Fourteenth: Simple Bridal Styles
The minimalist bride shouldn’t be a forgotten class in the bridal world. She is beautiful, natural, and exudes understated elegance. The search for quality and a more simplistic wedding day style is real.
Many brides don’t wish to make an astounding entrance on their wedding day with light reflecting off of thousands of crystals and beads. Instead, they look for simple lines, rich fabrics, and beautiful wedding attire corresponding to their everyday lives and personalities. I think wedding gown designers are beginning to listen to brides and slowly trending towards the minimalist style.
“Some of the prettiest accessory pics I have seen have little accessories in them!”
Photo by Ira Lippke Studios
Photo by Allison Kuhn Creative
Photo by Allison Kuhn Creative
Photo by Milton Gil Photography
Photo by Jessica Lauren Photography
While planning her wedding day look, Sam Landwehr looked for sleek and classic styles. She sports a confident view of her everyday fashion with “simple” being in its description. With many family members being clients of Headpiece.com, Sam felt connected and in the right place to find the accessories that weren’t so visible in other bridal salons.
“I definitely knew I wanted a simply style to start. I wanted to wear something that would be a reflection of who I am.”
We started by exploring designs for a downstyle that would convert to a bridal ponytail when the party was in full swing.
Sam loved my simple hair accessory ideas but began to sway from her original ponytail vision, opting to change to a low bun for the reception. We designed a set of petite crystal cluster pins to pop into a bun change before enjoying the company of her guests.
THe Wedding of Sam and Will at Battello, Jersey City
Wedding Photography by Forever North | Planner The Wedding Plan & Company
BRIDAL ACCESSORIES | Headpiece.com WEDDING GOWN | Pronovias BRIDAL HAIR | Ashley Raibick BEAUTY | Ciara Poallillo FLORALS | Linda’s Florist
“Honestly, I trusted Marie’s vision. She had wonderful ideas for the pieces along the sides of my hair that were so simple and beautiful. She got my style right away; nothing too big or flashy, but just the perfect amount of sparkle.”
“I believe this is one of my favorite bridal photos in my lifetime. It has everything right!”
“I tried on a number of dresses but knew I wanted a fitted or sheath silhouette. I also tried on dresses with embellishments, some with beads, sequins, and lace, but it did not feel like me or something I would typically wear. One dress shop I went to didn’t have a single dress that was completely “clean” as they called it. That actually made me more excited knowing that picking a dress without any embellishments would be unique and unexpected.”
“I tried on one veil when I bought my dress and it was stiff and heavy. Marie explained how the material and patterns she creates contribute to the flow and lightness of the veil.”
Wedding guests noted how beautiful and unique Sam’s accessories were. One such guest said it looked like an updated Greek Goddess headpiece.
I have now designed for two out of three of the beautiful Landwehr sisters. Both unique. Stephanie’s piece was a bridal vintage restyle from her mother’s 1980s hat. Sydney (right) has yet to take the bridal journey, but I am ready when she is.
“I was honored to attend the wedding of Sam and Will. Will’s mom, Eileen, was my highschool teammate, and bridesmaid in my wedding. As one of my closest friends, we have shared sorrows and joys as our families have grown. This day was extra special. I was a guest and a designer. The best of both worlds.”
Will Allan and his mom, Eileen.
I noticed Sam never changed to her second hairstyle and added crystal accessories. She enjoyed every moment of her wedding day and reception—her way!
“I always planned to change my hairstyle and accessories for the reception. I had all of the accessories, hair ties, and pins ready in the bridal suite after the ceremony. It was really an in the moment decision. Ashley did such and amazing job. The waves and volume were still intact and I thought it all looked so classy.”
“I have never seen another bride with accessories like mine which feels so special and exciting, not only for the design, but how they were placed in my hair. It was perfection! I think they were unique and unexpected.”
What I love most about my job is that I have the opportunity to design something new and different every day. God gave me many talents, and interestingly, they center on love. ~ Marie
Next month on the Fourteenth:
Nanny Wore It First