Talking Weddings Celebrity Influences?

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While reading through a backlog of wedding web posts from around the world, I happened on one trend that is emerging that is as  different yet as traditional as the bride and groom cake-top below. Celebrity brides are adorning themselves with temporary tatooes, much like the ones that Indian brides have used for centuries in their traditional ceremonies.

Hollywood brides are taking  this old art form to their weddings, as another signature statement to personalize who they are, and what they believe in. Being temporary adornments, these are individual, unique and fun.

What could be more fun than  personalized artwork for a wedding? Some food for thought as the future is yet to be determined on this one!

Until later,

May 19th, 2009

The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County, There’s No Better Time to Marry! Couples Have more Choices!

I’ve been reading about 2010 Wedding trends. It is pointing to a more unique, signature-style wedding . With the influence of year’s gone by, the style is moving toward home weddings, which aren’t necessarily less expensive, but certainly are more intimate and personal. A back yard is more easy-going for everyone. Your guests are more relaxed and it can be a great and moderately priced entertaining choice,  or you can go all-out.

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Perhaps decorating is the bride’s hot button and she goes all out to create their own space, unique to both her and her fiancé. She may then decide to cut back on favours completely. Everyone has their own style.We previewed covers for our current Wedding Guide over 6 months ago and go and agreed unanimously that the Hollywood look was going to continue to emerge as a  strong trend.

The consensus was a very glam, opulent and vintage cover. We have since learned that our cover girl, Brooke Boyle is vying for The Miss Universe Canada Contest in Toronto this week. And, the best of the best is that she is also a local Windsor/Essex native and she is engaged! All the best tomorrow, Brooke. 2

Veils with a feather or a jewel-clip and netting is the favourite choice for brides and they cover only the face. This is going to continue to be the head-piece rage well into 2010. It makes a statement and is more fun to wear and look at than the long trains of your mother’s day.

Looking ahead to bridesmaids dresses, and we’ve all been there; there’s more freedom to having the bride pick her colour and letting the gals buy their own styles, and meld the look together as one. The only key is too make certain that the styles are all either formal or informal. The two looks together won’t do it!

There are more emerging trends that deserve to be watched. Wedding pies, for- rent commercial aircrafts for ceremonys, ball gowns that flow like Scarlet’s wardrobe in Gone With the Wind, and outdoor weddings on farms, vineyards, zoos, old train stations and local, white sandy beaches.

Special decorating touches like your mother’s roses in antique vases will grace the guests’ tables.

Bright colours are in – rich hues in gem colours such as amber, plum and navy are coming into vogue. Copper, buttercream and black are also on the horizon.

To everyone planning a wedding; there has been no time as exciting as right now for your wedding day. The sky’s the limit, the mood is fun and friendly, and you have every option in the world to say ” I do” your way.

Until later,

May 14th, 2009

Weddings – Windsor Ontario, The Wedding Guide – We SPOTTED THIS TREND IN JANUARY 2009!

It was in early January that I wrote about upcoming trends for 2009 weddings.

Today, I tripped on an article online about Vintage Hollywood Tops Trends and lo and behold, it was all about the glamour and chic of days gone by;  talking about everything vintage from rings to dresses.

Wedding Guide Issue 18 Cover

Wedding Guide Issue 18 Cover

The recreation of the Hollywood look is quite simple and understated. The details of the dress are second only to the bride’s face as the focal point. Fabrics are stunning in silk, which can be draped creating a shapely look.

The rings are self-designed making that personal signature statement. This gives a unique look, making for a one-of-a-kind creation.

Hair is wavy and long but sculpted into shape, sans the stiffness of times gone by.

I’m going to keep following this vintage trend and see whether it has legs for the rest of the year.

If old is new- then brides today have an opportunity to capture the mood of the MGM and Metro Goldwyn movie studios of the 1950’s diva age of Hollywood.

Today’s stars are setting the tone of this new feel for brides and the future will tell if bridal style will follow.

May 7th, 2009

Weddings-Windsor, Ontario, The Wedding Guide Talking About Wedding Locations

Twenty years ago there was no thought as to where a wedding and a reception would be held. The church or synagogue were the official ceremony sites and  the community hall is where the partying mostly took place.

With dramatic changes in society and how things are done, today there are many more options. From yachts to sandy beaches with glimmering sunlight, to museums, zoos, wineries and county clubs; brides have more choice than their mothers could ever imagine.

Themes are also paramount in wedding planning and the sky is the limit to what uniqueness can be achieved with a good idea and out-of-the-box thinking. From Hollywood sets to medieval themes, brides and grooms-to-be are having the time of their lives matching their lifestyles and personalities to their receptions.

From florals, food, invitations and fashion, today’s  weddings have taken on a whole new face. Guests marvel at the Monday morning water coolers, when they describe the weekend weddings they attended. Celebrations today are fun, unique and energizing and most definitely a treat to attend.

Now if you are a bride and thinking that all you ever wanted was a simple, traditional affair, don’t let anyone sway you.

Traditional never goes out of style and what goes around comes around. Weddings are wonderful because no two are alike and they are dictated by the families, customs and personalities of the people hosting them.

Remembering the reason to marry is to spend your life with the person you love,planning sets the stage for the life you will be living in the future. Do it your way and put the touches you want on it and it will truly be a memorable event in your life.

Wedding professionals are there to assist you in translating your dreams into realities. Ask for references and employ their services if, and only if, you feel comfortable that they can do the job you want. Ask for references and talk to people candidly about the services that they received. Based on your research you will find someone compatible and at the budget you are seeking.

We’ll be talking more aboutr budgets, trends and wedding day planning!

Come back often and feel free to email topics of interest or things that you would like to read about.

Until later,

May 2nd, 2009