Key Things You Need for Your Perfect Traditional Wedding

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Submitted by Raven Oweiner on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 08:39

Many weddings that take place aim to be high-tech. There are usually things like robots, lasers, and even fog and smoke machines at the reception, which is fine, but not for everyone. If you want to have a traditional wedding, you can do so by following this guide. So, read on to learn more about how to pull off the perfect traditional wedding.

A Photogenic Venue

For a traditional wedding, you need a traditional wedding venue. Aim for something like a historic estate, a grand hotel, a ballroom, or a traditional church. If the weather is good, you can have the reception in a formal garden. As always, be sure to visit before you book!

Striking (Classic) Attire

A classic bridal dress is structured and made from materials like satin, lace, or silk. Go for white, cream, or ivory and, if you have to have color, keep it minimal and muted. A veil and tiara are also a must, and, for the groom, get your hands on a tailored suit, with a black tuxedo and, if your budget and look calls for it, even a top hat.

Floral Arrangements

When you are planning a traditional wedding, try to get your hands on some soft, romantic flowers to enhance the setting. Of course, that looks like roses, peonies, lilies, and baby's breath. Aim to get these in whites, creams, or muted tones, and if your floral budget can stretch with the bridal bouquet (and bridesmaids' bouquets), then ask the florist to place some faux pearls among the flowers.

For the reception, try to make the centerpiece of each table floral (matching the bridal and bridesmaids' bouquets) or place a single rose, peony, or lily in a glass vase on each table. Elegant, simple, and striking.

Sophisticated Music

Unless your budget can stretch to this, no, you don't need a string quartet. However, you should aim to play traditional music at both the wedding and the reception. For the wedding, you can go with the traditional 'Here comes the bride' as you or your partner walks down the aisle. This tune tends to be flawlessly traditional when played on a violin. If you can, it may be best to book a live DJ at the reception, so you don't have to worry about a sound system or technical glitches.

A Three-Tiered Cake

An interesting piece of history, the three-tiered wedding cake as it is seen today can be traced to the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840. The cake itself is divided, so that the top tier can be saved for the first baby's Christening, and the middle tier can be eaten by the married couple on their wedding day. The lower tier is for the guests at the reception, If you want to go for the perfect traditional wedding cake, then opt for a three-tiered cake. Aim for simple icing, perhaps with buttercream florets, and a hint of color if necessary. If you want to go traditional, go for a fruit cake, especially for the top tier, as these keep better than sponges, and will be great if you are planning to have children and have them christened.