Although I haven’t talked much about weddings on my site, I’d like to share a few thoughts on defining a wedding style.
Why does it matter?
A wedding style is key to wedding planning because it helps define all the other elements of a wedding—venue, dress, type of reception, décor, invitations, etc. Your wedding style describes a wedding’s look and feel.
Wedding Style Clues
Over at TheVeryLastDetail.com, you will find a series of questions that will jump-start your efforts in defining your vision for your wedding. You’ll even find a wedding dictionary that defines common wedding themes.
Lessons from Jackie Kennedy
Today is Jackie Kennedy’s birthday. Last year, on her birthday, I wrote about Jackie’s personal elegant style. Jackie remains an American fashion icon long after her 1994 death. She continues to inspire millions with her chic wardrobe and effortless style.
Andrea Chen at InStyle.com reminds us that Jackie had two beautiful weddings. She and JFK were wed on September 12, 1953, in Newport, R.I. This society wedding included a Catholic Mass and a reception for 1,200 guests. This event made national news and drew a crowd of 2,000 fans.
Her second wedding to Aristotle Onassis was held in a tiny chapel in Skorpios, Greece. Around 40 guests (close friends and family) witnessed the 45-minute ceremony. The couple boarded the groom’s yacht “Christina” for an intimate reception. Although smaller in scale, her second trip down the aisle was tasteful and beautiful.
Here are the lessons Andrea has drawn from Jackie’s two iconic weddings:
Pick a dress that marries trend and timelessness
Wear something borrowed
Have your bridesmaids complement you
Remember to smile
Tie a ribbon
Note to Readers: The original article referenced here is no longer available on the source website. However, I’ve retained the quoted section and attribution to honor the original author’s work and provide context for my readers. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the broken link.
Enjoy some beautiful pictures of Jackie’s JFK and Onassis weddings here.
If you’re intrigued by the elegance and timelessness of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding style, you’ll definitely want to explore our in-depth look at Jackie Kennedy’s style. This article delves into the key elements that made her a fashion icon, from her minimalist approach to her knack for accessorizing.
