Common Wedding Styling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Your wedding is one of the most life-changing moments of your life which is why your attire plays a crucial role in making your wedding memorable. While most brides and grooms put great effort in choosing their wedding attire, many tend to overlook the tiny but impactful styling details that can help to elevate the overall look. Avoiding common wedding styling mistakes can help you to create an extraordinary wedding look and ensure you look confident and stylish throughout your wedding. In this blog by StylInc, let’s explore some common wedding styling mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Why Styling Matters on Your Big Day
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Wedding styling is not just about choosing a beautiful outfit, it involves creating a cohesive wedding look – that expresses your personal style, vision, and the love story you are about to celebrate. A carefully curated wedding look helps you create a lasting impression, setting the tone for the entire wedding and lets you shine in each wedding photo. When wedding styling is done right, it can bring out confidence, align your look with the wedding theme and make you look extraordinarily beautiful inside out. Thoughtfully chosen tiny details can elevate your outfit and give you a wedding look that is dreamy, grand and truly you. Coordinating wedding styling between the bride and groom enhances the overall aesthetic, giving you a cohesive wedding look you’ll admire for years.
Also Read: https://styl-inc.com/blogs/the-importance-of-professional-wedding-styling/
Mistake #1 – Ignoring the Wedding Theme or Venue
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How it affects the overall aesthetic
Even the most beautiful wedding outfit can feel out of place if it doesn’t align with the wedding theme or venue. A heavily embroidered wedding outfit will look uncomfortable and out of place at a beach wedding, while pastel florals might look dull and underwhelming at a grand palace wedding. It is important to consider the wedding theme, décor and the overall vision for the wedding when styling your wedding look.
Tip: Match your outfit’s vibe to the setting
Before you choose your wedding outfit, consider the wedding theme and venue – is it royal, boho, traditional or minimalistic. The location and décor of the wedding help you in choosing the silhouette, color and accessories for your wedding look.
Mistake #2 – Over-accessorizing or Under-accessorizing
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The balance between classy and chaotic
Accessories can enhance and elevate your wedding look, too many accessories can overpower your look and make it look distracting. Similarly, too little or no accessories can make you seem incomplete. Wearing heavy jewelry, bold makeup and layers of neck and head pieces over a heavy dress can make you appear loud and messy. The key to a great wedding style in finding the right balance in the number of accessories you choose.
Tip: Focus on statement pieces, not everything at once
To get the right balance, choose one or two statement pieces, like a brooch or a standout necklace. This ensures your accessories complement your outfit rather than overpowering the entire look. Less is truly more and when done right it can elevate your look.
Also Read: https://styl-inc.com/blogs/5-must-have-accessories-to-elevate-your-sherwani/
Mistake #3 – Mismatched Styling Between the Couple
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Lack of coordination stands out in photos
One of the most common wedding styling mistakes is when the bride and groom’s outfits completely clash in color, style or design. This mismatch looks visually jarring in person and in the wedding photos. If the bride is wearing the traditional maroon lehenga while the groom is wearing a sapphire blue sherwani, the contrast may be too stark. Coordinating the outfits with embroidery patterns, color-matching and adding complementary accessories to create a cohesive and visually-appealing look.
Tip: Sync colors, embellishments, or tones subtly
Coordinating your outfits doesn’t mean you need to wear the exact same color, but you can complement each other by choosing colors, fabrics, designs or accessories that creates a cohesive look. For example, a piece of embroidery from the bride’s lehengas can be added to the groom’s sherwani for a harmonious look.
Also Read: https://styl-inc.com/blogs/wedding-stylist-tips-how-to-achieve-a-cohesive-coordinated-look/
Mistake #4 – Prioritizing Trends Over Comfort
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Ill-fitting outfits ruin confidence and movement
While it may be tempting to follow the latest wedding trends, you should never compromise your comfort. Outfits that don’t fit you properly or are uncomfortable can hinder you to enjoy the festivities freely and the discomfort may also be visibly prominent in your photos. Outfits that don’t work well for your body type, are too loose or too tight will cause you discomfort and make you look uncomfortable all day.
