Cool, Bold & Classic Wedding Style
Fun, non-tradtional posing for wedding photos is a cornerstone of the Cool, Bold and Classic wedding style.
Cool, Bold and Classic (CBC) couples in this wedding style love wedding elements that are bold, with clean design and lines, elegant simplicity, and a warmed-up modern aesthetic. Focus is on family, friends, food and the celebration of it all. Color palettes for this wedding style have a range from strong, bold colors like navy, charcoal, and forest green to cream, peach or rose, and that contrast is one of the coolest things woven into this wedding style.
Wedding attire for the bridal party will be a mix of those bold contrast colors. Navy or black wedding suits with a crisp white shirt. Bridesmaids will wear a dark color, but will carry wedding bouquets that pop in lighter ivories, creams or pale pink colors. If attired in muted shades, wedding bouquets may feature an array of dark, bold blooms to create that contrast. Bridal attire has a wide range, wedding dress styles may be full or fitted, but typically feature strong, clean lines along the neckline, back, and in the silhouette, and stay true to the traditional, crisp white color.
Wedding florals will be a way to embrace the love of contrast – think of black-eyed anemone flowers – soft white petals around a dark center. Peonies, hydrangea surrounded by dark berry clusters, or white roses and orchids contrasted against dark, rich greenery are additional ways to embrace the dark and light together. Rocky cliffs overlooking a beach, strong architecture in the background of a garden, are ideal wedding venues for this wedding style. Hacienda De Los Flores is a phenomenal example of Cool, Bold & Classic wedding venues with its strong architecture contrasted against its beautiful garden.
But the real focus of this wedding theme is a fantastic celebration. Good food, great drinks, and music to dance to. A full bar during cocktail hour ensures each guest can enjoy their favorite drink, probably with a cool band strumming in the background. Tables for guests are laid with a lot of clean white linens and china, but may include a contrast against a dark wood table, tablecloth or centerpiece. A real love of food means the meal will be second-to-none, as will the entertainment for the evening. Fantastic toasts, a photo booth, and sparklers to help celebrate will create an unforgettable evening.
Wedding photography for this style plays off the love of high-contrast, long-exposure, with clean lines throughout. For the professional wedding photos, posing is embraced if it feels modern and not traditional, but capturing the joy and fun of the event is most important. This wedding is one that will create entertaining stories to tell for years to come.
Keywords: Strong, Bold, High Contrast, High Exposure, Sharp Edges, Fun, Photo-Journalistic, Striking, Bright, Traditional, Realistic
Top financial priorities: Spirits, Good music and dancing, Attire
Real wedding examples: Clare & Nick | Conley & David | Kelsey & Joc | Alexandra & Joseph | Jason & Justin
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