Culture Rich, Elegant and Traditional Wedding Style
Culturally inspired bridal attire is a key component of the Culture Rich, Elegant and Traditional wedding style.
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Couples that get the Culture Rich, Elegant and Traditional (CET) wedding style have weddings where their culture, history, and traditions play a central role in their event. This wedding style has black-tie, formal celebrations. Wedding elements are high-end, sumptuous, with glittering details found throughout. Wedding colors are jewel tones, like sapphire, gold, and ruby.
The wedding attire for the bridal party, if not culturally inspired – like a lehenga – will be formal. Men will be in black wedding suits or tuxedos and bridesmaids will probably be wearing matching dresses in a rich fabric. The wedding dress style will be ornate and fantastic. Lots of silky layers, beading, lace and a sweeping train and veil create a show-stopping look. In line with this wedding style, incorporating meaningful aspects of family into the look is important, wearing your mother’s veil, your grandmother’s pearls, or carrying your grandfather’s handkerchief. Jewels play a large part of the look, chandelier earrings, jeweled tiaras, or layers of bracelets add sparkle.
A hint of luxury and glam will be woven into the wedding bouquets as well. Strong flowers, like orchids, lilies and iris, balanced against the soft, like roses, ranunculus, and peonies, wrapped together with silk or lace ribbons support the luxury feel. Luxury wedding florals adorn the aisle and wedding ceremony as well. Imagine a wall of flowers, walking through arches dripping with roses, or a chuppah with thick braids of flowers woven around it.
The wedding ceremony will have elements strongly rooted in religion or family background included, like jumping the broom, breaking the class, or handfasting, to truly represent you both. Fitting with the glamorous wedding theme, filigreed, calligraphed, or gold leaf invitations will direct your guests to an impressive wedding venue like an ornate ballroom, mansion or winery tucked in the vineyards. The Legion of Honor and the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco are dramatic examples of traditional wedding venues that really represent this style.
A string orchestra will welcome your guests to cocktail hour, as champagne and hors d'oeuvres are passed around by servers. A multi-course, seated meal will be served on tables laden with towers of florals, candles, and creamy linen. Gold or silver edged plates, gold printed menus, and sparkling crystal complete the look for this wedding style. Toasts, prayers, and food selections will be additional ways to incorporate important cultural or traditional elements.
Wedding photography is just as dramatic and show-stopping as the event itself. Fantastic enough to resemble fine art, the professional wedding photos may be high contrast, formally poised, and rich in color. This show-stopping event will be remembered by all who attend for decades.
Keywords: High end, Fancy, Formal, Vivid, Colorful, Royal, Ornate, Decorative, Intricate, Exotic, Cultural/Traditional, Distinctive, Detailed
Top financial priorities: Upgraded catering, venue, floral
Real wedding examples: Gintare & Sam | Julia Franzosa | Liz & Shawn | Megan & Pritpal |
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