2008 Wedding Trends

A Guide to the Hottest Wedding Trends of 2008
Incorporating some of the latest wedding trends is a great way of ensuring your wedding feels fresh and up-to-date. But with many engagements lasting a year or more, figuring out what the the trends will be is a tricky business. Fortunately, I've done the hard work for you. Here's what I predict will be the biggest 2008 wedding trends.
1. An Emphasis on the Waist for Wedding Dresses
After a tumultuous affair with the trapeze dress, America is ready to re-embrace the waist. And not a moment too soon in my opinion! At the Spring 2008 Fashion Week, designers showed nipped in waists, often accented with wide belts. Look for wedding dresses to follow suit, with a reinvigoration of the obi belt, and contrasting color sashes
2. Great Wedding Invitations
A wedding invitation is the first clue guests will get about your wedding style and theme. It helps get them excited for the big event, and even gives guests clues about what to wear! Letterpress wedding invitations will be an especially big wedding trend for 2008, with couples designing custom invitation packages to reflect their personality. But if your wallet doesn't stretch for top-of-the-line letterpressed invitations (like this one from Dauphine Press), there are many other options. Consider making your own wedding invitations using an at-home screenprinting kit like Print Gocco, or even finding affordable letterpress at Costco!
3. Yellow
Yellow was all over the spring 2008 runways, which is great news for brides. This ideal wedding color is fresh, energetic, and summery. For a day-time wedding, consider yellow and white for your wedding colors, with yellow daisies, gingham accents, and cheery yellow ribbons tied around vases, napkins, bouquets, and waists. For an evening wedding, pair lemon yellow with chocolate brown. Or, choose a brighter yellow paired with silvery gray.
4. Silver
The bride who wears a metallic silver wedding dress is sure to stand out and be remembered. If you're more traditional, incorporate the silver wedding trend in other ways. Your bridesmaids could wear grey satin bridesmaids dresses, or carry bouquets of white roses mixed with eucalyptus, Artemisia Silver King and/or Dusty Miller. Decorate your reception space with silver linens, branches painted silver, and rhinestone accents. Or punch up your own look with silver heels peeking out from under your dress, and a rhinestone hairpin.
5. Other Bold Colors
Jewel tones are back in style! If you love rich purples, bright greens, and shocking pinks, you'll be excited by 2008 wedding trends. But stay far away from the '80s. Today's couples should look to use jewel tones sparingly, mixing brights with cream or gray, or more muted versions of the same color. Avoid the satin jewel tone bridesmaid dress – it's definitely one look she won't wear again. Instead, look for chiffon or other matte fabrics to carry off this look.
6. Green Weddings
Many couples are realizing that if we don't take care of our planet, who will? A wedding is full of opportunities to make ethical informed decisions as well as many opportunities for waste. If you're an environmentalist, consider using organic flowers in your bouquet, recycled paper in your invitations, local and organic foods at your reception, and even biodegradable plates and forks. Each step can make a difference in this world!

Wedding Dress Trends for the Modern Bride

When it comes to choosing a memorable wedding dress modern brides are breaking away from the tradition styles and trying hip new gowns that reflect their personally and vision. These days there are many types of wedding dress to choose from, so finding a style that suits your personality should not be hard. Whether that means wearing a colorful wedding dress, trouser suit or sundress, go with it! Even traditional options are available, such as satin ball gowns, and vintage style gowns, which have been updated with modern beading and other small touches that make it modern.
Current Wedding Dress Trends
Add A Little Color Whether this means purchasing a wedding dress with colorful beading, hints of color fabric, or wearing colorful accessories such as jewelry or shoes. Color will make any bride 'Pop'. Popular shades are light blue, pale pink, cappuccino brown and champagne red. Just avoid going overboard with color, a little goes a long way. Unless going for a rainbow look, one to two dominate colors will be fine.
Add Lace Lace was often used in making vintage gowns and currently it is making a comeback on modern gowns as well. Lace gives a wedding dress a sense of elegance, beauty, and glamour.
Hand EmbroideryToday, there are just as many wedding gowns available with hand embroidery as there are ones without. Hand embroidery makes a plain dress look spectacular There are so many embroidery designs available that choosing one you like should be easy. Designs can be plain and simple, colorful and detailed, and even have beads added in.
Go Ultra-FeminineThe runway has really brought back feminine styles. Styles that incorporate ribbons, ruffles, flower designs and bows. These designs can be found on current designer wedding dresses.
If you are considering wearing your mothers or grandmothers traditional wedding dress, update the style by using some modern touches mentioned. You can even use accessories ideas from the leading fashion designers and top fashion magazines. But remember to keep your wedding style fashion forward, not over trendy, and avoid fashions that will date quickly.