Ok all you recently engaged ladies!...I know there are a lot of you out there, after all they don't call the holidays engagement season for nothing! Let me be one of many to congratulate you all. I hope you are not becoming overwhelmed with your planning just yet. If you are, you know how to contact me. Hopfeully this blog will give you some ideas and inspiration of your own.
2009 brings a very cool trend to the wedding scene, one I actually am quite fond of, Vintage! We are talking about 1920's/1930's weddings coming back with all of its glamour. There are many special touches you can add to your wedding to incorporate this theme, bringing a little bit of the old Hollywood glamour to your special day.
As you begin to plan your wedding, most importantly, remember that it is about you and your fiance! Even though I am going to be talking about the latest trends in weddings this year, it does not mean that it is for everyone. Your wedding style should be about the two of you and what you both enjoy.
Wedding Dress
Most of you have probably had your dream dress in mind well, since you were 5, or maybe that's just me. As you flip through the many bridal magazines you begin to collect, you will see a couple of common trends in the dresses this year: sleek dresses with plunging backs and/or necklines, halter necklines, one shoulder dresses, antique lace, rhinestone/diamond brocade, COLOR, and even short dresses. This year is not all about the "princess" poof style dress, but more the form fitting, flowy, silk charmeuse that is elusive and glamorous. This style is elegant and will make you feel like you are a star walking on the "red" or should we say white carpet.
Now, you may be thinking to yourself, sleek, form fitting?! Yikes! Don't worry, if your dream dress is more of the strapless Cinderella style dress, that's ok. Get what you feel glamorous in, no matter what the trend maybe. There is a different style dress for everyone. Another great option if you want true vintage is to wear your mother or grandmother's gown, not to mention the sentimental value!
COLOR, yes I said color. This trend is big for 2009 and there are many ways you can incorporate color into your dress: a sash in the color that matches your bridesmaids' dresses, a brocade with colored rhinestones, a dress with colored embroidery, or for the more bold bride, a dress in a color, not white! The runway showed many wedding dresses in soft pastels, and for the really adventurous bride deep crimsons with gold accents. Here are a few dresses I found, courtesy of http://www.brides.com/ that fit two different vintage styles:
Keep it simple! To keep with the vintage theme, you are going to see a lot of chandelier style earrings, pearl and crystal bracelets and crystal barrettes for the hair. Now, I wouldn't recommend combining all three of these together, but find a combination that accents you and your dress. You do not want your accessories to be the first thing noticed.
A great way to incorporate vintage into your accessories is to wear a vintage or heirloom piece of jewelry that was your grandmother's, or maybe even your great grandmother's! Not only will this save you money on buying accessories, but you are carrying something meaningful with you on your big day.
Decor
A couple of trends are hitting the scene here. To start, Black is BACK. Don't be afraid of black this year. Black is elegant and when combined with certain colors, stunning! Grey is another great color for this year, and when you combine it with deep plums, soft pinks, or crystaly blues, it pops!
