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Jayla
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Style Showdown: Over-the-Top or Understated?

Jayla, on December 4, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Style and Décor 126

Which wedding style do you prefer? All things glitz, glam, and over-the-top? Or classic, subtle, and understated? Which decor style gets your vote? Over-the-top? Photo from Sylvia Weinstock Cakes in New York, NY Or Understated? Photo from Skyla Brooke Weddings and Events in Scottsdale, AZ Next...
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Which wedding style do you prefer? All things glitz, glam, and over-the-top? Or classic, subtle, and understated? Which decor style gets your vote?

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Photo from Sylvia Weinstock Cakes in New York, NY

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Photo from Skyla Brooke Weddings and Events in Scottsdale, AZ


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126 Comments

  • Taylor
    Devoted May 2019
    Taylor ·
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    I love both but I'd probably go with understated if I had to!

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  • Jerae
    Beginner October 2020
    Jerae ·
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    Of course OVER THE TOP!! But our budget is somewhere in the middle with lots of DIY.
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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    I'd say a mix of the two...I want it affordable, and alot of the over the top things are over the top of my budget too!

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  • A
    Beginner August 2019
    Ashley ·
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    Understated. It never goes out of style. The over the top style looks so tacky to me and like you’re trying too hard.
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  • Emily
    Beginner August 2019
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    Definitely classic & understated. It puts more of the attention on you the bride which is how it should be since it’s your day!!
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  • OnCloudRawls
    VIP June 2019
    OnCloudRawls ·
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    I feel torn. I like the best of both worlds. I'm in between the two.

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  • Stephanie
    Beginner June 2021
    Stephanie ·
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    Over the top! I love the beauty of grander when it comes to weddings.
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  • Amber-Lyn
    Beginner June 2020
    Amber-Lyn ·
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    I would love over the top but my budget says understated Smiley laugh
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  • Mitchlin
    Just Said Yes September 2018
    Mitchlin ·
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    Understated for me but that’s what I like. If it’s in your budget to do so, go for it Smiley smile
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  • Ingrid
    Super September 2018
    Ingrid ·
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    Understated cause I went BROKE as it was lol! We did simple flowers at it was expensive enough! I would so go more over the top if funds were unlimited though — you only get one wedding so I say go big if you can!
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  • Stephanie
    Super August 2019
    Stephanie ·
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    My personal style is very understated and simplistic, I think it has a certain elegance to it! I love the overthr too look st other people’s weddings, but mine is definitely more on the understated beauty side.
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  • Chandra
    Beginner October 2019
    Chandra ·
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    Understated....Smiley love Smiley love Smiley love
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    Understated. I hate going to big events and you are trying to hold conversation and can not see past the centerpiece to who you are talking to.
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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
    Jayla ·
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    I like that as well!

    Congratulations!! How was your wedding?

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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
    Jayla ·
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    I'm usually all for the simple and understated look but there's just something about over the top decor that really catches my attention!!!

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  • Imani
    Beginner June 2022
    Imani ·
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    I’m a simple girl so I think I’ll go for the second option
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  • N
    October 2019
    NANCY ·
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    Over the top but not to much

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  • Paige
    Beginner December 2020
    Paige ·
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    Understated, nobody’s there for the decor
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  • Danielle
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Danielle ·
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    I think glam is very fun and I love sparkle and bling. I’d love to attend a glam wedding but for my own I like understated
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  • Mrs. Cohen
    Super October 2018
    Mrs. Cohen ·
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    100% Understated with a more natural and earthy vibe. I think utilizing your surroundings rather than adding a ton of decor is beautiful and adds more focus onto the marrying couple rather than all the glitz around them.

    I think we rocked the understated wedding vibes on our big day pretty well Smiley smile

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    (Photo by: Katie Ruther Photography.... Smiley heart )

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