There’s no shortage of wedding themes and styles to choose from, but from a purely longevity perspective, it’s hard to look past opting for an elegant, classy wedding. Those weddings tend to stand the test of time compared with weddings that incorporate soon-to-be-gone trends. Plus, though elegant weddings can feel grander and more sophisticated than other wedding styles, they can actually be easier to organise thanks to their narrower colour palettes and aesthetic decision options.
Thinking of planning a classy, elegant wedding? The following tips will ensure you have a day to remember.
Choose A Classy Venue
A grand venue is a necessity for hosting an elegant wedding, helping to set the tone from the first moment your guests arrive. Grand hotel ballrooms, botanical gardens, and classical courtyards all lend themselves well to slightly more formal wedding days. Historic country estates like St Osyth Priory also provide the perfect setting for wedding days that are both magical and elegant.
Though they can be suitable for other wedding types, it’s best to avoid hosting your wedding in a rustic barn, visually stimulating restaurant, or outdated banquet halls if you’re going for the timeless look.
Take The Minimalist Approach
As we said above, one of the convenient things about hosting an elegant wedding is that, with this theme, less is more. You don’t need to go overboard to create a visually striking look. Provided you have the right venue, you should find that you can create a magical, warm scene with minimal work.
It’s best to keep the colour palette fairly limited, sticking to just a couple of different tones across your decor, flowers, dress, and so on. That, plus restrained lighting – think low-level lighting mixed with candles – will help create the look you’re looking for.
Consider A Dress Code
It’s not strictly necessary, but having a dress code can be a useful addition that helps to elevate the overall aesthetic of the wedding, especially if you think guests may need some guidance. If you’re opting for a grand venue, then asking your guests to wear more formal clothing is appropriate.
The best aesthetic would be to have a black tie dress code, in which women wear evening gowns and the men tuxedos. If that feels a little over the top, then you can make it a black-tie optional event, which will provide a mix of tuxedos and dark suits that keeps the event classy without being overly rigid.
Hire Live Musicians
Finally, consider hiring live musicians for your wedding. There are few things more classy or timeless than a string quartet serenading a couple as they walk down the aisle. You could also hire a jazz band to play during cocktail hour, or even a swing band to get the party started.
If you’re hiring a DJ, then select one that knows how to cater for wedding parties in classy venues – the party will excel if the dancefloor is kept full while a mix of classic and non-cheesy contemporary songs is being spun.
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Magda
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