What Are the Elements of a Formal Wedding Ceremony?

A formal wedding ceremony should have a timeless vibe with elegant elements. Here are a few of our favorite ideas:

• Invitations should exude class -- try an engraved or embossed heavy card stock
• A gorgeous landscape or great architecture, like country clubs, museums, ballrooms, or your place of worship
• Attire should be black tie for groomsmen (possibly white tie for groom); formal ball gown length dresses for the bride and bridesmaids
• Classic flower arrangements and bouquets -- think roses, orchids, gardenias, and stephanotis
• Great lighting that gives the room amazing ambience
• The music should be grand and possibly provided by a soloist, organist, or small orchestra
• Transportation should be a luxury car, not the standard limousine