What's Your Wedding Style?

From romantic to lavish to vintage and beyond, renowned celebrity designer Neil Lane curates inspirational big-day love stories. Here, some of our favorites.

-AS SEEN IN BRIDAL GUIDE MAGAZINE-

Romantic

Pretty pastels, delicate details and a timeless venue bring this theme to life.

Peonies, Queen Anne’s lace and long-stemmed tulips create volume and movement in this cascading bouquet.

Bridal bouquet

A pastel palette immediately adds romance to a table.

Romantic wedding place setting
Photo: Shutterstock

For a fairytale ambience, seek out a setting that feels totally enchanted.

Ivy covered house
Photo: Sean Cook Weddings

An abundance of lights suspended above the tables adds to the romance.

Tented wedding reception

Every element (even transportation) can speak to your wedding style. 

Vintage car
Photo: Andrew Bayna

Dress up a simple wedding cake with fresh flowers and a little bit of shine.

Simple wedding cake

It's hard to resist the romance of handmade details like deckled edges and artful calligraphy.

Romantic wedding invitation
Photo: Shannon Mofritt Photography

Rustic

A refined rustic-style wedding embraces organic elements and outdoor settings.

Mixed materials and mismatched vessels instantly loosen up a wedding reception, encouraging guests to settle in and unwind.

Rustic wedding reception table

Create an environment around your dessert display to catch guests’ eyes.

Rustic wedding dessert table
Photo: Anna Delores Photography

For a rustic wedding, turn to engraved wood or chalkboards for your signage.

unplugged wedding sign

Woven linens have a natural look that’s slightly wrinkled — in a totally chic way.

Wedding place setting

A semi-naked cake like this one gives a sweet finish to every bite.

Nearly naked wedding cake
Photo: Anna Delores Photography

Skip the carefully arranged centerpiece in favor of a cluster of bud vases.

Wedding centerpiece
Photo: Unsplash/Photos by Lanty

Modern

Clean lines, restrained palettes and bold accents define modern weddings.

A sculptural succulent serves as both a guest favor and finishing touch.

Succulent wedding place setting
Photo: Highlight Studios

Fill your wedding with sheer delight, like this acrylic seating chart.

Acrylic wedding seating chart
Photo: Anna Delores Photography

A modern invitation suite features bold hues and crisp lines.

Colorful wedding invitations
Photo: Anna Delores Photography

A dramatic air plant gives a more traditional bouquet a modern twist.

Bridal bouquet

When designing the wedding cake, begin with a sleek shape, then get creative with color and details.

Macaron wedding cake
Photo: Stocksy/Seth Mourra

Acrylic chairs in ornate shapes elevate a space without weighing it down.

Wedding reception with ghost chairs

 

  • Style Your Wedding with Neil Lane


  • Reprinted from Style Your Wedding with Neil Lane. Copyright © 2019 by Neil Lane. Published by DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.