When a character on television gets married, you know that everything will look flawless. Her dress will be perfect, her hair and makeup flawless, and she will be aglow with stunning diamond bridal jewelry. Real life brides can get great ideas and inspiration from those tv brides, and use them as a foundation for building their own unique look.
Many tv brides have worn beautiful and memorable wedding gowns. The first one that comes to mind for me is the chic satin sheath worn by Monica on Friends. It was sleeveless v-neck gown with a slightly flared hem and a sweep train. To accentuate the elegance and slim line of the wedding dress, Monica wore a long plain veil. A style this simple would be a fabulous backdrop for special jewelry, like custom bridal Swarovski necklaces. A v-neck looks especially nice with a drop necklace.
Another famous television bride was Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. When she married her longtime sweetheart during the series finale, actress Tori Spelling wore a heavily embellished strapless wedding gown with a choker necklace. Chokers are a fantastic way to emphasize a graceful and slender neck. Elaborate custom bridal Swarovski necklaces that fit close to the neck are an ideal accessory to balance out a very decorative gown.
The most famous tv wedding of all time has to be when Luke and Laura were married on General Hospital in 1981. I was one of the thirty million people watching that day as America's favorite couple tied the knot (I repeat, thirty million viewers!). It was the 80s, and Laura's bridal ensemble certainly reflected the trends of the times. Her wedding gown had long sleeves with poufy shoulders and a bedazzled lace bodice. For a headpiece, Laura wore a cringe-worthy headdress that came down over her forehead with an extremely full veil. For anyone planning a wedding today, count your blessings that you were not married in the 1980s!
Television is always influential on the rest of society. Although we may look back and laugh at Laura's over-the-top wedding day get-up, at the time it was the height of fashion. Indeed, many brides in the early 80s surely were inspired by her bridal ensemble when planning their own weddings. Some fashions do stand the test of time better than others. The simple and elegant gown worn by Monica may not always be the hottest trend, but the clean lines are likely to stand the test of time better than some other wedding dresses.
The best tip that a bride can glean from television is how to put the whole look together. It is not necessary to copy a celebrity's wedding look exactly; rather, take it as a jumping off point to create your own individual style. Trends may change and evolve in fashion, but classic looks will always be beautiful. (In fact, if you look at pictures of Luke and Laura's wedding, you may notice that while her outfit is a bit much by today's standards, her softly styled hair looks lovely.)
Real life brides cannot help but be influenced by what they see on tv. There is nothing wrong with getting ideas from your favorite character. Just be certain that the styles that you choose for your wedding are timeless, so that you won't look back in ten years and say, "Oh no, what was I thinking?"
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