Solange Taught Me: How To #BreakTheInternet for Your Wedding Monday 17 November, 2014
So for the last few days everyone has been buzzing about #BreakingTheInternet by a certain celebrity, but Solange showed us all how you really do it! Solange who just recently got married to her video director husband, Alan Ferguson, did her wedding in a way that had the entire internet buzzing. You ever heard of the saying it’s tacky to wear white to a wedding? Well Solange said screw traditional and rules and the entire family wore white to her epic wedding (she wore the egg-white shade instead)! No gown, no veil, no matchy bridesmaids dress, no pinned up hair, no mediocrity – Solange decide to do the opposite of a normal wedding is supposed to be and made it her own! Someone who is seemingly best know for being the little sister to Beyonce and the “Elevator Incident, her wedding photos made everyone pretty much forget those things as she shined immaculately bright with her high fashion, not traditional wedding couture editorial photos. I am in awe. This shocked me in a way that I can’t even decribe. I know I literally just talked about different spins on weddings in my last post for Bridal Beauty Looks for Winter Brides, but Solange took bridal glam to the next level. Check them out below but I must warn you, this
Is it me or are these pictures so beautiful that it’s creepy? It is a work of art, it is original, it’s memorable, it’s the entire essence of how not to have a traditional wedding and still win! Photographer Rog Walker (for VOGUE) was hand-selected by Solange herself to take official wedding portraits which served as a nod to the work of contemporary Italian artist Vanessa Beecroft. You read that correctly, she got an official Vogue photographer to capture her wedding photos. Would would of thought of that genius idea to have one of the most prestigious fashion magazine’s editorial photographer to capture your big day? I don’t think you can top that photography wise…that’s brilliant!
I love all the pictures and she has the full support of her mother (Tina Knowles), her superstar big sister (Beyonce) and I even spy ecclectic singer Janelle Monae (left to Bey) who were all included in her high fashion editorial bridal party shots. It’s so artistic and rich with the photographic direction and concept for the shoot. Power, Poise and Presence is what I get from the wedding photos, these were enought to break the internet for me. Wi-fi are you there?
More Photos from Solange’s Wedding
I love her entire wedding concept from the jumpsuit alternative to the dress to the cutesy way her new husband and her rode matching white bikes down the streets of New Orleans. There is a flare of class and sophistication and even a retro feel when looking at these two newlyweds celebrating their day! Whether it’s her music, her hair, her fashion, her career and now even the details to her own wedding showcases how she is in control of her creative individual style and vision while celebrating her big day. Who cannot respect a girl with a vision like that?
All this talk of “breaking the internet” which I wont even talk about how America originally started with that trend, but if you are going to do it definitely do it with a bang. Also with clothes on. On your wedding day. Doing something amazing doesn’t have to be degrading or overselling something, it can be simply expressing your creative freedom and if the world just happens to love it, then your masterpiece was appreciated. Sometimes I think in our society we are doing too many things that are trendy, attention seeking or reaching for validation instead of marching to the beat of our own drum. Your wedding should be a depiction of just that, your personal expression with the ones you love and hopefully Solange has inspired many people you can create your own standards. Break Trends. Break Traditions. Break The Internet. I’m in love and can’t wait until I can plan my wedding one day to see how I can put my own personal touch to a tradition. We could all learn something from Mrs.Knowles-Ferguson.
Do You Love Solange’s Un-Traditional Wedding? Have You Been or Did Something Different at a Wedding That Was Unique?
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I’m a traditionalist as far as weddings go, but… I think every bride should have the wedding she wants (I’m not paying for it), whether that’s that traditional or non-traditional. To each her own. 🙂 I think her wedding photos are stunning, btw.
I’m so tired of the “original” #Breaktheinternet it’s definitely time for something new. Solange looks gorgeous and unique for her wedding. It’s perfect!
Well, I did a spur of the moment Justice of the Peace wedding, so I say hurray for doing her own thing. She had it planned the way she wanted and if someone doesn’t like her non traditional wedding, that’s their problem.
I didn’t know who Solange was, I didn’t even know that Beyonce had a sister! LOL! I am not into that contemporary style, but she looks like she had a lovely wedding day. 🙂
I think all brides, including Solange should have the wedding they want. The Un-Traditional Wedding makes it even more personal for the couple. These photos are awesome!
