


Create a playlist filled with disco classics like "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson, and "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. Hire a DJ who specialises in disco music to keep the dance floor grooving all night long.



Get yourself a Disco Dance Floor


Set up a spacious dance floor as the centerpiece of your reception. A LED light-up dance floor would be the ultimate disco touch. Scatter disco ball centerpieces and hanging decorations to add to the ambiance. Hanging disco balls above the dancefloor will shine multi coloured lights everywhere.


a multi coloured disco themed dancefloor
A multi coloured disco dance floor




Campervan Photo Booth


Have a retro-inspired photo booth with disco-themed props. Get a photo template that has 70s colours and ask them to use a 70s style font.


Our Campervan is ideal for a 70s disco theme, with its retro vibe and original colours, its an all in one outside disco with retro music.





1970s Inspired Food and Cocktails


Create a menu inspired by 70s cuisine with a modern twist. Serve classic cocktails like the Harvey Wallbanger or the Tequila Sunrise. Consider having a signature cocktail named after a famous disco song.



1970s Disco Wedding Cakes



Design a cake that captures the essence of the disco era. Incorporate metallic accents, bold colors, and even a mini disco ball cake topper.



Disco Inspired Wedding Favors



Send guests home with disco-inspired favors such as mini disco balls, personalized mixtapes or CDs with your wedding playlist, or retro-style sunglasses.


a lady in heart shaped galsses
Retro style glasses as favors for a disco themed wedding


Disco Styled Dance Routines



Consider hiring a dance group or performers who specialize in disco-style dance routines. This could be a surprise performance during the reception. You could print 70s style very basic dance ideas for guests to copy.


Incorporate fun elements like a "Soul Train" line dance for the wedding party or a "Dance-Off" competition to engage your guests and keep the energy high.


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70s style dancing ideas for a disco themed wedding


Wedding Glitter Bar









Remember that the key to a successful 70s disco-themed wedding is to fully immerse your guests in the era's glitz, glamour, and sense of fun. The more you commit to the disco theme, the more memorable and enjoyable the experience will be for everyone.





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