Showing posts with label 2013 trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 trends. Show all posts

Dec 9, 2012

Color of 2013: Emerald

Pantone recently announced that the 2013 color of the year will be one of my personal favorites: emerald green!



In fact, emerald green was the accent color of my own wedding, which I particularly loved in our wedding cake design (by Alliance Bakery):



Some other ideas:











How would you use this rich jewel tone?







Oct 15, 2012

Spring 2013 Wedding Gowns

When I got married, I found looking for wedding gown inspiration to be overwhelming. There are so many designers out there now, and so much to choose from, style-wise.

Now that I'm removed from being a bride myself, however, I find perusing bridal fashion much more enjoyable! Here are some recent gowns that have caught my eye, from the Spring 2013 collections of some of the most established design houses out there:














Sep 25, 2012

Spring 2013 Wedding Trends: Belts & Sashes

Another trend that stood out from NY Fashion Week (Spring 2013) was belts over pretty, floral dresses. Re-interpreted for wedding season, I think it's safe to say that opting for a belt or sash over your gown would be a fun, current choice!

Some options...

Art deco style:
Source: jcrew.com via Amanda on Pinterest


Sweet & sparkly:


Modern:


A pop of teal w/ peacock feathers!

Source: etsy.com via Amanda on Pinterest


Glitter in front, bow in the back:

Source: bhldn.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Sep 7, 2012

Spring 2013 Wedding Trends: Lace

Lace doesn't have to work hard to conjure up romantic images, both sexy and demure!

For a wedding, we're seeing this delicate element pop up not only on gowns, but also hair pieces, decor, floral, and even cakes.

A beautifully intricate veil:




All over on a backless dress:



A sweet way to jazz up an all-white cake:

Source: oodora.com via Amanda on Pinterest


Down the middle of a long dining table:

Source: google.com via Amanda on Pinterest


Less literal, in a bouquet, courtesy of some sprigs of Queen Anne's Lace...

Source: google.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Aug 20, 2012

Spring 2013 Wedding Trends: Minty Green

As we wind down the summer season (sadness!), it's time to look ahead to the coming year. Spring, 2013, to be precise! Over the coming weeks, we'll highlight a few trends we are forecasting as opportunities for wedding planning inspiration.

First up? The color mint green. Not a vibrant shade of mint, however. More like this - Pantone's Hint of Mint:


Envision it with some romantic blush tones (dusty peaches, roses, blues) or with something more lively, like lemon. It would be fantastic as an accent, such as in statement necklaces for your bridesmaids:



Or as the foundation for your table decor:



Or, more subtly, on your invites: