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A Wedding to Remember: Trends for 2012

The quintessential image of a traditional wedding consists of a bride in a dress made with yards of white satin, coupled with a bridal bouquet of beautiful roses.  For those anticipating a wedding during 2012, however, the latest trends can serve to make that special day unique.

Fashion Trends for 2012 Weddings

One of the most popular wedding gown designs of 2012 will be based upon the sleek lines of Kate Middleton’s dress for her 2011 nuptials.  Unlike the billowing gowns of generations past, these dresses will show slender figures off to advantage; they exemplify the adage that “less is more.”   By reducing the number of ruffles and other extraneous decorative elements, the dress calls attention to the beauty and elegance of the woman wearing it. Indeed, this is the most important function of a wedding gown.  Just as a picture frame should serve to complement the artwork it contains, a wedding dress should enhance a bride’s appearance rather than becoming the show in and of itself.

Another important fashion trend for 2012 weddings concerns colour schemes.  Whereas in years past it had become popular to choose two or more colours that work well together, 2012 will see the emergence of a preference for a single colour reflected in several shades.  For example, those who want a blue-themed wedding may choose flowers, napkins, and other accessories in hues such as sky blue, navy, and indigo.  Such a colour scheme is another reflection of the “less is more” approach and will provide weddings with a look that is elegant and sophisticated.

Some 2012 brides will also opt for more colour in the wedding gown itself, preferring beautiful pale shades of rose or blush to traditional white.  Other brides will still prefer to dress in white, but will add colour to their ensemble by including dazzling sashes or shoes – both in bright colours.

Jewellery Trends for 2012 Weddings 

The trend away from gold and towards silver will continue and even accelerate as more and more brides look to a London silver dealer to provide them with a beautiful tiara, necklace, or bracelet to complement their wedding attire.  New jewellery pieces will be popular, but so will antique pieces that can fulfil the very first requirement of the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” refrain that many brides still attempt to follow.

One of the more unusual jewellery trends for 2012 weddings will consist of ornamentation worn across the forehead, much in the manner of a Hindu princess.  Glittering teardrops fashioned of silver and diamonds are a popular form of this jewellery; such items can often be found at a London silver dealer.

Where to Hold a 2012 Wedding 

Churches will of course always be important venues for marriage ceremonies, but in 2012 many couples will opt to hold their nuptials out in the countryside at other venues, such as a stately home or country house hotel.  The best of such venues will transport the bride and groom into a past age and provide excellent service.  Such surroundings also make for great wedding photographs.

Q13 –Are there any themes that work well for budget weddings?

Just about any theme can be used for a wedding, and any creative bride can use an idea for inspiration.

A good place to start is looking at wedding supplier websites to see if they have any special offers or clearance for particular themes.

If you go back to your 3 most important things and then see how ideas can fit with that. A summer marquee wedding could have a garden party feel, with rugs for picnics or a BBQ. A Venue wedding could just have a simple colour theme, which means you can source items from a greater range of shops.

A vintage styled wedding, means you can serve afternoon tea following the ceremony, and leave out an evening reception.

Q10 – How do you negotiate the best deals? 

Often companies do have some movement in their prices, but brides are not always keen to ask.

Don’t be afraid to tell your supplier that you are looking for their best prices, and ask if they have any areas where the quote could be reduced.

They may offer you a price that is only available for the week. So tell them you are prepared to make a quick decision and see what happens.

One of the simplest ways to check that you are getting value for money is to get quotes from several suppliers and compare them. Then you can have the confidence to ask for a discount, especially if the prices vary enormously and you have a preferred supplier.

Or if you can’t do it yourself ask a Wedding Planner to do it for you!

Inspired by these chocolates from ‘Melt’ in Notting Hill, as favours or treats for the guests.

I then started researching more ideas, and clashing colours are really fashionable at the moment.

I hope you like some of these fun touches -

I hope this inspires you…. Please send me your pictures/ideas.

zoe@cherishweddingplanning.co.uk

Loads of lovely ideas for wedding day styling accessories.

All courtesy of www.notonthehighstreet.co.uk

These over sized letters look great outside the church  £24 each

A beautiful box for the rings to be carried in only £7.99

White or cream satin bunting is a must for drinks in the garden!

These signs really set the scene for the event, £39 each

These lanterns will look great in the day and then add light for the evening, £7.99

These 2 ideas will double as name places for guests and can be fun too. Great for kids – lollies/badges

This picture is a print made by guests with their thumb prints. It comes as a blank tree, with some green ink for guests to make their thumbprint onto.

