Finding Forever: Balancing the Hottest Trends with Lasting Elegance for your Texas Hill Country Wedding
Photographer: Cupcake Photography Floral: KB Flowers
Weddings are a beautiful tradition that span across all cultures and symbolize the union of two people, bringing families together. This celebration of the formation of a new family dates back thousands of years, with customs varying by culture and religion. In ancient times, marriages were often arranged for political or economic reasons, while in medieval Europe, Christian ceremonies focused on vows and divine blessing.
Thankfully, weddings have evolved, and now these ceremonies reflect on true love and the choice to blend your life with someone else. Despite these changes, many couples are still looking for a classic, timeless feel which sometimes can be difficult to obtain. With all the trends, how do you know what's a classic pick, and what picks your kids will make fun of 20 years?
Photo: Cupcake Photography Floral: KB Flowers
Timeless Picks to Last a Lifetime
If you are looking for a classic aesthetic, soft romantic colors are always sure to stay in style for weddings. Whites, blacks, earthy tones, light floral tones and simple blues have always been popular, and will stand the test of time. Specific florals like white roses, babies breath, and simple greenery, are always a solid choice. Sometimes it's easy for couples to get caught up in the big choices, like catering and venue. What choice is going to stand the test of time? “Regardless of the specific venue, beautiful memories can be created anywhere with the right elements,” said established New Braunfels wedding planner Katie Medellin, owner of Team One Luxury Events. “It's all about bringing families together, and the love that the couple shares. That's what is really timeless!”
When it comes to dresses and accessories, the more simple the better. Looking back at wedding dresses in the 70s and 80s, we can see proof that less is definitely more. Elegance comes in all shapes and sizes, so as long as you pick a dress that makes you feel confident, you will always look back on it fondly, no matter how out of style it is in 2075.
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Trendy Attention Grabbers
Some trends we look back on and feel lost on when that was a good choice, popular 2000s patterns like chevron and aztec are no longer a fantastic style choice to add some texture, and teal and coral have seen better days. Recent trends like multicolored bridesmaid dresses, bows on everything, and stylistic florals like pampas grass and dried flowers definitely are all the rage now, but may have us looking back on them skeptical of our choices. Converse under the dress have been replaced by bedazzled tennis shoes or Golden Goose sneakers, and mason jars have been replaced by candlesticks with bows tied on them.
At the end of the day, trends will always come and go, but true love is forever. Maybe some of the things trending now are perfect for your day and your vision! The biggest piece of advice we have for you is to go with your heart. What is going to make this day YOU? If that's chevron, a balloon sleeved 80’s wedding dress, and custom golden goose sneakers, we say go for it!
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Photo: Cupcake Photography Floral: KB Flowers
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