How do I choose a wedding style?

Start with your venue and the season, not with photos: dozens of styles narrow down to two or three. Compare them by palette and mood, pick one and test it against the big three: the dress, the bouquet and the invitation.

How do I pick a style that suits our venue?

Look at what you can't change: the walls, the ceilings, the light, the furniture. The style that works best is the one that plays along. A room with moldings and chandeliers suits classic or glamorous. A bright room with big windows suits minimalist or Scandinavian, and a loft suits industrial. If the style fights the room, you'll need a lot of décor, and that gets expensive.

Can you mix wedding styles?

Yes. Pick one style as the main one and use the others as accents. A shared palette helps: with it, even different details look like they belong together.

What colors should we choose for our wedding?

Start with three to five shades: one or two main colors and the rest as accents. It's a starting point, not a rule: some weddings are almost monochrome. Your style and the season will point you in the right direction.

What style works for a small wedding?

Styles that don't need a big room or a lot of décor: minimalist, Scandinavian, vintage and eco-friendly. A dinner for twenty comes together with one palette, candles and fresh flowers on the table.

What style works for a winter wedding?

Winter suits deeper, cooler colors: navy, silver, gold and white. Winter wonderland, glamorous, modern and classic in winter tones all work.

What drives the cost of décor in different styles?

The style that fights your venue costs the most, because you end up covering the room. Nature styles look simple, but an outdoor venue adds a tent, furniture and lighting. Themes are built on the party and the outfits, so they can be easy on the budget.

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Wedding styles: the main types and how to choose yours

There are dozens of styles and thousands of photos, but only one wedding: your venue, your month, your guests.

Don't start with the photos. Start with your venue and the season, and dozens of styles narrow down to two or three. Then compare them by palette and mood, and pick one.

A style helps you make every décor decision in the same direction, from the colors and the room to what the two of you and your guests wear.

Once you've picked one, save its palette in the Wedding Planner - No Stress! app: one tap turns it into the dress code on your invitation.

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How to choose

Where to start: your venue and the season

Your venue doesn't decide your style, but it has a big say. A ballroom with chandeliers points to classic. A barn points to rustic or boho, and a brick-walled loft to industrial or minimalist. It's easier and cheaper to pick a style that works with the space than to transform the room with décor.

The season helps narrow down your colors. Summer tends to pull toward light, fresh combinations, while fall and winter suit deeper shades. But there are no hard rules here.

Where's your wedding?

When?

A few directions that fit. Compare them by palette and mood

Classic

White linens, fresh flowers and candlelight.

Summer palette: Romantic Marble

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Romantic

Blush and pink tones, lots of flowers and soft light.

Summer palette: Provençal Lilac

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Floral

Flowers everywhere: the arch, the tables, even the ceiling.

Summer palette: Floral Elegance

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Palette and dress code

How to explain your style to vendors and guests

A style name doesn't tell your vendors or your guests much. Your decorator, florist and stationer will each picture “boho” or “classic” differently, and guests aren't always sure what to wear. Exact colors mean the same thing to everyone, so a palette is the clearest way to explain your style.

Say you chose classic for a May wedding:

Colors: Blush, ivory and soft pink. You give your decorator and stationer the exact hex codes.
Flowers and décor: Peonies and roses, candles, linens and chairs in your colors.
Guests: A dress code in your wedding colors.
Invitation: The same colors and an elegant typeface.

Pick a palette you love and save the hex codes: your décor, flowers, invitations and dress code all build from them.

Romantic Marble

Vintage Cream

To build a palette from scratch, see our guide to choosing your wedding colors.

Dress code: tell your guests what to wear

Your invitation is the first look your guests get at your wedding's style. If it includes a dress code with colors, it's easier for them to pick an outfit, and your group photos look cohesive.

How to write a dress code people actually follow:

Name the colors and show them: three to five swatches is plenty.
Say how dressy to go: black tie, formal, cocktail or casual.
Mention anything to avoid. White is usually left to the bride.

If you're having a theme, announce it early: no one can put together a '90s outfit in two days.

Is there a dress code?

We've put a lot of love into the look of our wedding, so we'd be thrilled if you dressed in our colors.

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In the app, one tap puts your palette into the Dress Code section of your online invitation, along with a note for guests and outfit photos.

1. A palette by style and season
2. One tap in the Dress Code section
3. What your guests see

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The main wedding styles

We've grouped the styles by mood and by where they're easiest to pull off. It's not a strict system: a loft can be romantic, and a restaurant can be modern.

Classic and grand

Classic

White linens, fresh flowers and candlelight.

Romantic

Blush and pink tones, lots of flowers and soft light.

Glamorous

Gold, sparkle, crystal and evening gowns.

Art Deco

Black and gold, geometric lines and a Roaring Twenties feel.

Calm and modern

Minimalist

Little décor, lots of breathing room: white, gray and greenery.

Scandinavian

Light wood, white, greenery and simple shapes.

Modern

Clean lines, contrast and one bold accent.

Geometric

Metal frames, graphic shapes and a crisp palette.

City and edgy

Industrial

Brick, metal and Edison bulbs.

Grunge

Dark colors, velvet, dried flowers and a little rebellion.

Nature and the coast

Rustic

Country style: wood, burlap and wildflowers.

Boho

Pampas grass, macramé, dried flowers and sandy tones.

Provence

Lavender, white lace and the charm of the French countryside.

Eco-friendly

Natural materials, living greenery and as little plastic as possible.

Floral

Flowers everywhere: the arch, the tables, even the ceiling.

Mediterranean

White, blue, olives and lemons.

Nautical

White, navy, rope and seashells.

Tropical

Lush greenery, palm leaves and bright fruit.

Themed and offbeat

90s

Neon, mixtapes, the hits and '90s outfits for the guests.

Russian

Folk embroidery, the traditional karavai bread, red and white.

Vintage

Lace, old photographs, pastels and antiques.

Festival

Bright colors, string lights, food trucks and freedom.

Winter wonderland

White, silver, evergreens and candles.

Wedding style questions

How do I choose a wedding style?: Start with your venue and the season, not with photos: dozens of styles narrow down to two or three. Compare them by palette and mood, pick one and test it against the big three: the dress, the bouquet and the invitation. Find your style
How do I pick a style that suits our venue?: Look at what you can't change: the walls, the ceilings, the light, the furniture. The style that works best is the one that plays along. A room with moldings and chandeliers suits classic or glamorous. A bright room with big windows suits minimalist or Scandinavian, and a loft suits industrial. If the style fights the room, you'll need a lot of décor, and that gets expensive.
Can you mix wedding styles?: Yes. Pick one style as the main one and use the others as accents. A shared palette helps: with it, even different details look like they belong together.
What colors should we choose for our wedding?: Start with three to five shades: one or two main colors and the rest as accents. It's a starting point, not a rule: some weddings are almost monochrome. Your style and the season will point you in the right direction. Choosing your wedding colors
What style works for a small wedding?: Styles that don't need a big room or a lot of décor: minimalist, Scandinavian, vintage and eco-friendly. A dinner for twenty comes together with one palette, candles and fresh flowers on the table.
What style works for a winter wedding?: Winter suits deeper, cooler colors: navy, silver, gold and white. Winter wonderland, glamorous, modern and classic in winter tones all work. Winter wedding
What drives the cost of décor in different styles?: The style that fights your venue costs the most, because you end up covering the room. Nature styles look simple, but an outdoor venue adds a tent, furniture and lighting. Themes are built on the party and the outfits, so they can be easy on the budget.

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Save your style and palette in the app: one tap turns your palette into your invitation’s dress code.

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