Different Wedding Styles

People are different, so naturally, individual weddings can be unique. Some prefer an extravagant wedding with lots of attendants; others may prefer something more quaint and secluded. Regardless of your tastes and preferences, your wedding day is your special day. It is an event to be relived in your fondest memories forever. The following article offers three general styles that can help you get an idea of what style of wedding you would prefer. Consider the following information.

Formal Wedding

• Held in a place of worship or a hotel ballroom
• Invite list consists of two-hundred or more guests
• Wedding party consists of twelve or more guests
• The wedding gown is elaborate with a long veil and train
• Groom and ushers' attire consists of cutaway coat, tails, or tuxedos
• Sit-down dinner reception
• Orchestra
• Limousine or carriage
• Photographer

Semi-Formal Wedding

• Held in place of worship, restaurant, banquet hall, or home
• Wedding party consists of up to six people
• Wedding dress has little to no train or a short dress is worn as alternate
• Groom wears a suit
• A dinner or buffet serves as a reception
• A DJ or band serves as the reception's entertainment
• Limousine or private automobile is used for transportation
• Photographer

Informal

• Held in place of worship, garden, or home
• Wedding party consists of up to six people
• Bride wears short dress or suit
• Groom wears dark suit
• A small party at home or restaurant follows service
• Recorded music is played or performed by soloist
• Private automobile is used for transportation
• Photographer