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Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:37 PM
If you read bridal magazines or blogs you know that every year, every season for that matter wedding trends change. 2012 will be no different bringing fun new trends with it. The Royal Wedding: Hello to old world glamour!! From hats and facinators to white bridesmaids dresses 2012 brings the regal wedding back in style. There have been multiple reports that sleeves and lace are highly desired in dresses for next year. Ivory and cream in floral will carry the sophisticated old world glamour style through out the ceremony and reception. Pets: They are part of your family, why should they be left out of your wedding? You can incorporate your furry 4 legged friend into your wedding in lots of different ways. They could be the ring bearer, flower dog, part of the wedding part or just an honored guest. (A word of advice: make sure your pet is well behaved and just as with children in the wedding know before hand that things might not go as planned. Have someone who the animal know and is comfortable with that can take control if needed.) Specialty Tasting stations: Tasting stations will be all the rage! Best part about this is it can be completely tailored to your wedding style/theme. Liquor tasting stations, wine and cheese sampling, a coffee bar, build your own ice cream sandwich bar, the options are limitless!! Along with tasting stations, liquid catering (or alcohol catering) will be in high demand. Dessert buffets: For a while we have seen trends moving away from the traditional 3 tier wedding cake with the introduction of cupcakes and candy buffets. While those trends will still be popular the new trend leans towards dessert buffets. What a great way to give your guests variety. From miniature desserts to cupcakes to flambe stations your guests will be thrilled to feed their sweet tooth with a variety of offerings. Grooms cakes: This trend has come and gone over the years but it will be hot in 2012. Such a great way to bring your grooms personality to the reception and get him involved. Dresses: Wedding dress trends for 2012 are ultra-romantic and dramatic compared to past years. There are lots of oversized flowers, extravagant beeding and large tiered skirts. Themes: Themes will be HUGE in 2012 and we are not talking just a simple color palette. They will be full scale incorporating everything from the save the dates, to the flowers and desserts. This is a great way to weave your personality as a couple, have fun with it and make your wedding your own. Love and happiness, Morgan |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:12 PM
Its that time of year again. Pantone has released the color of the year for 2012.... Tangerine Tango! Pantone calls it “a spirited reddish orange, that continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward." Executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman said it is “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” Color forecasting influences fashion and make up to home decor and Pantone has become the leader in the industry for finding the hot new colors. The Dessy group offers Pantone Wedding, where you can experiment with color combos, create inspiration boards, and order chiplette color swatches. They even have a place where you can make your own 'will you be my bridesmaid?' cards in any pantone color. For the first time Sephora is partnering with Pantone to introduce the first Color of the Year beauty collection. The limited edition collection features a variety of products including eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, nail polish and accessories, and will be available in Sephora Americas beginning March 2012. The top 10 Pantone spring color line is as follows: - Provocative Tangerine Tango, an enticing juicy orange, is a vivacious and appealing refresher to enliven anyone's outlook this spring.
- Providing a jolt of energy, Solar Powerradiates warmth and cheer.
- Fanciful Bellflower, a distinct ornamental purple, exudes uniqueness and creativity.
- Scintillating and sexy, Cabaret is a sensual and intense rosy-red — an excellent
choice for summer clothing and cosmetics. - Sodalite Blue, a classic maritime hue, brings order and calmness to mind. Like an
anchor to a ship, this dependable shade works with every color in the palette. - Cockatoo, a tactile blue-green, is sure to make your spirits soar. This unusual hue
adds a whimsical touch to the palette and will surely make a statement this spring. - Margarita, a piquant yellow-green, lifts spirits with its refreshing and stimulating glow.
- Reminiscent of a blossoming garden on an early spring morning, fragrant Sweet Lilacevokes the fresh scents of summer. This delicate pinkish lilac adds a touch of romance to any wardrobe.
- Natural versatile neutrals add practicality to this season's brights. Driftwood, an
adaptable blend of beige and gray with a slightly weathered feel. - Starfish, a perfect warm summer neutral, complement all colors featured in this season's top 10.
As you can see 2012 is going to be full of fun, vibrant colors. I LOVE IT!!! Here is a little bit of color inspiration for incorporating Tangerine Tango color into your wedding  :  |
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Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 11:56 AM
Wish trees started as a Dutch custom where wedding guests were given a piece of paper to write a wish for the bride and groom. The wishes were then hung on a tree and later collected for the bride and groom to read. This is becoming a very popular way to replace the traditional guest book. Guests can write best wishes, advice, and dreams for the newleyweds. After the wedding you can make a scrapbook with the cards and for a fun touch add photos of your guests at the reception. A wish tree is a great centerpiece for your guests as they enter the ceremony. You can completely personalize it to fit your style and wedding color scheme, make one yourself, purchase one online or use a living tree that can be planted at your home after the wedding. Love and happiness, Morgan Images taken from herecomestheguide.com, sdweddingscene.com and prewonedweddingdresses.com |
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