From the time we were still “little princesses” up to the time we became grown-ups, society has infuse the importance of fashion, trend, glamour, and yes, including the significance of wedding. From fairy tales, to knight in shining armor, to feel good romantic movies and all, women especially, always dreamt & long for a very special, memorable wedding.
Wedding is such a special occasion that everybody- the couples, their families, friends, wedding planners, etc always take personal affection and details to ensure perfection.
Now, “brides want anything but boring this year”, says Carley Roney, editor-in-chief of the Knot magazine- a leading wedding guide to everything bridal. “Couples are going to new lengths to infuse their personalities into their big day.” Creativity is a major factor in wedding preparations for 2008.
I bet you are excited to know this year’s trends! Well, here they are:
1. The social network wedding- The new millennium proves a high tech society where internet dating is rampant and proposal videos are posted and viewed on famous social networking websites such as You Tube, Facebook, MySpace or Friendster. Weddings have become public planning ventures. Many couples use blogs & social websites as means of communication.
2. Creative wedding- Many couples opt for uniqueness or creativity when it comes to their special day. But of course, who wouldn’t want an extra-ordinary wedding?
Here are some hints of creativity:
a. Documentary style of wedding coverage
b. Fashion editorial style of wedding photography
c. Return of retro fashion (brides in birdcage veils & pin up hair with vintage jackets or hairpiece, antique rings/jewelry, grooms in zoot or disco-inspired suits)
d. Astounding designs of Vera Wang who is an icon fashion designer when it comes to wedding gowns
e. The trend on the so-called “trash the dress” wedding photography, where after the ceremony the bride wears her gown for the last time & agrees to take photos whether in a dirty mud, alley or mossy lake just to have something unconventional or creative on their wedding album
f. Themed weddings where couples infuse their personality into their wedding design, look, or ambience.
3. Green wedding- As Americans support the environment by using organic foods, recycled papers, etc. they also go for eco-friendly invitations, garden weddings, & bio-friendly wedding gowns made of 100% silk & cotton. A heart-shaped small bamboo potted
