From
runway fashion and edible favours to personalised celebrations, the latest
wedding trends are all about imprinting your blissful day with your unique
style.
Sashay in Bridal
Chic
Brides can look forward to fashion themes in both
classic designs and modernism, with dynamic shapes, luscious fabrics and a
floral slant. Romanticism overloaded the runways with an abundance of tulle,
chiffon, organza, super-light taffeta and lace, as well as delicate silk petals
fluttering up and down entire length of gowns, and giant flower dresses. Short
is also definitely an option to consider for this season’s bride, be it
knee-length, minis, super minis and even shorts.
Hair-ccessorize
Low, loose buns and high,
neat ballet-inspired hairstyles (think Black Swan) take centrestage. Hairpins
are the perfect accessories for these styles, from a simple chic pearl pin to a
more detailed decorative tassle. Match simple hairstyles with lavish hair accessories, stunning hats
and/or high quality veils. The shorter trains and veils (particularly
the bird cage veil) are popular as are pretty boleros, and shawls.
All Decked Out
Lightweight fabrics,
including organza, lace, tulle and chiffon, can either make perfect wraps by
reducing sun exposure on bare arms and shoulders, or provide you with some cozy
comfort from the air-conditioning. Pearls and diamonds remain the top jewellery
choices for necklaces and earrings, while crystal adornments are popular
for the dress, in the hair, bridesmaids’ handbags and shoes or on the
bouquet handle.
The
Unconventional Posy
Big, plush blooms like peonies are still the
classic choice but for something totally innovative and personalised, furnish
your bouquets with details such as pearls, beads, brooches, jewel pins, crystal
and rhinestones, or a monogrammed ribbon. For the more rustic and natural
elements (think beach and garden themes), go for shells and starfish, feathers,
berries and pinecones. For something different, walk down the aisle with a
nosegay (small bouquet) made of origami butterflies
or silver bells decorated with trails of silver and blue glitter.
Bridal
Colour Palette
Expect lots of diverse options for
wedding colours. The bold pairings consist of the different shades of
pinks, especially towards the darker tones, as well as honeysuckle and sunny
yellow. Neutrals, which are always a hot favourite, continue to make their way
into the interior, as sapphire blues, violets and golds; and emerald green dominate floral design, and accents. Some brides
are also opting for futuristic shades like metallic accents and shimmering and
sparkling colours.
Destination Weddings
Couples love this idea because instead of having
just one day to celebrate their nuptials with their favorite people, they have
several days of quality time together. The key to success in planning a
destination wedding is to start as early as possible. Lots of research needs to
be done about what will be required to get married in the destination of your
choice. Make sure you have a reliable travel agent and an all-resourceful
wedding planner at hand.
Going
Green
Incorporate the eco-friendly theme into your
wedding plans and favours to leave a small carbon footprint. Invitations comprised of recycled paper or Thank You cards printed or
written on old postcards are the latest trends. Giving away seeds for guests to plant,
or flowers in small glass receptacles (such as yogurt or mason jars) and tin
tea cans create an eco-chic and rustic ambience for the wedding.
Daytime Weddings
You’ll not only be able to hold the wedding of
the year without breaking the bank, you’ll also be able to stretch your
creative wedding celebration plans through the day and into the night, if you
want to keep going. Afternoon tea parties are also more relaxed as scrumptious canapés
and desserts are served in tiered pastry stands make a daytime wedding
celebration fit for a queen. For the unconventional day wedding party, book a spot in the park for
an all-out grand picnic or a barbeque at the beach, complete with a string
quartet or music band.
Bring
the Party Home
It’s no longer just novelty favours
propped on the dining table for your guests to take away. Some guests have
actually found it more fun to be able to pick up their wedding souvenirs at a
gift station usually located right outside the event venue. As they marvel
about the little delights they can take away, guests can also mingle with
friends and relatives they have not seen for a long time.
Cool Keepsakes
Save-the-date stationery ideas are as varied as
anyone’s creativity. Some have been as simple as a postcard or as elaborate and interactive as a magnetic
puzzle. Some brides favour save-the-date cookies, while others love the
idea of save-the-date stickers that will fit into appointment books or on
desktop calendars. Refrigerator magnets and fans as well as pinwheels and even
videos have made their way into mailboxes.
