Hollywood wedding trends come and go. And sometimes we’re glad to see them depart. But at the moment, celebrities are saying “I do” in some elegant ways that you might want to incorporate into your big day.
Romance instead of Perfect
It’s refreshing to see romance center stage this year. Celebrities are foregoing the idea of the perfect wedding day and allowing for it to be especially meaningful, romantic, and personal---whatever that might mean for them. You, too, can have a romantic day that is perfect for you and your fiancé. Forget about dotting every “i” and crossing every “t.” Brides now are relaxing more and letting the details fall into place. And in step with the romantic movement, brides are now wearing more and more lace and ruffles. Every runway this season has shown bridal gowns that offer the romantic side rather than the posh or chic or slick.
Black and White..and then Some
White has always meant bridal and gowns are still showing up in every hue of white imaginable. But celebrities are using bold and unexpected colors for everything else. The bride stands out more when she is the only one in white and the trimmings are done in contrast colors of black or deep reds or rich blues. With black and white weddings, the sky’s the limit on how bold you want to go. Polka dotted cravats and fluorescent pink wedding cakes are coming on the scene. Pastels are being left for the baby shower set.
The Techno Wedding
Celebrity brides are no different from you. They want everything to be done quickly and as simply as possible. Today’s bride uses online resources for everything from planning the wedding to purchasing décor and wedding favors to actually webcasting the wedding ceremony! A huge trend is having the wedding streamed over the internet live so that out-of-town guests who couldn’t make it are included, too.
Food that’s Filling
The days of poufy bite-sized morsels that send you home hungry are over. Now brides in the know are serving everything from mini hamburger sliders to macaroni and cheese. Comfort foods are definitely in. So is filling your plate with a large variety at the buffet. No one liked the days of bistro-sized snack-like dinners. Now, no one has to stop at McDonald's on the way home.
Break the Rules
The most fun trend in Hollywood is breaking all the rules. No more do you have to have six stiff bridesmaids in the same exact dress. Now, you can allow them to choose their own dresses as long as they are in the color you specify. They can choose a dress that they’ll actually wear again and will be able to breathe in at your wedding. Gone also are the formalities that couples of yesterday just had to have—like the garter and bouquet toss. It’s okay to have none of the traditional wedding expectations played out on your day.
If it’s good enough for the celebrity set, it’s fine for you, too. So, go ahead and feel empowered to say no to the plastic cake topper your mom used in 1965 or to the blue handkerchief as something blue. Have a winter wedding in the snow or a summer wedding at the pool. There are no rules anymore. If the bride and groom want it, it goes.
