Wedding Trends
When predicting 2010 Wedding Trends, it seems almost too obvious to talk
about the economy's impact. But before you jump to conclusions about cheap
weddings, know that money is certainly not the only influence on style, fashion,
or tradition. In fact, couples are getting more creative and feel more freedom
to make unique choices.
Here's what I think will be a hit this year:
Backyard
Weddings and at Home Weddings.
While getting married at home isn't necessarily cheaper, it feels more personal,
allows you to have a more intimate affair, and doesn't feel ostentatious. The
economy means not only that people want to spend less money, but also that they
feel guilty when they do spend money. A backyard event not only helps to put
your guests at ease, but also allows you to make more casual, less expensive
choices elsewhere. For example, a barbeque picnic feels more appropriate at home
than it would at a country club. Guest lists can be pared down, and the whole
event can be planned from late afternoon into the evening - or only for the
afternoon. This allows you to make different food choices as well a bar choices.
For flowers everything becomes more organic and simple by letting the natural
setting becoming your decor.
Smaller bouquets and fewer attendants.
As the bridal gowns become less voluminous so do the bouquets decrease in size.
Also bridesmaids are making the choice of having shorter gowns. This also means
simpler bouquets, purse bouquets and even in some instances wristlets.
Shorter engagements and less time planning.
A lot of our brides are taking mere months to plan a wedding. They are making
quicker choices and not letting the wedding day become a bigger event than they
originally planned for.
The
one thing for sure this year Purple is the colour. And why not! Purple is such a
strong rich looking colour and is a perfect background colour for yellow, pink,
white, green and for fall peachy oranges, pink reds and deep blues.
