SHOWCASE EXPLORE VARIOUS WEDDING STYLES DURING PLANNING
Every wedding is different, even if many share some common components.
As couples plan their weddings, learning about some popular wedding styles can help them create a ceremony that suits them.
Classic wedding
Classic weddings are the storybook traditional weddings that many people dream about for years. Key elements include a tuxedo for the groom and a white gown for the bride. Formal attire is reserved for the rest of the wedding party.
The ceremony is conducted in a place of worship before everyone retires to a fancy catering hall for the reception.
Traditional weddings also may include the timehonored customs like toasts, cake cutting, bouquet toss, and parent-child dances.
Beach wedding
Beach weddings often are casual, laid-back affairs.
Dresses may be less structured and flow with sea breezes, while guys may even don shorts with linen shirts or jackets.
Guests can expect the party to be much more freeflowing and the traditions of classic weddings may not be part of the celebration.
Bohemian wedding
Free-spirited individuals may dive head first into a bohemian style wedding.
According to wedding planner David Tutera, a boho wedding is casual and comfortable. It tends to come off chic but appears that way with minimal effort.
Decor is typically humble and blends harmoniously with nature. A boho wedding may take place outdoors or in another less traditional venue, such as a farmhouse or botanical garden. Wedding party attire may be mismatched and showcase each person’s individual style.
Modern wedding
Brides and grooms who crave contemporary and current trends may prefer a modern wedding.
Graphic color schemes, clean lines and minimalistic flowers might be part of a modern wedding.
Attire may be angular and edgy, and the venue may run the gamut from sleek museum to a city rooftop.
Destination wedding
Couples who love to travel and don’t want to worry about the minutiae of wedding planning may
find a destination wedding is a good fit.
Destination weddings last more than one day and focus on relaxation, activities and lots of fun.
Destination weddings tend to be less formal and less traditional than classic weddings. Due to the remote locations, destination weddings also can be smaller and more intimate, as many invitees may be unable to attend.
Yet those who can attend often get to enjoy tropical islands or mountain retreats.