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Bridal wedding trends
Want to be on the cutting edge with your nuptials? Slash the bridal party to two and don't sit down to dinner.
By Kristi Barlette, 518Life
Wedding trends change faster than you can say "Vera Wang." Strapless gowns, shabby chic reception decor and destination affairs are in one year and out, like crowdfunding your honeymoon, the next.
Beauty bars: Couples will have hair and makeup specialists on site during the reception for guests to enjoy touch-ups throughout the night.
Combining unique ceremony and cocktail locations, then traveling to the reception: Some examples are getting married on a steamboat on Lake George before docking and heading to the dinner and dancing at a separate reception space, or having the ceremony and cocktails at the Canfield Casino before heading to a ballroom for dinner and dancing.
Smaller bridal parties: Clients are opting for one maid of honor and one best man in total.
Color trends: This year. we've seen cool, softer colors, but 2017 is gearing up to be bold and bright by incorporating red, yellow and orange into bouquets and centerpieces, this adds pop without overdoing the decor. Also, couples are adding a touch of metallic to their attire, their centerpieces, linens or other decor for a bit of bling.
Food trends: No more traditional sit-down dinners: It's family style for a more relaxed, personal and intimate wedding. Long tables bring back memories of the days when that style of dining was a typical Saturday night. Another hot trend is cocktail-style receptions. This is a more mix and mingle, eat-when-you're-ready approach, giving more time to the reception, dancing and enjoying your guests.
Say "bye-bye" to candy buffets and large wedding cakes and hello to mini treats and dessert bars as a late night snack or for pack-and-go at the end of the night. Oftentimes these menu options are family favorites or from a local bakery.
Say goodbye to your classic white princess dress! It's time to give wedding dresses some extra sparkle with shiny, sparkly metallic gowns. A shimmery dress makes for a bold, yet sophisticated wedding look for a black-tie affair.
And if you're planning a summer wedding or heading to a tropical destination for your nuptials, then Kay has the trend for you. Flowy, lightweight dresses are looking fresh and fabulous this season. A touch of lace on the bodice will give any dress an elegant twist.
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A touch of lace on the bodice keeps it feeling classic.
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3. Cascading bouquets
Bridal bouquets are getting a modern twist! The cascading bouquets of today are not as dramatic as what we saw with '80s brides. Now, it's all about adding lots of greenery and dangling flowers for a natural, chic look. (See photo above.) RELATED: The new do's and don'ts for modern wedding guests*******************************************************************************
4. Icebreaker guest games
Weddings undoubtedly involve mixing two sets of families and friends. Break the ice by letting your guests have some fun! Personalized Mad Libs and crossword puzzles about the couple can make for fun guessing games for all. If it's an outdoor affair, bring the games outside! Croquet, horseshoes and corn hole are all fun ways to get guests to mingle with each other and have a great time.
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5. GUEST ENTERTAINMENT
Couples are getting seriously creative when it comes to entertaining their guests — and it goes way beyond a band or DJ. Now gospel choirs, acrobats and even contortionists help make a night to remember.
6. Drone photography
Don't miss a single moment of your special day thanks to drones. Capturing aerial photos and videos of all of the festivities will help preserve memories that you can look at forever.
7. The new florals
Give your ceremony or reception a new look with hanging flowers. These suspended floral installations — a modern take on traditional table arrangements — will completely transform any space. And have some fun with the types of flowers and colors you use.
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Instead of leaving floral arrangements on the table, why not hang them from above?
If you want to give your reception a pop of color, bright glassware will instantly jazz up any table.
9. Go gold
For a nice elegant touch, try writing guest names in gold calligraphy on the place cards. If you're trying to channel an earthy vibe, use stones for the place cards. It's an unexpected and unique touch.
10. Translucent cakes
The naked cake trend is getting an upgrade . So what's the difference? Instead of no frosting at all, translucent cakes have a thin veil of it with just a little bit of cake coming through. Did we mention they're gorgeous, too?
A new year typically comes with new trends, and weddings are no exception. Vendors at a bridal show tell Melissa Krull what's "in," but also how much an average Central New York wedding costs. NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Instead of black tuxedos, you may see more navy blue and gray at weddings this year. "We're introducing a new gray, Sharkskin, and we're also introducing a new navy blue suit which are both dynamite for the wedding season,” said A. Vitullo’s Formalwear Manager Dale Cavoli. "Anything but black. The brides want something different. They want to change it up and put their own spin on it,” Picker’s Elegant Occasions Owner Ashley Grabeldinger said. Brides-to-be could see how to do just that at the Winter Bridal Faire at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford on Sunday. Vendors there said the style of wedding dresses may look a little different this year too. "Straps are very 'in' which is different,” Grabeldinger said. “Used to all be strapless, but now there's all types of straps, sleeves. Long sleeves are very 'in' this year too." New desserts are also being served. "We are getting more towards the cupcakes with all the rustic weddings that are happening now so that's gotten to be the newest trend,” Rolling Pin Coffee and Bake Shop Owner Gail Garrison said. Another style of photography is becoming more popular. "They like a photojournalistic look. Pictures of people that aren't posed. They're not aware of the camera. Those little moments between a mother and a daughter, you know, mom has got a tear in her eye," said Gina Sciortino, the co-owner of Photography by Joseph. One thing that hasn't changed is weddings can still be expensive. "I would say that if you were to consider a budget starting with $12,000 up through maybe $20,000. You know just to have a wedding and all the categories involved,” Match Marketing and BridalJunction.com Owner Renee Leininger said. Wedding days can be expensive, but experts shared some tips on how to make planning more friendly for your wallet. "Once in a while, depending if you do, so you book your rehearsal dinner as well as your wedding reception, a lot of times the venues will offer a discount or maybe throw in an hors d'oeuvre platter,” Candy Orbinati of the Roselawn said. "Ask a lot of questions,” said Sciortino. “Be an educated consumer. Know what you want. Know what you're looking for." An area wedding planner said it's financially important to give yourself plenty of planning time, and suggests at least two years to do so. Vendors say speaking with them at bridal shows is one of the best ways you can learn about what they have to offer. *******************************************************
These Are the Top Trends for 2020 Weddings
What you can expect to see at next year's ceremonies, receptions, after-parties, and more.
