Thursday, June 17, 2010

Do all weddings look dated years later?

when i look at other peoples wedding photos years afterwards they all look so dated. I am really trying to avoid that.



what do you belive are classics wedding things/dresses, hair styles .that never go out of style.



I really don't want to look back 30 years from now and say what was i thinking . or worse have someone else say it.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

if you stick with a classic style of dress, hair %26amp; veil, tuxes %26amp; cake, then you will avoid lookijg too dated down the road. That being said, my first wedding was in 86 and I was just looking at the pics the other day, and I have to say that I don't think we looked all that funky at all - true, the sleeves on the dress were a bit puffy, but it was still lovely, my deceased father was still smiling broadly (sniff), and the photos had stood the test of time (unlike the groom). So buy the dress you want, have the things you love %26amp; don't worry about what will things look like in 20 or 20 years, okay - live for TODAY!



Do all weddings look dated years later?

It doesn't matter what you do, it will look dated.



Even if you go with very classic designs, the designs of the shirts and the tuxedos will betray a little something about the era of your wedding.



But unless you go for some weird radical stuff, people are unlikely to ask you what you were thinking years from now.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

Not always. True, things like hairstyles can go out of fashion, but for your own wedding photos, rather than cringing, you might simply look at them with nostalgic affection.



The most important thing when looking at your own wedding photos is not how "stylish" you looked by today's standards but how it was one of the happiest days of your life, getting married to someone whom you loved.



And if anyone else criticizes your photos...they're probably just jealous.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

I think there are for sure looks that are classic. Of course no matter what you do something is going to look dated but you can do your best. Look to the styles of women considered classic and timeless like Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe.



Another suggestion is to look at vintage wedding photos online. See what aspects of the styles have stayed the same...for example...the classic tea-length dress has stayed in style for decades...also, avoid puffy sleeves at any cost but straight line tailored sleeves are fine. Also sheath dresses are fairly timeless. Go for basic beauty, something out of Martha Stewart. Understated elegance is the way to go. Below are some links that will hopefully be helpful.



Happy wedding!



Do all weddings look dated years later?

I think most wedding photos do look dated many years later but that's not always a bad thing. I look at my grandparents photos and it's clearly obvious that they were married in the 1940's the same for my parents photos, they are definitely a couple of the late 1960"s. If all wedding photos looked the same it would be deadly boring, and I think as long as you don't go too over the top that they will not date but "age gracefully" :). I like the sense of history and family I get from looking at old family wedding photos and look forward to adding my own page to the family history in a few weeks time



Do all weddings look dated years later?

For just about anything to not date it has to be simple.



Big, poofy, over the top dresses will date, well made plain with maybe a little embelishment will not.



Modern 'in fashion' colours will date (hot pink or orange etc), classic neutrals will not (eg, white, black, ivory, champagne, slate, navy, scarlet)



Really anything that is new and trendy will date, but if over time it has poped up again as being popular then it will not.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

Not so much dated, they more "reflect the era" they were taken in, it is inevitable that some aspects will date, because fashions and trends change so much from year to year. I would say it's more important to have a wedding that reflects your tastes (likes and dislikes) because that sort of thing never changes and your wedding will always look like it was "your day" rather than worrying about how your pictures will look in 20 years time.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

I agree that to some extent your photos will always be somewhat dated. Go for classic hair styles (low buns, chignons), classic dresses (simple ballgown, tea length, A-line), classic colours (black and white), classic neutral makeup, and a classic backdrop for your photos (outside, hotel ballroom). Avoid any "tacky" or dated decorations in the background like balloons, paper bells, etc.



Your film quality and type of photo format (film, digital) will also play a role in dating your pictures.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

Stay completely away from the trends and stick with the basic classic look. "Ritz not Glam"!



Do all weddings look dated years later?

i think you ned to stick to classic lines, minimise the frills and extra bits and pieces. nothing too fluffy, no current fashion must haves. keep your hair classical and the flowers simple, don't go for odd colours like aqua or mustard - yikes. also keep the makeup natural. that is a few things that would help avoid the fashion crime.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

I was actually talking with my hairdresser about this today (I am getting married in 8 days woohoo) %26amp; asked this very question. Her advise was to go with the classic look with your hair %26amp; make up, look natural. Same with the grooms suit, the bridal party's outfits %26amp; your dress. A dress that looks odd on the rack could very well be the perfect type for your body shape. If you go with what looks good on you rather than the latest trends I am sure you will manage to avoid out dating :o)



Do all weddings look dated years later?

They can if you only go with current fads. For example, I think girls are going to look back from weddings this year and think why the heck did they choose a dress with a pickup skirt, there was nothing 'classy' about black bridesmaid dresses, and having any 'theme' for a wedding (other than a wedding) just didn't make any sense!



Of course time changes everything - my sister still can't believe she actually wore a hat and veil for her 1985 wedding!



Do all weddings look dated years later?

You are so smart to ask this question. I tried doing the same thing for my wedding, and there is something I wish I wouldn楹搕 have done that I did, and 6 months later I ask myself...what the heck was I thinking?



I have really pretty hair that I wear in a reverse bob, and I wish I would have worn it down with my veil-I never wear my hair up-why did I on my wedding day? I looked so different-pretty-but different, and I wish I would have told the woman at the salon just to make my hair look good, but not put it up.



Do all weddings look dated years later?

Yes. Your pictures will look dated 10 years from now, even more 20 years from now. The thing is....So what? That picture was a moment in time captured on film....it SHOULD look dated.



You wouldn't want to look at a photo from 1940 of your parent's wedding and see your mom had a blue mohawk under her veil...that wasn't the time. Have the wedding YOU want TODAY. Being content with your choices, make things meaningful for you and your groom and the future of the pictures be (%26amp;#%%ed. Besides, just think of the future giggles you'll be giving your kids. Good Luck!!



Do all weddings look dated years later?

I have to agree that, no matter what, someone is going to find it dated. I even just look at my high school yearbook and get a chuckle! Anyway, I did think of that to a point when I planned my wedding. The first thing is that I made a point of wearing contacts even though they are uncomfortable to me. Nothing dates more than frame style if you wear glasses. The second thing is that I didn't pick chocolate brown (the reigning "popular" color in all the wedding magazines) because I knew that would put a date stamp on it. The other thing is to pick a classic hairstyle (like a french twist or low bun). I also picked a fairly classic dress. I think my husband is going to look 'dated' though because he picked a Jerry Garcia tie that is pretty obnoxious (but somewhat trendy). However, I do think is charming to live for the moment you are in.



I often think about the photos of my parents' wedding - black and white, pointed boobs on the bride's dress because that was the style, a very fake tiara that all put the photos squarely in the early sixties. However, I have to say the timelessness of the smiles on their faces is never to be forgotten.

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