looking classic in the years to come ,Not dated weddings?

Question

when i look at other peoples wedding photos years afterwards they all look so dated. since they went with the current fades and styles.

I always thought Grace Kelly seemed to have classic taste , not only for her wedding .....but in other attire she wore and that was 50 years ago.

I really don't want to look back 30 years from now and say what was i thinking . or worse have someone else say it.

I am not worried about it years from now and I will enjoy my wedding .... but I would like to avoid it as much as possiable. And yes it is inevitable it will happen .. but I would like to lessen the dated factor.

what do you belive are classics wedding things/dresses & hair styles .that never go out of style?

and if you have a what was a thinking story i would love to hear it.

Answer 1

Today's fashion for strapless tight busts is going to embarrass many people in a few years. These "lady in the bathtub" dresses will be laughable to your children.
A sash or waistband of bright silk will scream 2006, the way see-through fabric back & shoulders screams 1995.
Simple is best. Jewel neckline, plain pearls. Look at photos from Carolyn Besset & what's his name Kennedy for a good idea of modern classic.

Answer 2

Hi. Wow. This is an interesting question and one that has not been asked.

To be honest...I, too, LOVE the "earlier" look of wedding...1940s...1950....it was just "elegant." That is the only word I can think of to describe it.

It's because of styles that date peoples weddings. I was married in the 1970s...personally I think my dress could still be worn today...it was elegant and simple. Now the guys....think colored (burgundy?) tuxes!! Yikes! But that was the 70s. My sisters were married in the 80s and you can tell...big GAUDY dresses with all sorts of beads on them...and then they had those veils?? Look at pictures....they went across your FOREHEAD...I can't even describe it here...but if you see pictures...you will definitely know it was 80s.

Now...ALL the girls have strapless gowns and tiaras....That will be dated in years too...I think you will be able to look back on the pictures and know when it was...but, hey, it's all about the style...so you just go with it!

To answer your question...I think simple elegant (not poofy) gowns and a real simple veil (or simply hair done up) will NEVER go out of style. Just an elegant look even with the very simple "destination" type gowns and maybe your hair done some up/some down with some flowers in it also looks nice and will not be dated.

Answer 3

I believe that trends are too risque to wear when we are talking about pictures that you will show forever.

Also, some couples want to reflect who they are and some make the mistake to reflect certain acquired taste on their wedding,..I'm sure the will be sorry years later.

Gothic weddings. No one remains Gothic forever
Camouflage or any print weddings. Embarrassing

Dress trends: the puffy sleeves, the endless train, pick-up styles, heavy beading etc. are trends that are better forgotten and they will look dated not long from now.

A tiara and a choke necklace are something to regret for years to come. Wish someone would have tell you then that you look ridiculous and that is just not cute to wear a crown if you are over 5 years old.

Always try to find timeless, classic pieces. When I picked up my wedding dress I ask my self if I would still look current 10, 20 years from now.


Good luck

Answer 4

Classic wedding gowns should be anything but STRAPLESS ugh I hate those dresses. Go with something timeless. Use simple materials and timeless accessories. Wear your hair in a timeless style. I hate pin ups! All of my friends wore strapless dresses with the same UGLY prom pin up hair. Everybody looks the same. Also try black and white photos and very classic make up. I've also seen some scary stuff out there.

Answer 5

Get some old magazines and look at the photos of Grace Kelly and jackie O. on the wedding day for ideas. Plain white dress with a veil is never dated.

Answer 6

We can only guess but here's what I see constantly as trends in my work and I'm pretty sure will be the dating factors:

*Gathered skirts (aka pickup skirts) or the ones with a crapload of ruffles. Say hello the the poofy sleeves or headband veils for the 2000's.

I mean, if you want to go historically the white dress is a "trend". Before Queen Elizabeth wore white on her wedding day brides used any color they wanted. I think it's very freeing and I don't see that trend fading. Probably the super long sashes with giant bows but not color in general.

Strapless dresses probably are a trend but good like trying to find one with sleeves. I've been searching for about a year and you either have strapless or you end up with a serious grandma dress. (shapeless, puffy, enough lace so it looks like you tripped and fell in the trim bin at the fabric store) I'm looking into having mine custom made or will end up buying a bolero jacket for a store-bought one.

*black, white, and red. Pretty much red in general and especially the blood red. That doesn't mean you can't use red.

*tiffany blue and brown

*the "submerged" flower look where the blooms are under water...especially with candles floating on top

*personalized M&M

*"Mad Hatter" wedding cakes with the tapered tiers stacked kind of tilted

*Most importantly make sure you have untouched orginals along with any special effects on your photos. I can't tell you how many brides are stuck with those fuzzy edged oval photos, or worse the 70s shots where the ghost picture of their profile or something is put in the background.

Answer 7

At my brother's wedding last summer, they gathered wedding pictures from friends and family and posted them near the entrance to the reception. It was hilarious! The "best" one was my sil's mom's wedding. They all wore mustard-yellow velvet dresses with huge matching bows on the tops of their heads! It was the funniest thing I'd ever seen!

If you want to keep a classic look, keep it simple. Think classy and understated. A nice updo, dress without anything too telling of the times, pearls or diamond jewelry, and ask members of the wedding party not to wear glasses. It may seem funny but nothing dates a photo faster than eyeglasses! Also, stick with warm jewel tones and avoid trendy color combos like lime green and blue, pink and brown, etc.

Answer 8

If you dont want to date yourself, simple and understated is always better. A dress with clean lines and minimal or no decoration. Also some colors might be trendy. I know my mother always laughs that she chose hot pink for her bridesmaids. A lot of brides on here are using red, which I dont particularly like but find interesting.
I have to disagree with the other posters on strapless dresses, though. It may be a trend, but I really like them. There are styles that you look back on and laugh, and there are styles you look back on and can appreciate for what they were.
I used to sit around with my Great Aunt and she would get out her photos albums and go on about the styles and the things she had in the 20s and the depression. Listening to her stories I learned to appreciate those styles.

Answer 9

A simple dress with a princess seamed bodice, modest v neckline, and a moderately bell-shaped skirt will always look classy. An empire waisted dress has been a flattering choice since the 14th century! Keep your hair and makeup simple.

When in doubt, collect pictures of dresses, hairstyles, and make up looks that you think are timeless. Bring these to the dress shop, hair dresser, etc.

Good luck!

Answer 10

If you listen to any older woman, they all seem to find the strapless dresses so tasteless, as they were much more covered (esp in church) when they were getting married. Strapless is a style I think will go out in time. If you're trying to look timeless, I'd go for simple--often times its the lace and beading that dates a dress.