"Seven Tips for Creating a Timeless Wedding That Won't Feel 'Old' Years Down the Line"

I want to think "stylish" every time I look back at my photos!

Memories of the wedding that I will look back on many times in my life.

Whether it’s the wedding album or the highlight movie, each time I look back, I should feel happy.

Of course, it brings a warm and happy feeling, but…

On top of that, it would be wonderful if every time I revisit it, I could think, “My wedding is still stylish and amazing ♡”.

@shi0riri

Dresses, floral arrangements, wedding photos, table settings, etc...

Everything that appears at a wedding has trends.

While aiming for the most stylish wedding at that time is great,

looking back a few years later and thinking "still stylish" is actually about having a traditional and classic wedding.

In this article, I will introduce points for holding a wedding that will not feel outdated no matter how many years pass.

@bearwd1912

Point 1: Choose all classic and standard items for the dress and hairstyle.

The first point is to always be conscious of "classic" and "standard" when choosing items related to the wedding.

Classic princess line wedding dresses or traditional white “muku” and colored “uchikake”.

Costumes are heavily influenced by the trends of that era.

That's why you feel the passage of time when the trends fade.

Dresses and kimonos that have been chosen by brides for many years will surely not lose their charm even as time goes by.

It would be the best if someone says in the future, "Your mother’s bridal appearance is still stylish!" ♡

On the other hand, it’s also fine to go full trend for pre-wedding shoots or second parties.

Point 2: Refer to hotel weddings and overseas weddings for floral arrangements.

To create floral arrangements that will always feel stylish no matter how many years pass, it is recommended to look at hotel weddings and overseas weddings.

The floral arrangements of hotel weddings, which value tradition and formality, can be appreciated regardless of gender or age.

In other words, even when you are old, you can still think they are wonderful.

The floral coordination popular in overseas weddings hasn’t changed much in years.

(Having looked at overseas wedding images on marry for over four years, I don’t feel any outdatedness when I see photos from four years ago now…!)

By referencing overseas floral arrangements, you should not have to think "this looks outdated" even a few years later.

Point 3: Keep decorative items to a minimum and as simple as possible.

Items displayed at the reception or in the welcome space and on guest tables should be fewer and simpler.

While you might want to arrange many stylish small items, it’s key to focus on basic items like photo frames and flowers, keeping it slightly understated.

@matsueri118_jasmine

A welcome space coordinated with just a welcome board and flowers can also be very stylish.

Flowers will always look lovely over time ♡

Point 4: Avoid trendy DIY items.

While gathering information for the wedding, you might come across many unique items and trendy ones, making you want to prepare various things.

Some items become a classic in weddings, but most things typically fade with the trends. (Not in a bad way; that’s what trends are.)

Chasing the latest trends is certainly one way to enjoy being a bride-to-be.

However, if you aim for "timeless styling," it may be safer to avoid popular DIY items from social media.

For instance, a few years ago, it was popular to bring various handmade photo props to pre-wedding shoots, but recently, more couples are doing pre-wedding shoots without props.

@ayakapia

Choosing classic, chic design items for the decor of the welcome space or the reception can help create a setup that doesn’t feel outdated.

Let’s choose scenes and locations where you can enjoy incorporating handmade items ♡

@yuih_wd

Point 5: Don’t use trendy entertainment themes in performances.

Current hit dramas, songs, and comedians...

It’s common to incorporate these into the reception performances considering guest reactions.

If it brings back fun memories, "This was trending at that time" and "Nostalgic," that's great, but if it makes you feel, "This looks outdated and kind of embarrassing..." it's safer to avoid entertainment themes.

Choosing traditional reception performances like the "kagamibiraki" (opening sake barrel) is a sure choice ♡

@yurinco.0807

Point 6: Aim for elegance in photo poses.

There are tips for posing in wedding photos as well.

Keep it adult-like, without props or peace signs, and be conscious of maturity.

Aim for wedding photos that you would want to display forever, ones that look beautiful ♡

Fun atmosphere photos are nice, but make sure to also get some that will still take your breath away years and decades later ♩

@lva__wd

Point 7: Simplicity is the best for paper items.

Keep simplicity in mind for wedding paper items.

It’s easy to want intricate designs, but classic designs have the advantage of not fading over time.

You can feel the age of a design from even just one font. It’s recommended to trust a talented professional rather than sticking to DIY.

@haruno45

A wedding that will always be stylish.

I have introduced points for holding a wedding that, when you look back a few years down the line, you will think, "It's still incredibly stylish."

There’s no need to deny or hold back what you find wonderful now, but if you feel like "I might be too swayed by trends," it might be a good idea to reaffirm the merits of a classic wedding.

Classics are classic because they have always been chosen.

No matter your age, you want a wedding that makes you want to show photos to others, saying, "What a wonderful wedding it was."

@little.h___