If you want every part of your wedding to ooze elegance, you have come to the right place. Below, you can find our guide to keeping things stylish and graceful before, during, and after your big day.

Before the big day 

Have a clear elegant vision and plan toward it

First of all, before the big day happens, you need to spend some serious time coming up with a truly elegant vision of what you want it to be like. Remember, elegance is all about being stylish and graceful, so every element of your wedding needs to reflect this.

To that end, you need to pick an elegant venue. A good choice is a country house set in its grounds, as they are usually historical and opulent, as well as elegant. Look for ones that have beautiful marinated gardens for your photos and sweeping staircases in which you can make a grand entrance.

You’ll also need an elegant menu of edible delights and refreshments to feed your guests during the day. One option is to choose a more traditional menu with canapes, and then three courses of starter, main, and dessert. Mains in this case tend to be chicken, prime rib, or salmon and come with hot vegetables and a sauce. However, if you do pick this option, you will want to vet your caterer very thoroughly to make sure they are not only using the very best ingredients but also have the skill and capacity to serve this food to your many guests so it remains hot and fresh.

Another stylish and graceful option is to choose something of equally high quality but with a more rustic vibe. Spit-roasted meat, such as chicken lamb, and beef, which can be served with delicious salads and sides, can be a great alternative while still keeping things elegant.

Invest in the most elegant clothing, décor, and jewelry items 

However, your venue cannot do all the work, and that is why you must invest in the most elegant clothing decor and jewelry for your big day. For starters, moissanite engagement rings are an excellent elegant choice for those on a budget, as this stone is almost as hard and shiny as a diamond. Next, be sure to opt for a graceful and stylish wedding dress. Less truly is more here, and you should choose a dress that is more about showing off your best assets and clean lines than anything too cupcake or princessy.

Last of all, the decor you choose for your big day needs to be understated and classy. A mix of white flowers and greenery is a great way to decorate your venue in an elegant style. Add some warm white fairy lights for a little magic, and you won’t need too much else. 

During the big day 

Take some time to center yourself

It’s hard to be elegant when you are stressed or overwhelmed; that is why you need to make sure you have a few short breaks during your day so you and your partner can have a little time to yourselves. This will ground you, ensure you stay hydrated, and generally help you enjoy the rest of your big day while keeping your composure.

Ask guests not to take pictures 

The most elegant wedding pictures are always those that are posed as taken by professional photographers. This means that it’s best to keep guest-taken snapshots to a minimum if you are going for an elegant vibe. Some couples even go so far as to add signs around their venue, asking people to not take or upload photos of their day. 

After the big day 

Host an elegant brunch the day after the wedding 

To remind your guests that you have had the most elegant wedding, you can hold a late brunch the day after the festivities. However, you will, of course, have to make it as elegant as possible.

Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure post-wedding brunch elegance, including picking a classy venue and covering all the tables with crisp white linen clothes. Adding linen napkins and serving a range of elevated brunch dishes, such as eggs benedict, alongside mimosas in champagne glasses is a great idea too. And whatever you do, don’t forget the fresh flower arrangements on every table.

Enjoy a honeymoon in an elegant location

Finally, no wedding of elegance is complete without being whisked away to a stylish location for a honeymoon. Current elegant honeymoon favorites include the Italian Lakes such as Como or Garda, as well as Paris, Dubai, and Bora Bora.