Wedding Aesthetics: Taylor Swift Inspired
Source: Vevo- Taylor Swift
Source: Vevo- Taylor Swift
Source: Vevo- Taylor Swift
With Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour in full swing and millions expected to attend, I thought I’d draw on themes and motifs from her music videos and lyrics to provide inspiration for you and your “Lover” on your wedding day.
Music Video Inspiration:
“I Bet You Think About Me” - flower crowns; tall flower centerpieces, bow details
“Lover”- bold color furniture, games, live music
“I Bet You Think About Me”
Flower Crown- In the music video former hit song, “I Bet You Think About Me,” Taylor Swift wears a red flower crown in one scene. A flower crown is a great alternative for brides who are wanting a head piece different from the traditional veil. A 2022 bride chose this accessory for her wedding day. This look also appears in Taylor Swift’s “Willow” music video.
Tall Center Pieces- Table center pieces featured in the music video showcase vases with tall flower centerpieces. Below is an image showing a similar table set up from a wedding in Richmond, VA.
Bows- Bows are also featured throughout the video on the table linens, but bows can also be featured on cakes or gowns as seen in the images featured.
Other features from this music video that I would love to see, but haven’t seen yet at any of the weddings I’ve photographed so far are:
all white wedding decor
intricate wedding cakes
gloves on a bride
“Lover”
The “Lover” music video has several features that can be used as inspiration for your wedding day. This video is filled with bright colors and little details.
Bold Colors- Taylor Swift opted for bold colors throughout this music video. Each room representing a different era and therefore being a different color. Incorporating jewel tone colors into your wedding day can be done in several ways. This couple did not shy away from color. The cocktail hour furniture, linens, and flowers are all jewel toned and beautiful.
Board Games- This video also features Taylor Swift and her partner playing fake board games “Devils Roll the Dice, Angels Roll Their Eyes” and “Breakable Heaven”. A real bride and groom used board games as her seating chart and wedding favor.
Live Music- Swift plays several instruments herself throughout the video, including guitar, violin, and drums. Who doesn’t love the idea of a real live band playing at their wedding.
Lyrical Inspiration:
“But I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day”
“I can still make the whole place shimmer”
These lyrics are perfect inspiration for couples wanting a holiday inspired wedding. This couple had a New Year’s Eve wedding that went late into the night. Guests wore glittery gowns, donned New Year’s hats, and celebrated at midnight with confetti.
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What other Taylor Swift looks inspires you?
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