A great keepsake!

These personalised sweet jars make cute favours or thank you gifts for bridesmaids.

Why not ask guests to bring along some cakes for a cake table, this looks very vintage especially if they are arranged on cake stands.

Guests enjoy being included and it will serve as a perfect afternoon tea, for a garden party wedding or as desserts for the evening.

Its a very traditional way of having a family wedding on a budget, which will have a very relaxed, happy atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.

I did an interview for a website, about why people use wedding planners.

The lady who questioned me had just planned her own wedding and was intrigued as to why people might choose to get help/advice from a third party.

If you are thinking the same thing then read the article, and see what you think.

http://www.localsecrets.com/ezine.cfm?ezineid=2512~do+you+need+a+wedding+planner-+features

I think I won her over with all the positives, one of the biggest being – saving yourself stress and even money.

Anniversary Wedding Photography is a variation of the famous American concept of ‘Trash the Dress’ but rather than photographing only the bride this is an opportunity for the couple to have some creative photos. Trash the dress type of photography session has gained popularity over the last few years with brides deciding to do something unique with their wedding dress rather than let it sit hidden in the wardrobe. If you store it it’s already forgotten. No memories anymore. The after wedding photography is on the opposite end – it is supercharged, it creates vivid memories, it is romantic, beautiful, glamorous …it is pure fine-art. For photographers like Neli Prahova, Trash the Dress name however is not a representative description as the dress will certainly not be destroyed. Therefore she prefers to refer to this type of session as Creative wedding photography. This wedding photography session offers unique opportunity for the bride to wear her gown again, but this time in a less stressful atmosphere.

Without the stress of the wedding day, the creative wedding photography allow for plenty of time for set-ups, different lighting scenarios, posing experiments, creativity and fun. As this session is fully dedicated to the couple it allows for some beautiful and creative images with a touch of romance to be captured. As the couple is also much more relaxed without the pressure of the guests waiting for them the results are always very rewarding.

The time and location for a session like this is limited only by one’s imagination. It is certainly more enjoyable for the couple to choose a place that they like or maybe a romantic place that has some significance to them. Neli Prahova has done shoots like these during the day on the beach, at sunset in a park or at night in Trafalgar square in Central London. You can see on her blog the most recent shoot in Central London by the Parliament and London Eye.

http://neliprahova.blogspot.com/ <http://neliprahova.blogspot.com/>

What better present to yourself on your anniversary than to bring back the memories of your wedding day by dressing up and spend romantic moments in a beautiful place especially if it already carries special memories?

If you wish to have more information about Neli and her wedding anniversary creative photography, feel free to review her portfolio at

www.NeliPrahova.com <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/www.NeliPrahova.com>  or to contact her directly on nprahova@gmail.com.

Just writing a timetable for a wedding this weekend.
I always write out a plan/schedule for weddings. It just acts as a checklist for the day.

But I also say to Brides to remember that things will change and that is fine. Brides often feel like they are in a ‘bubble’ and that they will not be able to make any decisions once they wake up on the day.

This is of course not true, and if you decide you want to wait a little longer before your first dance – then just say.
If you have had enough photo’s taken they don’t be afraid to let the photographer know.

Some timings are there for reasons of catering etc, but most can be shifted slightly.

Please comment about whether you wrote, or will write a plan for your day.
If you would like me to write one with you then give me a call.

Last week, I was asked by Brides magazine to contribute to a feature they were doing on ‘White Weddings’.

Well it got me thinking. So I will share some of the ideas, it might inspire you to go for a white wedding theme.

SPRING WEDDING

White marquee, in a field of daisies. Tables decorated with snowdrops, and bridesmaids wearing self made daisy chain headresses. White bunting strung from the marquee poles and a white chocolate fountain for dessert.

SUMMER WEDDING

On a white beach, with simple chairs and white shells to decorate the reception. Lovely relaxed feel, in your flip flops with white candles on the tables in the evening.

AUTUMN WEDDING

Hire a funky white minimal venue, perhaps even an art gallery, with white walls and fantastic lighting. Drink white cocktails and give guests lovely oversized white corsages to wear, either on lapels or wrists for ladies.

WINTER WEDDING

Obviously in the snow, like the Icehotel in Sweden. With lots of white fur rugs and large white candles on the tables.