When you envision your wedding, what do you imagine? Do you want an elegant, traditional ceremony, a fun, quirky party, or a little of both? Sometimes, defining “casual” or “formal” more clearly can help you decide which style of wedding is perfect for you. There’s no right or wrong answer!
The Casual Wedding
A really relaxed, laid-back wedding tosses many traditions out the window and embraces the beauty of the everyday. The couple might wear favorite new outfits, but they won’t be in a full-length gown and a tuxedo. If there are flowers, cake, photography, and entertainment, the emphasis is on fun rather than perfection or elegance. Picture a simple wedding with a tasty buffet or creative food stations, where the venue shines on its own without a lot of extra decor. Everyone is welcome to wear anything they like to a casual wedding.
The Semi-Formal Wedding
At a semi-formal wedding, the bride would likely wear a wedding gown of some style, and the groom and his groomsmen would wear suits or tuxes. Guests at the event might dress in cocktail wear. The setting may be a church, an outdoor space, an indoor venue at a hotel, or a historic villa like Nanina’s in the Park. The tradition of a ceremony followed by a catered reception is usually maintained for this type of wedding, and there are usually toasts, a cake-cutting, and dancing.
The Formal Wedding
A historic church, a vineyard, a private estate, or an elegant wedding venue like Nanina’s in the Park are the perfect settings for a formal wedding. The groom wears a fine tuxedo, and the bride wears a long wedding gown. The guests may be in evening gowns and tuxedos as well. At formal weddings, classic traditions are prized and every detail is planned to perfection. Instead of a buffet service, the reception dinner would likely be plated and served to each guest by the wait staff at the venue. Live music, fine wine, and top-notch professional video and photography services would be essential to capture the elegance and beauty of this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Your Choice
Do you feel more confident about which type of wedding you want to have? If not, talk it over with your soon-to-be spouse, and perhaps a conversation about formality will clarify the plan for you. Your contact at Nanina’s in the Park can also be of great help to you! After all, the venue team has plenty of experience, and it’s their job to ensure that you have a perfect day! Whether you select a casual, semi-formal, or formal wedding style, you can incorporate elements of elegance or fun to make the celebration uniquely your own.
