CUSTOMIZING
Your Wedding Style
Article by | Hannah Holbrook
Every couple has a unique story and style. Your wedding day is likely the first large event you will plan with your significant other – and it should be a reflection of who the two of you are as a couple. If you and your spouse-to-be want to design a tailor-made wedding that is customized to you as a couple, sit down together and talk through these different categories. We hope that these sources inspire fun conversations and enable you to pinpoint your unique wedding style.
Location | Your wedding venue has a huge impact on the overall feel of your wedding and can be a big indicator of you and your partner’s unique style. If you prefer a barn or pasture wedding, most likely, you’ll want to seek out rustic wedding elements to compliment the look. If you’re drawn to an industrial downtown loft venue, modern glamour may guide your décor choices. Your venue will most likely be your biggest expense, so don’t overlook it as a source for your theme!
Time of day | Are you and your partner morning birds or night owls? The time of day that you choose to host your wedding ceremony and reception will largely impact the overall feel of the event. If dancing into the night beneath strobe lights and chandeliers sounds like the epitome of a good time, an upscale evening/nighttime wedding might be for you. If you and your fiancé are coffee-lovers that enjoy feasting on brunch, a morning or early afternoon wedding might suit you well.
Culture | Incorporating your history and family heritage is a great way to honor the generations that came before you while celebrating what makes you unique. If you love your cultural roots, allow it to guide your style choices for your big day! Unique food, traditions, and décor can all be implemented in your celebration. Who knows, your guests might come to learn and appreciate your culture in a new way!
Dress code | Your dress code will set the tone for your wedding. Be sure to examine your personal preferences when it comes to dressing up or down before choosing your wedding style. Whether you’re looking forward to a glamorous ballroom wedding, or a barefoot forest affair, guests will be prepared for your overall wedding style through your dress code selection.
Muse | Do you and your partner have a muse (a source of inspiration) worth building your wedding theme around? Think about your favorite book, destination, character, movie, flower, season, or color. Pick something dear to you and let it guide your style decisions.
Hobbies | Think back over the course of your relationship. Is there something that brought you and your partner together? Tennis, bike riding, traveling, cooking, or video gaming, can all be great sources of inspiration for the theme of your big day.
The Season | Consider the time of year you will be getting married. Temperature, the holidays, and nature’s transformation are all great sources to draw inspiration from as you develop your wedding’s style.
Food | Ever thought of building your wedding style around a particular flavor? From food trucks and donut walls, to taco bars and candy carts, your favorite foods can now be central to the theme of your wedding.