Archive for the ‘Top Wedding Trends’ Category
Mar
02
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Feb
09
Posted by Brenda Lopez, CEO & Founder - AffluentBride.com
Planning a Luxury Wedding for 2010? Our style editors are here to share some inspirational tips and advice as you move forward in the wedding planning process.
On the fashion runway for 2010 you’ll find a return to timeless Romanticism from top couture wedding dress designers as evident within their outpouring of bridal collections this year that evoke intricate lace, metallic fabrics, boldly elaborate flower appliques and billowing ruffled tiers reminiscent of exquisite bridal fashions dating back to a bygone era. Just as popular in 2010 as it was for 2009 are couture gowns presented with all-over beaded embellishments. Brides will also want to consider the the daring asymmetrical, one shoulder necklines that project a different dimension over strapless gowns this season.
Brides will additionally see varying shades of violet, rose, blues and greens to reflect the more popular color palette for wedding gowns this season not only for the bride but her bridal party entourage as well.
Classic wedding veils, the long or short of it and those offering simplistic blusher styling will also made a big return this year in popularity. As well, custom feather headpieces continue to retain high marks in unspoken elegance for discerning brides who wish to add a more dramatic finishing touch to their couture ensemble.
Expect custom wedding cakes to tower to new heights for 2010, taking center stage at your stylish reception as a delectable fondant masterpiece and making triple layered wedding cakes a thing of the past outside of the smaller intimate wedding reception gathering.
Another wedding trend that is being revisited for 2010 is the addition of a “Groom’s Cake” to offer just a bit of history about the groom and take your wedding guests by surprise!
Luxury wedding photography also takes on a new meaning this year with a return to a more nostalgic photojournalistic approach that will tell your inspirational wedding story from start to finish with plenty of “celebrity style” to capture those once-in-lifetime moments.
Eco-friendly weddings and the trends toward such remain in full swing this year as it did for last, but with a more sophisticated touch for 2010. In one example, many elaborate table arrangements and wedding centerpieces are now being replaced by miniature fruit or ornamental trees, live topiaries and herb baskets ready for easy transplant into ones garden after the wedding event.
The focus on edible favors adds a delightful twist to and continues to present a strong footing for 2010. Personalized and delectable dark chocolates, candies, and exotic fruits give a new dimension to the term wedding favor.
Social media savvy brides have more choices than ever to engage others in the excitement of their upcoming nuptials online. With the increased popularity of Twitter, Facebook and vast number of wedding blogs coming full circle, brides have no reason to hold anything back when it comes to blogging and announcing their wedding online. Social networking is most definitely here to stay!
Registration of online wedding registries is also expected to increase steadily for 2010 offering invited guests the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their own home for that perfect gift wedding gift. In addition a trend towards high tech and time saving gifts has joined the ranks of popular wedding gifts versus the usual standard of crystal and china. This same trend is also being carried over in a prominent way regarding bridal party gifts as well.
Concern for humanity has increasingly become center focus for 2010 in regards to giving back from your wedding day and paying forward to those who are desparately in need. Amidst the recent tragic events in Haiti this has come full circle for many of us. The move towards donating leftover food and delicacies from your wedding reception to those less fortunate in a homeless shelter perhaps, has now become the sensibly responsible thing to do for many affluent couples. In addition, your donation of floral arrangements and decor to area hospices, nursing homes and hospitals once your celebration is over will enable joy and happiness to spread to others who sometimes feel they have little to smile about and BE hopeful for.
Sea and nature inspired custom wedding invitations as well as hand-illustrated wedding invitations are also a very popular choice in 2010 for those planning a destination wedding Worldwide. In addition, couture wedding invitations that introduce luxury design elements and printing techniques such as letterpress, foil stamping, embossing, Swavorski crystals, luxury embellishments, silk boxes, engraving, offset, digital, thermography and more, remain on equal footing when choosing a custom wedding invitation to express your own wedding style at its very best. Just be certain to do your homework and select an invitation designer with the necessary credentials to fit your needs. Most custom invitation designers are available to assist brides Worldwide and happy to do so regardless of location.
On a final note, live event painters and artists such as Southern California based Karen Wall Garrison and Miles Pelky are also gaining much popularity for brides in 2010 who choose to commission a live painting of their luxury wedding event as it unfolds on canvas and one that will provide unique entertainment for their wedding guests in attendance. Most live event artists will gladly travel to your wedding destination whether held nationally or internationally.
As always, we wish you the very best in the planning of your own luxury wedding event for 2010!
