HOW TO CREATE A CLASSIC AND TIMELESS WEDDING LOOK

16 Nov

You never want to look back on your wedding day with regrets and we all know trends come and go, and how easy it is to get sucked into those trends when planning your big day. It’s not easy when it’s all over the blogs and Pinterest when you are trying to get inspiration either, but if you are worried about looking back on your photographs in years to come and not likely what you see, we got you!

So there are many classic and timeless wedding styles to choose from that will always stand the test of time and create elegance for you special day!

With so many option for you to choose from, let’s dive into some tips…

Be true to yourself!

Always remember to stay authentic to your own personal style as a couple and don’t forget to include a few personal touches! It’s those personal items that will help your day be unique to you!

If your style reflects your personalities more than the trends, then YOU WIN!

Planning details that are personal to you as a couple. When looking back at your wedding, you and your guests can remember how these details reflected the couples’ style rather than associate it with the trend of the times!

Less is MORE!

Creating a wedding day look which is timeless and classic means you can look back in twenty years, Thirty years time at the images of your special wedding day and still love everything about it. Your outfits will be elegant, flattering and simple, keeping it classic never goes out of style!

The best thing to help you focus and to start creating a classic style is to keep things simple and minimalist. Keep to this and you can’t go too far wrong.

DIY weddings are still possible but they have moved on, they’ll date in years to come. Instead consider minimal styles for your stationery, incorporate calligraphy and add interest to your tables with foliage. Modern timeless weddings are all about sustainability and the understated, elegant look that goes with it.

Simple doesn’t need to be boring!

Consider your venue choice, for example a historical venue will give off an entirely timeless vibe. Options such as a stately homes, castles or beautiful museums may be the perfect fit. Plus, the architecture will serve as the ideal photo backdrops.

Keep it neutral

Having a neutral wedding colour palette is an easy and great way to keep your wedding looking classic and timeless, it will also help enhance both your venue and wedding design. Choosing a neutral colour palette will always pair well with both the venue or site, no matter where you're saying your "I dos".

Your big get away

We love the use of a classic car to give a wedding an extra wow factor. Classic and antique cars can be used in so many different ways through out your day, to arrive at the ceremony, for a mid day photo adventure or as an unforgettable send off at the end of the night. No matter how it is used, this addition is timeless and always makes for a great photo opportunity

Choose your wedding photographer carefully.

Always go for the best photography you can afford. Your memories of your day will fade and your photos will be there to remind you of how it felt! They capture the memories you’ll share with your children if you have them, so choose a photographer with timeless style. Documentary photographers like ourselves, capture the atmosphere of your day and all the little interactions between your friends and family – in time, they’ll be the things you want to remember!

Ask yourself…

It’s a great way to keep grounded and not get carried away when planning your wedding by asking yourself some simple questions to make sure that it suits the direction, theme and what you want!

These are a few examples of some questions that are worth asking yourself when your looking and planning your big day…

Would I love this before, during, and long after the wedding?
Is it graceful, simple and timeless, and refined?
Would I like this if it wasn’t trending?
Am I thinking about how I would like this or how people will perceive me with this?

…But don’t forget to stick to what is true for you and both your personalities, if it feels right, GO FOR IT!

Always remember that it’s YOUR wedding, it’s about the two of you, and that’s all that matters. Make it fun, through out your planning journey all the way through to your big day.

We are a husband and wife team, who capture both photography and film based in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Our wedding & elopement photography and film style is authentic, romantic, and a little adventurous. Our approach is Documentary, capturing natural moments perfect for a classic styled wedding! We LOVE seeing how you mix in your personalities to your day, got some ideas? We would love to hear from you! Alternatively we are always happy to help you out through out your wedding journey to find the right inspiration! To see more examples of our work head on over to wedding photography Portfolio.

If you’d like us to take some photographs of your beautiful memories – contact us!