This early on, you can go crazy with colour schemes and mood boards, finding inspiration everywhere, from weddings you've gone to as guests, to magazine editorials, to the dreamy days that you've found posted on social media and Pinterest.
There are some things to keep in mind as you create your vision for the day, however, as some aesthetics have certain requirements in order to be successfully pulled off, or will just work better with certain wedding types or venues. Read on for some help nailing your picture perfect event.
One of the very first things you're likely to think of when wedding planning is your wedding dress. Whether you're daydreaming about voluminous ballgowns or slinky slip dresses, the gown is a truly iconic part of any wedding day.
Choosing a dress that suits your wedding aesthetic, your personal style, your venue, and your budget can be a challenge. But, with some planning and persistence, you will absolutely find one that's the perfect fit for you.
Although not quite as iconic as the wedding dress, a groom's suit is an equally important part of your wedding attire that deserves just as much thought and planning.
Whether you opt for a tuxedo, three-piece suit, two-piece suit, or even slacks and a shirt, there are so many different styles and options to choose from to ensure that the groom is comfortable, stylish, and rightfully stands out from all of the other men who'll also be attending in suits.
Wedding parties can get pretty big when you take all of the different roles into account - there's bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower children, ring bearers, and even the parents of the bride and groom. Depending on the size of your wedding party, it can be daunting to think about getting that many people to look cohesive while still keeping them all comfortable.
But, thankfully, there are plenty of options to ensure that everyone looks their best for your big day.
Whether you’re hosting a luxurious reception in a grand ballroom that channels old Hollywood glamour or a relaxed, barefoot celebration on a beach, ensuring that your guests understand the formality and dress appropriately matters.
Making sure that your guests have a clear understanding of the dress code for your wedding will help them look their best and fit comfortably in with the rest of the crowd while respecting your vision for the day.
Once you've got your dresses and suits picked out, you then get to look at veils, shoes, jewellery, ties, hairpieces, cufflinks, and even socks, underwear and pocket squares. You might even need to think about adding jackets, or handbags, or even something as fun as sunglasses, to your wedding day attire, depending on the setting.
Whether you're opting for understated minimalism or extravagant maximalism, nothing elevates an outfit quite like the right accessories.
Once you've got your dresses and suits picked out, you then get to look at veils, shoes, jewellery, ties, hairpieces, cufflinks, and even socks, underwear and pocket squares. You might even need to think about adding jackets, or handbags, or even something as fun as sunglasses, to your wedding day attire, depending on the setting.
Whether you're opting for understated minimalism or extravagant maximalism, nothing elevates an outfit quite like the right accessories.
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