How will wedding trends change in the new decade? All engaged women, and even brides-to-be who are not able to walk down the aisle in 2010, want to know which trends will reign supreme. Are there any new hot color combinations? Are cupcakes still acceptable? Creativity is the common theme among all of this year’s trends. The one thing that is certain about weddings of the next decade is their uniqueness.
1. Hot combination of colors: Aqua and Chartreuse
These two colors are a perfect match. Aqua’s blue-green color evokes calmness and versatility, and it pairs well with almost every other color. You can make a stunning combination with chartreuse. This color needs to have its own pronunciation guide (shahr_trooz). These two colors can make it feel as though you’re in the 70’s. You can make it work, but your affair is going to be one that your girlfriends will envy.
2. Location: Ditch the Hall
Hotels and banquet halls have a reputation for having strict policies and rules that can cause major problems for any bride. Brides are choosing to have intimate, family-friendly celebrations at non-traditional venues this year. These venues, which can often be cheaper, include museums, art spaces, historical mansions, and backyards. You can enjoy more informal options with these venues than in traditional banquet halls.
3. You can have a smaller wedding party.
This year, intimacy is the second most popular theme. The days of having 8-10 bridesmaids or countless ushers are gone for most brides. Trust me, no one will get offended if you choose to keep the wedding party small. Do not let them act out like that. Their only responsibility is to enjoy themselves and the party. You can avoid the stress of fighting and allow them to spend more money on gifts.
4. The spice of life is variety
Talking about wedding parties: Who says that all bridesmaids must look identical? You can have variety with your bridesmaids’ attire. You have many options to achieve this without sacrificing uniformity. It is possible to give your child a specific color, or even a family of colors and let them pick a dress from the rack that suits their taste. They will be more likely to use it again, and this is easier for their wallets. It may be helpful to provide guidelines for your wedding party so they don’t get confused and end up wearing a miniskirt with a ballgown.
5. Get vintage
The heirloom items that are passed down to their children have been treasured by brides. Vintage doesn’t always have to come straight from the grandma. Many vendors offer vintage. “vintage style” pieces, from jewelry, wedding gowns and décor. You will always remember a vintage-inspired wedding in your photos.
6. Purchase Used: Recycled Wedding dress
It might take some time for this trend to become mainstream, particularly if you aren’t into recycling and reusing. You can watch TV programs like “Say yes to the dress”Sometimes we can get so disillusioned that we think spending $10,000+ for a dress is okay. The perfect wedding dress does not have to be expensive for some brides. Recent brides have been selling used dresses to help them recoup their initial investment. You can get a designer dress for as low as half the cost by taking it to drycleaning and making minor adjustments.
7. Who made the cake?
Okay, cupcakes and dessert bars were the new rage over the last couple years. The hype isn’t going away, but that doesn’t mean the brides will be returning to traditional white three-tiered cakes. This decade will be ruled by creativity and originality. According to http://www.weddingcaketrends.com, recurring themes for 2010 include, ethnic characters, vintage, color, décor accents and eco-friendly.
8. Unique Cake Toppers
If you are not allowed to have a traditional wedding cake, there is still a way for you to personalize it. These cake toppers can be personalized to reflect the couple’s personalities. Are you a couch potato? Or do you call the closest golf course your second home? A little porcelain groom is available for you. The groom category includes almost every sport, while some brides toppers are also included. As the batter-wielding spouse waiting to get a pitch from her husband. It’s even funnier to see the couple who are cell phone obsessed and their groom next to one another. “still shopping”Sign as his placeholder bride. Sumthin Blu Weddings has a large selection of unique cake toppings.
9. Going green
The eco-conscious couple will choose to go green on their big day in the next decade. It is possible to be green at your wedding. Danielle Lessovitz from About.com has a list of creative ideas for eco-friendly weddings. It is possible to be green at your wedding by trimming your guest list, holding your reception and ceremony in the same location to cut down on car trips, and selecting caterers that serve organic, locally-grown food.
10. Cash is the King
This one I kept for the last, as I know it will cause a lot more controversy. This decade is expected to see couples request cash instead of gift ideas. A financial cushion is more appealing than a coffeemaker, as the worst economic crash in history has yet to end. It is important to be clear about where your money goes in order not to raise eyebrows. You will get more people to put cash in your pockets if you know what they’re contributing to the downpayment on a home. This is not Aunt Sally’s salt and shaker cow, but a gift that you can actually use.