25 Super Elegant City Wedding Ideas

by Sarah in — Updated January 12, 2021

A city wedding can take place in multiple ways depending on one’s taste.There’s the classic grand ballroom, with an air of elegance and sophistication. A modern rooftop wedding with endless views and for adding urban industrial vibe to your wedding go for a gallery wedding. You can even try restaurant receptions that have some real charm.

But no matter what you choose for a venue, there are always a some common elements that bring in a vibe of city style. Silver tones give off a smooth vibe reminds of a city’s steel architecture, while gilded accents create an aura of uptown city glamour. An urban feel can be brought in by jet black.

Abstract canvas to boldly dress up a ceremony, sweetheart table or lounge area are some great ideas for an artistic backdrop. Set a contemporary tone in all your paper goods with a simple font.

It is not completely on decoration – think of your bridal party. You can get a city girl look by wearing black or metallic dresses. If you are going for a winter wedding, try pairing your dress with a leather jacket and this will make you stand out the best. Classic black and white tuxes are generally the best for a city wedding. Check out these below listed 25 ideas for your city wedding.

Kick It All Off With Modern Invites

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Start with modern and bold invitations. Try these black and gold mixed invitations that are super good for your city wedding.

Consider Contemporary Centerpieces

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A circular centerpiece decorated with flowers has a complete vibe for an urban wedding.

Choose Acrylic Chairs

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This smoky setup is about the glam vibes. Shades of grey and acrylic chairs makes a luxurious city combo.

Say “I Do” on a Rooftop

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Rooftop expresses a city wedding perfectly. A stunning backdrop is all you need and can even try this large oversized wreathe.

Design Minimalist Details

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Add a mini drink menu with graphic design for adding a urban style beauty.

Play With a City-Inspired Color Palette

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Try such cakes with glittering grey sprays that regards to concrete skyscrapers. Perfect for your city wedding.

Pair Black With Copper

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You can have an industrial urban look by adding warehouse walls with black linens and copper seating.

Have Your Bridesmaids Wear Their Favorite LBD

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Your bridal party would stand out to be perfect with black dresses and faux fur coats.

Embrace Abstract Art

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If you think to create a lounge, add a canvas with abstract art for your lounge area backdrop.

Add Monogrammed Details

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Monogrammed cocktail stirrers are stylish and elegant and perfect match for your city wedding.

Rent a Vintage Getaway Car

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Hire or rent and drive away in a vintage getaway car to enjoy some old school city vibes.

Incorporate Geometric Decor

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This table setting is modern table setting perfect for a city wedding. Everything from linens to centerpiece looks stunning and attractive.

Light It Up

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Marquee lights are made for fun time, especially when they say something to everyone. You must surely use them to give your dance floor a downtown vibe.

Consider Concrete

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Concrete blocks can be used as statement aisle markers. Decorate them with some greenery and candles.

Find a Venue With Big City Views

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You do not need to focus on decoration much when your venue includes big windows and gives some beautiful city views.

Refine Your Dessert Selection

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Make your dessert table more elegant and stylish with macaroons polished with white, black and gold colors.

Play With Texture

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Textured metallic plateware adds an urban touch to your reception tables.

Celebrate With a Champagne Toast

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For adding a romantic vibe to your rooftop reception, try arranging a shapely bar cart that can carry a tower of champagne glasses and a bouquet beneath.

Go With Glided Details

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Elevate your city classic church wedding with greenery and gilded chairs. Plus this adds a aristocratic look to your setting. 

Work With Wallpaper

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This bride managed to create a backdrop from a Anthropologie wallpaper. The bride set the tone by adding glowing candles on each side of the backdrop.

Adorn Acrylic Chairs

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Stay unique with your table numbers, make the table numbers to be printed on the back of chairs. Unique and unexpected but beautiful and attractive.

Choose Tall Floral Centerpieces

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This reception setting throws out a vibe of city sophistication, from the glittering chandeliers and high ceilings to the towering floral centerpieces and classic color palette, everything speaks out for a city theme.

DIY a Mirrored Welcome Sign

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You can set up a modern welcome by creating DIY mirrored signs. 

Dress Up Your Dance Floor

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A black lacquered dance floor with a bold print makes this city reception attractive and stylish.

Include Industrial Bulbs

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Hang string lighting as industrial bulbs across rooftop of your ceremony for a bit of romantic and moody ambiance.

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