Tip: Choose comfort-first fabrics and cuts
You should choose fabrics that are airy and breathable so that you can sit, dance, and enjoy your celebrations freely. Ensure you wedding attire is suitable for the climate and duration of the wedding. If you’re comfortable only then will you feel confident on your big day.
Mistake #5 – Skipping Professional Help
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DIY styling often lacks polish
Your wedding day is your chance to bring your dream wedding vision to life, so solely relying on your personal judgement to style yourself might not be ideal. Without expert help, you can end up making fashion blunders that can spoil your wedding look and significantly impact your special day.
Tip: Consult a stylist for outfit planning & fittings
A wedding stylist can help you look breathtaking on your wedding day. They ensure your overall wedding look is perfect – from the impeccable wedding dress, contrasting jewelry, footwear and even coordinating with the makeup artist. They can assist you while shopping for your wedding outfit, ensuring it suits your body type, the wedding theme and your personal style.
Also Read: https://styl-inc.com/blogs/is-a-wedding-stylist-worth-the-investment/
Mistake #6 – Not Considering Lighting and Photography
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Some colors or details don’t photograph well
Certain color like neon, light golds or white-on-white can make you look washed out under the harsh photography lights. Embellishments or sparkles too can cause glares in the camera. Lighting can change the appearance of colors and textures, significantly affecting your wedding photographs.
Tip: Try outfits in natural + indoor light beforehand
Before you finalize your wedding look, test your outfit in both indoor lights and natural sunlight. This will help you assess how your look will turn up in the photos. You will get an idea of what works and what is clashing in the lights so that you can change the little details accordingly.
How to Get It Right – Pro Styling Tips
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Getting your dream wedding look right involves careful preparation. Start planning your outfit at least 2-3 months in advance to have enough time for fitting and adjustments. You can have multiple fittings and trials to ensure the outfit fits well. Prioritize your personal style and comfort over the latest wedding trends. Don’t just rely on online shopping, visit different stores, and choose the perfect wedding dress for you. Trust your instincts, if an outfit doesn’t speak to you, move on and choose one that does. Once you have chosen your outfit, do a full final look before the wedding to ensure the outfit, accessories and makeup all goes well, giving you that perfect wedding look.
Also Read: https://styl-inc.com/blogs/wedding-stylist-tips-how-to-achieve-a-cohesive-coordinated-look/
Final Thoughts – Let Your Style Speak with Confidence
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Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, which is why every detail matters. By avoiding common styling mistakes, you can ensure that your wedding look is as extraordinary as you. Embrace you own style and let it shine bright on your bid day. The perfect wedding look involves careful planning and consideration in order to avoid any last-minute stress. Doing so, you can ensure your look aligns with the wedding theme, venue and reflects your personal style. The right styling will help you to make your look flawless, giving you the confidence to shine in every wedding photo – making your day even more memorable. And remember, you wedding styling should tell your story and reflect who you are.
Until next time
Keepin’ it Stylish
Signing off
Tasneem Lokhandwala
What are the most common wedding styling mistakes couples make?
The most common wedding styling mistakes include – ignoring the wedding theme or venue, over- accessorizing or under accessorizing, mismatched couple styling, prioritizing trends over comfort, skipping professional help and not considering lighting and p photography.
How do I avoid mismatching with my partner at our wedding?
You can coordinate your outfits with embroidery patterns, color-matching and adding complementary accessories to create a cohesive and visually-appealing look.
Should I follow fashion trends for my wedding outfit?
You can incorporate trends in your wedding look, but you should also give priority to your comfort. Choose trendy elements that are stylish, resonate with you and suit your look.
Why is professional styling important for weddings?
How do I know if my wedding outfit is photogenic?
Before you finalize your wedding look, test your outfit in both indoor lights and natural sunlight. This will help you assess how your look will turn up in the photos.
What accessories should I avoid on my wedding day?
Avoid over-accessorizing, wearing heavy jewelry, bold makeup and layers of neck and head pieces over a heavy dress can make you appear loud and messy.
How early should I plan my wedding look to avoid mistakes?
Getting your dream wedding look right involves careful preparation. Start planning your wedding look at least 2-3 months in advance to have enough time for fitting and adjustments.
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