Thats great of her to defy social standards that have been set in place over the years. I think it’s great! I’m all about standing alone against the crowd 🙂
Her photos are artistic, indeed. We had a Bridesman and a Groomsmaid in our wedding. My best friend was a guy, and I didn’t see why he should have to stand on Hubs side. His sister, though she loves me, wanted to wear the color that the guys were wearing, so it worked out great.
I love her hair and the gold cuffs. I saw a photo of her after her wedding where she broke out in hives! That would be horrible on your wedding day! :/
You know, I did briefly wonder why people were wearing white when I saw the pics, and then I forgot about it. I think everyone looks great, most especially the bride. 🙂
I really love this wedding, it’s simple yet elegant. What a beautiful wedding to have. I don’t know who this person is, honestly, but I can say I love the beauty in this wedding occasion!
I didn’t even know she got married – I am so out of the loop. I got married in Vegas, so I am all about non traditional!
I really really like her dress. I also like the different photos – very unique.
I’m a traditionalist as far as weddings go, but… I think every bride should have the wedding she wants (I’m not paying for it), whether that’s that traditional or non-traditional. To each her own. 🙂 I think her wedding photos are stunning, btw.
I’m so tired of the “original” #Breaktheinternet it’s definitely time for something new. Solange looks gorgeous and unique for her wedding. It’s perfect!
I think it is great that she did something truly unique to her and her likes. She looked wonderful!
I’m pretty open to the idea of a non traditional wedding! Her pictures turned out fantastic!
I really like her outfit and the pictures. Unique for sure!
I love that they rode matching bikes in New Orleans. Her wedding was definitely untraditional, but in a good way!
I was obsessed when I saw these photos. I mean how did I not think about this first?! 😉
I love the un-traditional wedding! You have to make it your own on your special day! Everyone looks amazing!
I’ve been reading a lot of not so nice things about her hair and outfit but I think she looks absolutely stunning! How amazing!
Those pictures are gorgeous. I absolutely love her outfit. It’s like Beyonce meets Foxy Brown. Awesome.
I am traditional, but I really like the idea of throwing in a little untraditional. These made outstanding photos!
I love the Bikes. What a non traditional yet beautiful wedding.
Her pictures are beautiful. This is definitely a much better way to break the internet. I love how elegant they are in their simplicity.
Well, I did a spur of the moment Justice of the Peace wedding, so I say hurray for doing her own thing. She had it planned the way she wanted and if someone doesn’t like her non traditional wedding, that’s their problem.
I think it is so memorable. Love the dress.
Wow. She looked gorgeous. I love the backdrop of where she got married. Glad that Beyoncé was ok with letting her sister shine that day.
I saw the pics circulating online. I think it was a fab wedding!
I didn’t know who Solange was, I didn’t even know that Beyonce had a sister! LOL! I am not into that contemporary style, but she looks like she had a lovely wedding day. 🙂
These photos are memorizing! I love that she wore a pant suit and skipped the traditional dress.
The bike riding is really such a fun twist to the day. I love that!
I love her look. The dress was amazing. I wasn’t a huge fan of the pant suit but it works for her.
I think all brides, including Solange should have the wedding they want. The Un-Traditional Wedding makes it even more personal for the couple. These photos are awesome!
Thats great of her to defy social standards that have been set in place over the years. I think it’s great! I’m all about standing alone against the crowd 🙂
What a beautiful wedding dress. I like not following tradition. So cute that they rode bikes.
Her photos are artistic, indeed. We had a Bridesman and a Groomsmaid in our wedding. My best friend was a guy, and I didn’t see why he should have to stand on Hubs side. His sister, though she loves me, wanted to wear the color that the guys were wearing, so it worked out great.
I love her hair and the gold cuffs. I saw a photo of her after her wedding where she broke out in hives! That would be horrible on your wedding day! :/
You know, I did briefly wonder why people were wearing white when I saw the pics, and then I forgot about it. I think everyone looks great, most especially the bride. 🙂
I think her wedding pictures were really cool. I love the non traditional styles.
I love Solange’s style. She sets trends, doesn’t follow them, and that is something to admire!
I really love this wedding, it’s simple yet elegant. What a beautiful wedding to have. I don’t know who this person is, honestly, but I can say I love the beauty in this wedding occasion!