Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and love is in the air. This time of year, many couples get engaged so it’s important to know what this year’s wedding trends are!
According to The Knot, the Top Wedding Trends for 2012 are as follows:
Wedding dresses – Fairy tale style wedding dresses are in this year. Light and airy, mysterious but sexy is stylish and hip. Thanks to influences such as “Twilight: Breaking Dawn”, long sleeves and lace dresses are also in! While strapless dresses will always be popular, this year will bring more long sleeves but with a sexy touch, of course, including sheer backs.
Flowers – Fairy tale stories also have a very big influence on flower trends. Think of the forest in Snow White or Little Red Riding Hood.. Soft, decadent flowers filled with roses, peonies and dahlias.
Wedding Décor - Watercolor prints and pastel colors such as purples and pinks are hot this year. Lace is also very popular. From Wedding Invitations to wedding day decorations like table linens and room décor, don’t be surprised to find lace, watercolor prints and pastel colors everywhere.
Wedding Photography – Photography trends are going back to the basics. Instead of photos taken from cool angles and with soft or star-filled filters, the trend is to shoot more formal and classic ‘turn-of-the-century’ inspired wedding photos. The newest-hippest type of photo is the cool panoramic shoot that includes all the wedding guests and the bride and groom in front, usually taken from a balcony looking down on the guests. This is a great shot to use for wedding thank you cards too!
Country Themed Weddings – How does getting married in an old barn sound? With post and beam ceilings, exposed wood tables and chairs and big, old-fashioned chandeliers and dark, ambient lighting? Lace wrapped flowers such as wild roses, lilies of the valley and gardenias add that extra special touch. Popular entrees include wild duck and spiced venison.