Wedding Trends 2011
The Return of Sophisticated Elegance is back! Wedding decor will be simple and understated, with modern design elements and DIY touches. Scripted calligraphy, custom monograms, and classic wedding cakes embody this trend. Brides will wear pearls, and grooms will ditch the Converse in favor of more tasteful wedding day footwear.
Outdoor Venues!
Outdoor ceremony and reception venues. The raw, rustic and minimal backdrop of an outdoor setting leaves room for personalization and customization, a major perk for creative, hands-on nearlyweds. Add personal touches that represent the bride and groom.
Metallics & Bold Color Palettes
Bold color palettes with metallic accents! Whether it’s two colors with a metallic accent, or several metallic shades used together, brights and metallics will be popular choices for wedding color palettes in 2011. Gilded gold, shimmery silver, and sparkling champagne used alone or with accents of yellow, purple or teal.
Big Ball Gowns! Dramatic ball gown wedding dresses floated down 2011 bridal catwalks in droves. Wedding dress designers draped, ruched, and layered clouds of tulle, power netting, and chiffon to fashion wedding dresses with limitless volume.
Grooms: Bow ties will replace classic long neck ties, and embroidered dress shirts, engraved cufflinks, stylish lapel pins and the color of the season- grey! Many opt for suits rather than a traditional tux.
Floral details abound and are a bridal must this season.
The hottest new wedding accessory? A belt. Add a tiny belt in one of the seasons hot colors to add a splash of color to a ball gown!
For an alternative to a traditional veil, try a great hair clip, feather, Birdcage or headband the bigger, the better.
Peek-a-boo necklines and cut-outs show a little, without showing a lot.
Mixing and matching textures and layers can add interest and detail to your dress with out having to add color.
Color! Color! Color! Navy, Grey is the new black, Bright Colors and muted Jewel tones! Even wedding gowns are getting a color boost!
Gone are the days when brides only wore white or ivory. Many gowns today boast dashes of color in a belt or trim or in solid colors other than the traditional white or ivory.
Want to know which styles work best with your body shape?
Petite Body: Stick to dresses that are form fitting. Stay away from large prints and too many details, as they will swallow you up. A-line dresses, or a simple sheath dress are great options.
Curvy Body: wear a sweetheart neckline to mimic the curves of your body; a mermaid style dress will also flatter your shape. Remember curves are in, so show them off!
Pear Shaped Body: No problem! Dresses that are fitted in the bust and then flare out below the waist are best for this body type. Look for empire, baby doll and full bottom dresses.
Athletic Shaped: Create natural waist and bust lines by wearing a corset, and add a belt or detail at your waist to make your shape look even more feminine.
Everyone should remember the foundation of your outfit is your under garments. Make sure you meet with a specialist for a proper bra fitting. Having the right under garments will make a huge difference in your appearance and eliminate or minimize unsightly bulges.
