The wedding trends this year and into 2014 show that the modern day bride is looking for the ultimate in customised experience to complete her big day!
After looking into the process that goes into your wedding planning, where wedding ideas come from and who's setting the trends this year - We have put together this feature as a collaboration of ideas that are currently exciting the bridal industry in Australia and across the globe! Plus we have created some fantastic new designs to match
What's Hot and What's Not for the forhcoming wedding season in 2014!
There are so many elements to consider when putting together your bridal wedding plan, from the very start each bride-to-be is likely to have some set ideas in mind for their wedding theme, from their save the dates & wedding invitations through to the style of wedding dress and even the cake - but there are so many ideas floating around, how does a bride choose.
Well, firstly we would suggest that each element should reflect the bride and groom's personalities, maybe you are an adventurous couple, the ourdoorsy type - you could consider natural shades in colour and organic features. Combine this with an edge of elegance and you have yourself a very relaxed atmosphere that would be perfect for any wedding.
Stay Relaxed...
One recent wedding trend is seeing relaxed lounge furniture, low couches and arm chairs with organic coffee tables made from recycled materials, old barrels and tree stumps.
Camping, or otherwise known in the wedding world as 'glamping' is becoming more popular than ever and in Australia, let's face it, the big outdoors is certainly vast and the possibilities almost endless! From tepee style large wedding marquees to house your entire wedding reception to smaller individual tents tailored your glamping to be exactly what you wish for.
Many couples are choosing to have extra, smaller tents for secluded areas, like a chill out tent or a games tent for the kids, a great way to relax or contain those little ones! Staying overnight can be great fun too, songs around the camp fire and then the fun of the morning after and an extended party!! What a great wedding experience!
Keep Everybody Smiling...
In keeping with a good-natured feel to your wedding day there are some other fun elements that you can add into the mix. Photo booths are becoming increasingly popular and the props you choose can also be translated into design ideas that you can use throughout your wedding stationery, table decorations and to make the basis for your wedding theme.
Props that represent the bride and groom's personalities are great plus you can add some real colour and interesting poses to your wedding photographs! Make sure you have tonnes of moustaches, luscious lips and top hats to finish off your theatrics!
Setting the Mood...
For a more formal setting add some mood lighting - candles and chandeliers are huge this wedding season and can add a flash of
posh to your wedding reception. Whether you are outside and hanging glass candle jars and chandeliers from the trees or indoors with high ceilings that need that extra special lighting, you can be sure that these will brighten up your day.
Trends are also seeing symbols featuring chandelier silhouettes on wedding invitations and throughout wedding stationery! Check out some of our design ideas at the bottom of this feature.
A Splash of Colour and Keeping in Pattern...
When it comes to your wedding invitations we have got it sorted, fashion this year is asking for bright almost fluoro hints of colour, brides are loving the use of neutral shades and then a colour that simply pops from the page with unusual and modern design patterns having a massive influence on the way that brides are shopping this year...
Introducing The CHEVRON zig-zagging its way to a wedding table near you! This spikey design looks fabulous on napkins, table runners, in bridesmaid accessories and of course on your wedding invitations and bridal party
stubby holders!
Other popular wedding patterns include hexagonal honeycomb styles and Arabic influenced, tapestry designs.
Word on the street is that wedding planners are looking for inspiring wedding ideas for stationery with 3D invites being top of the list. What better way to surprise your guests than with their very own wedding stubby holder invite that springs out of the envelope and literally wraps into a cylinder around a can or bottle - you cant get much more 3D than that! Plus we have some fantastic neutral designs and then bright colours of interior foam to add that touch of colour that you've been looking for!
Design inspiration...
Here are some ideas that will hopefully jump off the page and inspire you based on this year's wedding design symbols, patterns and colour ideas...
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Reference: WED-THEME-022[colour-pop-pink]
Happy Planning!
