There are so many opinions expressed when a couple decides to have a court house wedding;
“ Is she pregnant?”
“Well it should be, this is her second marriage you know”
“ Oh, they must not be able to afford a big wedding”
“ Good for them, save the money and buy a house”
“ Aww they must be really in love”
“ How Bold!”
Hi! I’m Sadia, fashion and bridal stylist. Whatever your reason is to have a court house wedding, you do not have to compromise your style. As a professional stylist, I have a few tips about choosing your look:
Scout your location
First thing you should do is make a trip to your local City Hall or County Clerks office, whatever they call it in your city, and scout the lobby area and the surrounding areas of the building for photo opportunities. This can help determine the look you might go for. If neither area is great for photos, choose a photo location (your photographer can also help) and this will give you more freedom to choose your look. Now you can determine which category you fall into and pairs well with your proposed photo location: Traditional, Boho, Romantic, Modern, Edgy or Glam.
2. pick your outfit length
Next decide what length do you want your dress to be: short, midi or long? Or do you want to wear a jumpsuit or suit? Are you keeping with tradition and wearing white or opting for a color? So many things to decide! A detail that is usually missed is what is the style of your future spouse? The goal is to blend your styles together to create a magical look for the day. I always say, your partner is your best accessory! Make sure they compliment your look.
3. Decide on budget
We are saving money on the ceremony, yes? So, what are you spending on your clothes, shoes, accessories and bouquet? Are we on a budget or going all out?
4. be true to you
Finally, always stay true to your style, who you are daily. This is not the time to be someone else and wear a “costume”. Your wedding look should be a direct reflection of who you already are! The photos will last forever so make sure you will recognize yourself.
I’ve gathered a few images that represent the styles I’ve mentioned above. Where does your style fall or is it a combination?
Traditional: Satin, classic timeless, feminine
Boho: lace, slip dress, effortless
Romantic: Tulle, lace, ballgown, bows
Modern: Sleek, sophisticated, structured
Edgy: color, unconventional, pant suits, tuxedos, jumpsuits, non-traditional
Glam: Shiny, feathers, sexy silhouettes, drama, beading
If you ever need help shopping for your wedding day look or simply want to have a wedding gown expert be with you on your wedding day (Day of Wedding service) stop by my website www.idoidoidony.com and I’d be happy to speak with you! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @sadiaseymour.
Happy Planning!
Sadia Seymour, Author
Since she was 8 years old, Sadia had the fashion bug. While also a stylist, she is currently an instructor at FIT (her alma mater). The New York native empowers students to follow their fashion dreams and you’ll probably find her busting out her dance moves backstage
