A Black, White, and Silver New Year’s Eve Wedding
New Year’s Eve is definitely the most glamorous night of the whole year to have a wedding. Black, white, and silver is a chic color palette that will bring out the stylish flair of the holiday. Learn how to plan an unforgettable New Year’s Eve wedding using a black, white, and silver color scheme.
It almost goes without saying that a New Year’s Eve wedding should be black tie. Classic black tie always looks the most elegant; while rental shops may suggest colorful vests for the groom and groomsmen, a black cummberbund is more dashing and timeless. Silver dresses will be the clear choice for the bridesmaids. If they are comfortable in slender silhouettes, slinky silk sheaths would be ideal. Choose ones with a gathered bustline and wide straps, like something from the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s. Big sparkly crystal jewelry will complete their look perfectly. An incredible look for the bride is a fluid sheath gown covered from head to toe in tiny crystals or sequins. Because the silhouette of a sheath is so simple, you can get away with really bold crystal bridal jewelry.
Then there are the flowers! Accent white flowers with silvery elements to incorporate the color scheme into the bouquet. Silvery dusty miller or lamb’s ear leaves are wonderful natural accents to ruffly white parrot tulips or lovely white camellias. Another idea is to use silver metal leaves or tiny metallic silver balls to mix into the white blossoms. Being New Year’s Eve, you could even get away with glittery silver curly branches mixed into the bouquets or centerpieces. Tie the bouquets with black velvet ribbons to complete the effect. The centerpieces will be very striking arranged in black vases. Either use fluted footed black vases for a vintage flair, or tall sleek rectangular black vessels for a sleek modern look.
To bring your black, white, and silver color scheme to life at your New Year’s Eve wedding, special table linens are a must. I personally do not care for black table linens (they never feel clean to me), but silver would look amazing. Shimmery silver organza toppers can be used over standard white tablecloths, or if budget permits, rent silver silk dupioni linens with a chic quilted stitching (like a Chanel handbag). Since the centerpieces will be primarily black and white, the whole elegant color theme will come together beautifully.
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Most of us lead fairly informal lives. So when an invitation arrives in the mail which states “black tie”, many women are left scratching their heads. What exactly does black tie mean (for a woman; the dress code is pretty straightforward for a man)? What is appropriate, what is too casual, and is there any type of outfit that would be too fancy? All your questions about what to wear to a black tie party or wedding are answered here!
The perfect dress will be the most important part of your black tie ensemble. There are two choices, either floor length or an extremely fancy knee length cocktail dress. The long dress is the more traditional option, so if you are unsure that would be the safest bet. A slim to A-line skirt is appropriate for a floor length gown. A ballgown to the floor is another possibility, although you run the risk of being the most dressy person in the room. If a cocktail dress is the preference, it can be as slim or full skirted as you like.
A fabulous dress is a great start, then you need to add equally glamorous accessories. Sparkle is always gorgeous for a black tie dress. Crystal chandelier earrings are the perfect type of accessory for a formal dress. You will definitely want a matching crystal bracelet, and most likely a coordinating necklace, depending on the neckline of your dress. If you love pearls, choose a pearl necklace with large diameter pearls to give your necklace presence. A strand of large Swarovski pearls and crystals in combination is a gorgeous way to add some sparkle to a classic pearl strand.
Of course you will need the finishing touches for your black tie outfit. A spectacular pair of shoes in silk, velvet, or patent leather will be ideal. A small silk or beaded evening bag for the essentials is also a must. A wrap or stole is a great way to deal with a chilly evening or an overly air-conditioned venue. Finally, think about a small ornament like a jeweled comb or silk flower to tuck into your hairdo. You will be ready to shine at the black tie event!
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The black tie wedding is the height of elegance and style, second only to the white tie wedding in terms of formality. When you are in the early stages of planning your wedding, you will need to decide if you want your wedding to be black tie or something more casual. This article will help you to determine if a black tie wedding is right for you.
First think about the time of day for your ceremony. Black tie attire is reserved for the evening. Technically, it should be used only for affairs starting at 6pm or later, but couples will often opt for black tie if they have a late afternoon ceremony with the reception running into the evening, which is fine. If you wish to have a formal morning wedding, plan on the traditional gray morning suit instead of black tie dress.
