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Jayla
Champion October 2025

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

  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    I couldn't agree more!!!! Your venue was so beautiful!!! With the amount of natural beauty, keeping it simple was the way to go!

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  • Sarah
    Expert September 2019
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    For me, Understated is my idea of elegance and beauty.
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  • Esthela
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Over the top! But again, my budget doesn't fit my taste lol!

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  • Gipperkm
    Super September 2018
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    Definitely understated!

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  • S
    Beginner June 2020
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    Very understated looking for a very rustic laid back feel! Lots of wood accent pieces and burlap
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  • Maddison
    Beginner August 2020
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    Understand. Im not a above and beyond girl. I like simple but meaningful!
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  • Denise
    Just Said Yes October 2019
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    I really really love simple but pretty things, the second photo is love! Understated!!!
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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    That is going to be so gorgeous!!! I love that lookSmiley love

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Over-the-top!! For me, more is always more! Smiley laugh Roll it in sequins and then I'll be happy!

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  • Christy
    Just Said Yes August 2020
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    Understated. Simply beautiful
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  • K
    Just Said Yes June 2019
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    Understated! a bit better not too classy but still classy

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  • Maggie
    Beginner May 2020
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    I like it over the top but my fiancé likes understated .. we will need to find something in between.hehe
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  • SGuest
    Just Said Yes March 2020
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    I'm more of an understated person. My wedding may have small elements of over-the-top, but it will most definitely be understated.

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  • Just Said Yes March 2019
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    Understated for me
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  • Samantha
    Beginner March 2020
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    Understated, for sure.

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  • Sarah
    Savvy April 2020
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    Understated; I am not taking out second mortgages or going into debt over a wedding. It's really not that deep.
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  • Mary
    Beginner August 2019
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    Is there a way it can be both??? Love the over the top but Love the understated too, you don't want the wedding to outshine the bride and groom.

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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    I'm sure that's going to be nice!! The small over-the-top touches will definitely be a nice addition!

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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    LOL!!! Sequins are awesome!!!

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  • Alissa
    Beginner May 2021
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    Over the top of course! Well as much as the budget will allow! Love DIY projects tjay look over the top for little money!
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