With the new decade on the horizon, our minds are on the holiday season—which at BAZAAR Bride and in the wedding industry, is more appropriately known as engagement season. From Christmas through Valentine's Day, the majority of next year's brides will get engaged, and our minds are on the looks, styles, colors, and details we're excited to see in their celebrations.
Here, the top trends to keep in mind as you plan your 2020 wedding. Our advice? Tap only into the ideas that genuinely speak to your personal style, rather than embracing them simply because they're of-the-moment. With that said, should you choose to opt for them all, you won't be disappointed—trust us.
1Sustainability
Christian Oth
Though keeping the environment in mind is something that should never be considered a "trend," more and more couples are making concerted efforts to lessen the impact their celebrations have on our planet. Couples with the environment top of mind are even opting for completely sustainable weddings, from the food to the flowers.
Large-scale event productions take days (if not weeks) to set up and construct, and their carbon footprints are inevitable—from the design and fabrication of tenting, the setting up working kitchens where they don't exist, the shipping of dozens of crates of supplies to another country, and even the drinking of water from plastic bottles needed to keep a valued staff well-hydrated. Come 2020, many of those once-accepted impacts on our environment will be deemed something worth changing, and planners, designers, caterers, florists, brides, and grooms are all seeking to shift the way we work on weddings in favor of a more sustainable approach.
Floral designers are taking some of the biggest strides, cutting down or completely eliminating the use of flower foam (also known as oasis) from their designs, recycling florals wherever possible and composting the products used via eco-friendly breakdown services. For brides looking to work with the brands making waves in this part of the market, tap those like Garbage Goddess for eco-conscious, waste-free breakdowns, and Repeat Roses for recycled florals. Work with vendors who prioritize sustainability, like royal wedding florists Shane Connolly and Philippa Craddock, and BAZAAR It floristsPutnam & Putnam—who designed the wedding of Chris Hessney & Simon Miall, pictured here, completely flower foam-free.
2Cabinet of Curiosities
Christian Oth
Spirituality and all things mystical are making waves in weddings—think crystals galore, tarot card and palm readings, aura paintings, and more. From wellness-focused showers and bachelorette events to tablescapes dotted with raw crystal specimens and after-party activations where guests can have their fortunes told by a revered astrologer or tarot reader, there's never been a better time to lean in to all things astrological.
Ceremonies are also becoming more communal and inclusive, getting an infusion of spirituality with interactive gestures and blessings that bring the guests into the couple's vow exchange. Come 2020, expect more of this feel-good energy in weddings of all creeds and faiths, be it in the ceremony, the decor, or the entertainment.
3Next-Level Engagement Sessions
Jose Villa
Taking chic engagement photos has been a long-standing tradition. An engagement shoot can serve as a warm-up to the wedding day and a chance to get to know your chosen photographer. In 2020, brides and grooms will be thinking of their weddings—and all the looks in between—as a series of photo moments worth creating and capturing.
Expect these shoots to get a lot more elevated as we move into next year's engagement and wedding seasons. Western couples are taking cues from the customs of Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Singaporean, and Korean weddings, which all customarily include well-styled engagement sessions, many of which take place in far-flung destinations.
Think of these shoots as a time to have fun with travel, style, and more—like this session by Jose Villa shot in Camargue, with the bride donning Zuhair Murad. Head to a location you've both been dying to visit; take a risk on a dress color or silhouette that doesn't quite suit your wedding day but feels undeniably true to your personal style; let your hair down if you plan to keep it polished and up for the actual ceremony. Whatever the risks may be, these shoots are your time to explore the many facets of your personality and style as a couple.
No shock here: Video is just as important to your wedding day as photography. Wedding coverage no longer begs the question of whether you'll have a videography team, but rather, which talented video team you'll collaborate with.
The best videographers collaborate seamlessly with your photographer (and planner), understand when and where to utilize drone footage, edit your wedding with music and a style that speaks to the overall feel of the event, and make sure the look of the film feels cohesive and consistent with the look of the photographs. Some photographers provide videography services, but make sure you ask to see full galleries and a reel before committing to one team to provide two services.
