Summary:
- The Old Money wedding theme incorporates timeless, classical wedding dresses and tuxedos
- Grand venues with history or outdoor garden/lake spaces
- Neutral colors for the wedding party, florals, cake
- Table settings with beautiful linen, china, silver, and crystal
- Other details associated with high society
The Old Money wedding aesthetic is all about timeless elegance, sophistication, and quiet luxury. Emphasizing a classic style, this aesthetic is one of the most beautiful and surprisingly easy to achieve.
In this blog, we will not only show you the most perfect old money wedding dresses, but we will suggest venues, color palettes, florals, and more! If the old money aesthetic vibe is what you want on your big day, read on!
The Old Money Wedding Dress
Your bridal look is going to set the stage, so let’s talk about old money style wedding dresses, and the accessories.
Bridal gowns in soft white luxurious fabrics are the ideal choice. Then look at the classic silhouettes of ball gowns, princess, or sheath shapes. These are already elegant wedding dresses, but look for all-over plain satin or silk, or a combination with lace to nail the old money vibes. Classic necklines like bateau (think Audrey Hepburn), high neck (Grace Kelly), or strapless have that timeless charm.
These gowns with a simple silhouette can have modern elements added. Intricate details such as scattered pearls, shoulder bows or an oversized bow in back, detachable long sleeves, or long gloves can add an on trend or modern twist to a timeless style.
Don’t forget to add a cathedral veil and a headband with pearls or crystals to complete the overall look.
Your makeup look should be clean and natural. You are not going for glam. Opt for elegance over opulence. Your hair is a personal choice, but classic styles would be a chignon and slicked back with soft waves.
The Tuxedo
Your groom should be in a tailored black tuxedo and white bow tie with a well-tailored fit, patent leather shoes, and classic cufflinks. His groomsmen should match everything but the tie. White tie is for the groom, black tie for the groomsmen. For a variation, the groomsmen could be in navy tuxedos.
The Old Money Wedding Venue
The venue you choose will set the tone. And this is where it gets really fun! The perfect choice for an “Old Money” wedding venue would be a places like:
- grand & historic estates
- country clubs
- private gardens
- destination wedding locales (Palm Springs, Lake Como, British Virgin Islands)
Historic and grand estates have rich history and the classic designs of a bygone era, such as stone columns, archways, statues, gold accents, frescos, etc. Locally in the Philadelphia region we have the Union League in Philadelphia PA; the Elkins Estate in Elkins Park, PA; and Holly Hedge Estate in New Hope, PA that embody Old Money.
Destination locations and private gardens have the natural beauty perfect for an outdoor setting. Locally in the Philadelphia region, we have the Hill-Physick House in Society Hill, Philadelphia PA; the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill PA; and Tyler Gardens in Newtown, PA that are perfect outdoor settings for the old money vibe:
These properties have stunningly beautiful decor built in! Set your long tables with crisp linens, fine china, silver flatware, and crystal glassware. Additionally, add dramatic candelabras and beautiful floral centerpiece arrangements add to the classic elegance.
Old Money Wedding Color Palette
When talking about old money aesthetic weddings, the color choices play a crucial role. The best choices are:
- Neutrals, including ivory and champagne (appropriate for your bridesmaids)
- Muted and soft pastels, such as dove gray, blush, and sage green
- Classic monochrome, including whites with black or navy accents
The colors should compliment, not compete.
Old Money Florals
Lush floral arrangements in white and green work well. Specific flower choices for this aesthetic would be roses, peonies, and hydrangeas. It’s best to keep to simple, yet lush arrangements. Nothing overly elaborate.
Additional Details To Nail The Aesthetic
Other unique features you could add to your special day include:
- String quartet or jazz band
- Vintage or classic car for the bride and grooms transportation
- Invitations using calligraphy, engraved or letterpress, wax seals
- Clean and elegant tiered wedding cake
Advice
There is an extensive range of old money styles that you can research extensively on social media. Old money does not have to mean ‘old style’, you can match modern design perfectly with this aesthetic.
If this theme is to your liking for your wedding day, look to Pinterest of course to put your vision together. Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is always here to answer your questions. In fact, our daughter Daria just had an old money, black tie New Year’s Eve wedding at the Elstowe Manor on the Elkins Estate property in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, PA. It was perfection!