Do you want to feel comfortable on your wedding day and still look perfect? There is a way out - to organize it in a “casual” style. It suits absolutely all brides and grooms, regardless of age and financial status. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, we will tell you how to arrange the celebration according to all the rules. You will find out where you can hold it, which cortege you should choose, and how to decorate it. Also here you will find tips on creating wedding images, decorating a cake and conducting a themed photo shoot.
Description of the casual style
The “casual” style originated in Europe in the 90s of the 20th century and is characterized by simplicity, conciseness and deliberate negligence. Translated from English, “casual” means “ordinary”, “informal”, “everyday”. This kind of marriage is relatively new to the wedding industry.
Is this destination appropriate for a wedding? More than that, because it gives newlyweds the opportunity to show their individuality, to find a middle ground between classics and fashion trends, comfort and elegance, sports and romance.
A distinctive feature of a thematic celebration is the absence of pathos and dress code.
Venue selection
A wedding in a casual style involves an active pastime, in which the luxury and gloss inherent in other thematic areas are unnecessary.
Therefore, in the warm season, you can arrange an on-site registration in nature, a picnic or a boat trip. In cool weather, the ceremony should be held in a restaurant or cafe, decorating the banquet in accordance with the style. And it won’t be at all bad to settle right at home (if its area allows).
Interior design
The banquet room should be decorated in accordance with the style of the wedding. Agree, a classically decorated room with a “casual” dress code will look strange. So forget about pompous tablecloths, crystal chandeliers and carpet runners. The hall should be decorated simply. Decorate the room with lots of flowers. These could be daisies, peonies, orchids, violets or just wildflowers. Tablecloths made of light fabrics or even burlap will look great on the tables. The hall should look light and fresh for youth.
You can choose cutlery and plates that are not particularly pretentious, with some modern pattern. Naturally, no one is calling for giving up crystal glasses and porcelain plates, but they should be of a simple shape, not pretentious.
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What decor and how to use
The following can serve as decoration:
- any fresh flowers in glass jars;
- various fabrics, especially jeans, linen, gabardine, supplex;
- suitcases;
- candlesticks;
- paper garlands;
- small trees in wooden boxes;
- umbrellas;
- embroidered napkins.
Banquet decoration
A wedding in a “casual” style is a great way to save money, because heavy velvet curtains, gilding, satin tablecloths, candelabra and other attributes of luxury do not fit into the direction chosen by the bride and groom.
The room where the celebration will take place must correspond to the concept of the event. The hall should be decorated as spaciously as possible, youth-style, fresh and light. Fresh flowers - daisies, orchids, peonies, violets or simple wildflowers - will add solemnity and romance to the moment.
Decorating the hall with flowers
Decorating a room with fabric is simple and at the same time solemn. Flowing draperies will add grace and charm to the wedding.
It is better to replace satin tablecloths with linen ones; chair covers are also made from the same fabrics. It is not necessary to hide them entirely under the fabric; it is enough to limit yourself to an elegant lace cape on the back.
A hall decorated with various paper forms - pompoms, balls, lanterns, fans, garlands will look stylish and playful.
Decoration of the motorcade
You need to choose simple cars, not executive cars - domestic or modest foreign cars (Skoda Fabia, VW Polo, Hyundai Solaris).
As you can see in the photo, the white Skoda doesn’t need to be decorated, it looks so beautiful
The decoration of the wedding procession will not be too different from the decoration of the hall. Cars are decorated with fresh flowers - poppies, daisies, peonies. Satin ribbons will give your car an elegant look, but they need to be combined in color to avoid bad taste.
Important little things
These include:
- Invitations for guests . They should be made in a minimalist style; a great option is a small white card with a simple font. It is best to write the text by hand. Invitations with images of a metropolis or other elements corresponding to the city style (parks, embankments) look stylish.
- Name cards . They are a demonstration of respect for the guest and emphasize the solemnity of the event. For a casual wedding, cards can become a real work of art. Anything can be used as decoration - badges, wine corks, pieces of wood and much more. It can also be laconic sheets of cardboard folded in half with the guest’s name on it.
- Book for recommendations . It can be not only a book, but also a tree, a painting, a photo album; all this will become a priceless memory of the wedding.
What wedding would be complete without a wedding dance! Here you will find information on how to organize it yourself. For a casual style, incendiary salsa, which even a beginner can master, will come in handy. Tips for preparing for it can also be found in another article. It also contains useful video tutorials.
Have you decided to conduct on-site registration? Here is a ready-made script for a theatrical celebration. It will help you decide on the presenter’s speech, the course of events, musical accompaniment and many other points. To ensure everything goes at the highest level, here are some original ideas for organizing on-site registration.
Wedding decoration and accessories in casual style
Let's go through the main nuances of decorating a wedding in a casual style: from accessories to decorative elements.
Invitation design
Casual wedding invitations should be made in a minimalist style. The ideal solution is a white card with a simple font. Invitations with images of a metropolis or other elements of urban style look stylish.
Choosing a wedding location
A casual wedding is a lively and cozy celebration. There is no place for pomp and luxury here, because casual is fast-paced and unpredictable. It resembles the modern rhythm of life.
Therefore, the ideal place for a celebration is a natural location. The choice depends on your preferences: the surface of the reservoir will fill you with calmness and give you coolness, and a clearing in the forest will inspire you and set you up for optimism. In addition to open spaces, you can consider the option of a cafe in a park area, a boat, or a country restaurant.
Features of the celebration decor
The main task of the decor is to emphasize the style of the wedding. To do this, you can use trendy fabrics (supplex, denim, linen, gabardine), glass bottles instead of vases, fresh flowers and plants in pots, garlands, etc. Eliminate luxury, expensive accessories, gilding, huge bouquets, candelabra - they are superfluous at a holiday in casual style.