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Jun
05
Posted by Brenda Lopez, CEO & Founder - AffluentBride.com
Bold is Beautiful AGAIN
It’s not your mother’s wedding anymore! This year’s 2009 summer wedding season represents a favorable return turn to vibrant, bold colors reminiscent of turquiose blue waters straight out of the Caribbean, to a simpler wildflower “garden variety” palate of sunny daisy yellows, mauve and sage green.
Eco-Destination Weddings on the rise
Gaining much ground in popularity are eco-friendly Destination Weddings to exotic locations such as Costa Rica, Belize, Bali, Granada – Spain, St Lucia and Capetown South Africa which now reign in as some of the TOP choices for discerning, affluent couples who wish to plan a socially conscious wedding and one that will reflect their concern over the environment amidst an absolutely breathtaking backdrop. Be sure to visit our most notable list of destination wedding planners and destination wedding photographers and photojournalists to ultimately guide you on your way to an extraordinary event!
Discerning engaged couples can also find some interesting vogue designers that cater to the more eco-conscious bride, such as Conscious Clothing with their stunning array of sustainable hemp silk couture as well as Rene Geneva Design who is not only regarded as carbon neutral in her business practice but also specializes in sustainable, fair trade wedding dresses for the bride to be. View our complete list of wedding dress designers.
POSH INVITATIONS take center stage
Prepare top be DAZZLED!
When it comes to selecting an upscale invitation designer, nothing sets the tone more for your luxury wedding than the 1st impression your wedding stationery resonates to your invited guests by
providing the WOW factor to capture the attention of your invited guests.
Another rising trend in regards to invitations has to do with the delivery of such. Many affluent newlyweds are now choosing to have their posh wedding invitations delivered directly to their invited guests courtesy of the engaged couple’s own hands or entrusting them to an elite courier service. Can we say oooh la la… Now that’s service!
Bring on the RING BLING!
For the summer wedding season, bridal ring bling is not only getting bigger but better. The year’s hot ticket introduces the bride to much more opulent pairings such as rare colored diamonds alongside glittering gemstones. From radiant rubys to sparkling sapphires….the sheer combinations will have you taking more than a second glance.
VINTAGE anyone?
Why not consider adding a VINTAGE TOUCH to your wedding reception with the rental of a Photo Booth, such avaiable through NYC Photobooth. This just happens to be one of the most extraordinary concepts to re-invent itself in decades, allowing Gen X and Baby Boomers to take that trip back down memory lane. ( Some further back than others I’m afraid …lol )
WEDDING EVENT ARTISTS ….your celebration as it unfolds on canvas
To evoke a unique and sophisticated touch to your celebration, consider contracting with a live event artist for your wedding to capture and preserve the memories of your wedding day event as they unfold, LIVE and on canvas. The process alone will prove to be simply fascinating for your invited guests. Wedding event artists can be found in most major cities with many open to traveling to your venue Worldwide.
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Feb
09
Posted by Brenda Lopez, CEO & Founder - AffluentBride.com
Vikki Smyth, Inc. and her line of food presentationware have taken the luxury bridal and event design industry by storm and the owner / designer has only just scratched the surface.
With the sole goal of Revolutionizing the Art of Cake Display, and what a display it is, Smyth is elegantly gracing wedding tables everywhere as more and more brides are “getting away from traditional silver displays” and moving towards her innovative, clean and contemporary, cake display designs and other distinctive food displays that will work equally well for hors d’oeuvres at your elegant reception.
Dazzling in appearance, Smyth’s Full Moons, Quads, and many other designs, reveal a uniqueness in wedding cake presentation with a great sense of style and sophisticated taste. And the best part? Smyths’ designs are also offered in an array of color, sizes, and shapes for every bride. “My cake platter designs will definitely take the stress out of “What will I display my precious cake on? They are simply beautiful… that’s all- and it’s certainly one less thing for the bride to worry about”, Smyth exclaims.
And spectacular it is. With an impressive client list from the W to Ritz Hotels, Smyth has been supplying platters for selective brides all over the country.
Once the hospitality aspect of business took off, retail came knocking at Smyth’s door. Smyth was invited to design an exclusive bath line for Wynn’s brand new 5-Star Las Vegas property, Encore. “I’m honored to be involved with such a prestigious Hotel,” Smyth proclaimed.
Similar to the clientele of that 5-Star property in Vegas, Smyth’s designs are for those discerning brides who value the extraordinary and have a keen eye for detail. Vikki Smyth’s, Designs to Live For, is, at the very least, a reflection of refined and cultivated taste.
With this in mind, Vikki Smyth’s focus is to consistently develop new products to satisfy the fundamental bridal need, to keep designs exclusive, distinctive, fresh, stimulating, and lastly, to live for!
Visit Vikki Smyth, Inc. to learn more and view their complete food presentationware line.
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