Defining Your Wedding Style: Modern, Romantic, or Rustic
by Christina Valkenberg
Modern, Romantic, Rustic: if you aren’t sure what these styles mean this post is for you. Knowing what your wedding style is will help you to better communicate your vision with your wedding vendors when it comes to planning the design of your day. So before you hop on Pinterest, read on to first define your style.
Photo: Gisele and George
MODERN
Modern weddings have a sophisticated and sleek look. The venue tends to be a big part of the visual focus for this type of wedding. Try taking a look at spaces with clean lines and muted colors such as a modern museum, galleries, or even a chic industrial spaces. Over the top and busy is not what you see in modern weddings. Decor will be kept simple and clean. The color palette of a modern wedding tends to be monochromatic, usually white and green with some elements of gold or silver. When we do modern weddings we also incorporate a lot of candles.
ROMANTIC
Whenever I think of a romantic style wedding, I immediately think of the series Bridgerton. It’s dreamy, intricate sets with beautiful flowers, it’s just beautiful. Try looking at some historic estates for your wedding venue, you want something traditional, but fun. A romantic design is sweet with soft hues, delicate lighting and lots and lots of flowers. Fresh flowers are a key element of a romantic wedding, so if you love flowers, this style is for you. For a romantic style, love utilizing calligraphy for invites, place cards, and menus. These delicate touches can help make your romantic wedding feel uniquely beautiful.
Photo: Jordan Quinn
RUSTIC
Rustic style weddings were a big trend a few years ago, and they still suit the style of certain venues. If you want to have a wedding that is in a barn, outdoors in field, or up in the mountains, this style is for you. This style is a little rough around the edges with its natural textures and organic elements. With rustic weddings you will see organic fabrics, greenery, and wild flowers to give that beautiful but not too polished look. Wood is also a key element of this style, we love to incorporate wood farm tables into our rustic style weddings.