2015 Wedding Trends

Here’s The Big List!

THE 2015 BRIDE

• Wants a Very Personal and Unique Experience
• She has a Strong Spirit of Individualism

COLOUR TRENDS

1. Sherbet Colors soft pastels, blush, pale blue, pale yellow, light green
2. Bright “Carnival” Colors of Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Pinks, Green, Marsala
3. Masala is Pantone’s color of the year. A muted burgundy, classic, easy to mix with

BOHEMIAN Bride

• Think bright colors, suedes, silks, lace, crochet, watercolor elements, hand-crafted touches, wildflowers, festoon lights, backyards and fields, ferns, grasses, moss, feathers, metals, antlers, teepees, barefoot ceremony

MODERN LUXE Bride

• Marsala, Gold, Emerald, Dark Blue
• Eclectic Elegant Tablescapes
• Geometric Place Settings
• Champagne Towers
• Multitier Cakes
• Dramatic Entrances

MINIMALISTIC Bride

• Silhouettes, sheaths and slip dresses.
• Matte skin, flushed cheeks, soft peachy pink lips and sleek hair.
• Neutral and earthy tones, wooden furniture, natural fabrics, succulents.

VINTAGE AND RUSTIC Bride

• Alive and Well. We’ve had 5 years of this already.
• The new aspect is British garden tea party reception with scones and jam.

RINGS

• Women: Floral accents, bows, double halo, mixed metals, art deco, horizontal “east-west” setting, twisted bands, colorful diamonds and gems, splashy side views, split shank, rose gold
• Men: Decked with Diamonds, Dome Shape, Black Onyx, Open Cuff, and Gold Rings with colored stones

WEDDING DRESSES

• Some Skin Showing – Angelina Leg Slit, Sexy Low Back, Crop Tops & Cutouts,
• Plunging Necklines
• Naked lace (lace set on a nude underlay)
• Off-the-shoulder necklines
• Airy Ball Gowns – lighter with tulle
• Polka and Swiss dots
• Collars and capes
• Two dresses in one
• Pockets

MENSWEAR

• Vintage Inspired, Loose Suits
• Brit-Inspired Tweed Suits
• Colorful Accessories, bow ties, socks

BRIDESMAIDS

• Floral and Watercolor Patterns emerging
• Sequins
• Lace
• Length: Long and short
• Colors: Neutrals, pastels and rich tones of green, blue, red
• Maid of Honour has her own color separate from the bridesmaids
• Mix and Match Continues

HAIR & MAKEUP

• Messy Bun, Chignon, Top Knot Long Twisted Ponytail
• Accent Braids
• Intricate Head Jewelry instead of a veil
• Bits of Baby’s Breath throughout the hair
• Metallic Eyes
• Bright Lips and Neutral Lipsticks

STATIONARY

• Photography of the couple used on invitations
• Tone-on-tone printing
• Pale shades, such as brushed gold, blush, champagne and pewter
• Tied up with ribbon, leather rope, baker’s twine, dried flowers, studded with crystals
• Textured paper, embroidered, laser cut outs

TECHNOLOGY

• Go Pros, Selfie Sticks, Drones to capture amazing scenery
• No Technology- Guests asked to Unplug

PHOTOGRAPHY

• More pre-photos/1st looks prior to ceremony
• Fun Props such as the “Love Ball” playing around – highly photogenic
• Traditional Southern Bridal Portraits are going mainstream-emerging trend
• Going Out of Style – Trash the Dress

FLORAL

• “Fresh from the Garden” style flowers mixed with berries, fruit, acorns
• Cascading Bridal Bouquets and trailing ribbons
• Mini Flower Crowns for flower girls
• Hanging Florals- strings of flowers, floral chandeliers
• Potted Trees for Aisle Markers
• Flower Monograms
• Baby’s Breath as accents rather than heavy usage

DECOR

• Copper, Bronze, Rose Gold, Gold Accents, Galvanized Tin, Concrete
• Floral Print Tablecloths emerging
• Sophisticated Polka Dots
• Globe Lights Strings, Edison Bulbs
• Faux Garlands
• Old Wood Ladders and wood stacked boxes, wood serving trays, pastel painted wood rounds
• Chalk Paint Mason Jars get mixed with Metallic accents
• Vintage Trucks and Flatbed Trailers
• “Love” and other words
• Birds and Birdcages with Baby’s Breath
• Benches and Long Wood Tables without tablecloths
• Photos Everywhere – see our story
• Mismatched chairs, vintage dressers

FOOD

• Cocktail Hour Food Stations – mac ’n cheese bars, to make-it-your-own taco stands
• Carnival Concessions Equipment – Ice Cream Carts
• Late-Night Snacks-Pizza, Grilled Cheese, Waffle Bars, Donut Holes

CAKES

• Naked Cake Update: Layered Crepe/Pancakes with berries on top,
• Traditional tiered
• Mini Cutting Cake for Bride & Groom
• Waffle Cakes with Bride and Groom Pouring Syrup
• Watercolor Painted Washes

DRINKS

• Craft Beer Selections and wine rather than open bars
• Mason Jars
• Champagne toast with blackberries

CEREMONY

• Alternative to arches-rock and flower circles, trees & hanging décor
• Ring Bearers – Falcons from the “Birds of Prey” Centre
• Guest Toss Table – pick what you want to do for Recessional
• Mixed furniture of couches and chairs for ceremony seating
• Pictures of the bride and groom growing up – attached to chairs along the aisle

DINNER

• Locally sourced and seasonal
• Vintage Mismatched painted wood chairs for head table

ENTERTAINMENT

• Kissing Menu Cards: Singing, dancing, storytelling, answering questions, demonstrating a kiss, marriage advice, sentimental toast
• “Ring for a Kiss”, or “Donate To a Cause” for a Kiss
• Selfie Stations
• Wedding Piñatas
• Temporary Tattoos

MUSIC

• Updated versions of wedding classics, Go Back to The 70’s Bands (Yacht Rock)