We all have gone through stages of styles as we’ve grown up … and I’m not gonna lie, I’ve gone through stages where I wore girly Timberlands and Polo tees, Hollister and Abercrombie gear with butterfly clips, and the real kicker in my younger years – fleece vests and braces with jeans and sneakers – just awesome.
But as the years have gone by, I have – like we all have – fell into my own little style. I’ve discovered the power of black shirts and jeans and killer high heels. I have discovered that I am a simple gal with a simple style. But whatever your personal style is, your wedding should reflect a style that you are comfortable with, something that reflects you and your partner – nothing that you aren’t totally in love with. MMD Events wrote this great expert advice article about tackling your wedding as if you were tackling your wardrobe, with your own style that you love. Check it out below and visit MMD Events on my Kate Parker Wedding!
As we age, we start building a signature style. We begin to frame ourselves, how we want others to experience us. When we shop we ask ourselves – is this me? Does this fit my style? Smart shoppers know that a true bargain is something that we really wear – that truly becomes a part of our wardrobe. We all agree on these rules.
So why do we throw out all of these rules when we plan our wedding?
An engagement brings on the temptation to shop and to bargain hunt, then suddenly everything wedding and bridal goes into the cart. When it’s all said and done you reach your wedding day with a bag full of wedding trinkets that were cheap individually, but have added up to several hundred dollars collectively and none of it truly reflects your style.
Here’s a perfect example: A bride of ours shopped so much at JoAnn Fabrics that when she returned all the random stuff she had bought “on sale”, it was enough to cover her lighting design bill!
How do you dress your wedding as you dress yourself? Ask yourself these questions:
- Does this work for me?
- Does this reflect the wedding style I’m trying to achieve?
- Where will I put this?
- Is it exactly what I want?
- How does this purchase affect my price per table?
- Is it worth it?
Remember to design your wedding thoughtfully and with attention to detail – just as you would do for yourself!
Central Florida wedding floral & event designer, MMD Events is a memeber of my Kate Parker Wedding your online wedding resource guide geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.
*Previously posted on 9.27.10
