If I had to describe the majority of our couples with just one word, it would be “classic.”

Our couples are classic. Their weddings are classic. So what exactly do I mean by classic? Because, let’s face it, a lot of things can be classic or classical and still be completely dissimilar. Take classic rock and classical music, for example. Our couples definitely aren’t clones of each other — but they do have being classic in common. And their type of classic is pretty simple: Their weddings, in photographs, are going to look just as wonderful on their fiftieth anniversary as on the day they said I do. These brides, these grooms, and their celebrations aren’t going out of style.So how exactly do you go about making sure your wedding will stand the test of time? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But I’ve got a few ideas for you.

• Trends are fine and can be beautiful (chevrons and streamer backdrops, anyone?), but you should incorporate trends into your day, rather than making your day centered entirely around them. If you want a classic wedding, trends should be like fun little accessories on your wedding day, rather than wardrobe staples.
• Focus on what means most to you. If the elements of your wedding day have strong personal significance, that significance won’t dimish with the coming seasons’ hot new ideas.
• Look through your parents’ and grandparents’ wedding photos. What do you like? What looks silly to you? Then try to envision your wedding with your grandchildrens’ eyes. Are there any the current wedding practices or trends you think might make them (or you) laugh? If so, skip them.
• If it doubt, keep it simple. That goes for just about every aspect of your wedding day.
• When it comes to wardrobe, think clean lines and timeless silhouettes and fabrics.
• Search for vendors with a classic aesthetic. Don’t hire someone whose work doesn’t look timeless and expect them to produce work for you that does.
• Be yourself. If striving for a classic wedding feels like, well, striving, maybe “classic” isn’t your look. And that’s fine, too! What’s most important is ending up with a wedding you love and a marriage that thrives. So if “classic” isn’t what you want, be your own kind of classic!

~ Laura