The
wedding industry is always influenced by what’s current in the art, fashion,
culinary and interior design worlds. Every new year brings a slightly different approach to wedding
planning coupled with interesting trends.
Here
are a few predictions for 2013:
Emerald
Green – This year, the Pantone Colour Institute has chosen “Emerald
Green” as the “it” colour for 2013. The shade is described as “lively, radiant
and lush,” and will certainly be seen this year on bridesmaid gowns, bouquets, invitation
accents and décor.
Another colour that is going
to be very popular this year is mint green. This delicate, pastel colour fits
very well with retro and vintage wedding themes.
Victorian-inspired
– Accessories
are taking a cue from the Victorian era. This year, we are seeing motifs that
were once popular on Victorian jewelry such as: flora, fauna and bows. The
incorporation of ribbon, lace and tulle on bridal jewelry pieces, is another
Victorian influence. The Victorian influence will also be seen on décor and
favour choices; so we will see a return to more romantic, vintage accessories. Other
eras that will inspire brides’ style this year are the 1920’s, 1930’s and
1940’s.
Cakes
– the
lace obsession has not stopped! In fact, it has been going strong since the
Royal Wedding in 2011. Lace accents and reproductions will be appearing all over
cakes this year, as will fondant flowers and accents that appear to be
appliquéd onto the cake. The use of
metallics on cakes, will continue to be trendy this year as well.
Dramatic
back views on gowns – Open backed gowns are trending - from
plunging deep V-neck backs, sheer back views, lace trimmed key-holes or backs hidden
with a smattering of crystals, sequins or embroidery. These gowns will not be
for the faint of heart!
Just as it was last year, for 2013, brides will still be
embracing dresses with long sleeves, high necklines, cap sleeves and illusion
necklines. There will also be a resurgence of the longer bridesmaid dresses
versus the shorter ones that prevailed in years past.
Invitations - Also popular will
be designs that are foil stamped onto invitations, as well as those that are
foil edged (when a metallic effect is applied to the edge of the invitations).
Personalisation will also reign – with more couples choosing to do their own
monograms, caricatures, crests or logos.
Bouquets:
expect more brides to incorporate jewels and brooches into their bouquets.
Another trend is the use of succulents (cacti) in the bouquets.
Patterns
and Motifs: On invitations and in décor, the “bird”
motif is going to be widely seen this year, so will leopard print, zebra print
and chevron (a zig zag repetitive pattern).
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