Your Wedding Style: Modern

Darker shades of make up and a little black in the traditional white gown make the modern bride’s look edgier than most. Each detail is planned by blending current trends with traditional wedding staples, resulting in a contemporary look for this most classic event.

Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw; Produced by Cassie Darst, Bethany Lohmeyer and Nicole Fuller


Dress—Legends strapless fit-and-flair silk chantung taffeta gown accented with black lace at neckline and hem, by Romona Keveza, $3,300. Earrings—By Paris, $130. Both available at Ella Weiss Wedding Design. Painting—The Screen of Cherry Blossoms by Jacqueline Warren, $3,800, available at Hyde Gallery. Model—Andrea Cristy Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw	Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw
Dress—White chiffon gown with black ruched band by Bari Jay, $170 at McDaniel Bridal and Formal. Necklaces— Black single-strand necklace by Liz Claiborne, $45—black double-strand necklace by Liz Claiborne, $48; available at Macy’s. Sculpture—Pod Columinum, by Mark G. LaMair of LaMair Design Studio. Ring— Black onyx and diamond cushion ring from the Wheaton Collection by David Yurman, $1,100 at Justice Jewelers.Location— Hyde Gallery. Hair—By Larry Hillhouse from Moda. Make up—By freelance make up artist Vanessa Fisher. Model—Andrea Cristy Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw	Tablescape—China, flatware, stemware and accessories provided and styled by (and available through) Sharon Taylor of Sharon Taylor Designs & Co. Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw
Flowers—Bouquet of hydrangeas, spider mums and carnations. Made by Shannon Johnson at Shannon’s Custom Florals. Painting—Greek Harbor by Tom Parker, $3,000, available at Hyde Gallery. Steel Sculpture—Water and Steps, by Mark G. LaMair of LaMair Design Studio. Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw	Cake—Three-tiered square cake with whipped icing and ribbon trim by Loretta Rolland at the Cake Emporium. China—St. Kitts Nag’s Head by Kate Spade, $14–$26 at Dillard’s. Flatware— Province Mirror by Robert Welch, $45–$139 at Dillard’s. Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw
Guest Book and Pen— Mont Blanc Pen, $608. Available at PaperWorld. Materials to create a handmade guestbook like the one shown here are available at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s and PaperWorld. Photo Jeremy Mason McGraw