To decorate a banquet table in a casual style, you can use the following original ideas:
- Place small arrangements of wildflowers on the tables that will add romance to the celebration. If the celebration takes place outdoors, use moss, pine cones and green twigs in the decoration.
- Decorate the banquet table indoors with linen or linen tablecloths and napkins in a contrasting color. Or you can completely abandon tablecloths in favor of stylish table covers.
- Decorate your table with stylish ceramic tableware. Add stands with cards for seating guests, as well as garlands and ribbons - and the themed design of the banquet table is ready.
A wedding cake
You should not opt for cakes with intricate patterns and a lot of buttery layers. The best treat for a casual wedding is a cake with open layers. An alternative would be a rectangular cheese cake with nuts, fruits or berries.
As toppers, you can use original figurines of newlyweds, their imitation, or even ordinary pictures on a stick. Stylish and original!
Suitable look for a bride
Looks in the “casual” style should fit into the theme of the celebration, and the outfits of the young people should echo each other in color or decorative elements.
A girl should forget about luxurious evening dresses and a classic long veil. Casual style does not involve anything provocative - a neckline, an open back, cutouts, slits and tight minis. The image of the newlywed should be restrained and laconic.
The dress does not have to be white; it is best to give preference to pastel colors - gray, beige or milky. For convenience, you should choose an outfit that goes to the middle of the knee or to the ankle. A fashionable mullet dress with an uneven hem is also ideal.
Mullet dress
It is possible that the bride will want to dress in overalls or a pantsuit. This is an extraordinary decision, but the casual style gives her this opportunity. In any case, the outfit should be made of light, flowing fabric so that it looks festive. It can be chiffon, organza, alpaca.
Fashionable jumpsuit
Accessories - gloves, handbag, jewelry, tights, belt - can be bright, embossed, acting as eye-catching contrasts on a light dress.
Shoes are chosen based on the overall style. Sandals or shoes with high, stable wedges, stylish ballet flats and low-heeled sandals are best suited. There should be no studs!
The hairstyle should also not be pretentious. The best option is soft, careless curls, braids, buns. The bride's head can be decorated with an elegant veil, hat, wreath, satin ribbon or headband.
Manicure and makeup are as close to naturalness as possible, without the slightest touch of vulgarity, otherwise the image will not be harmonious. A light lipstick, a little mascara and beige eye shadow are enough.
Suitable hair and makeup
Without an original bouquet of flowers, the bride's image will not be complete. A miniature bouquet consisting of wildflowers (daisies, sunflowers, cornflowers) is well suited. It can be woven with a satin ribbon. Here you can learn how to make a wedding bouquet of wildflowers. Also here you will find tips on decorating it, storing it and you can get acquainted with the features of the composition.
Here's an interesting composition
What is the wedding dress?
In the styles of wedding dresses, voluminous petticoats are excluded, but straight, flowing textures of various lengths, including those made with lace, are welcome.
I would like to pay special attention to overalls and extravagant suits, which will be very relevant and will perfectly emphasize freedom-loving, unrestricted views.
As for the color palette, it is better to give preference to pastel tones: soft blue, beige, milky, ivory, pearl, ivory.
Dresses from this series can be easily purchased both directly in wedding salons in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities, and via the Internet.
Wedding image of the groom
The best option for the groom is trousers, a shirt (sleeve length does not matter) and a vest. Another option is jeans (but not torn, this is already too much), a shirt with rolled up sleeves, a jacket made of leather or coarse fabrics. The color scheme does not impose strict restrictions; beige, black, white, and gray shades are allowed.
Suspenders and bright socks will look very impressive in the groom's outfit (the most outrageous young people can do without socks). They fit perfectly into the style trend.
Suitable shoes - moccasins, oxfords, loafers, sneakers, sneakers. You can read more about the types of men's shoes here.
The traditional flower boutonniere is replaced with a stylish badge, scarf, medallion, origami. This will add a little sass and mischief to your everyday style.
As for hairstyles , extraordinary solutions are encouraged - tousled hair, “cok” styling a la Elvis Presley. Stubble or a beard will perfectly complement the “casual” style and add charisma and chic to the groom’s image.
Groom with friends (groom in the center)
Read this article for a lot more useful information about men's casual style.
Men's wedding suit in casual style
The groom's clothing must be in harmony with the bride's outfit. The usual formal suit for the groom is not recommended. You are given complete freedom in choosing trousers, shirts and jackets.
Bright details in the newlywed's clothing can be colored socks, a multi-colored bow tie or tie with a print, or an original boutonniere. Take note of a few modern accessories that will highlight the beauty and status of a men's wedding dress in a casual style:
- fashionable Swiss watches;
- unusually shaped glasses;
- custom suspenders;
- belt with an original print.
A wedding cake
It is worth giving up luxurious cakes with an abundance of mastic and decorative elements. It is best if it is something like a large rectangular or square pie, but it can also be in three tiers. For decoration, you should use a few apples, candles, rowan branches, artificial flowers and ribbons, or use nothing at all. You can do without figurines of newlyweds, instead of which it would be more appropriate to use photographs of the couple.
Wedding cake without decoration
Wedding concept
The concept of our wedding was based on such simple things as lightness and relaxation. We wanted an outdoor wedding, a lot of greenery, good weather and some delicate flowers in the decor - that’s exactly how it turned out.
We are not in the habit of thinking in patterns, and in this situation it was decided to move according to our own scenario. We understood that only we set the style, format and mood. We gave up bridesmaids, groomsmen and other traditional moments. I don't even have a wedding ring, just an engagement ring, because I'm completely satisfied with it and I simply don't see the urgent need for two rings.
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