Couple Celebrates 10th Anniversary With 80’s Themed Photoshoot

When it comes to photos, the 1980’s are one of the most awkward decades. The outfits, the hair, and the “go for it” attitude adds up to photos that are as funny as they are dated. One couple was so inspired by this vintage awkwardness that they decided to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with a 1980’s-themed photoshoot.

Steve and Danielle Van Horn of Ohio share a love of old “Throwback Thursday”-style photos people post on social media, and with their 10th anniversary just around the corner, Danielle came up with the idea for the shoot. Both saw a chance to showcase their goofy sense of humor. “I wear a suit to work most days,” Steve said. “Our closest friends know we’re goofs but many people outside of our circle don’t know us for being quite so silly.”

An 80’s-themed photoshoot isn’t something you just throw together. Once they had the idea, it took a couple trips to thrift stores to find all the costumes and accessories they needed. Steve had to grow out his mustache for a week. Danielle used her “naturally big hair” to come up with some 80’s-approved teased hairdos.

Once they were ready, they hired photographer Vanessa Hoffman, owner of Giggle Monster Photography, for the shoot. Not only did they nail the outfits, they captured the painful earnestness often seen in photos from the time. All in all it’s an awesomely awkward anniversary project.