Location matters too. Black tie in an elegant ballroom setting is fabulous. On the beach? Not so much. Many locations can be decorated in a fancy enough way to make them a great setting for a formal wedding, such as country clubs, tents, and weddings at home. Some places, though, will never seem right for a black tie wedding, like a rustic lodge or VFW hall. If the style of attire does not match the style of the wedding venue, the effect just won’t be good.
Your wedding guest list can also play a factor in whether or not you opt for a black tie wedding. If your family is used to dressing up and loves pulling out their best wedding attire and jewelry, then requesting black tie can be a great idea. On the other hand, if you come from an ultra-low key family who will think a black tie wedding is ridiculous, you would be wise to skip it. You won’t get the elegant effect you intended if the guests are all miserable about having to dress up! Try to find the balance between the style of wedding that appeals to you and what is reasonable to expect of your guests.
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If you are a Texan, you probably know just what I mean by a boots and black tie wedding. The literal meaning of a boots and black tie wedding or event is that the gentlemen wear black tie attire, but instead of the traditional shoes, they wear a great pair of cowboy boots (your dressy black cowboy boots, please, not the scuffed up ones that you wear working on the ranch!). At this type of party, the ladies will also wear very elegant attire, most often long dresses, but they are also free to add some character to their outfits, as well. Western inspired details are the most common choice, and some of the ladies may also decide to wear a very fancy pair of boots as well under a long full skirt.
The spirit of a boots and black tie wedding is one of relaxed elegance. In other words, it is black tie, which is formal, and yet, festive, fun, and above all, never stuffy. The bride can wear any gown that strikes her fancy, although with the men in black tie, it needs to be fairly dressy. An all-over lace gown can be the perfect answer, and if the skirt is full enough, the bride can even wear her own pair of boots under it (this is cute under a full skirt, because the boots will only peek out once in a while). To bring the look back down to earth, unique handcrafted bridal jewelry is great, as is a loose hairstyle.
Part of the spirit of relaxed elegance will be achieved by the music at the wedding. You definitely want a great band for dancing to really get the good times rolling. If you are a true daughter of Texas, you might go with a hot country band. Brides who are not country music fans could consider another style of music with a folksy edge that will get the toes tapping, such as zydeco or Irish folk music. What to avoid? Anything too stuffy like classical music.
Food is always a big part of the festivities at a wedding. Choose a whimsical cake topper to perch atop your dessert, such as a little bride and groom dressed in formal attire with cowboy boots (this is the type of thing that you can custom order from a website like etsy).
A boots and black tie wedding is a fun twist on the traditional formal black tie wedding. It is one of the rare occasions in life where you can have your cake and eat it, too; an elegant and stylish wedding that is also festive and fun. Whether you are a native son or daughter of the Lone Star State, or are just looking for inspiration for a great wedding theme, a boots and black tie wedding might be just what you have been looking for.
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Black tie weddings are always so elegant and sophisticated. If you are planning a black tie affair, not only does the bride need to find an appropriate gown, but so do her bridesmaids. These are some of the hottest trends for formal and fabulous bridesmaid dresses.
First of all, a formal bridesmaid dress can be just as chic and stylish as one for a more relaxed wedding. They are not the big poufy dresses that bridesmaids had to wear to evening weddings in the past. For a black tie wedding, your attendants should wear floor length dresses, but they can still be very current and sophisticated.
Other than length, color is going to be one of your biggest decisions to make about your bridesmaid dresses. The trend for formal gowns is to go with deep neutral colors. You hear a lot of colors names like pewter, charcoal, slate, chocolate, and even black.
The styles of formal bridesmaid dresses these days are slim and chic – there is not a petticoat in sight! Two of the most popular fabrics are silk chiffon and tissue taffeta. The chiffon is a beautiful flowing fabric that will fall softly in a slim skirt. It is often being shown with a pleated or shirred bodice falling into a skirt that is slender, but lightly gathered at the waist. All of these fabric effects help to make the chiffon a more forgiving fabric than it is when used in a single layer or draped on the bias.
The finishing touch for your bridesmaids will be the perfect bridesmaid jewelry. For a black tie wedding, you will definitely want to amp up the glamour factor. Look for fabulous bridesmaid jewelry such as sparkling chandelier earrings, elegant drop necklaces, and stacks of pearl and crystal bracelets. Special jewelry makes a great bridesmaid gift from the bride, and it will help your attendants to look and feel complete in their formal gowns.
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