Tomorrow my nephew will be a groom, my sister will walk the aisle as the “mother of the groom” and we will be celebrating with friends and family. As my sisters and I discussed what we would wear during this wedding weekend, it reminded me of how much weddings have changed from when I was a young bride.
Way back then, most weddings were performed in churches, homes or outdoor gardens. Now brides walk down the aisle in barns, on the beach, in football stadiums and even jump out of airplanes. The dress styles have had to change with the times and now it is often confusing as to what guests or members of the wedding party should wear. I made suggestions in my post Wedding Guest Dresses, but would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
Is it still true that if a wedding is in a church and after 5 pm, it is considered a formal wedding? If it is held in a barn, can guests assume the dress is casual? And what about second marriages? Or vow renewals? Does the formality of the invitation indicate what type affair it will be?
Diane Davis is a photographer here on the coast and she captures the beauty of beach weddings perfectly. Her company, “I Do Gulf Coast Weddings,” creates the perfect story of these events on our sandy shores. You can feel the sand under your feet, the gentle breeze blowing a few tendrils of hair, imagine the gulls squawking and waves crashing in every photo.
In this 15-Year Vow-Renewal, the mood is relaxed and casual. I imagine the guests in sundresses and casual slacks.
This young couple, Kelsi and Justin, suggest dressy-casual.
The gulf waters are a fitting backdrop to the sparkling smiles on these two faces. I envision the party of Holly and Jarvis to be lively and entertaining and guests to be dressed somewhat sporty.
After a more formal affair with the groom in a summer suit, I love that her prince carries her “something-blue” slippers after a night at the ball.
Here my friends, Pat and Ted Dupre marry in the Chapel at Monte Carlo a few years ago. Hers is the perfect dress for a second wedding. Sunday morning church attire is what I imagine with their guests. However, she is such a sweetheart that I can hear her saying, “just come on, I don’t care what you wear!” Open arms and open heart!
My cousin Mallory and husband Ross after their wedding in Nashville, Tennessee. This photo suggests formal attire for everyone. Gorgeous!
A very happy couple and one of the most fun weddings I’ve ever attended. It was all about the marriage – not the wedding.
Dustin and Ashlyn will be married tomorrow in a church in Huntsville, AL. They could just as easily have been married on a baseball field with all of us in shorts and t-shirts. After all, they met at a baseball game and the proposal included a real “baseball diamond.”
May the Lord in HIS goodness strengthen your commitment and fill you both with HIS blessings.
Love you!
For more information on your beach wedding, contact:
Diane Davis Photography
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Cell: 251-978-4754