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Looking ahead to the TOP Wedding Trends for 2008
Posted by Brenda Lopez, CEO & Founder - AffluentBride.com
Here’s the upcoming Top Wedding Trends for 2008.
What’s on the horizon.
Color Palletes - Blues will still be strong contender, into 2008, but will be matched more often with metallics such as gold, silver, gray and platinum.
Bold Jewel Tone Colors, brides are now seeking to make a stronger eye-catching statement with vivid wedding colors, including rich purples, golds, oranges, and reds. The increasing influence of Asian cultures will play a significant role in the wedding horizon. All shades of purple will equally be popular.
Green, Societal and economic trends will also be making a big splash and impact on wedding color choices.
Couples choosing to go “green” in other aspects of the wedding as well, something that ties in quite well with ec-conscious couples, and promises to be an ongoing trend with no end in site.
Brides and grooms are looking for ways to ‘give back’ with their wedding dollars. Using products such as recycled paper invitations, pesticide free floral, local organic foods, and antioxidant free meats, tomorrows weddings promise to be more environmentally friendly .
However the hottest contender test color for next season is simply purple. Expect to see everything ranging from the most palest of lavenders to vivid deep eggplant. Seasonal colors will include: for Winter - black, plum and navy; for Spring - latte, coral and lavender; for Summer - mauve, sage and turquoise and for Fall emerald, burgundy and chocolate. Another important style trend will be the use of floral patterns and geometric shapes for fabrics and materials and a strong emphasis on shiny metallics.
Attire - In Europe brides are boldly choosing deep, rich colors for not only their bridesmaids dresses but also for their bridal gowns. Here in the United States, American brides continue to stay true to the traditional white wedding gown but will pick up the new color palettes with the focus on smarter accent detailing. While we’ll continue to see sashes, ribbons, and embroidered details, in beautifully inspired colors, the bride will pull these bolder color choices into their respective selections for linens, wedding stationery, additional décor and even into the wedding cake.
Other wedding attire trends will be gowns that feature multi-layers of eloquent fabric, including tinted mutli-layered voile and chiffon that will transpire into a beautiful seasonal colors, mingled int with a white silhouette. The effect will be a breathtakingly beautiful blend of both color and white innocence. Chic luxury brides will also turn to colored crinoline underskirts, with accent color details featured on the soles of their bridal shoes.
Vintage is IN and we’ll see vintage influences that take us back to the early days of Hollywood and beyond. Romance is exuded everywhere, as visbleles in more halter necklines, capelet sleeves, light and airy draping styles, strapless gowns, plunging necklines, antique lace, satin ribbons for straps, ruffles, tea-length dresses in Spring and Summer, diamond or rhinestone accessories, open-toed stilettos and dangling earrings.
Design and Decor - Color plays a part in all aspects of the wedding for 2008 as well. Stunning reception decor will move away from white and ivory to again take on a more bold color pallette display.
Photo-journalism style wedding photography - Couples are moving away from formal, posed shots. Black and white, candid, unposed photography is being requested more often. Of course, color photography is still popular for capturing wedding colors.
Destination weddings - Although this is already popular in tropical or exotic localations, this trend will increase substantially in Europe, where recent celebrity marriages as between Parker & Longoria, Cruise& Holmes have created a buzz.
Savvy engaged couples are also taking the time to personalize gift items with monograms, family heirlooms, etc. Classic wedding ideas are taking on a modern twist and promise to be big next year!
Square tables get even more popular, as do vintage accents, international and ethnic themes.
Catering - Signature drinks and family recipes abound. On the menu, items will be more colorful than ever before. Ethnic themed dishes become are interwined to delight your guests. Middle Eastern, Latin and Mediterranean themes are certainly those worth watching!
A most elegant addition to the cocktail is the addition of ports and cheeses alongside delicious chocolate treats.
Certainly gone are the days of 200 plus guests. Affluent couples are more discerning regarding their guest list. Many simply choose to invite between 75 to 100 of their closest friends and family.
Glamorous Weddings - Lastly, glamour is definitely the buzz word of the year. Affluent couples are opting for the most lavish and sophisticated affairs for their wedding.
Are you planning your own wedding for 2008? How close did we come to seeing into the future with yours? We’d love to know…
Brenda Lopez, Founder - AFFLUENT BRIDE / In Style Weddings BLOGAffluentBride.com
That table you have in the display pic is absolutely gorgeous! Its actually just what I had in mind for my own wedding coming up in April 08. Going to have my wedding planner make note of it! I was happy to read that purple was IN for 2008, in as this is my all time favorite color but of course did not want to go outside the boundary if it was clearly a NO NO. Nice blog BTW..
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This is a great post! I heard sales of purple were up, but I have to admit I thought green was going to be next. I guess sales don’t lie afterall.
You hit the nail on the head.
Our February wedding has the following matches to your trend watch:
Colors - Cobalt Blue and Gold
Style - Old Hollywood - Fahbulous Dahling!
Motif - beautiful scroll heart designed especially for us
Wedding Dress - flowy, low cut, sweep train by Lyne Carter
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