Elegant Wedding StyleSimple Notes For Elegant Brides - Styling An Elegant WeddingSo you got engaged, and want to be an elegant bride! How can you achieve an elegant wedding style? I know there are hundreds of bridal websites with tons and tons of pictures. So I'm only going to stick to what I know and good at: Breaking down piece by piece of the principles to Styling an elegant wedding. Here we go! Weddings are essentially a form of communication. They often reflect the style and personality of the couple, and in some cases, the bride. I'm usually a big picture person, so I always prioritize the most important first then add the trimmings. (And when planning an elegant wedding, remember to be gracious at all times because the road may not be smooth!)
Elegant Wedding StyleTop Three Style NotesTo have an elegant wedding, we have to note that the top three things everyone remember of weddings are 1) The wedding location & 
Elegant Wedding StyleThe Wedding LocationI personally think this is the most important element of all when styling an elegant wedding. The place creates the atmosphere, gives clues on what to expect in the event. It will be the backdrop of all the photography on your special day. You might want to be the classy bride and consider the transport of your guests as well. Will it be convenient? Or a very tempting holiday for your guests if it is a destination wedding? Are the directions clear? If its on a charming rustic farm, you might want to add that add a tip about what shoes are best to wear in your invites. How to choose an elegant wedding location?- Ensure that the place is not too colourful, busy or cluttered. - If possible, choose high ceilings - Test the lighting. Natural sunlight that pours in that is not too glaring? A soft warm glow instead of office-looking lights? - Are there walls or pillars that get in the way of the view? This obstructs your guests' view and the photographers. - If there are "ugly parts", advise your photographer not to take any pictures if it is at the background. - You can sometimes combat a less than ideal situation by hiring a creative decorator. Flowers, lights, candles, and lanterns always enhances the beauty of a place. Read more about the How-tos of Elegant Wedding Receptions. Elegant Wedding Style Tip: I always believe in authenticity. I don't believe in choosing the most expensive, opulent wedding location - if that's your style and your usual standard of living, its great! If it's not, my advice is to be a little modest because you don't want to appear that you are too indulgent. Its natural to go overboard, after all, it is one of the most beautiful days in your life! Even if you choose a less than glamourous place, it is more elegant if it is a meaningful place. It could be an area you grew up in, the old school that you both attended, the backyard of your favourite weekend house etc. Dress it up! There is beauty in imperfection. Get some elegant wedding style inspiration from authentic french weddings. Click here for some photos of Elegant Wedding StyleThe Wedding Dress
Before you run out and buy all the bridal magazines, or browse the galleries of dresses online. Let this process of picking a dress not be about the dress, or the designer, or the material etc. Stay away from conventions, traditions or the tube-cut white ballgown image you already have in your mind. Let this be about you. Elegant Wedding Style IdeasWhat is your style? Who are some of your favourite style icons? Do you see a similarity? Is there a style of dress you've always wanted to wear but have no event that formal to go to? This process of narrowing down your mental framework helps you to pick the right dress. Its nice to hear someone say, "Gosh her dress is so beautiful and elegant. Its sooo her ". The hand in hand achievement of elegance and authenticity! When looking for a dress- I always prefer to have it made because all bodies are different. If you could buy a beautiful dress off the rack, bring it to a tailor because he can see where the dress ill-fits like no other. (In fact, personally, I prefer not to look at galleries and design from my own inspirations of elegant women. I'd make sketches and show it to my tailor.) Click here to see some elegant details of a wedding dress. - Check at all angles. Ensure you have the parts you feel insecure about minimized or fully covered. - Determine your "height". I know many brides want to look as tall as a model on their wedding day but its best to keep it in proportion to your groom's height. Wedding photos live forever! You want the photographs to show how beautiful a couple you are and not just how modelish looking you are. - Learn to walk, stand, sit, get up, twirl and dance in your dress. Get your dress about 2-3 months early before the wedding and practice in front of your mirror! You can get the most renown photographer in the world but with bad posture, your photos may not turn out very nice! One quick tip is if you really have a selection of a few dresses: You might want to do a dress change during the wedding party. This tradition is very typical of asian weddings. There can be up to four dress changes! Click for some pictures of elegant dresses Or here for some wedding accessories
Elegant Wedding StyleThe Wedding PhotosThere are several types of wedding photos. There are engagement pictures, a wedding portfolio where you and your groom act like models for a day either in a studio on in a remote location. And of course, the photos that are taken on the big day. Photos are such a tell-tale sign of elegance. Unless you have a very fine taste for photography, or can afford the most-awards winning photographer, you have to be careful when selecting your photographer. It definitely helps that the place and dress you chose are already elegant. Go beyond one step and emphasis the dress code of your guests! More about that here... To achieve tasteful elegant pictures, Lastly, I find that photographers who use slow flashes, or no flash at all, those who do not over saturate their photos, who themselves prefer a more photo journalistic style, tend to produce more elegant work. Thank you for reading "Elegant Wedding Style!" More wedding related stuff:  Click here to see some examples of elegant wedding photos! Click here to go into more detail about elegant wedding dresses! Click here for elegant wedding cakes Looking forelegant mother of bride dresses Return to the top of Elegant Wedding Style
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