While every bride dreams of her fantasy wedding, classic, elegant weddings are making a comeback. Sure, plenty of brides get married on the beach or have a destination wedding. But a classic wedding with an elegant wedding gown hearkens back to the days of Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, and will be a wedding to remember.
The Elegant Wedding Gown
An elegant wedding gown is a classic style with clean lines and simple details. They are usually a-line dresses, with plain skirts and long trains. While some designers are designing trendy dresses, most are featuring elegant wedding gowns that have a timeless look. Probably one of the most popular designers is Vera Wang, whose elegant wedding gowns have been popular for years. While her dresses are often expensive, their timeless beauty makes the investment worthwhile. Priscilla of Boston and Carolina Herrera also make beautiful elegant wedding gowns.
Elegant Accessories and Jewelry
An elegant wedding gown should be paired with elegant accessories. Pearls are the traditional wedding jewelry (they are often given as a wedding present to the bride from the groom), and pair perfectly with a classic elegant wedding gown. Heirloom jewelry also looks beautiful; wearing your grandmother’s necklace or bracelet is a beautiful way to honor her as well as being your “something old or borrowed” for those who are superstitious. Other accessories that will complement your elegant wedding gown are classic satin shoes, small diamond earrings, and a small satin bag.
Elegant Hair and Makeup
An elegant wedding gown should be paired with an elegant hairstyle. A classic hair piece or small white flowers with a plain veil (with or without white ribbon piping at the bottom) will accentuate your dress. How your hair itself is styled will depend a lot on your hair type and length, but classic styles, such as a French twist or simple loose curls, usually pair with an elegant wedding gown perfectly. Simple, natural looking makeup is also a good choice. Your wedding day isn’t the time to try out a new color palette – wear colors that you know and love. Simple makeup is best – you want your guests looking at you, not your makeup.
Planning Your Elegant Wedding
Planning a wedding around your elegant wedding gown has been made easier with the publication of Elegant Brides magazine. The magazine focuses on how to plan a classic and elegant wedding. Articles on topics such as fashion, music, cakes, and flower arrangements all make planning your wedding a snap.
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