Inspirations for a Great Gatsby-Themed Wedding

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“The Great Gatsby” – a book penned by author, F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, is once again out in a movie version, with its world premier on May 10,  2013.

Previous movie versions were done in 1926, 1949 and 1974. The book has been regarded as  one of the most popular American novels of all time.

It has also been called a landmark novel for the iconic 1920’s era – which was characterized by immense economic boom, parties and all-out decadence.

Bridal fashionistas everywhere are going to be inspired by the sheer glamour that the 1920’s continues to evoke, even up to today.

 

Here are some ideas if you want to have a retro,1920’s wedding:

Gown  and Accessories– the 1920’s were all about creating a long and lean silhouette on women, so dropped waist dresses were in style. You can also opt for dresses with illusion (sheer) necklines, many layers of fringe, tiers, pleats or heavy beading.

Accessories can include: jeweled sashes, beaded clutches, Mary-Jane and T-strapped styled shoes, layers of pearls, bridal headbands or fascinators, bands worn across the forehead, cloche (close-fitting) hats and any accessories featuring: ostrich feathers, glitter, sequins and crystals.

Groomswear – Single-breasted, neutral-coloured suits would suit Gatsby-inspired grooms well; as would, bow ties and ties, fedora hats, waistcoats and spectator shoes. Pin-striped suits were also popular for men during the 1920’s.

Bar choices – If you’re going with this theme, your bar is going to be one of the main focal points. This is because the 1920’s were also known as the time of Prohibition in the USA - when alcohol was banned nation-wide. What cropped up, were “speakeasies,” – establishments that sold liquor illegally. In the book, the “mint julep” is Jay Gatsby's famous drink of choice. Other good beverage options that would work well with this theme would be champagne and gin-based cocktails.

Cakes and décor design – Gatsby-inspired weddings will feature the Art Deco design style, which encompasses  bold, geometric shapes and lines (which were often repetitive.) Designs such as: the sunburst pattern and chevron (a zig-zag repetitive pattern) were also trendy during the 1920’s.  Gold, black and white are colours that would suit a Gatsby-inspired wedding well.

Music - Fitzgerald coined the term the “Jazz Age” for the 1920’s, so of course, having some light jazz played will be sure to enhance your theme.  Live performers were also popular

during the 1920’s; for a modern day option you could have a saxophonist or a small band.

 

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Mint Julep Cocktail
1. Fill a tall glass or silver tumbler with crushed ice
2. Put 2 sprigs of fresh mint in another glass
3. Add 1/4 oz. of water
4. Add 1 tsp. sugar
5. Muddle ingredients well
6. Add 3 oz. of bourbon
7. Stir gently, but thoroughly
8. Strain into glass with crushed ice
9. Garnish with fresh sprigs of mint

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TrinidadWeddings.com's Top Wedding Trends for 2013

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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The Be-jewelled Bride

From classic to the dramatic! Tastes in bridal jewellery span a wide spectrum of choices. Some brides feel it may be better to be demure and understated with their jewellery choices, others feel quite the opposite.

These are the brides that won’t shy away from “glam-ing” it up with a statement necklace, a bold pair of earrings, a glamourous cocktail ring or a show-stopping bracelet. Ideally, your jewellery should accentuate your best features like your eyes, cheekbones, décolletage, neck and hair.


The only word of caution is to be careful not to over-accessorise, so that your natural beauty and gown can bask in the limelight and not your baubles and bangles!


Here are some tips when choosing your bridal jewellery:


1. Use the embellishments on your dress as the starting point – for example, if your gown is adorned with crystals, pearls, silver or gold embroidery; your jewellery could reflect those accents.


2. Know what metal types will complement your dress – Some fashion experts recommend that brides who wear “bright white” gowns should stay away from gold wedding jewellery and should choose platinum, silver hues or pearls instead. They also claim that off-white gowns match well with gold or silver wedding jewellery, as well as rose-gold. Gowns in shades of ivory tend to look best with gold jewellery.


3. Match your jewellery with your personality – If you’re a traditional or classic bride, jewellery encrusted with pearls, crystals, diamonds and cubic zirconia are all excellent choices. If you veer more to the unconventional, you can try Marcasite jewellery, coloured gemstones, or pearls in shades of blue-grey, black, cocoa, pink, peach or lavender. If you love medieval-inspired looks, you can even try “browbands” which are romantic and worn across the forehead, reminiscent of medieval princesses.


4. Match your necklace to the neck-line of your dress – V-neck dresses lend themselves well to Y-drop necklaces, lariat-style necklaces or necklaces with a drop pendant. Halter dresses do not necessarily have to have a necklace but brides can opt for elegant earrings and a bracelet instead. Sweet-heart necklines can follow the same rule as for halter dresses or a choker or pendant necklace can be worn.

Asymmetric or cold-shoulder necklines usually do not require a necklace either, since this can sometimes be distracting and take away from the cut of the gown. Round necklines tend to go well with round necklaces or chokers.


5. Selecting your headpiece – if your gown is very ornate, it may be best to go with an understated headpiece; however, if your dress is simple, you can use a more eye-catching headpiece such as a jewelled or beaded tiara or even a jewelled bun-wrap.

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Hot Bridal Accessories for 2010

Bridal jewellery will be bolder this year! Perhaps this reflects the new wave of brides who want to personalise their look or simply just be unique; by incorporating traditional elegance with their own modern flair.


Here is the “glam list” for this year:


Bold Colour – Modern brides are now exploring coloured gemstones and crystals instead of the traditional clear crystals, diamonds and pearls. Some brides are even opting to match their jewellery with the colour of their bridesmaids’ dresses, for example sets in sapphire, turquoise, onyx, ruby and emerald. Some brides even choose to match jewellery to their shoes, if they have chosen to wear a coloured shoe!


A new spin on classic pearls – Brides who love pearls are now going a fresher route and choosing pearls in lovely blush colours, black, grey or even cocoa-coloured.


Statement Necklaces – Stylish “bib” necklaces are all the rage this year or for those who think those are too daring – long, layered necklaces or chunky “torsade” necklaces (multiple strands of pearls or beads, twisted and held together with a clasp) can also be just as dramatic. These types of necklaces are best for simpler wedding gowns and also work especially well for sleek strapless-styled dresses.


Wrist Wear- There is still the trend of statement cuffs (filigree, studded or solid) as well as stacks of varied bangles, for example pearl bangles interspersed with diamond or rhinestone bangles. Bracelets featuring a single dangling charm are also in vogue.


Earrings – Chandelier and shoulder sweeping earrings are still “in,” particularly those that are in the art deco style.


Finger candy – apart from the engagement ring, trendy brides are now wearing cocktail rings, which feature large real or faux gemstones.


Head Gear - The shorter, face framing “bird cage veil” will be all the rage this year. Pill-box hats were seen on Oscar de la Renta’s runway and various types of hats were also used by Carolina Herrera. Ribbon headbands or headbands that incorporate plumes and crystals will also be popular. Daring brides can even opt for mini top hats!


Gloves - Short gloves, especially in black, will also make a come-back this year.


Eco-friendly jewellery – There is now greater interest from brides about jewellery that is ethically-mined, recycled or hand-crafted.

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