ENGAGING PERSONALITIES
Bridal P lanning a wedding is daunting, especially now that brides-to-be have infinite online inspiration at their fingertips. There are so many different types of weddings that it can be hard to know which ap- proach is right. Will you start your happily-ever-after at a small backyard affair? A black-tie evening in a museum rotunda? Maybe a literary cere- mony at a historic library? Traditional The traditional bride embraces the exquisite beauty of wedding classics. Her gown will be timeless, yet magnificent. She’ll want a subdued color scheme that’s mostly neutrals, a bespoke tuxedo for her groom, and a matching bow- tie for her well-behaved golden retriever. The venue for a traditional wed- ding will be elegant, perhaps a manicured garden with long banquet tables under the stars or a hotel with a stately ballroom and impeccable service. Guests should expect to shed a tear at the beauty of the couple’s flawlessly choreographed first dance and will most likely take home a high-end mono- grammed wedding favor. Before diving into tablescapes, rings, favors, and all the other fun de- tails, it’s helpful for a bride to pick a theme for her wedding day. Do you see yourself as a traditional, modern, romantic, or vintage bride? Having one style in mind while planning helps ensure that every element of your wedding works beautifully together on the big day.
STYLES
A traditional bride’s jewelry will be as sophisticated and tasteful as she is. Look to streamlined solitaires with hidden halos, emerald cut diamonds with impeccable color and clarity, or family heirloom stones reset to honor a new generation’s love story. Don’t forget a wedding band that matches the engagement ring—perhaps a band that’s soldered to fit against the specific ring for a seamless stack. Nothing too flashy, and always classy. Whatever the traditional bride chooses for her jewels, her ring will be timeless—an instant future heirloom.
Magnificent gown by Monique Lhullier at Marie-Gabriel Couture
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