Timeless in a Trendy World

Vogue Weddings, Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more! Latest wedding trends can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you are looking for a timeless twist in all of the trends. Between all of the new styles coming out, it’s hard to remain classic. That being said, these wedding traditions have stood the test of time and you can implement some of these within your wedding to continue the tradition!

The easiest way to remain classic and be sure your wedding contains a common theme is color! By choosing a soft color palette that is cohesive and complementary, you can create an unforgettable nod to tradition. Neutrals are a great place to start, and if you want to add to that, choose a rich color like navy or red to create the look you are going for. By skipping accents and focusing on metals and textures, you can remain within your color scheme while still creating a change in scenery using silvers or golds, wood or industrial metal. Have fun and get creative! Be sure to take a good, hard look at your venue. Make sure your venue does not have any stand out wallpaper, furniture, or accents that might make it difficult to be timeless in a trendy world.

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Speaking of venues, another simple way to plan your wedding in a traditional sense is to pick a traditional venue. Country clubs, estates, ballrooms or even tents and courtyards can easily showcase your love while ensuring your wedding is classic and timeless. These venues usually have understated décor and allow for a softer color palette like mentioned above. Rustic barns and venues that have a strong theme may clash with your theme. You can consider highlighting one signature piece such as a custom black and white dance floor or a red and white cake!

When choosing attire, décor, and stationary, consider if they will translate in pictures for years to come. Many couples remember their day through photos, and the fine china, candelabras, minimal satin gowns and black and white tuxes go a long way to promise your pictures will remain in style for many years to come. If you are not one for a big ball gown, luckily there are lots of fitted classic options to choose from. Pairing pearl jewelry, a romantic veil and a simple but beautiful hair style can create the look you want with minimal effort and is reflected in your beautiful pictures without overshadowing the most important part of your day – your love!

Another easy way to stay traditional is to order monogrammed stationary! Looking back on wedding stationary, one of the things that has changed the most is how informal it can be. By staying traditional and formal with personalized monograms or letterpress, your guests can expect the attire to be formal and traditional as well. Hand-written calligraphy is also a personal touch that can add a regal, traditional element to your day.

When thinking of wedding flowers, the first ones that comes to my mind are roses. Classic, romantic and timeless while not overstated. A symmetrical, rounded bouquet tied with satin ribbons or lace will go quite a long way in creating pictures to look back on and remember the day without aging it. I have seen some brides who also add a personal touch by incorporating their mother’s or grandmother’s wedding dresses to the bouquet as ribbon, as well! A lovely nod to the traditional!

Last but not least, signature wedding songs are a timeless tradition. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and many others can be played to enhance your day without straying away from tradition.

While trendy weddings and creating new traditions are just as fun, finding subtle ways to bring in and create a timeless element is just as important for your day. Little things like this can create some amazing pictures and ensure your day will be remembered by all!