Wedding trends

I love following wedding trends. That said, I’m still a firm believer in customizing your wedding to reflect you and your partners character to make this very special day even more personal.

Here is a few super cool trends I’ve been watching. What’s even more impressive is that with the digital age I’ve been to weddings that’s spot on - on trend. From the cupcake wedding cake to the bon-bon table.

Let me know if you’ve come across any interesting trends you’d like to share.

Enjoy

Xxx

Pre wedding shoot

A lot of couples have caught on to the engagement shoot for multiple reasons. One is that these photographs are sometimes included in their wedding invitations and the other is to be enlarged and showcased in their homes. I love it!

Have a look at this gem of a local photographer I found. Her work has inspired me so much that I just had to share. http://www.janibphotography.co.za/

Vintage

Modern interpretations of vintage allows for exquisite detail and elegance. There is also the Shabby Chic vintage trend that is a bit more quirky.

Mellow yellow

Yellow being such a happy color has worked it’s way into décor, fashion and events as the biggest trend for 2010. Still going strong it is always lovely and refreshing to see couples opting for more sophisticated color schemes than the norm.

Red shoes

The ultimate unexpected twist of wearing red shoes makes for the most amazing wedding photographs.

Polka dots

Playful and fun. This polkadot inspired wedding stole my heart.

Studio / rooftop weddings

City savvy couples opt for the more industrial location with a cityscape. The food and drinks should complement the theme so opt for a sushi menu and cocktails. The blank canvas of these spaces allows the couple to build their wedding from scratch which in most cases is a huge advantage.

Barn weddings

Barn weddings have taken the place of the hotel / wine estate events. More personal with a subtle play on rustic.

Library weddings

This trend resides mainly overseas but what a great place for a wedding if you think about it. Stately and reserved with the smell of books all round.

Carnival inspired weddings

For the more playful couple with keen sense of design, a carnival wedding will be just the ticket.

Bon-bon station

The bon-bon station has replaced wedding favors and is also a clever way to save money and loads of fun.

I have come across very involved bon-bon stations that included delicacies straight out of Paris and then equally cool ones that only had old fashioned sweeties.

For a good cause

More established couples opt to donate their wedding gift money to the charity of their choice and the organization then sends out individual thank you cards to the guests.

Honeymoon fund

For the young couple there is a new trick called the Honeymoon fund. It goes around the reception in the form of a piggybank and guests can make their donations. I know of a few couples that have been able to cover their entire honeymoons on this lucky little pig.

Invitations

Your wedding invitation should echo the feel of the event. Keep it consistent by having the stationary done in the same style. Elsje is my favorite graphic designer in this field. Have a look at her gorgeous work. http://www.elsje.co.za/index.html

Save the date

Along with the invitation goes the ‘save the date’ card that has taken on all shapes and forms from bookmarks to fridge magnets. Very clever.

Online weddings

Websites like www.theknot.com lets you have personal space with a log in only for guests where all the pics from the engagement to hen night and batchelors goes. Instead on a open social network that is not so personal. They also allow guests to rsvp online and this is then easy to track.