Cocktail Hour with Jazz Bands, Mariachi Bands and munchies
such as sushi bars, crepe stations.
Viennese Table- Dessert Table.
Honeymoons to One of the 7 Wonders of the World
Hawaii
Caribbean
Rafting the Grand Canyon
Vintage Rings. The Asscher-Cut Diamond is a dazzling display
of light.
Brides and Bridesmaids wearing Pearl, Rhinestone or Crystal
necklaces.
Brides wearing their Birthstone Color in their Jewelry. This
adds a personal touch to your Wedding. Some Brides are
alternating their birthstone with diamonds in their rings.
Colors: Orange paired with brown, green, sky blue, yellow,
red or gold.
Orange from creamy peaches and mod citrus hues to deep
tangerines.
Pink is a hot color this year. Use Pink and White Roses.
Purple is also a hot color this year. Purple Roses
or
Orchids.
Unusual Wedding Locations-Zoos, aquariums, Castles, Film
Studios, Barns.
Bouquets will be small and couture, with beads, pearls or
with silver or gold ivy. Adding
Beads or Rhinestones to your bouquet really gives it a
dramatic and beautiful look.
Environmentally Friendly Weddings.
Destination Weddings, especially in Italy. Mainly because of
the tourist sites available for guests to visit.
Back of Dress Details. Embroidery, monograms, lace, deep
v-backed dresses.
Jewelry that dresses up your back if your wearing a v-backed
dress.
Dresses with beadwork, embroidery, laces, rhinestone
brooches, fabric rosettes.
Vintage Style Dresses. Accessorize with Family Heirlooms.
Long fluttering trains on dresses.
Glamorous Weddings that are elegant and sophisticated.
Formal Grand Ballrooms with large live bands.
Three-course sit down dinners.
Champagne Bar.
Bold Jewel Tone Colors. Rich purples, golds, oranges and
reds. Rich orange (not glaring orange) paired with Red or Crème. Chocolate Brown
with Blue or Pink.
The Strapless look is still big in Bridal Gowns. Dainty lace
cap sleeves are gaining popularity. The off-the shoulder
look is always stunning.
Glistening Brooches on Wedding Gowns & Bridesmaid Dresses
especially at the waist to one side.
Patterns: Starbursts, Swirls, Polka Dots on cakes, cocktail
napkins
Wedding Stationery with ribbons, bows, feathers or floral
accents added.
Dress: The Trumpet Skirt (fit then flared skirt).
Metallic Thread woven into the Wedding Dress.
Colored Trim on the Wedding Dress.
Wedding Websites with Online RSVP. They can provide detailed
information for wedding guests.
To use as the couple leaves the ceremony
-Designer Rice,
Lavender Buds, Rose Petals,
Bubbles (Make sure the bubbles won't ruin your beautiful
dress or the expensive dresses
of your guests)
Top Wedding Themes: Beach, Garden, Winter Wonderland,
Butterflies, Asian, Tea Party.
Wedding Cakes decorated with icing flowers, shells, delicate
dots and scrollwork.
Monogrammed letters for Cake Tops especially diamond ones.
Flower Bouquets for cake tops. What about one that matches
the bouquet you carry. Why not add strings of lights or
beads.
Wedding Favors: Candles, decorated boxes of chocolates,
soaps, place card frames, flower seeds/tree seedlings,
confections, shells, Christmas ornaments, bath salts,
lavender
Sachets.
Disposable Video Cameras.
Disposable Cameras for candids.
Butterfly or Dove Releases.
Weeknight nuptials-Friday Night is becoming popular.
Weddings that last the entire weekend.
Limousines, exotic cars, horse-drawn carriages, sleighs.
Flower Arrangements including orchids and hydrangea.
Flowers-Roses are the most popular. Other popular flowers
are Orchids, Hydrangeas, Lilies, Peonies.
Silk Flowers are gaining popularity.
A current trend is for the couple to face their guests
during the ceremony.
Pets are being included.
Tall Crystal Candlesticks with Very Tall Candles in Them.
Tall Vases draped with orchids.
Destination Bridal Showers and Bachelorette Bashes to Vegas
or Miami.
Renting Photo Booths.
Photo-Journalistic approach to Wedding Photography.
Accessories to complete your look. Beaded, pearl, or
Swarovski Crystal tiaras and hair combs.
Handbags with beads, pearls and/or Swarovski Crystals
Shoes with Swarovski crystals, beads or rhinestones. Add
beaded bows or diamond brooches.
Dress up your shoes with colored gemstones that match your
birthstone.
Hot Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Fountains.
A Candy Station with beautiful glass vases/jars filled with
candy. Small silk bags that your guests can fill with candy.
Wedding Logos-a theme to carry out throughout your wedding
(birds, a specific flower,
butterfly, shells).
Donations to charity instead a wedding favor, and doing good
thru your wedding.
Hand-tied wedding bouquets.
The use of monogrammed ribbon in bouquets, on wedding
favors.
Flower Girls with fairy wings or wands.
Flower Girl baskets with rose petals.
Ring Bearer wearing a black tuxedo.
Ring Bearer pillows in colors other than white-with beads,
ribbons and florals.
Ring Bearers carrying decorated boxes instead of pillows.
Some Brides and Grooms are choosing their Moms and Dads to
be their honor attendants.
Display the couples engagement photograph at the reception
entrance for guests to sign.
Centerpieces that are full of fruit-limes, lemons, green
apples.Gerber daisies or gardenias used in bouquets.
Bouquet accents including berries, fruits, feathers.
Bigger-bolder flowers.
Centerpieces in the same color but of different sizes.
Wedding website blogs-daily blogs, music, video and even
live webcasts.
Colors-orange teamed with lime, lemony yellow, red and gold.
Brown and pink. Blue and brown.
Lace bands around programs and invitations.
Cocktail hour with musicians to create a club-like
atmosphere.
Lace, embroidery and other embellishments on the dress and
tablecloths.
Beads and jewels in flower arrangements.
Buttercream or fondant cakes.
Each tier of cake a different design.
Writing your own vows.
Retro cake toppers.
Fruit accents in flower centerpieces.
Pale pink or blue wedding gowns.
Colorful cakes.
Round cakes are still #1. Square and hexagon shapes are
gaining popularity.
International coffee bar.
Popcorn buffet with different flavored popcorn.
Cheesecake buffet.
Wedding programs for the ceremony.
On-line gift registries.
Paring black and white for a formal wedding.
Signature cocktails-Gin is in.
Ethnic Foods.
The mini-moon. 6 months before wedding to take a break from
planning.
Letting the bridesmaids choose their dress. One they can
wear again after the wedding.
Ruffles on dresses.
Dainty purses for the flower girl.
Having your children in second marriages.
Faux rose petals for table decorations.
Decorate chairs with floral swags.
Order-of-the-day cards. Mini itinerary of what will happen
throughout the day.
Candelabras with flowers draping from them.
Groom's cake to be given to guests as they leave.
Square tables for a modern feel.
Off-the-shoulder styles and halter tops.
Pretty wraps and shawls.
Mermaid dresses are popular.
Elegant fabrics, such as, chiffon, satin and silk.
Bridesmaid dresses-bold, bright colors are in.
Bouquets with jewels, brooches attached.
Cupcake trees/towers.
I hope I've included everything. If you know of any trend
I've missed, please email me at:
maryann@trendyweddingsmagazine.com
.
I hope you can include some of the above trends in your
Wedding. Most of the trends this year are so beautiful.
Above all have Your very own Signature Wedding. One filled
with the looks and ideas you love.
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