As for the pros, some of our go-to videographers include East West Production, Aaron Novak Films, Cloudless Weddings, Films by Francesco, Le Rêve Films, Storybox Cinema, and Sculpting with Time.
6Bold Uses of Color
Aaron Delesie
Gone are the days of basic color palettes like the standard white and green, all blush, or neutrals-plus-metallic weddings. Expect the new year to bring about pops of color, new palettes, print mixing, and statement hues that weddings haven't seen before. Get in touch with your personal style—and set the table, florals, and design accordingly.
And while next year's weddings will see a wide range of shades and tones get highlighted and mixed, this trend is also about showcasing your favorite hue in a big way. If you love one particular color, lean in full force rather than peppering it in sparingly. Take cues from this more-is-more lavender tablescape by Easton Events with Putnam & Putnam, featuring pops of clementine, greenery, mustard, coral, and amethyst. Pop your favorite hue in unexpected places, like the glassware, chairs, and napkins (especially stunning custom versions, like the ones pictured here).
7Extra! Extra!
Tina Tyrell
Slipdresses, simplicity, and understated styles are taking a backseat in the new decade, with fashion getting bigger, bolder—and so it seems—better. Volume, tiers, loads of tulle, intricate beading, and a more-is-more approach to dressing seem to be on the docket, but with that comes the need for an ample dose of restraint. Expect brides to change more frequently—think a ceremony look, a reception dress, and an after-party costume change.
This trend is about fashion risk-taking, but also knowing when it's time to rein it in. Next year promises brides who don't play it safe, and choose bold shapes, color, prints, lengths, sleeves, and more that are sure to stun in all the right ways. Our advice? When plotting out a night of multiple looks, consider the story you're telling. Explore your fashion personality, but make sure there is a nice flow as you transform from look to look. Plot your changes (fashion, accessories, and beauty) in advance so that you spend as little time as possible in the dressing room and more time on the dance floor. Lastly, think about when it's time to pare back your beauty or accessories to counterbalance a bold fashion choice—like the look pictured, in which a delicate evening shoe, simple hair, and a classic earring serve as the perfect foil to this bold, over-the-top bridal style by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.
8Supersize (or Skip) the Veil
Jose Villa
The most traditional wedding accessory is getting a reboot in 2020, thanks to brides like Priyanka Chopra and her dear friend, the Duchess of Sussex, who dared to take their bridal veils to the next level with loads of extra length.
Chopra's veil was so long it required six attendants to get it down the aisle, and Meghan's required two page boys. Take notes from these A-list brides and adapt the look for your aisle; keep in mind that the ceremony and gown design need to accommodate an accessory with this much of a wow factor—from the width of the aisle to the length of your train. Whether you opt for embroidery like the duchess, or a veil of simple, raw-edged silk tulle like the actress, this is a style that is sure to turn heads but leave your look easy to maneuver once it's removed for cocktail hour. This trend allows for easier dress silhouettes as well, given that statement veils can also double as trains.
And should you not be interested in a veil this grand, or any veil at all—just skip it. Veils (contrary to traditional thinking) are not a requirement, unless you are having a religious ceremony where one plays a part.
9High-Style Photo Booths
Christian Oth Studio
This year, it was all about the Instagram/Kardashian-inspired photo booth, where couples and their friends enjoyed all the filters, airbrushing, and slimming effects of modern takes on old-school filmstrips. In 2020, expect more of an artful take on this after-party activity, with high-style portrait sessions curated and shot by your photo team taking the place of an automatic click-to-shoot experience.
This experience, admittedly, is a bit more elevated—and therefore, a bit more expensive. These "booths," which can be curated and planned in collaboration with your planner and photographer, provide your guests with a styled, professional portrait session. Though imagery doesn't print out instantly, the results are well worth it. Your guests will also appreciate a favor they'll actually cherish, like a perfectly shot and edited portrait of them with their friends, delivered to their inbox or home post-wedding.
Work with your key vendors to make the design of your portrait studio work with the vibe of your after-party or reception, like this one curated by Christian Oth Studio and The Lake Como Wedding Planner for a recent event in Italy.
10Far & Away Weddings
KT Merry
Italy, France, Hawaii, and the Caribbean are always a good idea, but destination weddings are getting a new look in the new year— with more far-flung locations on the docket than ever before.
From the Japan elopement pictured here, planned by Lisa Vorce and shot by KT Merry, to celebrations in Thailand, the Seychelles, Montenegro, Mallorca, and beyond, couples are viewing the world as their oyster when planning weddings for the next decade. It seems that there is no need to save the world's once-in-a-lifetime locations for your honeymoon. Instead, choose the spot on the globe that means the most to you as a couple or your family, or that you've always dreamed of traveling to tie the knot. If editing your guest list is required to make your dream destination happen, so be it—smaller weddings are also trending for the new year.
Expert tip: When planning a wedding far and away, choose your planning team very wisely. Ideally, your wedding planner should be well-versed in planning destination affairs, and they'll usually collaborate with a local agency on the ground for all deliveries, logistics, and details.
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