How to Achieve a Cool Bride Wedding Aesthetic

Effortless style is the keyword that comes to mind when thinking about the foundation of a cool bride wedding aesthetic. While creating a look that is the perfect mixture of timeless + contemporary is important, making a bold bridal look feel understated is really what differentiates cool bridal aesthetics from typical bridal looks.

Minimalist Wedding Dress with Edgy Details

A minimalist wedding dress for cool brides is all about exuding confidence and individuality without taking it too far. With a recent rise in modern wedding dress styles, it’s relatively easy to find sleek wedding dresses that include unexpected details.

Minimal Silk Wedding Gowns

If you’re a bride who loves the chic look of minimal slip wedding dresses or silk wedding gowns with cutouts, Katherine Tash is a luxury bridal designer to watch. Katherine Tash’s minimalist bridal gowns are elegant but not over-the-top. Brides often find Katherine Tash wedding dresses are an ideal blend of timeless bridal style with on-trend touches.

‘Indu’ by Katherine Tash Wedding Dress

From Katherine Tash’s Moonlight 2024 collection, Indu dress exuded Katherine’s elegant draping techniques with a new appreciation for corsetry. A faint outline of the gown’s structured corset bodice can be seen through the delicate draping on the front of the dress. The back offers a closer view of the gown’s engineering, revealing a fully exposed lace corset.

The mixture of hidden texture and a sheer back adds to the romantic nature of this silk satin crepe wedding dress. Indu by Katherine Tash is a cool bride wedding dress to its core.

Non-Traditional Bridal Hair and Makeup

Besides the dress, modern brides are opting for non-traditional bridal hair and makeup to create a cool bride aesthetic. Ushered in with the rise of the clean girl makeup aesthetic and the popularity of serums and moisturizers as a makeup staple, bridal beauty is trending towards no-makeup makeup.

For cool brides wanting to capture this effortless bridal beauty trend, try simple wedding makeup or hairstyles that feel unexpected or easy. Imagine low ponytails, effortless beach waves, or a tousled bun. If you want to add more detail to your carefree cool bride beauty, include wedding hair accessories like pearl combs, chunky headbands, and tulle bows.

Relaxed Wedding Reception Ideas

When it comes to a wedding reception, cool brides seem to be kicking formality to the curb and wanting to go all in on cocktail-style receptions. Fun cocktail hour details include signature drink stations, cozy lounge seating, champagne walls, and even champagne towers.

Champagne towers have always been one of our favorite reception details. They feel so celebratory and are an easy way to get fun photos at your laid-back wedding reception.

Minimalism and authenticity are what bring the cool bride wedding aesthetic to life. If you want a wedding day that feels undeniably chic, pay attention to the subtle details and make sure to follow your gut.

Cheers to the best day of your life.

Dress Designer: Katherine Tash / Bridal Shop: anna bé Minnesota / Photographer: Cait N’ Her Camera / Venue: Urban Daisy / Planning: Maven Events / Beauty: LHN Beauty / Rentals: Revelyn MPLS / Shoes: Nina Shoes