There’s a lot of wedding inspo out there. So much so that it could make it more of a challenge for you to choose a theme, a dress, food, decor, and everything else that goes into planning “the perfect wedding”. Choosing how one of the most important days of your life will go should be fun and joyous, but it can become stressful in the blink of an eye if you don’t know precisely what you want. The trend of minimalism in weddings can do a lot to make the organization of the whole thing easier and give the wedding an impactful but straightforward style overhaul that neither you nor your guests will ever forget.

What Is A Minimalist Wedding?

In this context, minimalism is a style of dress or decor that uses minimalist trappings: plain and usually light colours, simple prints if any, and no unnecessary flounces or flourishes. A good example of minimalist design is Scandinavian design. The core tenets of Scandi design are simplicity, functionality, and the use of natural materials and light to create a clean, welcoming, and bright atmosphere: these would be good tenets to keep in mind when planning a minimalist wedding.

A wedding based around these principles will likely feature some of the following:

• A dress that is of a classic or contemporary cut, which emphasizes clean lines, simple but rich fabrics, and an understated glamour.
• A venue with high ceilings, light or white walls, an unadorned look, and lots of windows for natural light.
• A “naked” or straightforward but still delicious cake with minimal to no designs featured on the icing.
• Tables will be set with high-quality but straightforward linens, with no loud prints or bright colours featured.

Your Guide to Planning a Minimalist Wedding

Start Right

Wedding planning can be a lot to handle, especially if you plan to do it all yourself without the help of a professional event planner. Remember that this whole process is meant to be fun and all about you and your almost husband, so treat yourself and look out for your own comfort and sanity along the way.

Make things as easy for yourself as you can. Begin planning before you think you need to, so there’s no rush or panic at the last minute. If you’re travelling to get to your wedding venue, splash out and book a private jet for yourselves: no missing luggage or airport crowds for you before your special day. Work with small businesses wherever possible because their attention to detail and personalization often exceeds that of big companies with hundreds of clients. Keeping things as painless and straightforward as possible will lead to you enjoying the entire experience that much more.

The Dress

One of the most exciting aspects of the day for the bride is her wedding dress. You’ll only wear it once, but you’ll look at the photos and remember this day for the rest of your life, so choosing something simple yet not basic is a guaranteed way to ensure you never cringe at what you wore.

Any good minimalist wedding dress will have a simple silhouette with clean lines, high-quality fabric that will drape and flow in line with the design, and a distinct and apparent lack of embellishments. Minimalism in fashion is designed to remain stylish despite ever-changing trends and to highlight the wearer’s personality and natural beauty rather than an over-styled dress that wears the bride.

The Color Palette

Minimalism in fashion and ensign enters on monochromatic color palettes with, at most, a pop of two colours, which add a little flair and personality to the finished product. Neutrals and soft earth colors are usually favoured in minimalist events: think creams, whites, tones of beige or sage green, soft heathery purple, refined pastels, and the like. While darker colours could fulfill the monochromatic aspect of your colour palette, minimalist design dictates that colours are lighter to allow the space to look lighter and more open.

It may be a good idea to keep the most significant aspects of your wedding (venue colours, furniture colors, and tablecloths) to neutrals and add any “pops” of colour you may want in the form of smaller items (flowers, napkins, place cards) to keep the balance.

The Decor

Simple is the world here, but simple doesn’t need to mean “plain” or “basic” if you know how to do it right! The colour palette for the wedding will carry through into the decor, of course. Decor for weddings usually includes some amount and some version of the following:

• Fabric draperies: Choose high-quality fabric that drapes well. Avoid dark or bright colors and prints.
• Lights and candles: Avoid brightly coloured lights except on the dance floor. Choose neutral candles and don’t set too many in one place to avoid looking cluttered.
• Table linens: Choose the neutrals in your palette for the larger items, and add any non-neutral colors in small doses in the napkins
• Floral arrangements: Choose a single flower in a soft color to keep the aesthetic simple but still fresh and welcoming. Flowers like lilies or orchids are refined and elegant but still meet the minimalism requirements. Add some simple greenery to complete the arrangement. Choose clear glass vases rather than opaque ones of any kind.
• Furniture: If you’re more of a contemporary person, you may wish to try clear acetate to add a little edge to the overall look. White, off-white, or cream would be suitable for painted furniture, but blonde wood adds a little extra warmth and interest with its grain.

Going to the Chapel

Your minimalist wedding is going to be the experience of a lifetime. These are guidelines, but remember, this day is about you, so add your flavour and personality wherever you like and get ready to say “I do.”