10 Hot Wedding Trends for 2015
2015-02-28

From runway fashion and edible favours to personalised celebrations, the latest wedding trends are all about imprinting your blissful day with your unique style.

Sashay in Bridal Chic

Brides can look forward to fashion themes in both classic designs and modernism, with dynamic shapes, luscious fabrics and a floral slant. Romanticism overloaded the runways with an abundance of tulle, chiffon, organza, super-light taffeta and lace, as well as delicate silk petals fluttering up and down entire length of gowns, and giant flower dresses. Short is also definitely an option to consider for this season’s bride, be it knee-length, minis, super minis and even shorts. 

Hair-ccessorize

Low, loose buns and high, neat ballet-inspired hairstyles (think Black Swan) take centrestage. Hairpins are the perfect accessories for these styles, from a simple chic pearl pin to a more detailed decorative tassle. Match simple hairstyles with lavish hair accessories, stunning hats and/or high quality veils. The shorter trains and veils (particularly the bird cage veil) are popular as are pretty boleros, and shawls.

All Decked Out

Lightweight fabrics, including organza, lace, tulle and chiffon, can either make perfect wraps by reducing sun exposure on bare arms and shoulders, or provide you with some cozy comfort from the air-conditioning. Pearls and diamonds remain the top jewellery choices for necklaces and earrings, while crystal adornments are popular for the dress, in the hair, bridesmaids’ handbags and shoes or on the bouquet handle.

The Unconventional Posy

Big, plush blooms like peonies are still the classic choice but for something totally innovative and personalised, furnish your bouquets with details such as pearls, beads, brooches, jewel pins, crystal and rhinestones, or a monogrammed ribbon. For the more rustic and natural elements (think beach and garden themes), go for shells and starfish, feathers, berries and pinecones. For something different, walk down the aisle with a nosegay (small bouquet) made of origami butterflies or silver bells decorated with trails of silver and blue glitter.

Bridal Colour Palette

Expect lots of diverse options for wedding colours. The bold pairings consist of the different shades of pinks, especially towards the darker tones, as well as honeysuckle and sunny yellow. Neutrals, which are always a hot favourite, continue to make their way into the interior, as sapphire blues, violets and golds; and emerald green dominate floral design, and accents. Some brides are also opting for futuristic shades like metallic accents and shimmering and sparkling colours.

Destination Weddings

Couples love this idea because instead of having just one day to celebrate their nuptials with their favorite people, they have several days of quality time together. The key to success in planning a destination wedding is to start as early as possible. Lots of research needs to be done about what will be required to get married in the destination of your choice. Make sure you have a reliable travel agent and an all-resourceful wedding planner at hand.

Going Green

Incorporate the eco-friendly theme into your wedding plans and favours to leave a small carbon footprint. Invitations comprised of recycled paper or Thank You cards printed or written on old postcards are the latest trends. Giving away seeds for guests to plant, or flowers in small glass receptacles (such as yogurt or mason jars) and tin tea cans create an eco-chic and rustic ambience for the wedding.

Daytime Weddings

You’ll not only be able to hold the wedding of the year without breaking the bank, you’ll also be able to stretch your creative wedding celebration plans through the day and into the night, if you want to keep going. Afternoon tea parties are also more relaxed as scrumptious canapés and desserts are served in tiered pastry stands make a daytime wedding celebration fit for a queen. For the unconventional day wedding party, book a spot in the park for an all-out grand picnic or a barbeque at the beach, complete with a string quartet or music band.

Bring the Party Home

It’s no longer just novelty favours propped on the dining table for your guests to take away. Some guests have actually found it more fun to be able to pick up their wedding souvenirs at a gift station usually located right outside the event venue. As they marvel about the little delights they can take away, guests can also mingle with friends and relatives they have not seen for a long time.

Cool Keepsakes

Save-the-date stationery ideas are as varied as anyone’s creativity. Some have been as simple as a postcard or as elaborate and interactive as a magnetic puzzle. Some brides favour save-the-date cookies, while others love the idea of save-the-date stickers that will fit into appointment books or on desktop calendars. Refrigerator magnets and fans as well as pinwheels and even videos have made their way into mailboxes.